Sora has been comforting me through my hacking cold. She’s stuck to me, and has grown accustomed to long snoozes in my recliner.
Here she is protesting that she wasn’t ready when I decided I had to get up and get a few things done today.
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Mink on Byrne Creek in SE Burnaby, BC
Spotted this cutie at the stop log in the sediment pond on Byrne Creek in SE Burnaby, BC. It bopped around a bit and then headed up the culvert. My heart stopped for a moment when I saw a heron in the culvert, but the little fuzzbutt made it past OK.
Foggy Southridge Drive in SE Burnaby
Lovely light this evening as fog drifts along Southridge Drive in SE Burnaby, BC.
Why the Vitriol on Remembrance Day?
Those who respond “Ha-Ha” to social media Remembrance Day posts may be sick in their souls.
Particularly those posts that denigrate Canadians of colour, of ethnicity, of different beliefs, who proudly served and who continue to serve their communities as volunteers.
I cannot fathom what imaginary constructs you fear, what you hate. But millions died to keep societies like ours inclusive and welcoming ones.
You have the freedom to hate, because so many loved and died for democracy and freedom.
Why can’t you make wiser choices, and exhibit positive behaviours?
What and why do you fear?
Mushroom Mania in North Vancouver
I shot all these different kinds of mushrooms within a few dozen meters of each other in North Vancouver today. Didn’t pick any, as I know just enough about mushrooms that some are dangerous, and I don’t have the knowledge to identify them.
White Crosses Honor Veterans in North Vancouver Cemetery
Wandering the veterans’ section of the North Vancouver Cemetery today.
Garage Find Evokes Memories
Found this old memory machine in a box in the garage today. I remember using this as a kid, and the little cube flashbulbs.
No idea it was made in Toronto, Canada!
Chum Salmon Spawning in Byrne Creek
Was elated to find a pair of chum salmon paired off and spawning in Byrne Creek in SE Burnaby, BC, today. The female was flipping sideways and using her tail to dig a nest in the gravel for her eggs, while a male monitored her progress.
This year chum have been late returning, and sparse in numbers.
Nurse Sora Provides Unconditional Love & Purrs
Nurse Sora. I’m certain cats know when we’re sick. Despite my heaving coughing bouts she’s stuck to me all day long and even placed a moratorium on her usually incessant demands for play. Thanks, sweetie…
Coho, Chum Salmon Spawners Seen on Byrne Creek
Volunteer streamkeepers have now seen both coho and chum salmon returning to spawn in Byrne Creek in SE Burnaby.
We were getting a bit on edge, as they usually start showing up in mid-October. Fingers crossed that we’ll still get a decent run.