A seal swims in the sea off Sidney.

The forty-third. It seems passé:
another year has passed away.
A rounded number has caché,
yet forty-three is what's today.
The sights and sounds along the way--
a child, a song, the ocean spray--
make out of ordinary clay
the love of this extraordinary day.

Homeward bound.

Could it be a meeting of the Black Oystercatcher club? Not to be confused with the Australian Sooty Oystercatcher, to be sure.

An alternative way to water the winter lawn.

Isobel walks too fast for my liking.
I'm with Henry when it comes to hiking.

A Mount Rushmore of familiar faces.

Candles and carols put a focus on our Christmas Eve celebrations.

My son just got back from Japan. Merry Christmas, eh.

Henrik Ensing, "Stable Witnesses"

Bob Smith gave us a great tour of the new facility in Ajax. Grant ( Sheila ) Waddell left the congregation a wonderful legacy for worship and service!

Guardian of the harbour. #sidneybythesea

Cormorant collection

Wind and waves... and surfing birds.

A festive bear (Ursa Veganorius) and her cubs. #butchartgarden

Retirement: Livin' the dream.

Oh look! Two grandchildren!