Backyard Tranquility

One does not have to venture far to take in the fall colours in Nova Scotia. All it took for me was a few steps down the sloping back garden and…. voila!

Fundy GeoPark Tour: Part 2 – Ottawa House Beach and Partridge Island

… Last Thursday Ottawa House Beach was transformed into a classroom to learn about the high tides in the Minas Basin and the top of Partridge Island turned out to be the perfect place to learn about Pangea…

Another Fundy GeoPark Tour: Part 1 – Ottawa House Museum

Ten Days in October is an annual event spanning along the Parrsboro Shore. A joint venture between Ottawa-House-by-the-Sea and the Fundy GeopPark was well worth registering for. Here is a short recap covering Part 1 of the very informative tour!…

That Dutchman’s Cheese Farm, Home to The Dragon’s Breath…

…There is so much to explore and discover between Parrsboro and Truro. That Dutchman’s Cheese Farm is right along the road offering a unique shopping experience!…

Simplicity: Driftwood Examinations…

…An exploration and revelation of subtle nuances old pieces of weathered wood, gifted to us by the sea…

When the Days Get Shorter and the Leaves Begin to Turn…

…Take a short drive out to the Fox Point Inn to experience the contemplative imagery of Reggie Tucker…

Cotton Candy Coloured Horizon

…memories of cotton candy, that sugary air, that sweet blue light spun of nothingness…

It’s A Fabulous Day…

…when I can manage two beach walks in one day! On Saturday afternoon I dropped off the baking at Ottawa House for the Bake Sale and my friend Laura and I carried on toward Partridge Island Beach. We made our way across the salt marsh and enjoyed the warm breeze along East Bay. Fall hasContinue reading “It’s A Fabulous Day…”

The Wispy Line in the Sky

This wispy-line-cloud, as I called it, fascinated me and I kept watching it on my drive to Partridge Island Beach a few nights ago. It looked as if it spanned all across the village and reached far beyond. I was hoping I would not dissolve too quickly and that I could make an image orContinue reading “The Wispy Line in the Sky”

When the light says it all…

The light… so different every time I visit Partridge Island and Ottawa-House-by-the-Sea Beach…

Harvest Moon…

Bright reflection at The bottom of the garden – T’was the moon last night.

Somewhere Between Harrison Settlement and Yorke Settlement

…when the walls close in we head for the hills and explore nearby areas…

Fundy GeoPark Shore Clean-up

A Saturday afternoon well spent… keeping the community and environment free of trash has been a mission of mine for years!