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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Two diseases invade Ontario beech trees
Finding the soul in a place
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A Day at Presqu’ile Provincial Park

Posted on May 13, 2012May 12, 2012 by Van Waffle

The first day of vacation we spent unexpectedly at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. Our intended destination was Prince Edward County, but when I realized…

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Inspiration: Annie Dillard

Posted on May 12, 2012March 3, 2022 by Van Waffle

We all need people who inspire us, whether heroes, models, mentors or friends. During the WordCount Blogathon Speed River Journal will present a…

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Urban Foraging for Spring Greens

Posted on May 11, 2012May 8, 2012 by Van Waffle

Now is the perfect time to forage for spring greens. Even in the city there are delicious new shoots to be found if…

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Birding Luther Marsh

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Van Waffle

Yesterday I did a practise run for the Baillie Birdathon. I took along my friend, Jaye, to Luther Marsh. We enjoyed a successful…

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How Amateur Birding Aids Conservation

Posted on May 9, 2012October 20, 2012 by Van Waffle

I plan to spend most of today traversing the woods and byways of Wellington County as a dry run for the 2012 Baillie…

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The Earthworms Are Moving Up

Posted on May 8, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

If you have followed Speed River Journal for a while you may remember I set up a worm chalet at the end of…

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Five Movies That Have Inspired My Writing

Posted on May 7, 2012May 8, 2012 by Van Waffle

This is the first theme day in the 2012 WordCount Blogathon. Here are five movies that have inspired my life and writing. At…

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Ode to an Office Window

Posted on May 6, 2012May 6, 2012 by Van Waffle

The world outside my office window unfolds like a movie from first glow of dawn to evening frog song. Below it, the birdfeeder…

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Inspiration: Buffy Sainte-Marie

Posted on May 5, 2012March 3, 2022 by Van Waffle

We all need people who inspire us, whether heroes, models, mentors or friends. During the WordCount Blogathon Speed River Journal will present a…

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Dandelion Coffee Makes a Better Morning

Posted on May 4, 2012May 4, 2012 by Van Waffle

Yesterday I made dandelion coffee. Here is how it came to pass. For me, foraging has always involved a psychological hurdle. Maybe you…

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Latest Articles

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Van on Flickr

  • Peony
  • Pansies
  • Eramosa River - Late autumn dusk
  • Light and shadow - Lake Erie
  • Lake Erie winter beach
  • Crushed
  • Lake Erie, December afternoon
  • White stucco cottage
Genius Loci: The Spirit of a Place is a Flickr group curated by Van with 250 members and growing, exploring how places influence our lives.

Genius Loci

  • Close up of fallen
  • Dolphin Rock, Point Cartwright, Sunshine Coast Qld.
  • Praia Da Apulia
  • Chiesa di San Carlo dei Lombardi in Florence, Italy.
  • Dr Draw [42 sec]
  • Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery
  • Wyoming – Yellowstone National Park
  • Waterfall at Carsaig

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