By Rhonda McDougall on April 5, 2012
Yes, we need the snow ….. too many years of drought-like conditions here. The light, fluffy flakes are creating a very pretty picture. Temperatures are warm enough that the snowman-builders should be outdoors this morning, before the melt starts. Winter’s last hurrah and, as it bids farewell for another year, we prepare to welcome Spring …
Winter Wonderland .....
… my favourite season. The time of “re-birth” — for nature and for people — we embrace the longer daylight hours and the warming temperatures. Gardeners and golfers alike smile with a sense of anticipation ….
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By Rhonda McDougall on March 31, 2012
Tomorrow is April 1st and each day I’m one step closer to “managing” the website … of course, with the assistance of PageMaster’s supportive staff!
Another beautiful, sunny day. I’ve been working on my image library all morning so this afternoon will take our dogs for a walk in one of our favourite natural areas. The snow is disappearing quickly but the coming week’s forecast is calling for snow flurries — this part of the province is in need of more moisture so that is welcome news. Canada Geese are slowly making their way back to our part of the world — to me, their “honking” is a sign of spring. Noisy crows and seagulls have returned but I haven’t seen any ducks or swans yet.
There is a Ukrainian Cultural Village near Elk Island Park, less than an hour’s drive from Edmonton. I haven’t yet visited the village, which opens May 1 and remains open until the fall, but people have said it’s worth seeing so that will definitely be on my list of places to visit this summer.
A trip to Vancouver Island is coming up before long. It will be nice to visit old friends again … and walk on the beaches. There will be more photos to share!!
Yesterday I chose two of my art prints to donate to a fund raising event for Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, Little Cats Lost and the Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta. The event, “Pawsitively Precious Arts and Collectibles” is a silent auction and dinner to be held April 27, 2012. I volunteer for SCARS and appreciate the work done by all the dedicated volunteers to help abandoned and abused animals.
Please check out the SCARS link: http://www.scarscare.org
Transitions …. Solid. Yielding. Ethereal.
A Rock Sentinel Watches Over the Valley.
The learning curve of the past few months has been pretty steep at times but, taking it all in stride — with gratitude — keeps everything in perspective. Please contact me if you have comments or questions about my cards and art prints.
A trip to Vancouver Island is coming up before long. It will be nice to visit old friends again … and walk on the beaches. There will be more photos to share!!
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By Rhonda McDougall on March 9, 2012
Welcome to my website! What an exciting time this is — for me and for my family and friends who have offered so much encouragement!
PageMaster’s staff is working hard to set up the initial website before I take a more active role in it … perhaps in early April. It’s my intention then to post a regular blog to stay in touch, ask for feedback and answer questions you might have about this adventure.
Only a few months ago the idea of sharing my photographs and writing was a “someday” dream I had tucked away in my Heart … and now it’s becoming a “reality”. Contacting PageMaster was the first step on this Journey and with the staff’s patient guidance I’m discovering the fascinating new (for me) world of websites, blogs and such. There is a lot to learn — and, yes, stretching beyond my ‘comfort zone’ is a challenge but there are so many ‘wow’ moments!
Taking pictures, writing or creating the greeting/art cards fills me with a sense of Joy …. like a tickle in my Soul … and a sense of Peace.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my photos and writing with you. My hope is that the images will touch you in some way … perhaps remind you of a special memory or a beloved pet. Maybe you’ll be intrigued by a scene and decide it’s time to take that dream vacation!
Thank you for checking out my Gallery … this is a “work in progress”. As of April I plan to update photos regularly so please drop by if you’re curious. I look forward to hearing from you!
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