Tag Archives: mystery

Heart of the Wild

Posted on February 28, 2019 by

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 →

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Winter Beckons

Posted on January 26, 2018 by

“ 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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Signposts

Posted on October 31, 2017 by

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 →

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Writing In The Space Between Now And Then

Posted on July 21, 2016 by

“ 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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Trust the Mystery

Posted on June 23, 2016 by

“ 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 →

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