As newcomers to the Parrsboro Shore you know that you belong once you have experienced the “Meeting of the Waters” at Two Islands around the full moon. Another new member to the community reached out last week to find out more about hiking and exploring the beaches. I decided to share the ultimate experience withContinue reading “Sharing the Experience!”
Category Archives: Contemplative Writing
NSWalks Parrsboro
Once a week I lead a walking group right here in Parrsboro. Anyone is welcome to join! Membership is free. During July and August we meet up and walk Monday evenings to escape the daytime heat. Tonight we circumnavigated the Parrsboro Lighthouse, a nice change of scenery and pace. Each walk is unique and theseContinue reading “NSWalks Parrsboro”
Garden Light
At the end of day Flowers and weeds shine brightly – Illuminated!
Lighthouse Beach in Parrsboro
It’s a glorious summer day here in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. Time for a short excursion close to home. I decided to get out to the lighthouse as the tide was going out. I have been here once before. That experience was vastly different… it was early January and the wind was howling. Today’s excursion wasContinue reading “Lighthouse Beach in Parrsboro”
Jewels in the grass…
I haven’t had a lot of beach time lately but there is always something to appreciate! I call these raindrops “jewels” as they sparkle and glisten on the clump of grass… But then there is the evening sky tonight: emulating a water colour painting. So soothing and calm. May your Friday evening be blessed withContinue reading “Jewels in the grass…”
Incoming Tide
Observing beaches Where water flows in and out – Tides govern my life.
Some much deserved backyard love…
…or more appropriately: Poppy Love! I have always delighted in growing poppies. During our last years in Calgary we had a poppy bed in the front yard people would drive to and take photographs of. We took some of the seeds with us when we moved to Saskatchewan. But, no matter how hard we tried,Continue reading “Some much deserved backyard love…”
Forest Impressions…
These upside down trees Red and green leaves unfolding – Flash of perception…
Charting New Territory
I am always up for an adventure and exploring areas I have not visited before. I was invited to join friends and their German visitors to explore the other side of Partridge Island. This has been on my bucket list ever since I enjoyed the view from the look off from the top. As withContinue reading “Charting New Territory”
Ocean Floor Impression…
The term “ocean floor” regularly draws attention. It is my favourite place to explore once the tide moves out. The mighty Bay of Fundy waters move “treasures” about, deposit sea glass and rocks while continually eroding geological formations. Enjoy today’s offering! Best wishes for a fabulous day, Anna
Rain
Rain, rain, go away Children sang the chant today – Then the sun appeared!
When the rainy day turns…
The morning walk definitely called for raincoats and despite the jewel-like raindrops on leaves and flowers it was a very short excursion through the neighbourhood. Eventually the clouds cleared and Ottawa House beach beckoned. I was pleased to see three Plein Air participants capturing the impressive vistas. Parrsboro Creative is currently hosting the International PleinContinue reading “When the rainy day turns…”
Like a painting…
Sky, clouds and forest An upside down rainy day – Impressionism.
Rich Local Natural History
A half hour just before the tide rolled in last Sunday yielded some nice crystal finds at Partridge Island beach. Our area is a rock hound’s paradise and multiple-guided tours stop at this beach regularly. Parrsboro is uniquely situated on the Minas Basin and as such has had an important place in how the planetContinue reading “Rich Local Natural History”
The First Day of Summer
…and the forest was calling! I follow a number of mushroom foraging groups on Facebook and saw images of early chanterelle discoveries last weekend. What better day to head out and check my favourite harvesting spots? It was a cool morning and I didn’t really get my hopes up too high. I think we needContinue reading “The First Day of Summer”
Evening Light
After the weekly free concert at the Parrsboro Bandstand last night I took the long way home. I am glad I did: the hillside covered in lupins was well worth admiring. Upon zooming in I realized the colourful iridescent prisms covering the stems were… aphids! Nature is multi-layered indeed. The light was quickly changing alongContinue reading “Evening Light”
The Ever-changing Sky…
Yesterday was one of those days: The sky kept changing constantly. It made me realize once again how cloudy and clear skies can set the mood for how an image is perceived by the onlooker. Above are a few captures from yesterday. Contrasting these first gallery images with the second set you can really seeContinue reading “The Ever-changing Sky…”
A Misty Saturday
We are on our second day of on-again-off-again rain. I embrace these wet days as the landscape reveals vistas and textures often missed in bright sunlight. During my morning walk the bridge over the Aboiteau caught my attention. Rarely is the water this still and reflective. With the misty sky everything moves into focus andContinue reading “A Misty Saturday”
When the rain returns…
…it washes the dust away and brightens the colours! Happy Tuesday, Anna
Lupin and Iris Patches by the Beach!
When a friend texted last night to invite me to walk with her I was able to show her some places about town she had not discovered yet! It’s always such a pleasure to witness newcomers’ delight in new scenery… I was excited about the change along First Beach. A week ago dandelions lined theContinue reading “Lupin and Iris Patches by the Beach!”
Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers... 