remembering – Page 2

Dad’s roses

After years of working long hours 12 months each year, my father retired at a relatively young age. He was 55 when my brother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and decided to retire in order to spend more time with my brother, and with mom. My mother struggled so much after losing her son toContinue reading “Dad’s roses”

Golden hour

The period of time before sunset is called “golden hour”. I didn’t know that until 5 minutes ago when I did a google search looking for the word to describe it. What did we do before internet? I remember the day when I was a pre-teen and the large set of World Book Encyclopedias arrivedContinue reading “Golden hour”

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”

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”

Reclaimed wood

Continuing on from yesterday…I recall taking this photo in order to show the simple yet powerful message on the “remember to breathe” button. Now that I look at it again after over two years I am reminded of the story of how I came upon the dining table. I waited several months before starting toContinue reading “Reclaimed wood”

Paw prints

I noticed these on my neighbour’s back steps the other morning. Cats stop by at my back patio every day, but I didn’t realize that they also explored my neighbour’s balcony. Evidence of the cat or cats will disappear once the sun comes up and melts away the dew. For many years I lived inContinue reading “Paw prints”

Peaceful encounter

This photo of Samantha and Toffee’s first and only encounter was taken just over a year ago, a month before Toffee died. Six weeks before Samantha died. For those who knew Toffee, this greeting was a shock. Any dog that was bigger than Toffee was viewed as a threat, and in his desire protect me,Continue reading “Peaceful encounter”

Spellbound

What is it about the sound of a creek and a waterfall that is so soothing and spellbinding? This photo was taken a year ago when I went for a walk with a close friend. We walked along the shoreline of Okanagan Lake, and headed into Rotary Marsh Park, watching the birds and wild animals.Continue reading “Spellbound”

Daisies

I had to update my phone recently. It fell out of my hands one too many times, and the cracked screen didn’t allow me to read my messages easily. The new phone takes better photos. These are daisies…perhaps African daisies, but my free iPlant app is correct only about 20% of the time so itContinue reading “Daisies”

I Wonder

I wonder what it was like to live here when these buildings were first built. How big were these trees? Were the streets filled with tourists like they are now? Were people kind to each other? The last stone was put in place in the year 1898. To the left of this tree is theContinue reading “I Wonder”