It has finally turned cold and snowed—minus ten last night, plus six at noon. After just a week in this alien climate, my Pasadena body thinks that plus six is okay.
I have driven 3, 230 miles and am halfway around the loop
shown in the above map. I have another
week here before leaving February 17 to cross the northern states.
Escape from Trump to Trudeau, annihilation to humanity. It’s just a border crossing, but it’s like
revisiting an escape from the Vietnam War, from American exceptionalism, in
all its falsity, to just people getting along.
Even the trees seem happier.
I love the last paragraph and Canadian winter although I was there only once.
ReplyDeleteThanks Keiko, Canadian winter--it feels good.
DeleteYes the trees do look happier. Like a community support system that is natural. Thankfully we are trees too and manage to stay happy and support one anothe too,in our creative ventures. Happy you feel that freshness of a Canadian winter there...we are looking forward to seeing you here, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteTrees, planted in nutrients for poetry, standing together against strong wind and thick snow, bringing forth little songs and long rustlings. It's how we stay happy.
DeleteSharon,
ReplyDeleteYour photographs of trees are magnificent. The starkness of winter reveals both essence and beauty. The trees assert themselves, I am here, I am witness to her on a solitary path.
Thank you, Unknown, for your kind words. Might you share with us your name?
DeleteWhat a great view of what winter really is, I enviou you and admire you for your courage, I don't think I could be that brave, maybe when I was young, but not now, I wouldn't even try it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, Carlos
I bet you could, Carlos. You seem in very good shape, and kept going rather than lie around with a hurt back.
DeleteI am glad you found the cold weather and snow you have been seeking, plus the bonus of humanity! You're missing the chilly winds and 50 degree temperatures in Southern California!! Warm hugs- Joan
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs to you too, Joan. Somehow I think you have it colder.
DeleteCanadian-born me, still citizen of such, appreciates your realization of that happiness occurrence as you cross into the country land of Canada.
ReplyDeleteHere's to Happy Trees and happy people alike! Oh Canada!
To happy trees and happy people. Salute!
DeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to add, Jammu is my alias for security. Michael Yuen. Facebook alias: Chris Hornan. Name suggest by fb security team.
ReplyDeleteHow do you finance your trips Sharon? You sponsored as a professional biker, traveler? Amazing. Amazing. I know you see the glory
of God everywhere you travel. I still remember that female bear that stood her ground for a long time between you and the road you needed
to get back to!
Michael, I am not sponsored by anyone, just a lone traveler. Have not seen or heard from you in a long time. Welcome back.
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