An axe, harness, and clippers. Three items required for ice climbing. Along with mountaineering boots, crampons, helmet and backpack, you're geared up to climb a frozen glacier or waterfall. All it takes is the gear to scale a slick and slippery mountain, right? When I was part of an ensemble cast for a professional play, to help get into my part, the seasoned actors advised me to wear the shoes that fit my character. I played a rich mother in the the late 1800's, so this meant low pump ...
Gearing up for your Part
Ice-Fishing Finds
Ice. Molecules sticking together when water temperature reach around 0 Celcius. Generally, it takes about four days of below freezing temperatures to form at least four inches of ice thick and safe enough to walk on. Or go ice-fishing. Although, it isn't recommended to drive your vehicle on the ice until it is at least 8 to 12 inches thick. So, when we stepped on the ice after a week of temperature below -20C, I knew the ice was thick of enough to hold us. And I trusted my experienced companion. ...
An Intentional Breath
A blanket of snow yet to experience a boot print. That is what a New Year can feel like. A place where soiled and trodden pathways are behind you. Where ahead lies the fresh month of January, the first page of an unmarked calendar with sharp edged pages not yet softened by busy fingers turning pages. Just before the Christmas holidays, I spent a weekend in a winter wonderland of fresh snow. On the four hour drive to Lake Louise, we managed to get ahead of the winter storm so that we safely ...
The Wonder of God-Guest Post by Lynda R. Young
My mornings are so brightened by Cling to God that I want to spread more of Lynda's words here! She is blessing us today with her words! Read on... "Our walk is eased when we seek our Lord in everything we do, when we humble ourselves to him and when we desire his will. Then we are truly blessed and become aware of how loved we are." Lynda R. Young, Cling to God This is a close up of a Pink Hoya, also known as a wax plant. The first time I saw these flowers, I was truly amazed. My mom ...
Cling to God by Lynda R. Young
Today I am celebrating the release of Lynda R. Young's devotional Cling to God. I am looking forward to my next 365 days of reading Cling to God. Will you join me? Blurb:This special devotional book is a year-long journey with daily inspirational messages and uplifting scripture to help you spend time with God. It includes short Bible-based teachings that will encourage and refresh. It is faith building and thought provoking with reassuring reminders of God's love. 365 days of ...
Decision making is more than good intentions
One of the most destructive and rapidly spreading invasive species on the continent has been found for the first time in a Canadian national park. Driving along the road of Elk Island National Park, you see bison grazing in the prairie fields. Sometimes on the road a bison will walk in front or alongside your car. In midday you are less likely to see any bison as they stay in shaded areas dense with poplar and evergreen trees. What you hope to not see is a wild ...
