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Finding the joy in every day. 4/9/24 Today I drove out to Cadboro Bay to pick up a purchase. The drive was beautiful. The willows are dressed in their fussy lime-green catkins. The arbutus are full of small bouquets of flowers. The alders are sending their leaves out. Big cumulous clouds and blue sky melting…

Finding the joy every day. 4/8/24 This morning I was woken up by the gentle tap on my head. Our ginger cat lovingly wakes me up at 8:00 am to feed him. He taps three times and if I don’t get up he goes back to sleep. Very sweet. Pablo came to us from a…

Finding the joy in every day. 5/7/24 I’ve been watching a squirrel nibble the tender buds on the big leaf maple outside our bedroom window. I guess it’s like the first asparagus of the spring to these bushy tailed little fellows. The cats are quite engaged with their tree climbing antics. I look forward to…

Finding the joy every day. 4/6/24 I’ve been playing with movement in my collages: swimmers, dancers. trees. My paint palette — stacks of magazines on desk and floor. The shapes feel other-worldly but familiar. My hand cuts into the paper guided by some logic I cannot define. It’s magic…alchemy. It brings joy, this unplanned meeting…

Finding the joy everyday. 4/5/24 Victoria has the most gorgeous tree lined streets. The city planners could see how these trees would enhance living in Victoria. Cook Street is lined with chestnut trees; Foul bay is lined with Dogwood; Moss and View streets are lined with Japanese cherry. The urban forest has been particularly important…

Finding joy every day. 4/4/24 I spoke with my brother for an hour on FaceTime. It is quite magical to see someone close and personal on the phone. I was struck by his parting words, “Love you, lots”. I have been thinking about them since. Three words bring tears to my eyes and make my…

Finding the joy everyday. 4/3/24 In the fall my partner and I will be going to England to visit her son. I am excited to explore new places to swim and dip in my cold-water adventures. There is something extraordinary about challenging yourself with new adventures that surprises and exhilarates. Perhaps, this is the fountain…

Finding the joy every day. 4/2/24 Our Japanese Maple is wearing her spring formal. She is a beaut with small bits of pink showing through her green sleeves. I am smitten with her dainty fronds and wistful spirit. She likes to tickle me when I am on the patio with those long branched arms. Mom’s…

Finding the joy every day. 4/1/24 Balderdash, the game. OMG what a giggle we had yesterday when the Easter bunny arrived with two chocolate bunnies and a game—BALDERDASH!!! After the third round we had to stop, the Easter bunny had to take a nap after too much glib. I look forward to the next match…

Finding the joy in every day. 3/31/24 Hunting for the wee ones. This eagle sits in a big oak where I swim at Ross Beach. I often hear it fly overhead talking to its mate. I’ve been lucky enough to see it catch/ but not release. Today was a glorious day at the beach. Water…