Taking a break this week because our youngest grandchild came for a visit. Lots of activity, and no time to think blog.
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Recreating Eden: Saturday Photo: No Sun Today, But At Least These Yellow Flowers
In this summer of smoke, I suppose we should be thankful for a showery, overcast day. The rain will clar the air of some of the smoke from the fires in Northern Quebec, but things look pretty gloomy this afternoon. At least the yellow speedwell is in bloom, and is
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: Why the Quebec Flag Isn’t Flying Chez Nous This Year
En français, of course. Cette année je ne sorte pas mon drapeau de Québec pour la Fête nationale, que j’ai affiché sur mon balcon depuis 30 ans. Pour quoi ? Parce que je suis profondément déçue par le gouvernement actuel qui semble d’avoir l’appui de la grande majorité des Québécois.es
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: In Case You Wondered about the Origin of the Word…
The daisies were in bloom last Sunday at Montreal’s Technoparc and along Highway 50 between Montreal and Gatineau. The English name comes from “dægesege, formerly dæges eage, meaning “day’s eye,” because the petals of some species of daisy open at dawn and close at dusk. “For the same reason, in
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: A Nap after Breakfast, You Silly Goose!
They’re kind of hard to see, but here’s Mama Goose and four babies who are resting after eating what seemed to be a delicious breakfast. Summer is here!
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo (a little late): Bridle Veil…
The glory continues. This week it is Bridle Veil that is featured.
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: The Morning of Maximum Beauty
There are some springs when you hit it just right, and this is one of them. The many crabapples in Mount Royal Cemetery were at the peak of their glory this morning. So glad I took a walk there.
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: The Optimal Lawn
Violets are taking over our neighbourhood! Or so it looks this spring. Fifteen years ago or so therewere hardly any: I rustled some from up the street and planted them in our front yard. Perhaps others did similar things, because now most lawns are full of thm and one street
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: Spring Is on Its Way…
Last Sunday at the Lachine Rapids, despite the rain, it looked like spring would arrive soon. The sun is out now, and the temperature is going up, so it looks like last week’s promise is being fulfilled.
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: Standing Room Only at Book Launch
Had a great turnout for the launch of Against the Seas: Saving Civilizations from Rising Waters last Sunday. It was raining very hard, but a very nice crowd of friends and people interested in climate change turned up!
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: Early April Morning
The sun is rising about 6 a.m., so it was well up in the sky when we went out this morning. Nevertheless the combination of tree, clouds and ghostly sun a pleasing, I think. Going to rain soon… Do April showers really bring May flowers?
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: Bixis are Back
Signs of Spring: bees in the flowers and Bixis on the corners! Such a change from a week ago when we were recovering from the ice storm. No blog post last weekend because of the power outages…but what a difference a week makes!
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: Everybody out on a Springtime Sabbath
Scene from Parc Outremont: the end of the snow, sunshine and walkers of all sorts out on a Saturday afternoon. Pretty nice….
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: Lonely Bench Waiting for Spring
Despite a little snow last night, it’s clear that spring is on its way. Not least is the fact that benches in parks are now appearing as snow banks melt. This poor, lonely bench seems marooned in frozen water, not even attractive enough for someone slogging through the snowy park
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: Snow Drops, or (more appropriately) des Perces neiges..
Spring arrives next week, but the snow is receding and the first snowdrops (called perce-neige in French) have come up. A sure sign of spring…
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: Sledding as the Winter Ends
Beautiful sunshine today, with temperature below freezing. Things are melting in the sun, nevertheless, and the days of sledding are numbered. Winter is drawing to a close.
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: March 1, the Day the Sun Starts Shining in the Bedroom…
Actually the photo was taken a couple of years ago, but I’m pleased to report that this March 1 also saw the first forray of the sun into our upstairs back bedroom. By the solstice there will be several hours of sunshine in this room, but during the winter there
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: The Flowers of Winter
Outside snow still covers the ground, although the days are getting longer. Inside that translates into several house plants taking a cue from lengthening daylight and setting forth blooms. An anthurium that had been in a north window has taken the plunge and sent out blossoms. Nice to see this
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Saturday Photo: Sunburned Knees from Last Summer
Summer evening at Sept Iles, sunshine and sunburned knees for the old guy. A nice memory of a good trip, something to think about as the days begin to grow longer.
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