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.

Weekend Sky

May 28, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

A favourite drive. A place to breathe. Ric fell in the night again. He has been falling almost weekly since the New Year. Usually just scrapes and bruises but this time he broke two ribs. This doesn’t bode well going forward. I come to the river to catch my breath. For Weekend Sky

Serenity, Love, and Gratitude

May 12, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The moods conveyed by these images. For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: moods

Backlit?

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

I learn so much by following Lens-Artists photo challenges. Not sure these all qualify as backlit.

Found in Nature

April 9, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The keys to my imagination,a harbinger of change a new perspective –all gifts that nature brings For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Found in Nature

In Awe of Nature, I Find Peace

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

A drive along the river, or sat at her side, observing, I note that my breathing deepens, my pulse slows. Whatever noise I’ve dragged with me, quietens. Featured image is a trestle view of the river that runs through our town. Below is the late afternoon sun highlighting a focal point in a snowy field. […]

Morning View

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

“How long will it snow, VJ?” our Ukrainian roomie asked the other day, while we were driving through a snow squall. “April”, I answered. She thought is was very funny. It’s not April yet. Weekend Sky

Birdspeak

November 9, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.

What speaks to you?

Monday Mood: Stretched too far

Saturday we packed up the garage (with help). Dusty, dirty, and exhausting. Sunday we attended and then hosted a farewell party for our Ukrainian roommate, who is going back to Ukraine despite all our protests. Yes, two separate gatherings. Heart wrenching. This morning, we visited our new apartment building to get set up with a […]

Let Me Sleep

Like an orphaned treeshivering in a coat of frost my soul wandersdreamless, alone a nobody, nowherein the pre-dawn chill. Beckoned by first lightbody twisting wakens Consciousness clingsto desolate slumber then, reluctantlyreality brings me home. (Image my own)