Nature
Spring is here
The air is still cold, yet I can hear the whispers of spring. In the dim light of early morning, the once-frozen water begins to thaw, only to form a delicate layer of ice again—thin, fragile, and breaking apart with a soft, crisp sound. The daffodil bulbs I buried before winter have not all fallen […]
A Refreshing Winter Retreat in Victoria Park
About an hour’s drive and 80 kilometers from Burgundy Dream B&B lies the charming town of Truro, a place I visit several times a year and one of my personal favorites. Even in winter, Victoria Park offers a rewarding walk deep into the valley—as long as you watch your step. The crisp air and refreshing […]
Discovering Wabi-Sabi in Nature
My day began with an invitation from a friend to join a hot yoga session. Stepping out of the warm, tranquil studio into the crisp air felt like being pulled back into reality, but the clear blue sky was invigorating. In the afternoon, I ventured out for a trail walk and stumbled upon a scene […]
Northern Cardinals
In our front-yard, we have all kinds of birds and squirrels visiting the feeder. One day, a pair of Northern Cardinals started coming by. Cardinals are rare in our neighborhood, where Blue Jays are more common. Once they found the feeder, they began to show up at the same time and place every day. The […]
Winter’s Quiet Embrace
In just one night, 30 cm of snow has blanketed the landscape. With the temperature remaining low, it looks like this year will bring a true white Christmas, unlike other years when the snow would quickly melt the next day. By the afternoon, glimpses of blue sky peeked through, and the Burgundy Dream B&B revealed […]
Chrysanthemum
As the leaves of the trees begin to don their autumn colors, storefronts burst with a dazzling array of chrysanthemums. In Japan, the ninth day of the ninth month is celebrated as the Chrysanthemum Festival, with this stunning flower serving as the emblem of the Emperor and the Imperial Family. While Japan is renowned for […]