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Frosty Morning Walk

The snow banks have settled to about two and a half feet high along the road.  There is light snow falling, and more in the forecast.  Saturday morning – time to give Snoopy a proper walk before I hide in … Continue reading

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Sunset

An amazing day with the kind of skies I grew up with in Saskatchewan. As we walked Snoopy this evening (5 pm) the sun was just setting.  Where it set was a brilliant red-pink, but the sky above it was … Continue reading

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Sunrise

I was in Gagarin Park at 9 am this morning. It was clear and bitterly cold. The sunrise was close, and the clouds over the mountains were exquisite.

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I Am So Lucky…..

to live in a place where the sun shines……. even in the middle of winter, and on the shortest days….. I am so lucky to live where I can see mountains in the distance – not too close so they … Continue reading

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The View from My Sewing Room Window

When the sun shines, it is incredible here. We are situated between two sets of mountains – and the western ones, with their snow-covered peaks, are often hidden in cloud. I rejoice in looking up from my sewing machine and … Continue reading

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Random Thoughts on a Snowy Day

The thing about having a dog is that you have a friend that is always there for you, patiently waiting for a look or a pat or a friendly word.  Unconditional love. The thing about having a dog is that … Continue reading

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A Touch of Frost

A few days ago, we had our first heavy frost. It is beautiful – a harbinger of the winter ahead.

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Autumn Creeping In

Lots of Virginia creepers around here, but this is the first one I have found with this delicate pink.

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Fall Fruits

I’m not sure what this tree is, but it’s autumn fruits are amazing – the dark red is like a tri-corn hat – and the orange drop in the centre is almost flourescent.

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Busy As A Bee

Although it is the end of September, and a cool, cloudy day, the bees are still out collecting nectar for the long winter ahead.

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