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Flood waters
It rained all through January, apart from one week of deep snow. It snowed again yesterday … and yes, it’s raining yet again today. Sigh … FLOOD WATERS it’s happened again pouring down rain blurring window pane no view of … Continue reading
Drought Season
August is when we look for several meteor showers: the Kappa Cygnids, the Alpha Capricornids, the Southern Delta Aquariids, and the Perseids, a major meteor shower, typically takes place between July 17 and August 24. There are also some weird … Continue reading
On The Water
Time on the water, sailing, rowing, kayaking, rowing … Or just in the water, paddling, swimming … It’s summer and the best way to cool off is to be in or on water … ON THE WATER canoes bob on … Continue reading
On the Beach
This month was renamed in 8 BC in honour of Augustus Ceasar as it was the month of several of his greatest triumphs. There are other interesting oddities about this month: first week, from 1st to 7th, is International Clown … Continue reading
Breathing the Pacific
The Pacific Ocean has a force, strength, and beauty, all its own. Living near it, on an Island, we are always aware of it. The ocean and its shores, make the news for all kinds of reasons, most of them … Continue reading
Blue Wine
When the sun shines directly overhead, sky and sea can merge, spilling mirages over the world. Everything then becomes lit with mystery and magic … A A BLUE WINE the sea rests in my cup I drink salt and wait … Continue reading
The Grammar of Rain
It’s October and we’re into the rainy season. I longed for it all summer (we had no rain for four months) and by December I’ll be wondering when it will stop, with the rest of the winter to get through … Continue reading
Faint on the Sky
Evenings at this time of year can be magic. We are framed in stillness,listening to sounds of birds settling, watching the swift change of light, aware of the quiet earth … FAINT ON THE SKY a whisper of sound passes … Continue reading
Dawn at the Lake
I was at a writers’ retreat some years ago and, being awake early, was blessed by seeing the changing light; it seemed like magic. I’ve never forgotten, and it’s taken years to put into words … DAWN AT THE LAKE … Continue reading
The Things I Leave my Grandchild
Grandchildren are so very special. We all want the absolute best for them, now, and in the future. I was considering what I would like to give any one of my grandchildren and came up with this list, you might … Continue reading
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