I have always considered autumn to be my favourite season, with its cool, crisp air and distinctly autumnal scent of drying leaves that come together to create a moody atmospheric aesthetic. In recent years, I have come to see the simple beauty of spring and find in it a message of optimism and inspiration. The… Continue reading The Lessons of Spring
Every year, just after the Autumn Equinox, I find myself looking into the backyard with the hope that I will see a Dark-Eyed Junco, heralding an end to the hot and muggy days and the beginning of my favourite season of the year, winter. These energetic sparrows only occupy my back hedge during the winter… Continue reading The Joy of Juncos
A riot of vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds adorn the trees during the peak of autumn at Mud Lake, an urban park in Ottawa’s West End. While there is beauty in every season, the primarily deciduous forest containing oaks and maples, is at its best during the autumn months. The autumn auditory experience at Mud… Continue reading Autumn at Mud Lake
The Heron and Rose 