I took a very enjoyable walk near Great Slave Lake and realised that it’s now autumn.
I can’t put my finger on what is different, but the sun is different, the air is different, the clouds are different and the tone is different.
Warm, windless and lovely, the day seemed to be taking one of its last deep breaths of summer before its sound and heavy rest; I felt as if it was holding off winter with one hand while gifting us with these few remaining hours of perfection.
Carpe diem. 🙂
After the wind and rain of the past few days, we were greeted by dry and occasionally sunny weather today. A few days ago I mentioned, in a comment …
Today’s Picture: 29 Aug 20
A tree under duress.
The Okanagan city of Penticton was recently threatened by a forest fire. There were evacuations and many people were on alert.
Through the unceasing efforts of firefighters and pilots, the fire was doused with nearby lake water and is now under control. The alert has ended and everyone is safe.
I wish a quick end to the fires in California and safety to everyone in its vicinity.
I found this late blooming rose, along with a couple of others, snugged against a new house build on a lot where there had been an older home.
It’s nice that the plants were kept.
Happy Monday, happy week. 🙂
This morning I am leaving the south and heading back to …
… the north. Because of my work requirements and the safety precautions around covid, I’m not sure when I’ll be back.
Due to the travel, my WP visits may be sporadic for the next couple of days, but in the meantime, have a good weekend and enjoy this lingering summer view. 🙂
Lovely, lacy pink fronds …
… swaying in the breeze. The joy a pink frond brings, when it’s an unexpected gift in your day.
Have a good weekend, everyone. 🙂
The Great Slave Lake has defrosted, finally.
When I’m in the north, I live near this lake. It’s the tenth largest in the world, the deepest in North America, and has a huge impact on the weather. To some extent, it moderates, but it also causes the heavy, wet lake effect snow, too.
We had quite a warm day yesterday, but when I went walking on the lake trail, the breeze coming from it was decidedly cool. It hasn’t warmed up much yet!
The name “Slave” has nothing to do with slaves or slavery but comes from an Indigenous word, “Slavey,” and is Dene in origin. The Slavey people are distinct from the Dene, but their histories have intersected frequently.
Here is another photo of the same lake, from a similar vantage point, taken in December, 2019. I think it was about -40C.
Greetings from Great Slave Lake.
Have a good week. 🙂
… is a special place.
As I continue to work in the Northwest Territories, I always miss it, but it seems that because of the lockdown, now more than ever.
I hope I am able to go this summer, but there are no guarantees.
In a world that seems to be turning in on itself, (or is it just turning on us? Is it human arrogance to think that because humans are suffering, the Earth is suffering?) missing home is a very minor thing, but it’s an important touchstone and foundation for us all, even if home is a backpack.
On this June 1, I wish you all a lovely and safe month with good weather, rain when you need it and no lower back pain. 🙂
I am missing home. It’s beautiful …
… but then again, home always is.
The idea here is to brighten the day for those people confined indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic. If you find pleasure in this, please share it, …
Today’s Picture: 18 May 20
Stuart’s most recent photos show beautiful, sculptured trees and an old building decaying back into itself. Thank you for sharing these contemplative, wonderfully composed pictures, Stuart. 🙂
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