Hi Everyone! I’m re-designing my website/blog. It will look a bit differently in the coming weeks. Might be longer as I navigate a new theme. Wish me luck! Take care and stay safe. Miigwech, Vera
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being an urban native

edge of winter – part 2
A few more photos from today’s walk along the Ottawa River. The first photo is one I took of myself. It’s pretty cool to see the trees reflected in my eye! And the second photo is the remains of some little pine cones. Looks like some squirrels had a feast. Enjoy the rest of the…
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edge of winter – part 1
I went for a walk earlier today and got these snapshots along the Ottawa River. Enjoy!
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winter welcomes
Yesterday, I walked along the Ottawa River / gchi ziibii. There were others, not many, but a few who were also walking or were cross-country skiing. Everyone I met was bundled-up to greet the biting cold arctic air. For past last week, we were in a deep freeze which hovered between -18 and below to – 38.…
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crystals & flakes – winter photos

slow beauty
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” Andy Warhol I almost forgot about these photos I took of a guy moving along Carling Ave. He was slow, deliberate like maple syrup at the end of the season. I didn’t think he’d notice but, he did. I see these photos and think how cute he…
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