Tag: nature
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Hummingbird magic…
I am not a fan of summer. I find it too hot, muggy, stuffy and very uncomfortable. Where I live our summers are a mixed bag. Pouring rain, drought, heat waves, cold fronts…oh and windy. Let’s not forget the wind. There are, however, parts of summer that I do appreciate and love. Sitting on the…
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From doorknobs to broomsticks
A Mudroom makeover…again. Unfortunately, it couldn’t be helped and I had to give the mudroom another update so that I could actually see things. Seeing things is important you know. As much as I love dark colours and interiors my eyesight (for those of you who don’t know, I have Retinitis Pigmentosa) just can’t adjust…
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Picture Postcards: Life around the farm
I am fortunate to live in a place that has a communal farm which serves as the heart of the neighbourhood. It is where residents gather in the barn for Town Hall meetings or one of the many events thoughtfully planned by the residents. Long walks around the farm and checking on the progress of…
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Autumn Vibes
Morning mist over the forest. There is something in the air these days (and no I’m not referring to Covid-19). The air is fresh. The sun is lower. The temperatures are dropping. The days are shorter. All signs that point to my favourite of all seasons….Autumn. The transition between the stifling heat of summer and…
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DIY: Tree stump side table
Most of my DIY projects are a two person job as they often involve power tools. I’m not allowed (according to the Beard) to use most power tools unless there is “adult” supervision. Something about me being legally blind and clumsy… However, this DIY I did all by myself and I am pretty chuffed with…
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Forest bathing (and just what the heck is it).
Just what the heck is Forest Bathing you ask? It is not what it sounds like…you are not running naked through the trees, free as a bird. You COULD do that but I don’t recommend it for like, a lot of reasons. Pine needles stuck in your feet for example. Tree sap sticking to your…
The Blind Thistle 