How to photograph an arctic wolf
Several people have asked me how I got this picture of a wild wolf howling in the arctic. I have shared the recipe below for anybody who is interested. (Note: this story […]
Darwin, Phoebe and me
I saw an Eastern Phoebe yesterday. Phoebes are small and drab birds, they don’t have a pretty song, they do not do anything particularly endearing, other than bob their tails […]
In my backyard today…
Actually, not today. It was last week, but I am just getting around to posting it today. Spring is in the air and I’ve seen ravens building nests and there […]
Making maple syrup
I just moved back to my home province of Ontario after living on the west coast of BC for seven years. I am house sitting for my friend’s parents in […]
I got a letter from Farley Mowat today
Occasionally, when I read a book that I really like I write to the author and tell them so. This has led to some great interactions with authors that I admire.
So after reading Farley Mowat’s most recent book, Otherwise, I jotted down a few words to express my gratitude for the book and explain how and why the stories in the book moved me. Then I got ready to put the letter in the mail. Except this time I did things a little differently.
New website!
I keep thinking that I should say something profound on my first ever blog post. But I can’t think of anything. Hopefully that is not a sign of things to […]
