Category Archives: Appreciating Deeply

The wonder of beauty, bravery, strength, accomplishments, and effort expended.

No Foolish Consistency

Posted on 10 July 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Even the palindromes are helping us celebrate Canada’s 150th. Huh? Let’s start with some examples of palindromes, which are words that read the same forwards and backwards: Kayak Madam Noon The aforementioned “huh” Similarly, a palindromic phrase or sentence reads … Continue reading →

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Leaf on Awning, Kingston ON

Posted on 07 July 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Silhouette and texture. Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Photos of Built Stuff, Photos of Flora | Tagged | 7 Comments

Cottonwood Leaves, Gilbert AZ

Posted on 06 July 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Leaves in transition. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #150: Barbara Carlson

Posted on 30 June 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Artist in many media. Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, Through Canada | Tagged | 23 Comments

Forest Reflection, Vancouver BC

Posted on 29 June 2017 by Isabel Gibson

A forest and a windshield come together in an almost disorienting image. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #149: John McCrae

Posted on 28 June 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Soldier, physician, poet. Continue reading →

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Beach Views, Vancouver BC

Posted on 27 June 2017 by Isabel Gibson

One close-up and one far vista. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #148: Oscar Peterson

Posted on 21 June 2017 by Isabel Gibson

One of Canada’s most honoured musicians, Oscar Peterson was widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. A highly accomplished soloist renowned for his remarkable speed and dexterity, meticulous and ornate technique, and dazzling, swinging style, … Continue reading →

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Western Grebe, Gilbert AZ

Posted on 20 June 2017 by Isabel Gibson

An encounter of the first kind with a bird new to me. Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Photos of Fauna | Tagged | 4 Comments