Category Archives: nature

They say it’s your birthday!

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

I have to pause, amidst the miscellaneous and sundry squirrel posts, to duly honor my favorite nature nook. Council Point Park turns 25 years old in 2019. There will be no fanfare. No cake and ice cream. Not even balloons; … Continue reading →

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Discoveries …

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

Today is not only Canadian Thanksgiving, but it is also Columbus Day. When I used to work downtown, it was a day that the bus was empty and you could sit anywhere you chose to, as so many regular bus … Continue reading →

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They’re creepy and they’re kooky.

Posted on October 10, 2019 by

Mysterious and spooky. They’re all together ooky … those *&^# spiderwebs that cross my path every morning! Yep, nothing rivals stepping right into those gossamer spiderwebs that have been spun between trees or bushes overnight. Due to the angle of … Continue reading →

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It was weather for ducks this morning.

Posted on October 6, 2019 by

The rain arrived right as I was ready to head out the door for my walk – nice timing Mother Nature! So, I had another cup of coffee and piddled around waiting for the rain to stop so I could … Continue reading →

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Friday Frivolity.

Posted on October 4, 2019 by

From flip-flops to flannel … just like that (snapping fingers)! The weather has been wacky this week; yep, a real rollercoaster ride and it left me a wee bit frazzled on this Friday. Earlier this week we broke a longstanding … Continue reading →

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Gather ye rosebuds while ye may …

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

… oh yes, peanuts too. Time’s a tickin’ … it’s the last day of September and for squirrels and girls with agendas, it is time to seize the moment and gather all the peanuts and steps you can (if Mother … Continue reading →

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Small Fall.

Posted on September 26, 2019 by

The early morning drizzle vanished on cue and the faint sun put a smile on my face and a little pep in my step. A gusty breeze stirred my straw, er … hair. I’m doing a slow meander through this … Continue reading →

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