View from the Bench
Approaching a new year often invites reflection. Today, my thoughts turn to a trail I walked a lot this past year—the steady wander and short climb to Lac Brown lookout. … Continue reading View from the Bench
Author: Shelly Ann
A wanderer in spirit and on foot, I like to share what I see along the way.
The Road to Farrellton
I woke up feeling off. Not sick, not sad—just heavy. The kind of heaviness that arrives unannounced, like claggy mud clinging to well-walked boots. The world’s unrest had settled squarely … Continue reading The Road to Farrellton
Roots
Swedish roots run deep on my mother’s side and were always a quiet backdrop to my upbringing. A Hallongrotta here, a Pepparkaka there, a “ja ja” or a lonely nej … Continue reading Roots
The Fold
Not far in front of us, appeared two young men, one straddling his bike and the other bent forward at the waist – torso parallel to the ground.
Influence
As I sat by the window, one ear still tuned to the conversation around me, the differences grew ever more apparent.
Home Sweet Home
Nestled neatly in these painted Hills, Wakefield, is so much more than just a place. For many, it is a sanctuary; a quiet heartbeat where nature’s rythm aligns with our … Continue reading Home Sweet Home
Snowy Night
What better way to commemorate first snow than through the eyes of Mary..
Worm Moon
..because it is spring;
because once more the moon and the earth are eloping –
An Island Walk..
Diverse landscape is best served up slowly and explored with one’s feet.
I Go Down to the Shore
…I have work to do
Messenger
…here the quickening yeast; there the blue plums..
A Wakefielder Wanders👣..the Annapolis Valley in April
Hugging the Bay of Fundy, the Annapolis Valley is a special sort of place.
Wandering Wakefield 