The Repeated Refrains of Nature
Author and conservationist Rachel Carson writes “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature…the assurance that...
As Rocks Never Regret the Waterfalls
On this Mother’s Day 2018 I am thinking about my dear Mum, Bobbie who is thankfully still with us this year. My sister Jen and I are fortunate! I am also thinking of all of my dear friends who are missing their Mums on this day. Poet Munia Khan writes “Do...
Made of Stars
On this Easter Sunday morning I find myself reflecting back on the past few years and thinking what a blur! Much like the photo of the waterfall I took last week on a hike, I’ve been caught up in fast-moving water that has carried me along without much time to...
Happy Filled My Whole Body
For any die-hard Leafs fan, one might think that the title of today’s post came from Leaf’s legend, the man with the infectious smile, the late Johnny Bower. I can recall countless evenings watching Hockey Night in Canada, when special ceremonies to...
On These Spindrift Pages
Yesterday I had the good fortune to go on an invigourating hike with dear friends at the blissfully quiet Elora Gorge Conservation Area. At times the sun broke through the clouds drenching our faces in much-needed vitamin D; the blue in the sky a gorgeous shade of...
#OneWord
A new year is upon us. If you are like me, this reset of the calendar provides a chance to reflect on the year that has passed.What did I learn? What worked? What didn’t? How can I do better? Be better? Last year I decided to focus on adopting a healthier...
To Believe Better Things
On this bitterly cold New Years Eve, I find myself reflecting on the year just passing. 2017 in many ways was a remarkable ride! Just one year ago I sat at this desk and made a resolution to not just survive but to thrive; to get outside, to get healthy, to appreciate...
And Wild and Sweet
I actually heard the bells on the eve of Christmas Eve as they rung out in downtown Toronto, marking the hour yesterday. The sky was heavy with snow and so the tolling sounded eerily muffled yet oddly stirring. I was finishing off the last of my shopping and the...
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The lights of the holiday season amaze me. Whether it is the twinkling variety of a cold, clear night sky, or the human-made kind that pierce even the darkest corner or quietest heart with a warmth that startles and awes, I find light to be magical. This Christmas I...About Me
Hi, I’m Patti, wonderer, wanderer and photographer. During the week I’m a marketer in the publishing industry and on weekends I take to the road to explore this beautiful planet we live on. Find me on Instagram
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