Happy December 1st…

…from our backyard to your computer screen! Today marks six months of posting to this blog on a daily basis. Life has gotten in the way of regular beach excursions but the scenery continues to inspire no matter where I look. The Bay of Fundy is a magical place… stay tuned for new places toContinue reading “Happy December 1st…”

Fluffy Snow…

…is falling today! Discoveries galore: from little puppy footprints to maple leaves hiding under a white blanket to lichen growing in the trees, the gently falling snow dampens the everyday noises and hides decay fall has left behind. My favourite discovery this morning was the lichen and moss and how they welcomed the snowflakes, transformingContinue reading “Fluffy Snow…”

Perseverance pays off…

I posted about my quest to find wave action several times already… Last Saturday afternoon I jumped in the car and drove the 4 km to Partridge Island Beach. Once I parked the vehicle I had trouble opening the door with the wind pushing against it. Ottawa House and Partridge Island Beaches are more sheltered,Continue reading “Perseverance pays off…”

The Beach

I came for the waves… but found lovely wet beach treasures. Enjoy!

Looking for Wave Action…

When you head out to look for waves crashing on the beach but instead find a special natural light display…

First Snow…

There were several weather warnings in effect the day before yesterday. We had an unexpected trip to Halifax for medical reasons and decided to get a hotel in the city but not without concern about leaving our home back in Parrsboro. The predictions for wind damage and flooding were dire… but once again it turnedContinue reading “First Snow…”

Calm Between Storms

In keeping with my daily posts a quick update from an unexpected sojourn to Halifax for a medical appointment. We decided to drive in a day early due to the weather forecast. The trip was one battling rain but the wind died down and the rain has slowed as well. This was the view thisContinue reading “Calm Between Storms”

Discoveries

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust I make a point of walking every morning. It’s not just a time to myself, I walk our dogs and the route I choose is usually the same each day. Yesterday I veered off my regularContinue reading “Discoveries”

Golden Hour at Second Beach

Following a few days without a beach walk I am always grateful when the weather cooperates and the sun presents me with magical light…

Patches of Light…

Late fall is a time of transition. Nothing drives home this natural occurrence more than a visit to a familiar forest where, not too long ago, I marveled at the magic light filtering through the colourful leaves…

Red Rocks in West Advocate, NS

Red Rocks and sunshine along the beach… what could be better to rejuvenate the senses?

West Advocate Driftwood Beach

The beach was calling… come along and check out the discoveries…