where did time go? it slipped away, behind the houses. it dipped its toe, into the stream, and was never seen again. where did I go? I slipped away, to the orchard. I went back, to the place, when we were happy. LOCATION: Abandoned Apple Orchard – The Coves – London, Ontario Continue reading behind me
and by that river i could shed my tears, in isolation, with no prying eyes. down by the river, away from the chaotic, mesh of human flesh that swarmed every pocket of the University Campus, and there I drew into myself the beauty around me. to remind me of the sound of it, the smell of it. down by the river i found peace, silence, a refuge from … Continue reading along the river of solace
Me again. So, the sun has finally managed to poke its way through the wall of fog that hemmed us in all morning. And, appropriately the Weekly Photo Challenge subject is WALL. So here are some walls Mom I think you’d enjoy. You’ll recognize a couple of them I would imagine…specifically THE REID’s CRYSTAL HALL wall. I’ve actually finally traced some of those ancestors back … Continue reading Without Walls
Just now washing the dishes, cleaning up the last of the skanky ones, and she didn’t have to woof a word; the fastidious blond bombshell, laying beside her food bowls, and somehow I just knew. THEY were the skankiest. Yup… and after they were washed and dried I filled them up, and yes that Mom was indeedy what she wanted – CLEAN MY BOWLS BEATCH!!! … Continue reading With No particular Place to Go
Was out and about yesterday Mom walking the blond bombshell, and so I decide its high time I made my way back to Soho – or so they call the area now around the Old Vic – short for South Of Huron. Its all posh now, least in spirit. My objective was not to admire the bespoke chicness evolving, but rather to revisit the spot … Continue reading Sloshing Thru The Snow
…view from Ridout heading North towards downtown Continue reading How It Twinkles
This forested city, with a river that runs thru, boasts beautiful parks that ring the fringes of the downtown. Each connected to the other by pathways that travel along the winding river walk. Whether the way be paved or ground, one may find your hearts desires. Continue reading Ring Around The River
It stands on the edge of an area of London residents unlovingly once nicknamed “manure park”. This little pocket of paradise is a shining example of what can happen when people get together to turn things around. Euston Park is located in the ‘middle’ of the Coves Subwatershed. The 11-hectare site is a former municipal landfill and now exists as open space. Historical evidence indicates … Continue reading Trails of Transformation
After spending some quality time with a broom and mop, we ventured out. Her on the pink cotton leash, me in my ugly hiking sandals. With no particular direction in mind, I turned left, or right, purely by accident, or design. Left, right, left, right we wandered the city streets and pathways of Downtown London. We found little neighbourhoods tucked away in secret places, and … Continue reading Wandering the Wilds of London
Yesterday was perfect – in every way possible. Perfect. Not too hot, not to cool. A beautiful breeze moved throughout my little abode, brushing away the winter woes. Freshly laundered bed linens hung on Grandma’s wooden cloths dryer all afternoon, soaking in the day. Last night I slumbered upon dreams of fresh summer days, and the scent of sunshine. Continue reading A Village Aglow
by PaulaB 