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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Day 361 July 31, 2011



Today I spotted one tomato starting to ripen in the garden, a sure sign of the upcoming season of fall.  Tomorrow begins the month of August.  Denise and I will celebrate the evening before the anniversary of our blogging at a fine local restaurant with David, following an early evening yoga class.  Then bright and early on the 4th, more Denise's time of day than mine, we'll have a closing ceremony for 365 days of yoga.  It amazes me that Denise loves the dawn and practices daily very early in the day.  I am not a morning person, I'm more a late morning or an early afternoon person, but not too late in the afternoon, once 3:30  hits my energy starts to decline.

It is hard to believe that one year is almost done since this blog began.  So much has changed in my life.  My commitment to daily yoga asana has become a welcomed part of each day.  I can feel the benefits of this physical conversation with myself, and more than just in a physical way.  I am happier and calmer.  I'll keep you posted about how things will change once the one year anniversary date of this blog is reached.  The fact that Denise is with me again in the flesh to start and end this project makes the circle complete for both of us.  I couldn't have done this without her.  Thank you so much, my dear Denise :)

Right after our closing ceremony, I'm off to the airport to fly out of Nova Scotia, just down the coast to Maine, to join my brother on his boat where we will attend a family wedding on a small island.  Water and boating is a hard duo for me to pass up.  Seeing my family will also be lots of fun.

Namaste.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Day 360 July 30, 2011

Saulnierville,  Nova Scotia 


Near the end of the general class today at David's new yoga studio, as I rested on the floor briefly before giving my full attention to the next pose, setubundha sarvanghasana, I heard one of the other students who was already in the pose ask a question.  She said, "Is this supposed to be relaxing?"  Perhaps it was because I found this class quite challenging at times, or perhaps it was because I was generally tired, but I instantly laughed right out loud and declared that this should be the mantra for all Iyengar yoga classes,  "is this supposed to be relaxing?"

It struck me as so funny because many people think that doing yoga IS very relaxing.  In one way they are right, but in most Iyengar yoga classes this relaxation is the hard won fruit of serious, physically demanding work.  The harder you work the deeper your relaxation at the end of class.  This "hard work" involves sweat, increased heart rate, trembling muscles if you push yourself too much, uncertainty, balance, confronting some of your own fears about what your body is capable of doing, and most of all strength.  As David sometimes says, yoga has nothing to do with what is comfortable.  You are rarely comfortable, rather you attempt to retrain your nervous system by moving in ways that feel unusual, and all of this increases your joints' range of motion and undoes "desk disease", that condition so many people experience from too many hours at a desk.  If you are very tight in one part of your body, that part will be asked to open and stretch.  If you are very weak in one part, that part will be asked to become strong.

That was a rather long winded explanation about why this remark, "is this supposed to be relaxing?", was so funny today.  Do you get it?  What others think is easy sometimes really isn't.  I hope you had a good laugh today too :)

namaste.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Day 359 July 29, 2011

Black Currants



My dear friend Denise, of the blog 365 days of yoga and daily routine,  said today, "Being in nature is healing and has refreshed my spirit."  I agree.  I think that is why  David and I both dove into the garden today, for hours and hours.  I finished picking the black currants and processed them in two batches.  Boiling water bath.  One batch unsweetened puree.  One batch sweetened with honey puree.  Did I remember to mention our garden is organically grown?

David harvested three rows of garlic and hung them in the shed.  I staked tomatoes with old strapping boards and strips of ripped up pillowcases for ties.  David also turned over a large patch in the garden, a location that we are doing our best to rid of bindweed, through natural means.  The freshly turned soil is puffy and gorgeous.

I hope you too found solace and healing in nature today, even if you only saw a photo of nature in a magazine, or gazed out of a window from your bed or chair to observe the weather in your neighbourhood.  Perhaps you sat under a tree?  Noticed a meandering river?

Perhaps after a long day of work in the city you closed your eyes briefly on the subway on your ride home and imagined a beach with rolling green waves and a light grey sky.  You were standing in the water watching it rise over your feet and then recede.  Ah........   nature, yes, it heals.

Namaste.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Day 358 July 28, 2011

Havanna, Cuba
Another hot day at home in Nova Scotia, but I think farther afield to distant locations.  David and I drove into the city today to attend an Irish wake for one of David's oldest friends, Tom C. who died suddenly on Saturday.   David and Tom met in grade 3, quite a few year's ago.

Tom had the ability to make lifelong friends for he always treated everyone he met as someone special and worth knowing.  He and his wife Judy sailed the world for two years, all the way to South America.  Tom recently went to Havanna, Cuba last winter with two other boyhood friends.  He just loved travel, and that is why I think of Cuba tonight, and remember Tom.

His friends toasted his memory countless times.  His wife hugged everyone.  Several funny stories about Tom were told which made everyone laugh out loud.  David and I gazed out on the water and watched the boaters as we listened to the Irish music.  David laughed and laughed with his old friends, as Tom would have wanted him to do.

Yes, in tribute to a fine person, there is nothing better than laughing over the countless funny experiences you shared with them.

Namaste.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Day 357 July 27, 2011

Day 357  grapes, year two in Nova Scotia
So today was a wet, warm gardening day.  The grapes, as you can see, were starting to produce a few clusters so David and I gave them strong posts and a wire and I tied them to the wire.  The branches were touching the ground this morning, so we knew they needed help.  Then the weeding began, followed by removing a few potato beetles, pruning tomatoes. picking blueberries and finally, picking black currants.  Phew, but what fun!

What was your day like?

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Day 356 July 26, 2011

stoneware tiles decorated with black stain, reduction fired

Day 355 July 25, 2011

Day 355  doggies in Cape Breton
A lovely full day of sunshine in Glenville, made more cheerful by these furry boys.  Totally sunny day.  Yes it is possible, but this summer in Nova Scotia it is rare.

My dear friends Holly Jane and Carolyn spent the day with me on a quiet stretch of warm sand in the inner harbour of Inverness.  Visualize cormorants gliding by, horses getting washed down with salt water, brilliantly painted fishing boats, a few dogs and people wandering by.....   Ah...... summer :)

Namaste.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Day 354 July 24, 2011



Today I am in Cape Breton with two wonderful friends.  The ocean is nearby where we are staying and our aim is to take it very easy for a day or two together and visit pristine beaches and soak in the cold, green salty water.  Drink in the glorious spaces of air and water, pasture and cliffs, drink in and restore our calmness.  Laugh a lot.  Watch a movie.  Enjoy our time together.

Friends.  You've got to make time for your friends.  That is my advice for the day.  And remember, sometimes you are your own best friend, so whether or not you are alone or with another, drink it all in, soothe yourself.  It's summer and here in Nova Scotia it goes by rather quickly, so make sure to notice how lovely it really is.  Enjoy.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Day 353 July 23, 2011



Are you busy?  Like many people, I too am busy, busy with countless projects, ideas and just busy taking care of my life, my yoga practice, my family, etc.  Usually we don't realize our own busy behaviour.

Today I realized just how busy I usually am.  The phone rang for my husband David and he learned that his longest known friend died suddenly today.  His friend Tom had retired rather early, travelled the world with his beautiful wife, and they were both in his home town for a friend's 60th birthday party.  On a beautiful sunny day such as today Tom drove to the ocean alone when he suddenly died.

That news stopped me in my tracks, and naturally, David as well.  Tom was younger than my David by several years.  Now that we've had a bit of time to absorb this loss David said, "Tom lived a full life."  For Tom to die today made me see just how busy a person I can be.  Tom helped me realize that we should make our days precious and not just busy.

I hope that you may each find the preciousness of your day today.

Day 352 July 22, 2011



Another hot day in Nova Scotia.  This morning David was asked to teach at a good friend's cottage, on a lake.  What a way to start the day.  An expansive yoga practice, filled with fresh cool air coming off the lake, on a wooden platform under the shade of huge trees, that's right my friends, it was Heavenly.

Of course a flock of ten tiny wild ducks shepherded by their momma duck greeted us at the wharf.  Cute beyond belief.

After only 5 hours of sleep the night before, this day felt special.  I cooled myself off after the hard work of yoga class in the deep cool lake.

Ahh...................  On a day like today, yes, there is paradise.  If you haven't visited a lake recently, I highly recommend it :)

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Day 351 July 21, 2011

Havanna, Cuba
Tonight it is so warm it almost feels like Havanna, Cuba here at home.  Finally the heat wave has hit little Nova Scotia.  If it is really hot where you are tonight, remember to drink lots of water and rest.  Last night in the yoga studio sweat was running down my face and neck despite the air conditioning.  From the news front it seems all of North America is experiencing a heat wave.

Yeah for heat!  After a long, cold winter and a wet, gray May and June I'm ready for some heat.

Namaste.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Day 350 July 20, 2011

Aunt Grace B.'s childhood sampler

Today I cherished a few quiet hours at home.  My life is getting very busy soon with tons of travel, so to have a day where I did precious little other than stay home all morning was a real treat.  Just as my Aunt Grace's childhood sampler says, "Dear Little House, Dear Shabby Street, Books and beds and food to eat, how feeble words are to express the facets of your tenderness".

As much as my little house and property can seem almost too much for me sometimes, today it felt just perfect.  I hope you too get a few hours at your home today and find the reward of just being in your own space.  Or if you are travelling, just be quiet and look within, there too you will find your home.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Day 349 July 19, 2011

Day 349  poppy

Poppy

so fragile
ragged edged
and preposterous in its
beauty

steadfast for one day
till a strong wind
dismantles its array

no matter
this is the nature of our time here
brief
but exquisite

rejoice,
dance, celebrate
and if an apple
falls into your hand
take a really large bite.

Day 348 July 18, 2011


Soon I will go to the beach.  Because I live in Nova Scotia the water will be quite cold, but crystal clear, greenish and breathtakingly beautiful.  My ears will ache a bit and maybe even my forehead from dunking into such coldness.

Tonight, after the sweat lodge ceremony, we dunked in a pool and instantly cooled off our steaming bodies.  I dove under many times, just to cool my head.

Water.  The light on the surface of the water in the pool was indescribable.  Such beauty.  May you all enjoy a glass of fresh, pure water to drink today and feel gratitude for it.

Namaste.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Day 347 July 17, 2011

2nd class on Saturday in Davis St. studio

Yesterday marked the first classes in the Davis St. studio for David.  His large Barrington St. location is now closed and this new, smaller location is splendid in many ways.  The floor is beautiful.  The neigbourhood is quiet and the windows look out on greenery.  It was a lot of work to move out of a large space to somewhere else, make some renovations, re-organize the props and get settled in the newness of it all.  There are still some renovations to complete, but enough of the studio is done to hold classes.  We were so happy to be there that in the first general level class when we chanted the Ode to Patanjali we sounded like a joyous choir, the acoustics and harmony of our voices was amazing.

I noticed how tiring it is to move, to make such changes.  We are such creatures of habit it is difficult for us to learn something new.  We resist change, and even good change is challenging only because it is change.

In Iyengar yoga you learn to recognize your habitual postural patterns and change them and align yourself evenly from one side of your body to the other.  You confront needed change in your very own self, in your body.  That is also challenging.  But once you begin to embrace that change, that alignment, your body begins to sing in gratitude.  Yes, it is hard, physical work and sometimes hard, emotional work too.  At the end of your class or your practice, your savasana is quiet, and as David says, if you have a deep, penetrating class [or practice], you have a deep, penetrating savasana.

Namaste.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Day 346 July 16, 2011

Jenny and I in Glencoe Station

Here is another old photo from a visit to our friend's house in Glencoe Station in Cape Breton.  Jenny looks about 4 year's old here so I guess this photo is about 30 year's old.  I believe Jenny is carrying a peach kuchen.  Ah summertime, what a glorious time of year.  Fresh food galore.

Yesterday I made a salad from our own garden's ingredients.  Well, I added store bought tomatoes and salad dressing but the beet greens, tiny kale leaves and pak choi leaves were from our own organically grown veggie garden.  We've been eating sugar snap peas for a week or two now also.

I used to always say that we'd crossed the equator before arriving at our friend's house in Glencoe Station for this friend of ours is an amazing gardener.  She has a greenhouse now and grows immense basil plants, tomatoes and a huge variety of other vegetables.  It takes a love of fresh veggies and lots of dedication to grow food in Cape Breton.  It is much easier to grow veggies where I now live for it is warmer.

Perseverance furthers though, and I've even read that some folks grow fresh veggies up North in greenhouses.  It is hard to resist growing a few vegetables or flowers.  Do you garden?  Or perhaps you  just enjoy going to a farmer's market and buying very fresh veggies or flowers?  You'll know what I mean then.  It is part of the joy of this season, getting in touch with nature.

In a way, gardening is like a daily yoga practice.  Every day you attend to something new.  One day you water, the next weed, the next transplant, the next harvest.  In yoga asana practice one day you do inversions, the next standing poses, the next sitting poses, the next therapeutic supported poses.  Each day is a new journey, both in the garden and on the mat.

Namaste.

Friday, July 15, 2011

Day 345 July 15, 2011

Tai and I in Glencoe Station
Do you like looking at old family pictures, like I do?  My eldest daughter, Tai, looks about 4 year's old in this photo I posted, so that means this photo is about 35 years old.  In the photo we are walking up a beautiful stone path to our friend's house in Glencoe Station, Cape Breton.

In a week or two I'll walk up that same stone path to see the same friend.  Old friends make life worth living.  Old friends make you feel just as comfortable as a good, broken in pair of walking boots.  They fit.  You can be yourself around them.

Family is just like old friends too.  The more you stick around with your family, the more comfortable you feel with them.  You know these people and they know all about you.  One strange part is noticing how old everyone looks, including yourself.  It's like time travel.  You remember being a little kid and now, all of a sudden it seems, you're ancient.  Such are the blessings of growing older.

I hope that all of you grow old enough to appreciate this feeling of closeness to your family and your friends.  Maybe if you just see what is really right in front of you, people that love you, you won't need to grow old in order to appreciate it after all.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Day 344 July 14, 2011

Roma Tomato


As a gardener, is their one plant you feel an affinity for; one for which you find yourself drawn to more than to other plants?  For me it is the tomato.  Yes, I love basil too, but mostly when it has just formed its first leaves; after that early phase it just falls into the same category as every other vegetable.  Wonderful but ordinary.  But when it comes to tomatoes I love them all the way through their growth cycle: for their smell, for their need of pruning, for staking, for protecting from the cold, and of course, for their fruit.  Beefsteak, Roma, Tiny Tim and Scotia - all wonderful varieties of tomato plants.

As an artist I thank Georgia O'Keefe for showing me how the plants she loved, flowers, can assault the senses in a glorious way.  Her flower paintings saturate your eyes with colour and abstraction.  You can dive right into the center of the flowers in her work.  Emily Carr shows me how to dive into the forest in her work.  Her treatment of light as it filters through the leaves is like no other.  Van Gogh is the master of the sky in his work; his wild and swirling skies leave me breathless.  Monet's large painting Water Lilies, the one that hangs in MOMA in New York city, definitely is one of my favourite paintings, for its size and its impressive treatment of the soft, indefinite shapes reflected in water.  Do you notice that the artists that I mention here, are all known for their work about nature?

As a yoga practitioner, is there one pose where you feel most at home, most in touch with your nature?  It's your favourite asana, right now, the one you love to do.  Pay attention to which pose is your favourite.  At one point in my life my favourite pose was a supported headstand hanging on the wall.  I needed the benefit of the inversion, but I didn't have the strength needed to do such a pose unassisted in the center of the room.  I was that tired.

Namaste my friends.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Day 343 July 13, 2011

forest path  Tofino, BC  
Today I tried to simplify everything.  I was tired and so I listened to my body and its request for rest.

The leaves were gorgeous as I gazed at them from a reclining position in the backyard.  In our yoga room I rested on a prop that opens your chest; after enough rest my body finally responded and I approached my more normal, perky energy level.

Sometimes when we do inversions in Iyengar yoga, which are very restorative, up seems like down, and down seems like up.  It's like this photo I've posted.  At first glance you might think the wood is the trunk of a tree, but then you notice the puddle of water and realize you are looking at the roots of a tree on the ground.

What was up and what was down in your day today?

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Day 342 July 12, 2011

Alexis' courtyard garden
So you live in a city, you say, like most of the world.  Well if you are fortunate enough to have a balcony or a courtyard, use Alexis' garden as inspiration.  She lives in the city and as you can see, she loves to garden.  If you don't have your own garden space, perhaps your city has a community garden where you can rent a small portion of the garden.  Some towns and cities also have a program where you can garden in someone's back yard because they aren't doing it themselves this year.   Share a backyard, perhaps that's the name of this program.

When I saw Alexis' courtyard garden today it totally inspired me to go home and work in my own garden.  It poured rain today so it is a perfect day for transplanting.  I transplanted kale babies because every kale seed I planted sprouted and I seeded the row really thickly.  I'm going to continue tomorrow and just spread my kale babies all around my veggie garden wherever I can find a spot.

Happy gardening :)

Monday, July 11, 2011

Day 341 July 11, 2011

red onion
Do you ever feel like you are going around in circles?  Well, circles are a pattern found in nature, as evidenced by this slice of red onion, and since we are part of nature it is natural for us to go around in circles.  There are times though, when I get a bit too much circling in my life.  I feel like I've been on a carousel ride too long.  Do you ever get that way?

At a time like that it is a good idea to limit your sensory input.  I close my eyes since vision is a huge part of our sensory life.  That helps to ramp down my feeling of being overwhelmed.  Other times I look into the distance, gaze across the valley, or into the fields.  Sometimes I also rest in a supported yoga posture, even for a few minutes helps quite a bit.

Try it yourself and see.

Namaste.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Day 340 July 10, 2011

white sculpture clay, glaze, acrylic paint




Today is a hot one.  May a cool breeze blow your way on such a hot day as today.

David and I spent many hours of quiet today in the new yoga studio, preparing it for its first class this Saturday.  At times I lay on my side, painting near the floor, or you'd find David removing the front door for painting, and then using the roller to freshen up the rope walls.  We placed props on shelves and then covered them to keep the dust off because some gyproc still needs installation in the entranceway.

This new space is leafy due to tall trees looming nearby and the neighborhood is quiet.  The studio windows face a wealth of greenery, so on a hot day like today we were blessed to have a cool space to prepare for our yoga community.  We feel so much gratitude, for a day such as today.

How was your day?  I hope you felt blessed.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Day 339 July 9, 2011

sugar snap peas

Tonight I picked my first sugar snap peas for a meal.  I've munched on a few over the last week, but today there was an entire colander filled to the brim with fresh, organically grown sugar snap peas.
Yummy. Yummy. Yummy.  When these peas are freshly picked and eaten they are so sweet I call them candy bar peas.

The air tonight has a freshly washed feeling because it rained all day.  My little broccoli transplants are very happy with this turn of events.  Tomorrow the sunshine is supposed to return so I think the garden will jump again in gratitude for the rain and heat.

Heat.  That is a lovely concept.  These old bones of mine love heat.  What do your bones love?

Friday, July 8, 2011

Day 338 July 8, 2011

detail of acrylic painting
Did I remember to tell you I painted my first canvas this spring?  With my daughter Jen's encouragement I just went for it.  She was buying a large canvas and paints and she just turned to me and asked, Have you painted a canvas yet mom? That question and the teasing smile on her face were all the encouragement I needed.

I did some sketching, some creative dreaming and a loose water colour treatment before I tackled the canvas.  I read a book on how to complete an acrylic painting after I'd started. Then there were the changes I made to the design as I worked from with my original idea.

Repainting some areas several times, standing back to see how it looked from ten feet away, just looking at it for a week or so to see how it looked on each new day, I finally felt satisfied.  Now I plan to make a series of paintings based on small parts of this canvas.  Simplify each one.  Nothing extra.  Minimize the design elements.

Have you done anything brand new, for the first time, this year?  Was it fun?

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Day 337 July 7, 2011

green bean leaves

Yesterday my dear friend Denise, author of the blog 365 days of yoga and daily routine, decided to practise her five most challenging poses each day for the last month of her blog, so I followed her lead and decided to do the same.  Today I talked to David about this plan.  That was a good idea.

Once he saw my five poses he suggested I do one pose each day.  The poses are so difficult for me that I'll be doing preparatory poses that lead up to the final difficult pose.  Today he showed me how to work with padmasana.  Wow.  That was enlightening.  Deep work.

Thank goodness we have teachers :)

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Day 336 July 6, 2011

footed vase inspired by Marguerite Wildenhain







August 4th is coming up, my last day to blog for this project.  It seems impossible to realize that my blog will end, but something else wonderful must surely be taking its place :) [that's the eternal optimist in me talking]

My fellow blogger Denise has listed her five most challenging yoga asanas and she realizes that one way to improve is to practice them, versus avoiding them.  I was such a silly person at one point.  I would intentionally show up late to yoga class just to avoid my most challenging pose that we always practiced at the start of the Saturday morning classes.  It really hurt my shoulder too much.  I had such pain somedays I would cry.  Slowly, slowly that shoulder has improved and now the discomfort is lessened significantly.  My tight upper back was part of the problem and the rest of it was a protective posture I'd learned after dislocating that shoulder.  So practice does help, and lots of patience.

My five most challenging poses at this point are tadasana [mountain pose], virabradhasana 3 [warrior 3], padmasana [lotus], pinchamayurasana [elbow balance], and parvritta trikonasana [revolved triangle pose].  I think Denise is right. I too will practise each of these poses for the next 30 days.

Namaste.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Day 335 July 5, 2011


Heat.  I was feeling it today.  At least ten watering cans of cold water to quench the thirsty plants in the garden, one long dip in the Avon River to cool off my sweated self and air conditioning became a blessing.

What was the weather like in your part of the world?  Steamy? Chilly? Foggy? Arid? Smoggy? Frosty?

Monday, July 4, 2011

Day 334 July 4, 2011

Lincoln teeing off



My dad loved to golf.  He did sport fishing too.  This photo is of my dad teeing off and from my best estimate, he appears to be in his early thirties.  I know lots of people who love to golf, I am just not one of them.  To each his own, right?  I prefer standing on my head, rolling around on a yoga mat, doing standing poses, and yes, I also love to swim.  I had my first swim of this summer yesterday morning in a chilly lake.  The sky was gorgeous and so was the lake.  What do you love to do on a fine summer's day?

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Day 333 July 3, 2011

Chake's Crepes
If you are anywhere in the vicinity of Windsor, Nova Scotia (about one hour from Halifax) on a Friday or a Sunday, mid morning to early afternoon, drop by, run, walk, bike, or swim to this cafe / convenience store, to taste their delectable crepes Chake's Crepe's at Chaker's Rite Stop.  Pictured here is the luscious fresh strawberry crepe I ate today.  It is a chocolate crepe with artfully sliced fresh strawberries, whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar,  a swirl of nutella and a drizzle of homemade strawberry sauce.  In a word, yum :)

There are also many savoury crepe selections too with fresh cooked veggies, meats and cheeses!  Check out the Facebook page about Chake's Crepes too.  Hands down, best crepe I've ever eaten, anywhere.  Spread the word.

There is outdoor or indoor seating, ample parking is available next to the store, and the friendly staff treat you like family.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Day 332 July 2, 2011

creating a yoga studio space
So how do you create a yoga studio space?  Well in this case you have very good people involved in the study of Iyengar yoga.  They are serious about embodying the good intentions of the eight limbs of yoga.  When it is time to move out of a large expensive yoga studio space, a new, beautiful, more compact space is pretty much instantly made available to the yoga community's teacher.  Then when the teacher asks for help with the move, handfuls of students immediately volunteer to help.  A dedicated group of students continue to remodel and build the yoga studio space anew where they will soon continue in their study.  In the meantime, people practice at home until the new studio is ready to welcome them.

How can this happen, you say?  Well when you've known people who study Iyengar yoga for about twenty years in some cases, a feeling of trust binds you together.  You are willing to help each other.   In some cases these people also share their lives together beyond the studio walls.   The very best side of people shines in a situation like this.  Actually, in many other cases in life too, when you've worked together with someone for a long time you trust the connections between you.  Then the magic can unfold.

Namaste.








Friday, July 1, 2011

Day 331 July 1, 2011

Canada Day in Ottawa
Happy Canada Day everyone!

Here in Nova Scotia we are having a glorious sunny day.  David and I indulged in an ice cream cone today, the first of this summer season.  It certainly was good.  The doggies swam in the Avon River which made them happy.  On our drive to town I was impressed with the abundance of wild flowers of nearly every description by the roadside.  Some hayfields in our neighbourhood are stripped bare while others are waiting for their turns.  With good luck, the farmers will have a second crop of hay later on this summer.

With good luck...  Good luck to you today, wherever you are on this lovely spinning planet we call our home.