Last spring Calgary was named as an official Bird Friendly City, complete with certification from Nature Canada. There is no doubt that Calgarians love their birds. And birds love Calgary. Last winter I came across some baskets of seed in Sandy Beach Park, that were wired to tree branches and continuously replenished by an anonymous… Continue reading Public Bird Feeders
Category: humans behaving beautifully
A Most Exquisite Tree
Whenever my father was presented with a gift and he wasn't quite sure of its purpose, he would jokingly exclaim, "Most exquisite! What in the dickens is it?" This catchphrase comes to mind every time I come across a small dead tree heavily decorated with socks and ornaments. I am not sure what it symbolizes… Continue reading A Most Exquisite Tree
More Little Free Libraries
Came across another Little Free Library yesterday. The trunk beneath opens up to reveal a treasure trove of children's books! I love this so much. I can only imagine the joy of children passing by, lifting that lid and finding all those books inside just for them. What a genius design. Our snow is pretty… Continue reading More Little Free Libraries
Little Free Libraries
Nothing sends me scurrying across the street faster than spotting A Little Free Library. I'm like a squirrel on steroids chasing down a nut. We had a couple in my old town which I frequented often - both to make deposits and withdrawals - but living in a such a big city means I am… Continue reading Little Free Libraries
Peace Rocks
We were walking through an adjacent neighbourhood yesterday when we came across some Peace Rocks in support of Ukraine sprinkled here and there over a few city blocks. This one was tucked against a tree. The one below was cleverly inserted in a hole in the sidewalk. Something about this choice of placement spoke of… Continue reading Peace Rocks
Turning the Tables for Peace
I've been thinking about Peace Tables. While some are so neck deep in hatred and biases it is going to take awhile to get them out, most of us are just splashing about up to our knees. Most of us are tired of all the anger and name calling. Most of us just want to… Continue reading Turning the Tables for Peace
Fuelled with Shame.
The story below happened over 15 years ago and has stuck with me all this time... I am standing at the pumps, silently cursing the price of fuel, when a young kid pulls up in a red sports car, a huge sticker advertising his speakers spread across the back window. The speakers are amazing. Amazingly loud. I try… Continue reading Fuelled with Shame.
A Frown Turned Upside Down
When I was around three my mother took my sisters and I to a flea market, where (to my mother's horror) I latched onto a bedraggled worn out teddy bear. She tried all kinds of wily ways to make me let go of the bear and consider some less worn out options, but I was… Continue reading A Frown Turned Upside Down
Seeing the Good Deed inside the Bad One.
The other day we noticed a neighbourhood mailbox had been broken into. This is a case of humans NOT behaving beautifully. However, when we looked closer there was some redemption to be found... If you look closely at the bottom cubby hole on the right, you will see that someone found a pair of glasses… Continue reading Seeing the Good Deed inside the Bad One.
Lost & Found
Late yesterday my husband and I found a pair of AirPods, while on a walking trail. This morning I returned to the spot we had found them, armed with some handmade posters and painters tape. I was wrestling the paper into place on a post during a blustery wind, when a woman came along and… Continue reading Lost & Found
Growing Small, Growing Happy 