JOURNAL

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During a freezing rain storm, widower Evan Mercer and his daughter Lily lose power and are cut off from town. A main limb of their beloved maple tree crashes down at 2:17 a.m., stirring grief for Lily's late mother. Neighbors, including Lily's teacher Mrs. Halloway, gradually take refuge in their home, turning isolation into community. After three days the power returns, but Evan knows the storm's effects aren't really over.

<h6 class="font_6">Ode to Coloured Canvas Shoes</h6>

Canada Geese: who they are and their benefits

Light and Water make Twins

An ode to the orange sky sunset over Scott Creek in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Crows aren’t just birds.
They’re observers of human behavior, survivors of our messes, and quiet witnesses to history. If you treat them well, they’ll remember you. If you ignore them, they’ll still watch.
And if a crow ever looks you dead in the eye for just a beat too long?
It’s not coincidence.
It’s recognition.

A poem on the orange sky ar sunset

Shimmers of seawater poem.

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*The Night Lights of Scott Creek: A Tributary of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA* - a post on the shore homes as they cast their light onto the still waters of Scott Creek, a tibutary of the Elizabeth River (that would be Elizabeth I) which itself runs into the Chesapeake Bay then into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Snowflakes are a beautiful reminder of nature’s artistry, but they also serve as a warning of the challenges winter can bring. By understanding how snowflakes form and the dangers of snow squalls, freezing rain, and black ice, we can take steps to stay safe and enjoy the season responsibly. Whether you’re a resident or a motorist in Southwestern Ontario, being prepared and and cautious will keep you alive.

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Sunrise over Portsmouth, Virginia

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Fly on, soft herald of the unseen thread
That binds the lost to what they love the most.
Fly on, and may we learn, in watching you,
To follow what is true when skies go dark—
To carry light, however small it seems,
And aim it, always, toward home.

<p class="font_8">The extraordinary amount of snow brought on by the persistent snow squalls and the accompanying high winds, have created snowdriffs in beautiful patterns.</p>

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Sun rays from Trees

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The oak bush-cricket — with its muted drumming, subtle camouflage, and carnivorous instincts — is proof that even the smallest creatures can lead fascinating lives.