I am thankful for the kind words of Christine Babineau - thanks! The clouds in the sky are coral pink and beautiful at the moment, and I am grateful for this. I love walking with my dog and just being with him.  Tonight there were little yellow birds on branches in the Sackville Waterfowl Park. … Continue reading Calm Evening

I am thankful for double checking addresses, as it saves one from driving a long, long way unnecessarily. I am grateful for colleagues that help me I love my sweetie, my girls, my good dog.

It is a blessing to be able to laugh after adversity. I am thankful for the fantastic sunset over Wallace Harbour.  Sunset from our bungalow. I am thankful for Sarah's smile of satisfaction as she wielded the sledge hammer of demolition.    

A fat marmot slowly walked across the road in front of my truck today. The water was quite high today after yesterday's crazy rain. The Tantramar River was running deep and brown. It was perfect to try out my new (to me) Nova Craft Prospector canoe.   Visually the day was spectacular.  Green grass banks … Continue reading Saturday!

I am grateful for the feeling that the last day provides... annually!

It is satisfying to see good work from my Geography students. I feel like I belong at my school. Walking the Acadian dykes on the Tantramar Marsh this evening with my Fabulous Finn. The light was amazing on the field and on the puckered mud banks of the Tantramar River. The tall grass billowed and … Continue reading Belonging…

It is wonderful to watch a mother duck using her calls to keep her ducklings nearby. I miss my daughters and am thankful that will both be around this summer. Paula is slowly on the mend and I am grateful for this. My colleagues are funny, warm, intelligent folks and it is great to work … Continue reading Yesterday’s blessings

I love my daughters! I love my sweetie! I love my dog! I am thankful for all of them.  Finn loves to play ball, his dark eyes glowing with mischief as he eyes my obvious not so stealthy approach. The evening is calm as I look over the field and anticipate the miracle of fireflies … Continue reading Sunday

I am thankful that my wife is sleeping after getting some good medication to help with her back. I am thankful that my daughter Sarah helped out today. I am thankful for my new (to me) canoe. I am thankful for the good time I had today at dragon boat. I am thankful that Emily … Continue reading Saturn’s day