Walking in Nova Scotia on a Misty Night

Hi,

I arrived home a few nights ago at about 11 o'clock.
The weather was misty and overcast, blanketing the
landscape in a deep darkness. Even so, the frogs
were calling loudly up along the old mines road,
inviting me to walk out into the night.

So, away I went, feeling my way along the road, and
through the mass of pot holes that appear at this
time of the year. Soon, my imagination got the best
of me, and I fancied myself tripping over a porcupine,
and wondering what damage its quills would inflict
as they punctured my legs.

This imagination might have gotten the better of me,
except, that, adjusting to the darkness, I was soon
able to perceive the faint outline of the road ahead
of me. Mind you, it was barely visible, and I must
say that I've rarely experienced such deep, heavy
darkness.

Arriving home, I felt refreshed, and ready for an
evening tea. Later, as I made my way to bed, the
rain started and played off the roof as I fell asleep.

Altogether, a terrific evening!

Catch you later,
Laurie

This Evening I Went Walking at Dusk

Well, you know, I love walking in the moonlight,
but I think I'm developing a new habit of walking
at dusk. This is an interesting time to be out and
about the countryside. I mean, this evening, when
I left the house at dusk, I could hear the robins
chirping on the field and in the trees, the songs
of other birds, and the singing of peepers in the
pond, nearby.

Oh yes, I had a wonderful walk!

In shamanic terms, "dusk" is the crack between
worlds. This is a time when it's possible to step
through the crack separating realms or worlds. I
always like to think about such things when I'm
walking at dusk.

However, returning to mundane things, the black
flies will soon be making their appearance, and
dusk is when they, too, like to be out and about!
So, I may have to resort to some kind of oil, to
keep them at bay. When you walk late at night,
you don't have to contend with them.

In any event, it's 1:25 at night, so I must post this
message, and then make myself a cup of tea before
retiring to bed.

All the best!
Laurie

Walking With the Full Moon

Hi,

Well, it's 12:53 in the morning. I just returned from
a walk on this beautiful full moon night. It's rather
cool here on the south shore of Nova Scotia, with
the temperature hovering slightly above the freezing
mark.

There were lots of creatures out and about tonight,
aside from myself. For instance, on one occasion I
heard movement in the bushes that sounded like a
porcupine. I've often seen porcupines in this particular
area. And, frogs were croaking at various locations
near the road. Loons were calling out in the lake, and
there were times when the frogs and loons were in
perfect harmony. What a night!

As I walked home, I realized what a blessing it is to
live in an area that brings me in touch with the natural
world. Things are constantly happening here, that makes
one aware and sensitive to the natural flow of life.

I must be off now, and do a few things before retiring
for the night.

May you all realize a greater awareness of the natural
flow of life.

All the best,
Laurie

Experience This Beautiful Moon!

Just a quick note to comment on this
beautiful moon period.

I went walking last night in the bright
light of the moon. As I walked near
Minamkeak Lake, I heard the loons calling
back and forth over the water.

It was wonderful -- the moon, the lake,
the loons -- all those things expand our
lives and conscious experiences.

Go outside at night and enjoy this moon....

All the best,
Laurie

The Early Spring is Like A Winter Wonderland!

Hi Everyone,

Well, it's pretty magical around my place. We've
had a late winter/early spring snowstorm. :)

As the snow accumulated, I felt like I was living
in a fairy tale. So, I grabbed my camera and went
walking. The large, wet snowflakes, quickly covered
the trees and buildings, and other objects in the
environment.

I noticed small birds snuggled in my cedar bushes.
They were cozy and warm as the bushes were smothered
in a blanket of snow.

Enjoy the photos!

All the best,
Laurie

A Scene Looking Across My Field.




My Home In A Fairy Tale Setting.




Walking The Old Mines Road On A Snowy
Evening.




A Magical Swamp Covered In Snow.




A Second Picture Of The Magical Swamp.

A Cool, Windy, Moonlight Night in Nova Scotia

I went walking at about 11:45 tonight, and what a
terrific walk it was!

The sky was largely clear, except for fast moving
clouds that would, on occasion, block out the light
of the moon until, moments later, when it would
again burst forth from those clouds, lighting up the
road and surrounding landscape.

The temperature was a cool -4 Celsius, with a
wind chill factor of about -12, I would estimate. It
was cold for the middle of March, and I noticed that
puddles of water were frozen solid on the road.

There were heavy gusts of wind from the northwest.
I had walked into this wind, and now had it on my
back, as I returned home. However, approaching
my home, there came a gust that was frightening!
I heard it approaching from the northwest, and it
continued to build in strength until the trees were
making loud sounds all about me.

As luck would have it, I was near the lilac bush and
stonewall that separates my property from the
gravel road. I took refuge behind the stonewall and
bush, and felt protected there. The gust was quite
powerful, but soon passed.

What a great way to take in the energy of the natural
environment! I still feel invigorated as I write this blog
post. This is a wonderful moon -- try to go outside
and enjoy it.

All the best,
Laurie