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.
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 →
The Floodway system was created to divert water from the Red River through a channel network around Winnipeg and neighboring communities, during high flood seasons. Duff Roblin Provincial Park https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/pubs/parks-protected-spaces/duff_roblin.pdf Pelicans Pelicans in flight. Killdeer Geese Red River Floodway Inlet Control Structure The Red River https://youtu.be/HaDGiuyWsVE The New Observation Platform opening Fall 2020. Floodway Sunrise... Continue Reading →
Riel House National Historic Site of Canada. Riel Family Home. Twelve people lived in this little house, 8 of them in the second floor attic. There are two bedrooms on the main floor and a common room, the kitchen was an add on at the back. The building is a Red River construction, it was... Continue Reading →
Canadian FlagManitoba Provincial Flag The Building and Architecture Government House, the home of the Lieutenant Governor Statues and Monuments Gardens The Grounds and Scenery The Manitoba Legislature Building is located at 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0V8 Broadway
Trails Press On WPG Fitness Trail Pull Up Bars Parallel Bars Duck Pond Five weeks later Terror In The Duck Pond A dog broke away from his owner and jumped into the Duck Pond on the hunt for Water Fowl. No sooner did the the canine hit the pond did the residents send out a... Continue Reading →
This is a small neighborhood park that fronts a forest with trails and wildlife. November 2020 Walking and Animal trails to explore Hoarfrost https://youtu.be/pfLA04BwhtA https://youtu.be/1l5qAUe0wF0 https://youtu.be/nBbQhNZpxbs Snowfall after an early March spring melt. https://youtu.be/s6s-sbSzv8A Scenic Views and Rustic Nature https://youtu.be/odl6miVRkbM Sun Dogs https://youtu.be/ilJiPFYgjY8 Wild Life Robin Robin Mallard Ducks Mallard Ducks Rabbit Rabbit Black-capped Chickadee... Continue Reading →
The Assiniboine Forest is criss crossed with walking and animal trails, you will experience wet lands and wild life. Walking and Animal Trails Wild Life Spectacular Scenery Exploring With Brandy @ https://soiwasthinking.blog/ Assiniboine Forest Parking Lot is at 996 Grant Ave.,Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Enjoy this Photo Gallery From The Forks Market Winnipeg. On the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers The Forks has been a meeting place for 6,000 years. The Nakoda (Assiniboins), Cree, Anishinaabe (Ojibwa) and Sioux (Dakota) peoples were the first peoples to use the area for hunting and fishing as well as a rest spot as they travelled from the... Continue Reading →
