Upon our arrival in London in early September 2023, we were greeted by a major heatwave. London’s streets shimmered in the heat, and the usual hustle and bustle of the urban landscape was accompanied by the palpable presence of the sun’s relentless warmth. As we ventured through the historic streets and modern landmarks carrying waterContinue reading “Bartholomew Fair Returned after 150 Years.”
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The Ides of March
The Ides of March and Roman Deities The Ides of March is the day on the Roman calendar marked as the Ides, roughly the midpoint of a month, of Martius, corresponding to 15 March on the Gregorian calendar. It was marked by several major religious observances. The month of Martius was named after the RomanContinue reading “The Ides of March”
Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal Quebec
Happy Easter Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Peace Prayer of Saint Francis Notre-Dame Basilica is a stunning basilica situatedContinue reading “Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal Quebec”
Dazzle My Heart, Mural Artist Michelle Hoogveld
Urban art is a form of self-expression and social commentary that has the power to alter any space into something special, memorable, and exciting. There are many different types of urban art: there are “street artists” who leave their mark on buildings; there are artists who specialize in creating characters out of found objects; thereContinue reading “Dazzle My Heart, Mural Artist Michelle Hoogveld”
At the Highland Games ScotFestBC
“It’s said the Highland Games originate from Ireland in 2000 BC and that they crossed the water to Scotland with the fourth and fifth century migrations of the Scotti into Dalriada (Argyll) and beyond. Scotland.org The Highland Games is one of Scotland’s oldest and most treasured traditions. It is a celebration of Scottish and CelticContinue reading “At the Highland Games ScotFestBC”
Sea Fever by John Masefield
Poetry gives substance to our experiences, as if to help us understand the import of a specific time and place. Words assimilate with emotional responses to produce memories that can be recalled with a vibrant clarity. Listening to poetry we relive the moment again. Several years ago, my son and I walked along the sandyContinue reading “Sea Fever by John Masefield”
Lady Budd 