Never mind the weather! Instead of tramping about in search of something lively and colourful on this dismal dark day, I’m bringing you memories of summer, instead. In only a few short months, our early flowers — sunny dandelions — will be pushing up and through the cold ground, and we shall have spring. Trying […]
The video below was taken last March after I witnessed a dramatic swan fight that I truly believed was a matter of life and death. The event began when a young male swan materialized in the Coatsworth Cut of Ashbridge’s Bay and proceeded to check out our female swan, Penny. Penny’s mate, Tycho, immediately flew into […]
It feels like spring! A degree or two over zero in sheltered spots, making it a perfect day to pick up some Vitamin D. Sun on my shoulders, sun on my hands. Warm enough to take the gloves off for a few minutes, even. And in the parking lot, the best sign of all — […]
Ah. Warmth from the sun! It felt positively mild today at the beach, and I was able to stay out for a much longer time than usual. The afternoon started out grey, but as I walked along the path, the sun actually made an appearance and I swear there was enough blue in the sky […]
Mirabile dictu! Warm enough today to actually venture more than 100 feet from the nearest hot chocolate emporium. With temperatures hovering around –10 C in the past few weeks — and, of course, wind chills making it seem another 10 degrees or so colder — it was not fit for man or beast…In fact, it […]
