Out of the City/In the City

Mostly photos today, of our day at the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary.  After a busy week family-focused week in Vancouver, we’re enjoying the slower pace of island beach life, replacing the continuous thrumming of car…

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My Experiment in Summer Relaxation

My garden in July — with our newly completed gate and entrance arbour . . .  In case you’re wondering how all that concerted indolence has been working out for me, the answer is pas…

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Summer . . . What’s the Buzz?

In the morning, I take my tea down to our little terrace at the beach; it faces directly East so I bask in the morning sun which, even by 7 a.m., can be quite generous.…

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Summer Sittin’ . . .

Now that we’ve finally got some summer weather happening here, I think I might try posting daily shots of sunny goodness. Paul just picked up these heavy-duty happy, comfortable chairs made of eco recycled plastic,…

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Well-Cushioned — Bringing Paris Home . . .

As I mentioned earlier in the week, our lovely new garden friend arrived in a parcel from France — he was very well cushioned on his journey, and thanks to the dismal weather we’ve been having,…

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