How long should it take to establish a new routine? Now that I am attempting to semi-retire, I need to find ways to structure my day with positive activities. Normally my work schedule has kept me very occupied. As a musician this schedule changes day-to-day and week-to-week. Some of the regular lessons and gigs stayContinue reading “Routine”
Category Archives: random reflections
Bandits
The familiar sound of paws scraping tree trunks startled me as I went to check my mailbox that evening. Raccoons are frequent visitors to our strata, crawling beneath the cedars in my backyard, sipping from the dish of water that I leave out for the stray cats and starting wars high in the trees. Yes,Continue reading “Bandits”
Coast to Coast
For three weeks we drove across the country, then spent time at my daughter’s new home. For those three weeks I was amazed at the beauty of the new scenery that we passed through and experienced daily. Everything seemed so beautiful and new. When I returned home and started looking at my own surroundings throughContinue reading “Coast to Coast”
Vacation
Our final day on the east coast was spectacular! Not only did we spend time with friends, students (in town for their family reunion) and a colleague, we were taken on a boat ride around Pennant Cove. The seas were calm since the cove is protected by several islands and a peninsula. Being on thatContinue reading “Vacation”
Priorities
Yesterday morning this spider’s web had been damaged probably because of strong winds during the night. I sat safely inside the living room enjoying my morning cup of coffee and watching what we think is a Cross Orb-weaver repairing the web, preparing it for another day of catching food. This morning the web was stillContinue reading “Priorities”
Pure love
This evening I witnessed something that surprised and impressed me. My son-in-law is a tough guy to understand and relate to. He is very intelligent, with a law degree, but unable to find a job. He expects kindness and consideration from his wife but is unable to offer the same to her. We were eatingContinue reading “Pure love”
Inconspicuous
As I walked around the paths of this garden, and commented to one of the gardeners that the flowers are so beautiful, she pointed out this inconspicuous frog hiding behind a blade of grass. The frog didn’t move or twitch at all. I’m sure it was convinced that no predator could see it…inconspicuous and almostContinue reading “Inconspicuous”
Early morning start
We were up early yesterday—more eager than ever to get on the road. I had booked a hotel in a small town without looking carefully at the reviews online. Normally we like hotels that look and smell clean, have clear running water in the taps and clean bed sheets. That was not the case! TheContinue reading “Early morning start”
On the road
On our drive to the East coast we have set distance goals for each day. This photo was taken looking out over Vermilion Lakes near Banff. Most of our other photos are taken from the car as we are covering about 900 km a day, and so far have lost one hour per day dueContinue reading “On the road”
1 year
Exactly one year ago I said goodbye to Toffee. He was my companion and friend for just over 11 years. Toffee loved road trips. He loved walks. He was excited if anyone came to visit, and he would turn in circles when offered vegetables. My days are quieter now. I get up when I’m readyContinue reading “1 year”
Reflections 