No ice on the harbour yet so the service boats are still on delivery or on patrol or on charter. When the white flakes finally start, it's like we're living in one of those snow globes on whiteout mode...
Last night winter officially arrived. The 30th annual Solstice Parade in Kensington Market is a fun way to beat back the dark by bringing light in many forms to the street. A mild Saturday night brought out record crowds. The remarkable thing is that everybody's in the procession ---- spectators are shoulder-to-shoulder with the bands and lighter-uppers. Everybody's in everybody else's selfies! And very creative hand-made big-birds, head-lights, and sparklies...
Just a gentle jam-packed celebratory mood as the mobs shuffled down narrow Augusta Street, with noise and light to chase away the dark. Seemed like Carnival and Mardi Gras and Times Square all at once. 300-watt octopus and candlelit lanterns...
I'm also feeling the need for more light amid a lot of darkness. After over 11 years and over 900 posts on this blog it's time to step away. This post was originally a long rant about two very dark situations but here's a short version. In my very sober opinion both the United States' nation and the climate catastrophe have passed a point of no return. Perplexing and heart-breaking, because I care deeply and personally about both.
Much gratitude to all the viewers out there, surprisingly in over 50 countries. Thanks for your comments, especially from longtime followers Pat M. and Christie C.
Be prepared for a really Roaring '20's and beyond....
Never say never, and Rick will still be On The Road, but for now this is the last post on this blog...
Last night winter officially arrived. The 30th annual Solstice Parade in Kensington Market is a fun way to beat back the dark by bringing light in many forms to the street. A mild Saturday night brought out record crowds. The remarkable thing is that everybody's in the procession ---- spectators are shoulder-to-shoulder with the bands and lighter-uppers. Everybody's in everybody else's selfies! And very creative hand-made big-birds, head-lights, and sparklies...
Just a gentle jam-packed celebratory mood as the mobs shuffled down narrow Augusta Street, with noise and light to chase away the dark. Seemed like Carnival and Mardi Gras and Times Square all at once. 300-watt octopus and candlelit lanterns...
I'm also feeling the need for more light amid a lot of darkness. After over 11 years and over 900 posts on this blog it's time to step away. This post was originally a long rant about two very dark situations but here's a short version. In my very sober opinion both the United States' nation and the climate catastrophe have passed a point of no return. Perplexing and heart-breaking, because I care deeply and personally about both.
Much gratitude to all the viewers out there, surprisingly in over 50 countries. Thanks for your comments, especially from longtime followers Pat M. and Christie C.
Be prepared for a really Roaring '20's and beyond....
Never say never, and Rick will still be On The Road, but for now this is the last post on this blog...
Just catching up after the holiday break and am so disappointed to learn about the end of the blog. Please don't give up on us/US yet, there are a lot of really great people fighting to fix this mess. As Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” Love you both and please keep us posted on your travels and adventures! I'll miss the pics of your lodging :) xoxo
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