Category Archives: Creativity

Wild Weekly Photo Challenge # 23 Spring

Let’s Be Wild photo theme # 23 is Spring. Although the calendar says Spring, here in the East Kootenays of BC, it will be at least another month (usually around Mother’s Day in May) before the hillsides burst into bloom. On … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge Theme of the Week – Lunchtime

The Daily Post photo challenge for this week is Lunchtime. On the EKOC hike on the Dewdney Trail, we had a wonderful lunchtime spot at 1000 metres in between the hills, out of the wind with views of the surrounding … Continue reading

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Arranged By Nature – Jake’s Sunday Post

It is very fitting that Jake’s Sunday Post – Arrangement relates to my Sunday hike in my backyard. When I took my aerial view of my backyard, I noticed hoodoo formations and was curious as to where they were located … Continue reading

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A Word A Week Photography Challenge – Hats

The word for this week from A Word In Your Ear is “Hats”. My hats are the snow and ice covering the rocks in Mark Creek which is the creek that eventually tumbles over the Marysville falls. There is a … Continue reading

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The Other Half Of The Sky – Letter to Teenage Self

On this International Women’s Day, as women of 2013, we have journeyed far but still have farther to journey as we strive to overcome stereotypes, gender equality, violence, education and health issues. This is my message to my teenage self: … Continue reading

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Wild Weekly Photo Challenge – # 21 Look Up

Although winter is relinquishing its grasp and the snow is hard, crusty and dirty. I look forward to the warming temperatures and the greening of the trees and the earth surrounding them. As my farewell to winter, I want to … Continue reading

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Cee’s Fun Photo Challenge – Rainbow Colors

A visit to Cairo is not complete until you visit the souk of Khan el-Khalili. Located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, this busy and colorful open-air souk is filled with unique and exotic items from spices and perfumes to jewelry and souvenirs. … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward

The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge is “Forward”. As a pilgrim hiking the El Camino, sighting an arrow (usually yellow) was a welcome sign that I was heading in the right direction. Following are a few unique arrows pointing the … Continue reading

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Ode To Joy

My first mixed media, right brain creation has finally been completed. It is hard slipping into the right brain frame of mind. But…once engrossed in the project, it is easy for the hours to slip by as I have fun … Continue reading

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