"Fireside"

Welcome  Thank you all for the response and the welcome back, you are amazing. Quigley is wiggling at the thought of each of you stopping in and resting a while in a familiar place. Good to have you gather again and listen to the banter that runs through this mind running full steam ahead. Better … Continue reading Woodcarvings of The Past

Those Moments We Miss Welcome as always to the Fireside and I do hope and trust this finds you well and relaxing a lazy Sunday away. Come gather around and let me start these two fingers to work in hopes of reminding us all to take the time. Let me set the stage, in a … Continue reading Lost Moments in Time

Streams, Rivers and Waterways  They all team with life not mater if you are beside, upon or under them life is all around. For the outdoors person, sports enthusiast or leisurely hikers there is a little for everyone. Adventurist's Are Welcome  This little gem was found after studying a topographical map of the area I … Continue reading Alberta’s Hidden Secrets

What is Tenkara in comparison to modern day Fly Fishing... I think this is the best explanation I have found... Tenkara fly fishing (Japanese: テンカラ, literally: "from heaven", or "from the skies") is a traditional type of fishing practiced in Japan that should not be confused with fly fishing. Primarily used for mountain stream trout … Continue reading Tenkara Fly Fishing

Please do gather around and get comfy on this chilly wet and blustery day that seems to have crept in overnight. Listening to the forecast we were told it was coming and yet I was hoping not. I was over in a neighbouring town today getting an oil change of the Dodge Dart. The dealership … Continue reading Wilderness of The Heart

By Request  I have had a question posed to me in regards to attempting to explain what spring is like here in the western Province of Alberta by a dear friend and successful writer Christy in the next Province to the West. Before I answer I would love to have you slip over and read … Continue reading Spring in Alberta

Welcome  Welcome Just like always a warm welcome to all who have stopped by the Fireside. It is always a gift to find you here. Thank you all for stopping by and saying hello and may you leave some love and take some away with you. I was reminded today of something by a dear … Continue reading Sharing With Others is Important

Welcome  I know I said I should be packing but decided to stop in again and say hello and share something that is on my heart. It is a burden I carry sometimes and yet I know there is hope. Welcome again to the Fireside. The fire is very small this morning as it is … Continue reading Life starts from Within

Welcome to The New  Today I started a new domain I have pulled out of the hat set aside for writing what I hope will interest you. The Fireside Chat will remain much the same, a place to express thoughts of the day passing them along as they come into words. If you are a … Continue reading Welcome as Always