G. Cynthia Fekken
@gcynthiafekken.bsky.social
Grandma, Mom, spouse, retired Psychology Professor, admirer of corgis.
Liebe Grüße aus kaltem Kanada von dem Koji. Er ist der Hund meines Sohnes und kommt regelmäßig zu uns zu Besuch :-)
December 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Liebe Grüße aus kaltem Kanada von dem Koji. Er ist der Hund meines Sohnes und kommt regelmäßig zu uns zu Besuch :-)
Full moon tonight in Kingston. Brightness, light and hope for the Advent season.
December 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Full moon tonight in Kingston. Brightness, light and hope for the Advent season.
Kein Mitgefühl ;-) Hier in Kanada haben wir seit zwei Wochen Schnee.
November 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Kein Mitgefühl ;-) Hier in Kanada haben wir seit zwei Wochen Schnee.
Last night I slept uncharacteristically poorly as I was awoken by constant nightmares. Reading Victoria Giuffre’s story was traumatic and I’m a psychologist! These child victims deserve justice and other children deserve protection from such abuse! It’s on us to act.
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Last night I slept uncharacteristically poorly as I was awoken by constant nightmares. Reading Victoria Giuffre’s story was traumatic and I’m a psychologist! These child victims deserve justice and other children deserve protection from such abuse! It’s on us to act.
Wonderful fall day in eastern Ontario! Fall is my favourite season!
October 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Wonderful fall day in eastern Ontario! Fall is my favourite season!
Wising everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. Feeling thankful for family, friends and country.
October 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Wising everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. Feeling thankful for family, friends and country.
Lake Huron where it meets the St. Clair River. Looking out over the water brings feelings of peace. Schönen Tag Dir.
October 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Lake Huron where it meets the St. Clair River. Looking out over the water brings feelings of peace. Schönen Tag Dir.
I complain that I always walk in the same conservationist area 200 m from our home. Boring until it is perfect :-)
September 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I complain that I always walk in the same conservationist area 200 m from our home. Boring until it is perfect :-)
The Blue Water Bridge has linked Point Edward, Ontario to Port Huron, Michigan since 1938. My first photo shows the Canadian side and the second shows the US side. Both sides are flying a Canadian flag and a US flag. Why are right wing politicians seeking to destroy our friendship?
September 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Blue Water Bridge has linked Point Edward, Ontario to Port Huron, Michigan since 1938. My first photo shows the Canadian side and the second shows the US side. Both sides are flying a Canadian flag and a US flag. Why are right wing politicians seeking to destroy our friendship?
After living in Kingston for decades, we finally visited Bellevue House. Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald, lived here in 1848. Don't you just love that green bathtub? BTW Shout out to Parks Canada for their balanced treatment of Sir John A.’s legacy.
August 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
After living in Kingston for decades, we finally visited Bellevue House. Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald, lived here in 1848. Don't you just love that green bathtub? BTW Shout out to Parks Canada for their balanced treatment of Sir John A.’s legacy.
The future of Canadian hockey !! Moose Jets team in the U7 group at the Brianne Jenner Hockey Academy Ottawa 2025.
August 23, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The future of Canadian hockey !! Moose Jets team in the U7 group at the Brianne Jenner Hockey Academy Ottawa 2025.
Today we had a spectacular boat tour of Lake Maligne in the Jasper area. The drive back to the hotel was complicated by two groups of Albertans who insisted on crossing the highway without following the traffic rules 😂 😂 😂
July 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Today we had a spectacular boat tour of Lake Maligne in the Jasper area. The drive back to the hotel was complicated by two groups of Albertans who insisted on crossing the highway without following the traffic rules 😂 😂 😂
We are driving through the Rocky Mountains. Here are iconic pictures of Lake Louise, Lake Peyto, Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefields Parkway. They do not do justice to the majesty of the mountains nor do they illustrate the obvious climate change effects we see since we were here 40 years ago.
July 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
We are driving through the Rocky Mountains. Here are iconic pictures of Lake Louise, Lake Peyto, Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefields Parkway. They do not do justice to the majesty of the mountains nor do they illustrate the obvious climate change effects we see since we were here 40 years ago.
Happy Canada Day! Proud to be a Canadian during this unsettling political time. Genuinely hope that our Canadian leaders can contribute positively on the world stage. Bonne fête du Canada.
July 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Happy Canada Day! Proud to be a Canadian during this unsettling political time. Genuinely hope that our Canadian leaders can contribute positively on the world stage. Bonne fête du Canada.
Be sure to find some time today to stop and smell the roses.
June 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Be sure to find some time today to stop and smell the roses.
Enjoyed a peaceful walk along Lake Ontario today. It’s important for our mental health to take time away from this political chaos.
June 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Enjoyed a peaceful walk along Lake Ontario today. It’s important for our mental health to take time away from this political chaos.
Our decorative pear tree survived its first winter, including two ice storms!
May 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Our decorative pear tree survived its first winter, including two ice storms!
The light shines through darkness every time. St Bavo Kerk Ghent, Belgium.
April 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The light shines through darkness every time. St Bavo Kerk Ghent, Belgium.
Flanders Fields were eerily silent today. 10 million died in WW1, 500,000 in the Ypres area plus another 500,000 were wounded there. We saw memorials, museums, books, each decrying the uselessness of war. In another context, I read about the war in Ukraine. Seems humanity has learned nothing.
April 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Flanders Fields were eerily silent today. 10 million died in WW1, 500,000 in the Ypres area plus another 500,000 were wounded there. We saw memorials, museums, books, each decrying the uselessness of war. In another context, I read about the war in Ukraine. Seems humanity has learned nothing.
Happy Easter! Have a lovely day with your family!
April 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Happy Easter! Have a lovely day with your family!
The serenity and beauty of Keukenhof Gardens in the spring is not to be underestimated. Being there is an antidote to today’s unsettling political climate.
April 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The serenity and beauty of Keukenhof Gardens in the spring is not to be underestimated. Being there is an antidote to today’s unsettling political climate.
It’s a joy to be back in Amsterdam, one of my favourite cities! It’s also a joy to exchange the 0 temperatures and freezing rain in Eastern Ontario for spring in this beautiful city.
April 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It’s a joy to be back in Amsterdam, one of my favourite cities! It’s also a joy to exchange the 0 temperatures and freezing rain in Eastern Ontario for spring in this beautiful city.
In these unsettling political times, a reminder to step towards the light. Brighter days lie ahead if we keep our focus on what is just and right.
March 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
In these unsettling political times, a reminder to step towards the light. Brighter days lie ahead if we keep our focus on what is just and right.
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to all who celebrate!
March 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to all who celebrate!
Spring is in the air in Eastern Ontario. Goodness knows we Canadians need some positivity right now. Elbows up!
March 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Spring is in the air in Eastern Ontario. Goodness knows we Canadians need some positivity right now. Elbows up!