Tag Archives: nature
Early May Days
Early May Days
Early May days are splendid for speculation and regrouping. The returning sun strains our eyes and shines light on anything which neglected over the darker months. When in contemplation I go to the river, like yesterday and today. Lots of ducks and geese were … Continue Reading ››Embracing Change
The winds of change have been blowing strong. I have a sense that I could not go back now, even if I wanted to.
Cool night wind on my skin one evening recently did not chill me. It only served to freshen my awareness of the changing landscape.
This magnificent … Continue Reading ››
Happy Solstice
Happy Solstice~Merry Christmas~Happy Holidays and welcome to the age of Aquarius. Who ever thought we would have made it this far?
We have had a a lot of icy fog and hoar frost this year and it is beautiful. Occasionally the sun breaks through.
And though I would like to … Continue Reading ››
Chaos & Creativity
The mighty Bow River is high and wide, swollen to it's maximum, breaching the banks in some areas. We have had heavy rains, and the large mountain snow-pack is still melting. I was in Canmore recently, and some of the paths we walked on have been closed due to flooding. … Continue Reading ››
My Life is a Work in Progress
My birthday was amazing and all because of a random drive I took. Slightly lost on the range road I spotted a pond full of swans. What fantastic luck!
The first thing that came to mind was the symbolism, particularly in alchemy, where the white swan is the beginning etheric light-filled … Continue Reading ››
2012 … It’s Been Here a While Now
2012 is well underway, and I started this blog post in January. Hopefully some of you are still out there, and have not given up on me.
My feeling is that it will be a good year. So much is shifting and changing and I am going with the flow. … Continue Reading ››
Already December
The river is not frozen over and we are well into December. I am overjoyed with the mild temperatures. Time to celebrate and decompress. If you want to find me on Christmas, I will be in the Rockies, soaking in the mineral springs, and dining in Banff.
As … Continue Reading ››
Writing A Book: NaNoWrimo
I am more than halfway through writing my 50,000 words. I confess, in the beginning watching the meter at the side of this blog was a bit like watching paint dry. The process has been going pretty well, and I am a day ahead of schedule. This goes … Continue Reading ››
Indian Summer
Golden leaves are scattered on the ground, like hundreds of mini suns. Thanksgiving has past, and we are still enjoying beautiful fall weather which is such a welcome rarity that I am grateful for. The hunter's moon, the brightest of the year, spilled greenish grey … Continue Reading ››
The Golden Hour
This is the golden hour by the river in Bowness Park in my neighborhood. Shortly after this picture was taken many golden leaves scattered to the ground. Like hundreds of mini suns.
In the night trees swayed in the early autumn wind, giving the streetlamps the illusion of flickering. … Continue Reading ››
Late Summer Stroll
The weather has been phenomenal here in Western Canada. A blistering 30C at the end of September.
Tree tops tinged with yellow are starting to turn ever so slowly, leaves scattered on the ground like huge medallions. The kind of wind that jangles the nerves and rattles the joints swept … Continue Reading ››