The Story So Far

I feel like I’ve been away for months, though in fact it’s not been a month, not yet … but there’s been a really good reason for my absence. My health. To summarise, as a lot of you already know, the OH and I went on holiday to Montreal for a short week away to play tourist there and see the sights. Especially two places I’ve wanted to go for ages, the Bio Dome and the Botanical Gardens.

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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

I’m one week away from my operation, which is sometime next Monday 25th, and I’m sitting down to write so say a big BIG thank you to all of you who have sent me letters and cards this past year, but also, this past week. A heartfelt thank you to you especially Elisabeth for your timely Bear Hug, which I found Saturday morning. I had a little cry reading your kind words of encouragement and that I’m in your thoughts.

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Fungi high rise …

Is this the way to the secret garden?

Three tall evergreen trees stand in a garden with a wooden archway and a fence, under a bright blue sky.

Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do …

A field is filled with blooming white daisies with yellow centers, surrounded by green foliage.

Mum, is it edible?

A large, brown-capped mushroom with a textured, whitish edge is surrounded by grass and twigs.

Barking up the wrong tree? Maybe …

A large tree with rough bark is surrounded by green ivy, set against a brick building backdrop.

📷 Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 30: Solitude

A vibrant purple coneflower stands tall with a textured, spiky center against a blurred green background.

📷 Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 29: Winding

A vibrant pink rose with lush petals is surrounded by green leaves.

You do see some curious things in the neighbourhood … an elevated house having it’s foundations fixed.

Three connected houses appear elevated, surrounded by construction elements and equipment.

📷 Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 28: Ephemeral

A slice of fruit pie with a fork rests on a white plate placed on a wooden surface.

📷 Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 27: Collective

A wooden insect hotel filled with various materials like wood and twigs stands in a grassy area surrounded by trees.

📷 Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 26: Bridge

For context, the bridge in the far distance spans part of the St Lawrence river connecting the ile D’Orleans with Quebec and is the only road on and off the island.

A long bridge spans across a wide river, surrounded by lush greenery and hills under a clear blue sky.

📷 Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 25: Decay

A large, gnarled tree trunk hosts a single mushroom growing from its side in a forest setting.

📷 Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 24: Bloom

A creamy white ranunculus flower is in full bloom, showcasing its delicate, layered petals.

📷 Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 23: Fracture

[this is the closest photo I have to fulfil “fracture”]

📷 Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 22: Hometown

A grand, castle-like hotel is perched on a hill surrounded by colorful autumn trees under a clear blue sky.

📷 Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 21: Silhouette

Silhouetted trees stand against a colorful sunset sky.

📷 Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 20: Gather

A vibrant mural depicts a lively scene with historical figures, a skeleton in festive attire, and people dressed in a mix of traditional and formal clothing, set against a backdrop of trees.

📷 Micro Blog Photo Challenge Day 19: Equal

Two commemorative plaques are mounted on a stone wall.