It is great to have a sense of accomplishment.  I am tired after a hard day's work on our Nova Scotia project and I am smiling.  I am thankful for the good days, and for all the days. There was an amazing fog over Sackville as we came over the hill from Amherst this evening. … Continue reading Seal

more of the amazing firefly spectacle the joy of belonging ( go Trojans!) finishing a long task my wife and girls my friends my sweet dog King Tut

Today I am thankful for having a good dentist strange movies (tonight it was Korean) the fireflies FinnPaulaEmilySarah coconut ice cream

The feeling of cool evening air on my bare skin is  a blessing, especially when watching the amazing firefly show in the field. Being given a new perspective is a blessing. Cuddling with my dog is a blessing. Talking to my girls is a blessing Laughing with my wife is a blessing. Feeling respect is … Continue reading cool

We followed a dirt road in the Honda at dusk this evening.  It went on and on along the dyke, meandering past aboiteau and rails, tall grass and barbed-wire fences.  Miles it went, reaching out toward the Bay of Fundy and twisting back for Fort Beausejour.  The grass gat taller and swept the bottom of … Continue reading The road not travelled…

The field has four kinds of blue flower, two or three different white flowers, yellow flowers, and pink-red grasses.  The wind blows and the flowers dance and the grasses are like a gentle corps of supporting dancers.   Through it all runs a crazy dog, being the most dog he knows how to be... Ahh … Continue reading Fields

How wonderful to speak with my daughters today!  They are the best thing I have done in my life! It was a  satisfying day, spent mainly working on the bungalow in Nova Scotia. Threw a lot of stuff out.   Found a cool old scythe and an old shovel that looks like it could be … Continue reading Fathers’ Day

It is amazing what we can put our bodies through.  I am thankful that my body can recover ... I am thankful for Sarah and Paula and all of their efforts to help me with my memory of recent events... Thank - you water, for being so very restorative... I am glad that the Irises … Continue reading Aftermath…

I am thankful for Finn's amazing acceleration as he chases me on my bike. I am thankful for the beauty of Paula's fine hands. Two raccoons went through our yard tonight. I am glad. I am thankful for all the laughs at work. I am glad Emily called,  I love her. I love Sarah too. … Continue reading Thursday