Nature
Bringing Home the Perfect Christmas Trees
This year, we went out once again to cut down our Christmas tree—a tradition that’s quickly becoming a cherished annual event. At the U-Cut tree farm, the trees seemed to have grown especially well this season, and we managed to find a beautifully plump one. Even though a chainsaw could have made quick work of […]
Unexpected Visitors
Our garden is usually lively with the regular feathered visitors— blue jays, cardinals, chickadees, and mourning doves turning every day into a little party. But this day was different. In the bright light of midday, a deer appeared right in the front yard, calm and unhurried, as if it owned the place. And then came […]
Autumn’s Little Visitors
A day off. After a string of consecutive music gigs finally came to a pause, a quiet moment at last arrived. Before I knew it, the neighborhood had already begun to take on the subtle hues of autumn. I had planned to run for an hour today, but just 30 minutes in, a sharp pain […]
Lakeside Mornings in Nova Scotia
As July draws to a close, I’ve started to notice the sun rising later. The air feels just a little cooler against my skin, a subtle sign that summer is slowly coming to an end. After an hour-long run, I slow down on my way back, taking time to cool off and photograph the wildflowers […]
Fresh Vegetables from my tiny garden
I bought some salad greens with roots still attached from the supermarket and decided to plant the roots. To my surprise, they grew into an even more lush and vibrant bunch than when I first bought them! I did the same with green onions, and they just kept growing—eventually even sprouting flowers. This is my […]
Wildlife
Living in the midst of nature, surrounded by wildlife—owls, Canada geese, ducks, groundhogs, raccoons, and of course, squirrels and deer. Foxes and rabbits may not often show themselves, but you sense their quiet presence. Even on long, tiring days spent in front of a computer, these animals bring a sense of peace and comfort, gently […]