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Starting Off
The snow started falling early in the morning. Somehow it seemed a fitting start to a new year. We were not the first ones to go far a walk in the forest to start the year. The new snow already showed the footprints, or more accurately hoof prints, of the deer living in the forest.
Eye of the Beholder
Ottawa’s first major snowfall of the season was Saturday night, and when I went out to shovel on Sunday morning my neighbors had already been hard at work. Do you see what I see? I was convinced that this was an old-style steam railroad engine. After all, we live across the street from a light-rail […]
Take A Deep Breath
Win lose or draw, life goes on, I didn’t take many pictures of the fall colors this year, but it seems much more peaceful today to share a couple, rather than discussing US election results. The forest trails seem so peaceful. Here no-one cares about elections.
Flashback Friday
Today is August 30, 2024. On August 30, 2014 I began posting regularly in this space. More than 3,000 post later I am wondering why I am doing this. Is it ego, boredom, or is there value in what I share. Whichever it is, I’m still having fun, as long as I don’t put too […]
The Beach Day
Where do you relax? Or perhaps the question these days should be, can you relax? Our society is a fast-paced one. The changes in the way we communicate have brought an increased expectation on workers. Many of us are expected to be always available, always “on.” Forget the 35-hour work week, welcome to the 168 […]
I Need This
I’m having ongoing discussions with my grandson on the difference between wanting something and needing something. He doesn’t grasp the concept At three, everything is a need, and an immediate one at that. He has no understanding of delayed gratification. Do you struggle at times with the difference between wants and needs? Be honest with […]
Vacation Thoughts IV
Just a reminder today that it is a good idea to think before you post. I’m taking a break from daily routines, trying to recharge. Well, at least as much as possible with a three-year-old around. So for the next little while I’m going to be sharing one pearl of wisdom a day that I […]
Laying The Cornerstone
On this Flashback Friday we revisit the post from July 12, 2015. I was running errands with my mother. That means I drive her wherever she needs to go, wait until she is finished, then drive her to the next place she wants to go. I don’t mind doing this. She is 86, and while […]
Birds of a Feather
I have never been a big fan of Walmart. There are a number of reasons, going back to when they first came to Canada in the 1990s. I’m not going to list them all here. Earlier today though, I came up with a new new one. Apparently they’ll let anyone shop there. Normally I don’t […]
The Big Trucks
Children are drawn to big machines. So are we adults, though we aren’t always willing to admit it. Which may explain the popularity of the City of Ottawa’s truck display at the recent Doors Open Ottawa. If you weren’t aware, Doors Open is an annual event held in many cities that allows access to buildings […]
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