A life of whimsey

Feb 22, 20221 min read

Winter Greens

At this time of year I long for green living things. But I live on the Canadian prairies. We’ve got a ways to go before we see anything...

Mar 9, 20152 min read

Brad and Amanda. An engagement Session

“Excuse me . . .” I turned around and looked at the woman. “Are you a professional photographer? Is this an engagement session?” “Yes I...

Feb 3, 20143 min read

February. Extreme Home Purge Month

It looks like February is going to be Extreme Home Purge month at the Veldkmp home this year. Henry and I will be celebrating our 30th...

Jan 28, 20141 min read

Travel Tuesdays. Wintermission

Someone Twittered the phrase Wintermission and it describes what we’ve had for the last few weeks perfectly. Today was an amazing day...

Jan 23, 20141 min read

A Peaceful Winter Afternoon.

I had big plans yesterday afternoon. 6 pounds of butter softening on the counter, eggs coming to room temperature and a new 20 kg bag of...

Jan 21, 20141 min read

Travel Tuesdays. A Byzantine Winter Festival

Holly and I decided to look for adventure in the great outdoors a few weekends ago. It was a brave act. It’s winter in Edmonton and you...

Dec 10, 20131 min read

Travel Tuesdays.Leaving Winter Behind

It’s been cold here. And not . . . brrrr. . . it’s dipped below zero, cold. I’m talking three or four layers are required to open the...

Feb 16, 20111 min read

Google Is Playing Around With Cloud Picker Again!

I had a fun post for this morning but when I went to load the pictures I got, Server rejected, o,r sign in to Cloud Picker, or, this...

Jan 18, 20112 min read

I Didn’t Want To Get On The Plane!

(Sorry Tam. The first day and I’ve already messed up, so I’m doing Tuesday instead. . .) Henry and I got home from B.C. yesterday...

Dec 15, 20101 min read

A Wintery Day

A quick peek at how my day started: