Category Archives: Through the Calendar

Observations engendered by different seasons, celebrations, and times of the year.

Day of the Dead

Posted on 01 November 2016 by Isabel Gibson

A collage for Day of the Dead. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #1: Kent Avery

Posted on 01 July 2016 by Isabel Gibson

My annual Canada Day post and the launch of an exciting new project to celebrate Canada’s 150th year. Continue reading →

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The Cruelest Month

Posted on 01 May 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Reflecting on the famous four-line stanza from “The Wasteland.” Continue reading →

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Poppies, Ottawa

Posted on 12 November 2015 by Isabel Gibson

Photos of poppies from Ottawa. Continue reading →

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Poppies, Phoenix

Posted on 10 November 2015 by Isabel Gibson

Photos of poppies from Phoenix AZ. Continue reading →

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Oh, Canada: A Celebration in Photos

Posted on 01 July 2015 by Isabel Gibson

A special day deserves special photographic treatment. Herewith, a montage of provincial flowers represents the places in Canada where I’ve lived. Continue reading →

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Duff Gibson & Jeff Pain: Where Are They Now?

Posted on 01 July 2015 by Isabel Gibson

In honour of Canada Day 2015 (just two years to go to the sesquicentennial!), here’s an update on Duff Gibson (no relation) and Jeff Pain, last seen in these pages teaching us about ourselves by going downhill, headfirst, on a … Continue reading →

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White Men Can’t Celebrate

Posted on 30 June 2013 by Isabel Gibson

If you do happen to see me standing on the furniture — well, I hope you’ll overlook it, just this once. I’ll be back to normal on Tuesday, I promise. Continue reading →

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Hearts, Bears and Roses

Posted on 14 February 2013 by Isabel Gibson

An unexpected question about Valentine’s Day leads to the truth about relationships.   When is Valentine’s Day this year? The retired air force colonel and I are herding cats — aka running a proposal — and have taken a mental-health … Continue reading →

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