Category Archives: Life

Motorcycle ‘dog’ Diaries

Posted on February 14, 2014 by womanseyeview

I don’t want to anthropomorphize a dog but I did wonder what went through Bentley, the labradoodle’s mind as he sat on the back of the motorcycle. He’s ridden from Oregon, through the U.S, Mexico, Guatemala and Nicaragua on his … Continue reading →

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Love is for the birds

Posted on February 7, 2014 by womanseyeview

I’ve heard them singing for a couple of afternoons now and couldn’t quite see where they were. Taking a shot of a pretty church spire through the trees… I spotted them and they appeared to be yellow breasted finches – … Continue reading →

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The Great Escape

Posted on February 6, 2014 by womanseyeview

Polar vortex, frost-quakes, ice storms and never ending white stuff…this is a winter only a snow dog could love…Yes that is a house disappearing behind the latest snow clearing efforts. It’s been unrelenting since early December. Sure, a walk on … Continue reading →

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Get out there and enjoy it!

Posted on January 12, 2014 by womanseyeview

When you live in a northern climate you clearly can’t hibernate all winter however seductive this option may be.  Of course there are times when the wiser choice is to clearly cocoon (see previous posts) but for the most part … Continue reading →

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Frost Quakes!

Posted on January 3, 2014 by womanseyeview

I know it sounds like the name for a new brand of cereal but it seems to be the latest in our two week northern weather marathon here! A series of loud bangs that shook our homes, woke us up … Continue reading →

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Signs of the times

Posted on January 1, 2014 by womanseyeview

Sometimes you need to convey an unusual message to the public in as clear a way as possible…sometimes the message is just odd. Over the years I’ve taken photos of some of these public information signs and here to start … Continue reading →

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Solstice surprise

Posted on December 21, 2013 by womanseyeview

On the shortest day of the year we are given a reminder of just how Mother Nature really is in control of our lives. That most beautiful yet terrifying of weather phenomena, freezing rain, arrives. While everyone slips along icy … Continue reading →

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Madiba

Posted on December 6, 2013 by womanseyeview

Nelson Mandela died today. This is a different kind of blog for me. First because the photos were not taken by me and secondly because I want to reflect on the passing of a giant and how humbled I was … Continue reading →

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Contemplating Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2013 by womanseyeview

We are into the season of special events – whether religious or gift giving or family get-togethers…even those of us that find pleasure in some aspects of this time of year can’t help but also be dismayed at the excess … Continue reading →

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Autumn Glory

Posted on October 29, 2013 by womanseyeview

Can anything beat a crisp, sunny fall day in Canada? Not to my mind… although my son and granddaughter, the skiers, would argue for a Canadian winter as their favourite. Walking through the woods nearby, especially the deciduous ones, is … Continue reading →

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