Down to the “Weird” Wire
Only a couple weeks away from the move to Oklahoma, I have been reflecting a lot on home, making (or not making) art and what makes us who we are. Going to Oklahoma is taking me 1400 miles away from all that is familiar; family, friends, my woods (a walk in a forest will be [...]
New Horizons – Literally!
I sat in front of this beautiful shoreline for three days. It’s not like I ever take something so amazing for granted, but this might be the last time I visit for quite a while. This is twilight at Craigleith Provincial Park on Georgian Bay. For three days I sat watching the waves roar in. [...]
Muskoka Summer Memories
(Getting a connection to post this rather late installment took some time, so this was written at the end of last weekend. We should be back on track now!) Sitting beneath some young white pines and watching the sun go down on the last day of my Muskoka residence, I realized that what is to [...]
Doing ‘Doors Open’ Huronia and the Family Connection
Since beginning the research on my family history, I have discovered that both my maternal and paternal sides have deep roots in Huronia. Last weekend was ‘Doors Open’ in the region and I was able to visit some wonderful locations with a family connection. In Penetanguishene on the shores of Georgian Bay, the English set [...]
The Frogs are Back & the Mega-Quarry
In 10 years I have not seen frogs in the stream next to our house. This spring, we have three… (One hopped away as I was taking the photo) Perhaps this is a good omen? Amphibians have been on the decline in Ontario and to have the Spring Peepers chirping off in the marsh and [...]
Mother’s Day Reflections
The sun is out and the birds are singing up a storm. It is the most perfect Mother’s Day here in Central Ontario. I have been researching my family history over the last year and it is the most amazing thing to learn about those who came before you. We are much more than a [...]
Pass the Lifering…
Moving is considered one of the top 5 most stressful events in one’s life. I know I put myself here. I dove into the water and I have gotten over the initial shock of cold and yet I am still in the descent, not yet at the nadir of the arc of my dive. The [...]
Moving Right Along…
I was going to post the WIP of the St. Stephen’s painting, but, the ugly stage on such a detailed piece is, well, too ugly. So I went into the archives for this week’s post image! This is another of my favourite Spring photographs. It is a semi-abstract shot of the ice going out. I [...]
Interlude
I thought I would share one of my favourite late March images. I shot this on a warm evening almost exactly two years ago. The snow evaporated before my eyes in the sunlight. This year it is too cold for a fog like this one, in spite of the beautiful sunsets of the last few [...]
Getting It Together….
While I was working away, winter finally made it to Muskoka. I have removed nearly as much snow in the last week or so as I have all winter – and more is expected. I love the snow. The more the better. The snowmobiles are out in force and today we got more sun than [...]
