So Long – Its Been Good to Know You
This free blog spot is now at full capacity and once again it is time to relocate to a new … Continue reading So Long – Its Been Good to Know You
So Long – Its Been Good to Know You
This free blog spot is now at full capacity and once again it is time to relocate to a new … Continue reading So Long – Its Been Good to Know You
The Current Normal – The Sod Squad
It had been 29 years and 4 months since I last laid sod for a new lawn. That was in … Continue reading The Current Normal – The Sod Squad
The Current Normal – the End of Summer is Out the Window
Another glorious fall day, today, sun and cloud with skirling winds taking all my leaves off the tree and dropping … Continue reading The Current Normal – the End of Summer is Out the Window
The Current Normal – Nearly Normal
What to do? What to do? Here, it was on September 17/20, our 43rd wedding anniversary and while there had … Continue reading The Current Normal – Nearly Normal
The Current Normal – Autumn Walk (Part 2)
At the end of the last post, we were in the “Knitted Forest”, which, in fact, was more than the … Continue reading The Current Normal – Autumn Walk (Part 2)
Canadian Thanksgiving – Giving Thanks
Canadian Thanksgiving occurs each year on the 2nd Monday of October and celebrates the harvest and blessings of the year. … Continue reading Canadian Thanksgiving – Giving Thanks
The Current Normal – Autumn Walk (Part 1)
It was our 43rd anniversary on September 17/20 and given that people were back at work and the kids were … Continue reading The Current Normal – Autumn Walk (Part 1)
The Current Normal – Having a Ball
Here is the description of the Talus Dome art that appears on the median at the South end of the … Continue reading The Current Normal – Having a Ball
The Current Normal – Man Laundry
I was in uncharted territory here. Typically, we are travelling somewhere exotic in early September and I am not home … Continue reading The Current Normal – Man Laundry
The Current Normal – Autumn in Cottage Country
We headed out in early afternoon September 16, 2020, to visit our former next door neighbours…..C & R, who now … Continue reading The Current Normal – Autumn in Cottage Country
The Current Normal – Roll-E-bike-View
Regular readers already know that we go for bike rides in the country near our small city of Beaumont. Most … Continue reading The Current Normal – Roll-E-bike-View
The Current Normal – a Man Outstanding in His Field
Funny title and in no way referencing me. It is a bit of a pun, where you get somebody, like, … Continue reading The Current Normal – a Man Outstanding in His Field
The Current Normal – Inter City Travel
These photos were taken on September 7, 2020. Ever since we got our E-bikes, my beloved has dreamt of riding … Continue reading The Current Normal – Inter City Travel
The Current Normal – Lazy, Crazy, Hazy, Days of Awe-tumn (with apologies to Hans Carste (composer) and Nat King Cole (singer extraordinaire)
A story on the radio today indicated that some think a person’s favourite season is determined by the season of … Continue reading The Current Normal – Lazy, Crazy, Hazy, Days of Awe-tumn (with apologies to Hans Carste (composer) and Nat King Cole (singer extraordinaire)
The Current Normal – Naked as a Jay Bird
Now that I have your attention, with my catchy title, no nudity is actually involved. The phrase “naked as a … Continue reading The Current Normal – Naked as a Jay Bird
The Current Normal – the F Word
Just over a year ago,, we were staying in Riomaggiore, one of the 5 villages in Cinque Terre. In that … Continue reading The Current Normal – the F Word
Cycle Sights – Don’t Just Ditch Me
Please Don’t Ditch Me Bright yellow flowers line Alberta’s rural roads. Please don’t ditch me. Continue reading Cycle Sights – Don’t Just Ditch Me
Cycle Sights – Coot Scooting
Coot Scooting Standing up tall for all to see on green pond scum or fallen tree, a lone black coot … Continue reading Cycle Sights – Coot Scooting
Cycle Sights – Hay, Look at This
These photos were taken September 4, 2020, on another bicycle journey. Hay, Look at Me Cycling past row after row, … Continue reading Cycle Sights – Hay, Look at This
The Current Normal – a Blustery Day
It may be just barely September, but there is no doubt about where the seasons are heading. Two days ago, … Continue reading The Current Normal – a Blustery Day
The Current Normal – New Territory
A beautiful day on August 26, 2020. Temperatures were a bit cool at 10:00 AM, but manageable with a light … Continue reading The Current Normal – New Territory
The Current Normal – Join Me For Dinner Won’t You?
Another post inspired by our August 26, 2020 bicycle ride. We were almost home, when we could hear this Redtail … Continue reading The Current Normal – Join Me For Dinner Won’t You?
The Current Normal – Adrift on Shifting Ground
Another photo cue from our August 26, 2020 bicycle ride. We varied our route a bit and found ourselves next … Continue reading The Current Normal – Adrift on Shifting Ground
The Current Normal – Summer Superlative
Today was to be the big day. We were going to do the ultimate summer bike ride, from Beaumont to … Continue reading The Current Normal – Summer Superlative
The Current Normal – Sky on Fire
The same night as the rainbow that I did capture, there was also a beautiful sunset. I turned around to … Continue reading The Current Normal – Sky on Fire
The Current Normal – Rain Blow
Previous posts have talked about my lack of diligence in seating the memory card properly in my camera, before heading … Continue reading The Current Normal – Rain Blow
The Current Normal – I saw young Robin, but there was no Batman
Our Schubert Chokecherry has been getting lots of birdie action lately, as the deep purple berries ripen. Typically, the birds … Continue reading The Current Normal – I saw young Robin, but there was no Batman
The Current Normal – Agricultural Disaster
On our long cycle ride to Rolly View, the roads were largely empty of vehicular traffic, until we hit the … Continue reading The Current Normal – Agricultural Disaster
The Current Normal – Rural Fauna
I almost always take my camera along on our cycle trips. Only lately, after a couple of bad experiences, have … Continue reading The Current Normal – Rural Fauna
The Current Normal – Trapped in a Bubble
We have a glass “bubble” ball that usually resides in our front room, but in the summer, adorns the table … Continue reading The Current Normal – Trapped in a Bubble
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43 Forty-three years have swiftly flown by, from lowest low up to highest high, It seems as if ’twas just … Continue reading 43
The Current Normal – Time Keeps “Dragon” Along
Not much more to say. This is my third (and final) photo shoot of the golden dragon fly this year. … Continue reading The Current Normal – Time Keeps “Dragon” Along
The Current Normal – Hosta la Vista
I usually have to wait for a passing rain shower to anoint my Hostas with droplets, but cheated this day … Continue reading The Current Normal – Hosta la Vista
The Current Normal – Cotton Candy
Now that the sun is rising later and setting earlier, I am able to capture its beauty. These photos were … Continue reading The Current Normal – Cotton Candy
The Current Normal – Get Outta Town
We’ve never had “cabin fever” in the summer before, but the current pandemic is driving us both stir crazy. We … Continue reading The Current Normal – Get Outta Town
The Current Normal – Bright Spot
These photos were taken August8, 2020. Bright Spot Summertime blossoms lighten darkness of Covid. Bright spots of colour. Lamb’s ears … Continue reading The Current Normal – Bright Spot
The Current Normal – Expanding Our Bubble
Throughout the pandemic, we have been diligent in keeping just the two of us inside our Covid bubble. Yes, we … Continue reading The Current Normal – Expanding Our Bubble
Deck-ORATION
History is being written right now during this pandemic. Like it or not, we are all a part of this … Continue reading Deck-ORATION
The Current Normal – Round, Round, We Get Around
As we lengthened our bicycle rides, we began seeing more signs of haying. It would seem the hay crop was … Continue reading The Current Normal – Round, Round, We Get Around
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29 For twenty-nine short years, you’ve lived next door starting tomorrow, you won’t any more. We’ve grown together, to become … Continue reading 29
The Current Normal – Once a-Scone a Time
These photos were taken July 24, 2020. Weekends usually mean a change from our normal cereal or toast breakfasts. From … Continue reading The Current Normal – Once a-Scone a Time
The Current Normal – at a Crossroads
These shots from our 33 km (20.5 mile) bike ride on August 26, 2020, gave me the idea for this … Continue reading The Current Normal – at a Crossroads
The Current Normal – NHL Hub City
During the pandemic, all sporting organizations (amateur and professional) have had to rethink how they can safely resume league play … Continue reading The Current Normal – NHL Hub City
The Current Normal – Making Hay While the Sun Shines
These photos were taken July 12, 2020. There! Now I have used the title, prompted by the photos I thought … Continue reading The Current Normal – Making Hay While the Sun Shines
Fringe Benefits – 2019 Edmonton Fringe Festival – Where the Wild Things Fringe – August 2019
Another summer weekend, another cancelled festival. This is a repost of my 2019 visit. Stay well folks and hold out … Continue reading Fringe Benefits – 2019 Edmonton Fringe Festival – Where the Wild Things Fringe – August 2019
The Current Normal – Mind’s Eye
This post was to be vastly different, including title, focus and photos. I shot some fabulous photos, at least in … Continue reading The Current Normal – Mind’s Eye
The Current Normal – Covid Festival City
If it is possible, my heart is both broken and bursting with pride for my city of Edmonton. Yeah, I … Continue reading The Current Normal – Covid Festival City
The Current Normal – the Business of Nature
As we wandered along the North Saskatchewan River towards and through Riverdale, we were amazed at the work being done … Continue reading The Current Normal – the Business of Nature
The Current Normal – Raging River
These photos were taken on our July 2/20 walk. The North Saskatchewan River begins at 1,800 m (5,905 feet) ASL … Continue reading The Current Normal – Raging River
