Living on an island has its advantages and disadvantages. I like the weather here. In the middle of the city, including my yard, are huge trees. Flowers bloom all year. But, when I need to visit family I really have to plan. There are three ways to get to the mainland; either a 95 minuteContinue reading “Peace”
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Mid-blink
I must have caught her in that split second where she was mid-blink. I don’t recall taking this photo on the weekend, but it was on my iPhone. This is my third child. The one who could sit so still at the age of 3 that people thought she was a life-size doll. And twoContinue reading “Mid-blink”
Bee bottom
Baby ”A” loves flowers. She likes to pick pretty flowers or leaves, one for each hand, and carry them gently while walking or riding in her stroller. I spent the day with her yesterday, enjoying watching her explore her surroundings and discover new things. She learned how to gently pick mint leaves and not squeezeContinue reading “Bee bottom”
Memories of a full moon
This was the first full moon after the initial pandemic lockdown in the spring of 2020. In those days Toffee was very eager to get going in the morning. We would get up very early and go for a walk before other people were out. At the time there was very little knowledge of howContinue reading “Memories of a full moon”
Cheers
About 5 years ago my father and I went on a cruise from Montreal to Boston. We decided to spend a few extra days in Boston, exploring and resting before returning home. One place I was very excited to get to was the Cheers Pub, where the American sitcom “Cheers” was filmed. I enjoyed watchingContinue reading “Cheers”
Surprises
Eight years, shortly after moving here, I was sitting outside on the Starbucks patio, enjoying a coffee and chatting with a brave little bird. I believe it is a song sparrow, a species that is fairly abundant around coffee shops and cafes or any place where there might crumbs. After observing the birds for aContinue reading “Surprises”
Dahlias
Spring is here, we think. This is the coldest May in over 100 years but the days are getting longer and flowers are slowly blooming. I bought these two beautiful dahlias the other day and hope that they will add brightness to my patio all spring and summer….if I treat them right. Yes, I actuallyContinue reading “Dahlias”
Running away
Maya lives next door. She is supposed to be a house cat, but likes to roam. A few years ago while not yet fully grown, she ran away from home. Her owners looked for her and were hopeful for her return. After three months she was found wandering around a cemetery about 3 kilometres away.Continue reading “Running away”
Children will listen
There is a song called ”Children will Listen” from the musical ”Into the Woods”. It is a song sung to the father who had no father and is afraid because he doesn’t have an example of how to raise his own child. Careful the things you say, children will listen Careful the things you do,Continue reading “Children will listen”
Metamorphosis
Lately these caterpillars are showing up all over; on the side of the house, on the sidewalk, on the front door, in the bushes. I sweep them away when I have time and sometimes I just walk past. I am curious to know what they will become but I haven’t had much success identifying them.Continue reading “Metamorphosis”
Reflections 