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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Tag: photovember

Reflections on the 2013 blogathon; a new schedule

Posted on June 29, 2013June 28, 2013 by Van Waffle

I had intended to post a list of wisdom gained from participating in the 2013 WordCount Blogathon, but to be honest it all…

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Photovember 30

Posted on November 30, 2012November 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

Yesterday was my love’s birthday. I made him key lime cheesecake with coconut crust. It was delicious.

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Photovember 29

Posted on November 29, 2012November 29, 2012 by Van Waffle

I started a weighted warp loom project. There actually is nothing to the loom except a strong stick. Small bags of salt are…

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Photovember 28

Posted on November 28, 2012November 26, 2012 by Van Waffle

Artist Lorraine Roy explores the spiritual qualities of trees, particularly in her burning bush series. About 15 years ago I planted this American…

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Photovember 27

Posted on November 27, 2012November 26, 2012 by Van Waffle

Winter is best embraced. It was easy to admire the first snowfall at our cottage on Sunday morning.

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Photovember 26

Posted on November 26, 2012November 20, 2012 by Van Waffle

Wherever you are and whatever you are doing today, take a moment to notice beauty.

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Photovember 25

Posted on November 25, 2012November 20, 2012 by Van Waffle

I would like to weave something with the colours and textures of this goldenrod seed head against a field of corn stubble.

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Photovember 24

Posted on November 24, 2012November 20, 2012 by Van Waffle

Guelph has few highrises near the downtown core.

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Photovember 23

Posted on November 23, 2012November 20, 2012 by Van Waffle

Garlic mustard can be foraged now and throughout the winter as long as the weather is mild and the ground bare. It is…

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Photovember 22

Posted on November 22, 2012November 20, 2012 by Van Waffle

Nature offers glimpses of magic around a downtown parking lot. Just look closely.

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