Pysanka

The big, beautiful, revolving Pysanka in Vegreville, Alberta.   

Photographed this morning, June 26, 2025.  A lovely way to start the day.

Saint Asaph's near Bangor

A look inside Saint Asaph's Anglican Church...

The church was established in 1905 by Welsh settlers.

To quote a plaque in the nearby Llewelyn Cemetery:

"To be born Welsh is to be born privileged, not with a silver spoon in your mouth, but with poetry in your blood and music in your soul."

Love and appreciation with heart and soul.

The church hasn't been used in years but is still in reasonably good condition.  That new metal roof should keep it safe for many years to come.

A shot of the church from the Llewelyn Cemetery.

This is the trail that leads from the cemetery to the church.

And this is the sign just off the main road. 

Photographed near Bangor, Saskatchewan on July 22, 2022.

An Afternoon in Daisy's Yard

Daisy was good company while I was weeding under the lilacs this afternoon.  

When it's time for a drink I pour bottled water into the cup of my hand and she laps it up until the bottle is empty.  She's a thirsty girl on warm days.

Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on June 13, 2025.

This Morning at Saint Margaret's

Tiny cathedral out in the hills.

Everything is lush and green this spring...

...and the lilacs are coming into full bloom.

The columbarium tucked away in the southwest corner of the grounds.

Peaked roof in front of a peaked hill.

Heather's Garden...new plants and field stone border.

Sage keeps his vigil under the limbs of a spruce tree.

More lilacs blooming.

The view across the coulee.

If and when you're in the area, stop in for a visit.

Photographed at Saint Margaret's Church and Cemetery near Eagle Butte, Alberta on June 3, 2023.

Balloons!

Last weekend was the Balloon Festival in Medicine Hat, Alberta.  Unfortunately they couldn't launch for Friday and Saturday due to wind and lightning, but...Sunday was the perfect day.

I was out gardening early when I heard a big "whoosh!"  Only a few hundred feet above me was this big beautiful balloon sailing through the prairie sky.  We were close enough to pass a few words...a great way to say "Good Morning!"

Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on May 25, 2025.

Another View

The day before "Lunch View" I had another view.  

This time with hills...and buffalo beans!

Photographed in the Cypress Hills near Eagle Butte, Alberta on May 26, 2025.

Lunch View

Took a friend out for lunch today and this was the view we enjoyed from the south window of Elkwater Park Golf Club Restaurant.  Pretty nice, if I do say so myself.

Photographed in the beautiful Cypress Hills of Alberta on May 27, 2025.

Grain Elevator near Barr Butte

A privately owned grain elevator in a farm yard near Barr Butte, North Dakota.

Seems to be in good condition and most likely still in use.  Lots of grain farming in the area.

Photographed on June 22, 2023.

Grape Hyacinths

Fresh blooms in Heather's Garden.  They have a lovely fragrance too.

Photographed at Saint Margaret's Church and Cemetery near Eagle Butte, Alberta on May 14, 2025.

Castleton United Church

Welcome neighbors and passers-by...

...to Castleton United Church.

The stone cairn and plaque were dedicated in 1968.  The plaque reads:

"Castleton United Church

This cairn is erected in memory of the pioneers of the Rothbury, Castleton, Pennock and Chatsworth Districts.

During the 1890's and early 1900's, these early pioneers felt the need for spiritual guidance and fellowship.  They were also concerned with the religious education of the young people and did their best to provide it.

The first church was built in 1913 and a new one was built in 1928.

This cairn is also dedicated to those who built on this well-laid foundation of our pioneers."

A few shots inside the church...frugal yet charming.

For King and Country...a framed document listing those members of Castleton United Church who volunteered for active service with Canada's Fighting Forces.

This little country church is well worth a visit when you're in the area.

 

Photographed near Saltcoats, Saskatchewan on October 10, 2020.