Fall is hiding in the leaves, unveiling it's glorious colours ever so gradually.
The beauty of water
I've often wondered if water has memory. Does water flowing downstream via waterfalls, rapids and streams remember from where it came? When freshwater meets saltwater, do both waterbodies acknowledge the other as foreign? There's something mesmerizing and awe inspiring about water that goes far beyond its life-giving properties. Water calms, beckons, intimidates, thrills and overwhelms. …
I demand respect!
A lone seagull tried in vain to get in on the action with the harbour's resident geese and ducks, but the poor fellow was left behind to wonder where all the fun went.
Duck Duck Goose…
There's always something happening down at the harbour, whether it be wildlife or human-related activity. One day late last week, things got very interesting with the arrival of two rival gangs. There was about to be a rumble – with feathers. Ducks on one side, Canada geese on the other… oh dear, the feathers were …
Some call the area ‘Cottage Country’, I call it Home
Parry Sound harbour views.
Happy times in the mid-summer garden
I can't believe it's July 31st, where did the time go? The gardens have been doing well despite the intense heat and humidity over the last few weeks. It's now time for the daisies, coneflowers and daylilies to take place as the stars of the garden. Container plants are also doing well, but …
Containers of Beauty
My garden wouldn't be complete without an assortment of flowers popping out of an array of planters scattered about.
Hello Again
It's reassuring and rewarding to walk through the garden and see old friends rising up to greet another season. Hello again my lovelies, I'm so glad to see you!
The Turtle Pond
I am blessed and thankful to be surrounded by nature every day. My drive to and from town includes a long stretch along one country road. The turtle pond - long called this because of the abundance of turtles one can see sunning themselves on warm spring, summer and early Fall days, is also home …
Reflections on Summer
Everything today looks, feels and sounds like summer.
The Northern Herper 
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