As Christmas season is upon us & I get ready to visit with my Saskatchewan family, my thoughts drift back to my "Last Saskatchewan Summer". As I moved away & now carry a very blue licence I can't help but think back to the amazing landscapes I left behind this year as this year winds down. I was blessed to have such an amazing summer to be my "Last Saskatchewan Summer". I take solace in knowing that it will in fact not be my last summer in Saskatchewan, & looking at these photos just makes me eager to start planning my vacation time (Sorry, Range Boss). I started out this summer/spring, with my usual walk for wildlife. If you recall from my previous, & sporadic, posts on my walk this year was all about the birds. I saw so many birds every time I stepped out of my house, & I took extra notice of these beautiful creatures. See, most of the time like most Saskatchewan residents I take them for granted. I am not what you would call a "bird person", so I don't tend to go out of my way to see them. However, with the knowledge that I wouldn't be spending another summer day in and day out, everyday, back in this feather filled province I seemed to pick them out. In Saskatchewan, we are blessed to have a home filled with not only a high number in variety of our feather friends, but also in sheer population numbers. This was something during my time at university that I took notice of, as I found during my homework of "bird watching" the numbers in British Columbia's north bird population to be a terribly disappointing while away at school. The numbers we get to see fill our prairie skies are something to always be thankful of. This summer I found myself living within Regina's city limits & like a good Regina resident I spent a lot of time wandering the edges of the Wascana (both lake & creek). Wascana Park, & trails, were amazing spots to run away to from the city streets. The beauty found in the valley, along the water, & hidden beside the paved in city trails was a place my mind could go to to rest. The sunsets, the animals, & all the plant life I found living in these areas were a treat. Definitely one of Regina's best assets is the beauty that is held within the Wascana. Of course, like every summer I made sure to make some time for my fishing rod. Not nearly enough, but I still found myself pole in hand on a lake's edge. From the beautiful Last Mountain, to Buffalo Pound, I enjoyed taking in some new fishing spots. The sunset over the beautiful lakes is always a great sight to behold, & the moment is made even sweeter when you notice a fish fin waving in the distance. However, being able to visit one of these fishing spots on horse back was just the cherry on top. This summer was not a summer to forget, & delivered in Saskatchewan beauty like none-other. The stormy skies that took too long to get there for the summer were well worth the wait. The stormy skies colored the Saskatchewan skyscape with an amazing assortment of colors & clouds. There was Northern Lights, & flowers bursting to bloom all summer long. Everything I could have asked for as I sat down to enjoy the Saskatchewan landscape. So much color, & so much vivid life. I am very excited to share even more of my views from the summer. This little snippet, shows only the beauty I was able to capture in my walks, drives, & quick fishing ventures into the province for the summer. There is much more to my "Last Saskatchewan Summer" & this is only the beginning of the story... setting the stage if you will. As I step into this new year, & to share my new life, I first will recount the world I left behind. Giving thanks for its beautiful bounty, & the honor the life that gave me the solid base I needed to take the next step I am taking. I will always be proud of my "Made in Saskatchewan" roots, & this last summer was a perfect climax to the amazing life that I found in my birth province.
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Last Monday started out with one can call, a terrible case of the Monday's. Though it was Monday morning fresh out of a weekend I found myself feeling very tense, & not at all like I had just finished a relaxing weekend away from my work life. Last Monday, however had a beautiful surprise waiting for me. It started after my workday at my "day job". While on my way out to my Monday horseback riding lessons I stumbled upon some very beautiful yellow lady slippers in the ditch. Of course I took the time to "stop & smell the flowers". This was step one of the surprises Monday held for me. Time around horses has always found a way to bring a calm to me, & last Monday was no exception. While out Monday some extra time was given to me by my riding instructor to just let everything go, & relax. This was probably the best thing that could have happened that day for me. After my lesson I felt very refreshed, & knew that I just wanted to keep this relaxing state going.
So after I got a bite to eat I set out to get some fishing done. One of the most calming moments in my life is when I am out casting a rod. Fishing will always be one of my favorite forms of personal therapy. To be outside, next to the water (perhaps in it), & flicking that line out just slows my life right down. Mother Nature was a beautiful helper that night as she gave me a beautiful show of birds & sunsets to keep me entertained while I just relaxed. For the first time in a couple weeks I just slowed down to enjoy being outside. I didn't think about the 101 things I had to do, or the 100's of pictures I needed to go through. I just breathed the calm air in, enjoyed my surroundings that had limited people, & let myself be amazed by the changing light around me. Sometimes Monday's can be the best weekends. I hope this Monday finds you well, & if it doesn't at the start I hope that it finishes on a good note like my did last week for me. |
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