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Tag Archives: mystery
Heart of the Wild
wer.i.fest.eria (V) To wander longingly through the forest in search of mystery. On a long forgotten winding bus route from downtown out to the bay to catch the ferry to Vancouver Island, we were greeted by vistas of darkest green … Continue reading
Posted in blog, journaling, life, memoir, photography, travel
Tagged beauty, blues, cold, forest, heart of the wild, home, love, mountains, music, mystery, ocean, Tigh-Na-Mara, Vancouver Island, wander, werifesteria, winter
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Winter Beckons
“ Autumn arrives in early morning, but spring at the close of a winter day.” – Elizabeth Bowen There is a mildness to the day that reminds me of spring, the air feels warmer and my gloves have been left … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, city, decluttering, fresh start, minimalism, mystery, nature, sacred, seasons, sky, Vancouver, wildlife, wine, winter, writing
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Signposts
There are paper lanterns strung across the front of an old brick building, their delicate watercolour painted facades hiding moonstruck light, if I hadn’t looked up, I would have missed the mystery floating there. It’s easy to see the variegated … Continue reading
Writing In The Space Between Now And Then
“ By writing at the instant, the very heartbeat of life is caught.” – Walt Whitman Thunder is rumbling just above me in the now darkened sky as I sit in the jewel-like parklet not far from where I live. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Bengal cat, fairytale, meditation, mexico, music, mystery, neighbour, ocean, pirate ship, red viola, tea, travel, Vancouver, wild, wind, writing
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Trust the Mystery
“ I think that the ideal space must contain elements of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery.” – Luis Barragan It’s a second cup of tea morning – the rain has been falling since last night, the bed is still unmade … Continue reading