Asymmetry Unbalances Me

November 10, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

It doesn’t actually unbalance me, but these photos having disturbing elements. Doesn’t that truck’s landing look a little precarious? And what to make of the flurry of gulls? My lens had no idea where to focus. (For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: asymmetry)

Statement

November 8, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

At this late stage of life, I desire to assert my gifts to their fullest capacity –not just to blossom, but also to make a lasting statement –all life is precious, beautiful, and worthy of acknowledgment.

By Land, Train, or Water

November 6, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Actually, the trestle is now a walking path, but that fact ruined my title…For Cee’s Which Way Challenge: black and white

Symmetry

November 5, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Our little town. One of our locals. (For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: symmetry)

Last for October

November 3, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

For Bushboy’s Last on the Card challenge.

Imagine that…

November 1, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Coming Down the Mountain

October 30, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Actually, it’s only an escarpment, but it brought to mind the old song, lol. These photos are of the 403, at Hamilton, Ontario, on our way home from Toronto. (For Cee’s Which Way Challenge)

Common Merganser

October 29, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

There really is nothing common about these mergansers – I find the who family quite appealing. The females show up here first, likely scouting out the best nesting areas, and when the males arrive in their full splendour, the games begin. The boys looked like they are dressed in tuxedos. There is one female on […]

Signs of Success

October 27, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

Ric and I took a road trip to Strathroy, Ontario last Friday, to catch up with old friends. We met at Alla’s Pierogies & More, a cute little restaurant with three tables and of course, the exuberant host: Alla. Afterwards, we visited Mykola at his trendy bakery for tea and treats. Alla and Mykola’s families […]

Worthy Quest

October 25, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

More from notes to myself. So much of my youth was lost in trying to measure up to impossible standards.Mother wanted me to be as beautiful as my sisters, placed little value on intelligence or education. My father stayed out of the equation, his expectations a continual riddle, and consequently; I felt I was never […]