I did go BACK in the woods...

but NOT to the same place.  I love being outside, in nature. It is like a drug for me.  It is also proven  to stave off depression, and when you are sleepless, being physically active, especially outdoors,  keeps the blues at bay.

What did I see in the last four days since I ran into the bear cub?  I was hiking at Daly Point Reserve, with a friend, when we started crossing a boardwalk type bridge over a marsh.  I looked to my left, and there, staring at me, maybe twenty metres away, was THE most beautiful doe.  She and I locked eyes, as I stood there a*w*e*s*t*r*u*c*k. When I came out of my daze, I quietly pointed out this magnificent beast to my hiking partner.  The tawny coloured deer suddenly turned tail and quietly bounded away, her white tail bobbing up and down among the marsh ferns.  Ah..... what a moment, one which I captured in my heart forever.    A Canadian moment! Which leads me to this...

Did you ever hear this classic Canadian joke?  Canada COULD have had French culture, British government and American know-how.  Instead, we ended up with French government, British know-how and American culture.  I would say we did alright!  Which leads me to ....

wishing you all a WONDERFUL Canada Day this July 1st.  BONNE FÊTE Canada!  I hope you will be celebrating Canada's 151st Birthday, with family and friends, in the spirit of love, community, strength and diversity.   We are a nation of immigrants, and for that reason alone I am grateful and proud. Namaste!