Posted by in Uncategorized Christopher Martin Photography When I arrived at the second Vermilion Lake and scrambled down to the shoreline I was alone and in darkness. Once I turned off my headlamp my eyes adjusted and a thin line brightening to the east. Mount Rundle stood resolutely across the water and I started to make out clouds as…Read more »
Posted by in cooking, tasty treat I whipped up some of these cookies. It fits right in for a Halloween treat. Here’s what you’ll need: 1/2 cup & 6 T. butter or butter-flavored shortening 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. orange extract 2 eggs dash salt 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp.…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized looks like the geese are dancing Christopher Martin Photography The ice started to recede on Two Jack Lake in late April this year. Waterfowl was drawn to the open water as they migrated back to Banff National Park. Some birds were resting briefly before continuing further north. For a small gaggle of Canada geese, they…Read more »
Posted by in Earth's wonders, wildlife Our bird feeders are too small for the bigger birds to safely land and feed. So I took an old bird bath and poured critter food in it. The blue jays loved it.
Posted by in Health It happens to many of us. You open a cupboard or medicine cabinet and realize there are medications that are no longer used or have expired. If the medications are a year old or longer then they have lost their potency. How do you get rid of them safely? Here are a few tips: The…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Christopher Martin Photography This black-capped chickadee chirped and sang from the woods beside a small peninsula on Upper Kananaskis Lake. I sat down and waited for a little while to see if it would come into view. They are curious little birds and it didn’t take long for this one to perch among the golden…Read more »
Posted by in Fabulous Photos, Uncategorized I took this while on a walk. I love how the colors contrast one another.
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on On Art and Aesthetics:
Michael Pappas In the northeastern Greek town of Didymoteicho (just two kilometres away from the Greek-Turkish border), December 27 is the day of Purpuris—a character who visits the houses of neighboring villagers, dances around their yards, wishes prosperity and fertility for the year ahead. The house owners must treat…
Posted by in Earth's wonders, gardens Autumn can still produce some beautiful blooms. Pansies thrive in the fall and can last up to two seasons with proper care. Mums come in various colors and go well with fall colors. Autumn is the best time to plant spring bulbs, such as tulips and daffodils, because they need a dormant, cold period before…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on The OM Project:
Power balls are an easy way to make sure you are getting all the protein, nutrients, and energy you need throughout the day. Easy to make, easy to pack, and easy to snack on even during the busiest of days. Make a big batch in advance and store them…
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