It is quite amazing the way the Universe works … I have been attempting to find either a good part-time position or a great full-time job. Many resumes were submitted and not one call …
At this same time Gregg McLachlan at Work Cabin (www.workcabin.ca) was following my tweets. Continue reading
I have sat on this post for a number of months and it is now time …
With my travels back and forth across Canada I have had the great fortune to see amazingly beautiful wildlife and scenery. It is still an absolute thrill to catch sight of an eagle, a bear, moose or elk. Gosh, even flocks of Canada Geese still have my eyes glued to their formations. I absolutely love all of Nature, and have great respect for it. Continue reading
The winter weather in this part of Southern Ontario has been anything but typical. With a total of four days where the plows have needed to be out it hasn’t been a tough winter. On the other hand, with our temperatures averaging around 0°C this is perfect for freezing rain. Continue reading
The temperature was a mere 1°C when I left Ontario; on arrival in Medicine Hat it was a very hot, dry 32°C! And I was traveling with sweatshirts, winter boots, parka – you get the picture …
I decided to take a side trip to Dinosaur Provincial Park, north-east of Brooks. It was well worth the time, and if you have never been, I highly recommend this trip. The drive in is a fairly flat, nondescript landscape. What a different view once you reach the perimeter of the Park! Extremely high winds prevented me from using my tripod or keeping sufficiently still so there was no standing on the edge for me! I drove down into the park and as you came along side some of the formations they became even more impressive and colourful. Hiking was kept to a minimum as due to the extreme heat the rattle snakes had not gone into hibernation, and it was just too hot and dusty.
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As I continued my drive through the southern parts of Manitoba and into Saskatchewan, I saw so many large farmlands abandoned and beautiful land cleared for oil drilling. I felt quite sad, not only for those who no longer farmed what were homesteads, but for the sense of community that may have perished as well. This became more poignant when I was directed by a passing motorist to visit an old stone church being dismantled. As I wandered around the property, taking in the magnificent and expansive view, I couldn’t help but feel a loss, even though I personally had not been in this spot before. And I wondered, in the near future, where will our foods come from when fertile tracks of land are being cleared for oil, housing subdivisions and other commercial ventures? Continue reading
I cannot say I am disappointed 2011 is coming to a close. As it was for many people, this year had some challenges and unpleasantness, but it was also a year of meeting wonderful and interesting people, new experiences and insights. Continue reading
Check out my 2012 Weekly Planner available for purchase from Blurb! Continue reading
Continuing my road trip south from Hecla Island, I hoped for possible Northern Lights during the night drive, and a great sunrise in Gimli. Continue reading
While on my Alberta road trip I had the opportunity to attend a weekend workshop hosted by the Edson Photography Club. Check out their website – lots of great information! PhotoCram Weekend featured professional photographers Darwin Wiggett and Samantha Chrysanthou (their new website). Continue reading
Nikon D300, 60mm, 1/30sec @f/13, ISO 400
Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, Continue reading