Author Archives: Susan

May Preview

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Susan

Happy May. As usual lately I’m behind in putting up my start-of-the-month post, but it’s been busy. Much to do this spring. And already May has started off with dryer and hotter conditions than normal and the threat of wildfires … Continue reading →

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Blooms and Silver Alerts

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Susan

Hi. We had a nice visit in California and are now back home. There was a trace or so of snow last night and that’s how I know we’re back in the North, ha. But the days have been warm … Continue reading →

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Spring Break

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Susan

Hi all. I am away this week visiting with my parents in my hometown in lovely Southern California, so I’m taking a short blogging break. I plan to be back next week to talk about all things books and to … Continue reading →

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April Preview

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Susan

I hope everyone had a nice Easter. It’s been windy and warmer here and most of the snow has melted away. We went for our first bike ride of the season despite my having remnants of last week’s head cold, … Continue reading →

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This Bird Has Flown

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Susan

Hi. How is everyone doing? Happy April. This past week I was busy officiating a national U12 tennis tournament with a team of refs. We had as many as 300 matches in three days so it was long days but … Continue reading →

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Flying Into Spring

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Susan

Hi. How is everyone doing? March is going by quickly. It’s officially spring now, Yay! Over the weekend we went to a large restored wetland area called Frank Lake, which is a protected habitat in southwestern Alberta to hundreds of … Continue reading →

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March Preview

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Susan

Hi everyone. How’s it going? Are you dealing with the time change all right? It’s been a bit disorienting, but hopefully things will fall into place after awhile. And it will stay light later, which is nice. Spring is coming! … Continue reading →

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Second Chances

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Susan

Hello. We are into March now. Yay. Usually it seems we get more snow in March, though typically it’s pretty snow and meanwhile the days are getting longer and eventually warmer. I have yet to post my March Preview of … Continue reading →

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The Displacements

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Susan

Hi. I hope everyone had a great week. We had a very cold one here, but we’re starting to come out of it now after getting about a foot of new snow. It made things look all pretty and white … Continue reading →

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Head in the Clouds

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Susan

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. I hope you are enjoying this day wherever you are. Perhaps you received a card, or chocolates, or flowers, or planned a night out with your partner. That would be fun. Or maybe you’re staying home … Continue reading →

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