We had another beautifully spring-like day today and took a walk at Skaha Lake. Skaha Lake is the smaller lake that’s at the southern end of the city; it’s shallower than the very much larger Okanagan Lake at the north end and is a beautiful swimming and boating lake in spring, summer and autumn. On […]
Evening on Skaha Lake
Copyright ©2026 Deborah M. Zajac. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PLEASE DO NOT USE MY IMAGES WITHOUT EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION. February 18th we had a good storm blow through bringing lots of snow to the area. Down here in the valley we got a months worth in 24 hours. We got about 6 inches but, up in […]
Whatever Weds. SNOW!
What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? If I’m honest, the biggest challenge I’ll likely face in the next six months is consistency. Starting something isn’t hard. Staying with it when it gets repetitive, slow, or unnoticed — that’s the real test. Motivation comes in waves. Discipline has to […]
⏳ The Challenge Ahead
FEB. 24, 2026 Navigating the Next Six Months: Confronting Systemic Racism in the United States As we look ahead to the next six months, many of us are contemplating the significant challenges that lie before us. For some, these challenges might involve economic uncertainties, career transitions, or personal health matters. However, for a substantial portion […]
THE DAILY WRITING PROMPT
Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you.
I have a pair of brown boots that I love. They’re incredibly comfortable and proof that cheap does not have to mean poor quality.
They’ve taken me to a variety of places. Sometimes just down the lane behind my house. Through the streets of York where I would take street photos. The twisting paths of Kilburn walk in summer, autumn and snowy winters.
They were beside my bed in hospital last December, although I was in a coma so I wasn’t aware of them until I became fully lucid, and felt strangely relieved when I saw them. I panicked when a member of staff moved them into the small wardrobe by my bed and so I couldn’t see them anymore, and glad when I found where they were.
They came home with me when I was discharged in January. And they are still with me when I walk into town as part of my attempts to get more exercise.
Although humans have helped orchids along in the number of unique varieties, this unusual flower species has overly diverse colors and shapes. In the sunless, bloomless days of February, Boltz Conservatory of the Olbrich Gardens comes to my rescue yearly with Orchid Escape! Click on the photos for the full images. The number of petals […]
Orchids’ Astonishing Variety on Display
Bloody Roses 