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
43
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
The Current Normal – Predator or Prey
The dragonflies had finally arrived in our yard and were busy sunning themselves and feasting on mosquitoes. Unbeknownst to them, … Continue reading The Current Normal – Predator or Prey
The Current Normal – Playa Backyard-a
Some pix of our favourite vacation spot this year, our own backyard. Loving the deck time and the blossoms, but … Continue reading The Current Normal – Playa Backyard-a
The Current Normal – Covid Tableau
Covid Tableau For more than five months, we’ve seen our safe world changed, locked up inside, we all became quite … Continue reading The Current Normal – Covid Tableau
29
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
The Current Normal – Backyard Birds – Blue Jays
There is a fair bit of bird activity in and through our back yard this year. Usually, I am inside … Continue reading The Current Normal – Backyard Birds – Blue Jays
