This is a collection of my thoughts, questions, ideas and what I have seen. These are my opinions and experiences. In 2017 I experienced a head injury that has given me concussion like symptoms, one is memory loss, that is one of the drivers for this blog, to record what I may not remember later. Your feedback and open discussion is always welcome. Haters will always be mocked. Thank you to Lisa for your editing. Illustrations by Sydnee.
Today we explored a section of the trail along the Seine River. We picked the path between John Bruce Road and Bishop Grandin Blvd. We heard that this could be a busy trail, so we are trying midweek in January hoping for lighter foot traffic. Parking was easy to find on John Bruce Road. We... Continue Reading →
The Trails Bunn's Creek Landscape and Scenic Views Wildlife Great Horned Owl Cooper Hawk Mallard Ducks Bunn's Creek Centennial Park, 365 McIvor Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada Bunn's Creek Centennial Park Exploring With Brandy @ https://soiwasthinking.blog/
I woke at 5:00 AM this morning, it has been kind of the routine lately. Sitting in the living room I could see that the sky in the window was mostly clear. I figured that would provide a pretty good sunrise opportunity. I took a minute to check the weather app and confirmed what time... Continue Reading →
We haven't reached the middle of March and we are experiencing a warm weather melt. There is an open field that we like to explore during the summer that is nearby. Just last week the field was still covered in snow, today not so much. This morning we are out walking on grass, the ground... Continue Reading →
Hiking down Country Roads opens up opportunities for Brandy to explore new places and gives us some pretty amazing views. St. Adolphe, Manitoba St. Adolphe, Manitoba St. Adolphe, Manitoba Île-des-Chênes, Manitoba Île-des-Chênes, Manitoba The skunk was a surprise, it popped out of the ditch on our right and walked into the field shortly after we... Continue Reading →
Sunrise this morning is at 7:30 AM, the temperature is -22°C and Brandy and I are heading out for our morning walk in the forest, our favorite place to explore. The air this morning is calm but there is a bit of a nip to it, it all feels a little crisp. There is a... Continue Reading →
Let’s face it, 2020 sucked for most of us. Our families experienced loss, pain and disparity. There were changes, so many changes. We saw lineups for groceries for the first time and restrictions on travel. Normals we never saw coming, like remote learning for children, face masks and hand sanitizing before shopping. We were isolated... Continue Reading →
An evening of winter fog almost always guarantees a morning of Hoarfrost. Nature painting a delicate masterpiece that is only available to be viewed for a short time. An early morning hike at sunrise in the forest is like being given a private pass to an art gallery. As the temperature starts to slowly climb... Continue Reading →
