POST # 597
not all those who wander are lost
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
MR. LEON'S BRUSH SLAVE
Sunday, April 28, 2024
GOODBYE TULIPS FOR 2024
POST # 596
Sunday, April 21, 2024
SO LONG GRAND FORKS, AND HELLO WASHINGTON
POST # 595
Here is a photo of Dora-dog (of course), showing her happiness after a morning play session with her latest favourite toy. It was sad to see Bella's face, upon my departure, but a smile on Dora-dog's face helps to ease the pain.
And finally, a rainbow from last night, to finish off today's post.
grateful for every breath,
Paul
The Thoughtful Wanderer
Sunday, April 14, 2024
THOUGHTS OF THE PAST, AND PLENTY OF PHOTOS
POST # 594
Sunday, April 7, 2024
OLD MOUNTAIN, NEW BONEHEAD
POST # 593
The last time that I posted from my current house sit location, was just over twelve years ago. Back then, I didn't have the ability to post photos, and for some strange reason, I can't post any today.
I arrived here three days ago. I am back at the place where I fell down the mountain back on March 4, 2012, and since my arrival, I have lost count of how many times I've replayed the events of that day in my mind.
The weather hasn't been the greatest so far, so I have yet to attempt to re-climb the mountain, but it is certainly on my "to do" list before I depart from here. One thing that I have done though, is to walk to the place at the foot of the mountain, where I ended up after my fall, and from there, walk back to the house. I am amazed even now, how I managed to cover that distance with only one leg to support me.
Luckily for me on that fateful day, I had a phone to use once I returned to the house, and I could call the neighbour for help. If I hadn't had the use of the phone, or if the neighbour hadn't been home at the time, I may have ended my days right here where I currently sit typing out these words. Thankfully, that was not to be, and twelve years later, I am still blogging away.
What's new this time around is that it's no longer Sadie to keep me company, but Bella instead. She's very easy to care for so I am grateful for that. She's just happy to hang out with this new human, and enjoy the days as they pass by.
So that's exactly what we are going to do, just hang out with each other, go for some walks, and with any luck, climb back up that mountain one more time. If I manage to sort out my photo upload problem, I'll post a few photos later, and if not, then I guess it wasn't meant to be.
And for those readers who may want to read my post from 2012, you can find it here.
https://wherespaulnow.blogspot.com/2012/03/sadie-and-pauls-big-adventure.html
grateful for every breath,
Paul
The Thoughtful Wanderer
Thursday, March 28, 2024
A DAILY WALK
POST # 592
Thursday, March 21, 2024
SPRING HAS ARRIVED
POST # 591
Thursday, March 14, 2024
SELINA
POST # 590
One day, I was riding my bike back to where my mom and dad used to live, and when I arrived, my sister and brother in law had just arrived in their car. They were on the way to the hospital, because my sister Judy was very pregnant, and was about to give birth to my niece, Selina. While Don went into the house to drop off some things, Judy sat in the car, looking very uncomfortable indeed. I was amazed to see what she was going through, but needless to say, she wasn't interested in having a conversation at the time. She had other things on her mind. Soon, they left and not long after they left, Selina was born. The year was 1976.
Fast forward to this year. Last week, our family found out that Selina had died on March 4th. She was just 47 years old. This was sad and very unexpected news for all of the family. Since hearing the news, I have been thinking about Selina every single day, and that's why I chose to write about this today, instead of what I normally write about on my blog. Isn't it strange. I hadn't seen Selina for many years, and would rarely think about her, and yet since last week, I think about her every day.
I don't have much else to add to today's short post, but I felt the need to record this just the same. Perhaps this is just another reminder to me, and to anyone who happens to read this, that life is precious, and we should try to appreciate each and every day as it comes along.
My apologies to any of my readers who may have been hoping to see more dog or cat photos on my blog for today, but Selina was on my mind, so I felt the need to write these few words, in memory of my niece.
Here is a short video of Selina from 2016.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZdmj6Bk8kU
grateful for every breath,
Paul
The Thoughtful Wanderer
Thursday, March 7, 2024
LILY'S LOVELY VIEW
POST # 589
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
THE LONELY LOACH
POST # 588
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
THE LOGAN CAPER
POST # 587
It's once again time for the Logan Caper affair. That's right. I arrived here yesterday, after departing Vancouver, to head over to the island. It's been just over a year since I last took care of these two critters, and even though Logan hasn't changed, thankfully Caper is somewhat less hyperactive than she was the last time that I was here. For that, I am grateful indeed.
Caper still has plenty of energy though, so I imagine that she will keep me busy during my stay. Logan, on the other hand, will spend most of his day probably sleeping, so that makes my job a little easier.
This is only a short sit, as my friends leave here tomorrow to head off on their journey to Florida, and I will be departing here on March 1st to head to Nanaimo for my next sit. On that day, I'll be handing off the Logan Caper affair to some other folks, who will remain here until my friends return from their journey south.
This is most certainly one of my favourite locations, as it's out in the country, which means two things. It's dark at night, and it's very quiet. Dark and quiet are a nice change from the lights and noise of Vancouver.
So I am looking forward to some quality time with these two critters, and with any luck the weather might even co-operate during my stay here. And if the weather doesn't pan out, then at least the three of us can hang out together inside our cozy wood heated log cabin in the woods.
grateful for every breath,
Paul
The Thoughtful Wanderer