Goldfinch

October 22, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Goldfinch flock to our bird feeders, drawn by whatever magic seed my husband puts out for them. In the wild, I hear their sweet song, but can’t always spot them. These photos were taken in the peak of summer and amazingly the bright yellow of the bird works as camouflage in the bright green foliage. […]

That’s Wild, Turkey!

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

It’s turkey weekend here in Canada. A good time to present these wild turkeys. At one time, they were nearly extinct in our area, but they have found their way back to proliferation. Coming across them always makes me smile. Funny birds. For Bird of the Week challenge.

Nonchalant on the edge

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

What you can’t see are the falls – the water drops off literally below those birds’ feet. I suppose with the knowledge that wings can save you, there is nothing risqué about standing on the edge. (For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge : On the Edge)

Are You Nuts?

September 29, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

Cee’s Midweek Madness Photo challenge is any word with the letter ‘q’ – a good opportunity to showcase squirrels. We have grey and black squirrels, and red ones, which are smaller. They are a source of amusement around here, always keeping Ric on his toes, trying to keep them off the bird feeders. My sister’s […]

Robin and Worm

September 24, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

“Don’t you get any ideas about my worm!” This Robin liked to play with his food before gobbling it up. For the Bird of the Week challenge.

Drama without all the colour

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

For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: black and white or monochrome.

Which Way? Laneway

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

Cee is now offering the Which Way challenge! These two laneways from last Fall caught my eye.

Finding Calm

August 16, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

A former meditation teacher said that as long as there is a tree within sight, you have the inspiration you need to stay centred in the moment. Hard to argue with that. (Words and image my own)

Framed by Trees

August 14, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

A few favourite walks, framed by trees, for Lens-Artist Photo Challenge: framing

Gardening

August 2, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

An Escape Plan

An incorrigible hagengages my loneliness –like an assassin sniffing outany scent of vulnerability I am lowering standardsthis history of imprisonmentenabling inappropriate openings I cry for new perspectiveponder after boundariesintending to defend Like an unwanted bullseyeI am pursued on repeatmalice considering mea problem to be solved Who is this old womanwhose thoughts are daggerswho calls upon […]

Making of a Woman

I know that abyss –swallowed up as I waspunch-drunk on darkness Bled as I emerged,each reach a scrape –there was release too Revived now, I honourthat passage, recognizethe making of a woman. (Making of a Woman first appeared here, December 2021. Image: self portrait in ink)