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. […]

Hawks

February 17, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Our multiple bird feeders provide viewing pleasure for us indoor voyeurs, and they attract a number of predators – also interesting, but perhaps not for the little ones. Apart from the hawks, we have recently spotted a fox wandering through. Haven’t been able to capture a photo yet.

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

Sunrise Strip

January 15, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

For Hammad Rais’ Weekend Sky

Birds, Trees, and Sky

November 20, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.

For Weekend Sky

Birdspeak

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

What speaks to you?

Leafy Frames

November 4, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.

It’s November already, and before I bid adieu to Autumn, I wanted to share these two photos, highlighting the seasonal hooray.

Cloud Folds

October 21, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Such an interesting configuration – couldn’t help but stop for a shot. For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge and Hammad’s Weekend Sky.

Autumnal Sky

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

It’s week two with pneumonia and I’m wading through the constant wheeze to keep up a semblance of presence. Autumn’s sky never fails to arouse my awareness. Hope you are all keeping well. (Weekend Sky)

Red Maple Leaves

September 23, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.

For Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge: Pick a topic.

Of Trauma Born

Goodbyes tarnishfaith, like ashesscattered My heart grows dismissal,craves a balm of connectionseeks quiet harbour Remind me what it feels like to be safebreath nurturing life,love a rhythmic flow In meditationI reach for peaceimagine salvation But this wayward chaosunrestrainedcements me in doubt Tainted intentionsI lift up to the Universea tempest without hope My soul incubates malicea […]

Hawk (haiku)

Relevance of Story

Stories have power. Parents, teachers, public speakers, and therapists understand that the secret to engaging an audience or connecting with others is through illustration: storytelling. I see it in the eyes of the my grandchildren, who love to hear tales of family history. I’ve seen in the eyes of students, when recognition and understanding light […]