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December 1, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

Sensible Shoes

When I bought my ticket for a musical performance at the local theatre, I assumed I would get there by taking a half-hour walk along the waterfront. I don’t like driving at night and the theatre is close enough to walk to. What I didn’t anticipate was a blizzard two days before the event. When […]

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February 28, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

Thank You, Yaktrax

I don’t usually promote products or services on this website, but today I am making an exception. After a recommendation from Judy at New England Garden and Thread a few weeks ago, I ordered a set of Yaktrax, and this week they have been the only reason I have been able to get out of […]

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January 28, 2022January 29, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself

For weeks, I have been afraid to leave the house. I have been unable to walk on neighbourhood sidewalks because I am afraid of falling on the ice that has formed in too many places. I have also been unable to drive my car because of deep snow, or ruts in the snow, or packed […]

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January 15, 2022January 16, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

The Tawatinâ Bridge

Today the temperature rose to 7 C and it was lovely to get outside in the sunshine. The sky was blue and the air was warm as my eldest son and I took a walk across the Tawatinâ Bridge. (Tawatinâ is the Cree word for “Valley.”) I have wanted to walk here ever since this new […]

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December 27, 2021December 27, 2021Snowbird of Paradise

Driving In A Winter Wonderland

On Christmas Eve my son drove his family and me out to my daughter-in-law’s family for the holiday. They live in Blackfoot, Alberta and the drive took about three hours. It would normally be a quicker journey but we were slowed down by ice on the road part of the way there. Or, as Canadians […]

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February 21, 2021February 20, 2021Snowbird of Paradise

My Stalagmite

As my Covid-19 and winter hibernation has continued, a stalagmite outside the door to my suite has evolved. In the absence of anything else to look at, I have been noticing how it has changed. This ice tower grows beneath the vent from the furnace to my home. As the hot air leaves the house, […]

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February 10, 2021February 10, 2021Snowbird of Paradise

Wordless Wednesday 10 February 2021

December 19, 2020Snowbird of Paradise

A Good Day For A Walk

After several days of bitterly cold weather, today was a balmy 4 C (39F). The sun was shining, the sky was blue, and the North Saskatchewan River was white. It was a perfect day for a walk, and I took lots of pictures. Here are some of them.

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December 11, 2020December 10, 2020Snowbird of Paradise

Sorry, Not Sorry

I felt guilty yesterday because I watched from my car as a woman tried to walk across an icy parking lot, and I smiled. Well, to tell the truth, I actually laughed. Yes, I am a cruel unfeeling human. But, between you and me, it was really quite funny. Edmonton has had at least three […]

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November 29, 2020November 27, 2020Snowbird of Paradise

Amazing New Boots!!

The snow, ice, and cold weather have kept me indoors for a few weeks, so I started looking online for boots that would make walking safer. I have had a couple of bad falls, so I have become nervous about walking on sidewalks, especially since not everyone clears away the snow from in front of […]

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March 25, 2020March 23, 2020Snowbird of Paradise

Wordless Wednesday: 25 March 2020

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019Snowbird of Paradise

The Polar Vortex Kettle Effect

It is brutally cold right now and many people are going to endure terrible conditions both on the streets and at home. Every year, some homeless people die, and this year is worse than most. Folks in Alberta don’t talk about global warming much. We might talk about climate change, but not global warming. The […]

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November 16, 2018November 16, 2018Snowbird of Paradise

Fear of Falling

I am now fully recovered from the fall I had last spring; my hips feel good and my wrist is working well. There are only a few minor issues to remind me of the pain and drama, but I can live with having one finger that doesn’t bend properly and a wrist that won’t turn […]

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