I could say that having Fern in my life was, in many ways, akin to having a wonderfully long, superbly-written novel resting close by. The kind of novel that draws…
It was November 28, 2011. I was on my way to the palliative care unit in the Sarnia hospital to see my younger brother. Yes, he was dying, and I…
I shall indeed wear purple! I’m assuming you know Warning, the poem by Jenny Joseph? No? You don’t know it? And you’re how old? Well, if you’re 50 or more, I…
There is something about old buildings that inspires me to play with my Split Toning Sliders. These barns and sheds and garages simply beg me to get involved and manipulate…
Nostalgia! How warm and fuzzy it makes us feel! And how good it felt to sing along with The Beatles last Tuesday evening. Those were the days, eh? Wow! But,…
When I saw this lovely sequinned pin at my favourite friperie, I couldn’t help but think of Daisy Buchanan. What a romantic she was! A woman who loved being in…
While I’m framing PSNM for Audities’ Photos readers, I may as well add another of my favourite views. This was taken during the celebration of her 100th anniversary in September…
Even though I am no longer a professional within her walls, my strong feelings of pride for this lovely lady remain. She is, indeed, a beauty. And seeing her recognized…
For a while. And for a different view. I have said it before: In life, as in photography, perspective is everything.
She is always there — day after day, and year after year, lying and waiting to greet me as I pass by. Posing, maybe, for photo number 60 or 75? Who knows how…
At first sight of this scene on our drive home last week, I gasped with joy. We had to do a U-turn on the highway and drive back so I…
Yes, I may be looking at you from a distance, but the glow is still there. Saint Nom de Marie, I have a warm place in my heart for you.…
Yes, life was very different in the 1860s. Visit Upper Canada Village to see more of the charm of these times.