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.
On todays walk it was obvious that Brandy had her own agenda and our roles of leader and follower had reversed. Sometimes you have to hand over the controls to your Camera Assistant and let them take charge. Under Brandy's direction we zigged zagged along the trails, stopping to investigate all she took an interest... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Silence, standing in the middle of the forest that just a hand full of weeks ago, was green, is now silent. Fresh snow has fallen on the trees and grass, it is calming, a feeling of isolation yet security. Deep in the trees a bird sings, breaking the quiet of the forest and telling us... Continue Reading →
Exploring a forest with Brandy in the early fall morning is what I would call my Zen moment. In the forest the only sounds are those of the Squirrels chattering and Birds singing. For a moment I don't notice the pain in my right knee or the constant throb and ringing in my head. Together... Continue Reading →
