The twinkling starry night was obscured by numerous grey cotton balls from above. Crystal water droplets gently separated themselves from the crying clouds as it tapped the ocean water lightly. Each droplet cascaded from the dark sky as thousands of crystal liquids reflected the majestic ocean. The sun rose from the horizon once again, pouring…
On rainy days You might see a lone figure walking through the empty streets Depending on the time or place Cars might run past them as they continue to tread on the soaked sidewalks But in their damp blue poncho And translucent grey umbrella They soil the puddles with each step Leaving muddy footprints…
55 fiction is a super super short story. One under 55 words to be exact. Initially over 75 words, the idea was successfully narrowed down to 55 words. Here it is: Rainy Days Drip. Rain. Never did like the cold. Miserable weather, too unpredictable. First time I ever hit back, it was raining. Felt good…
Moraine Lake is a gorgeous, turquoise coloured lake near Lake Louise. It’s part of Banff National park and is glacially fed; the rock flour deposits giving its unique hue. Fun fact: it was once featured on the back of the Canadian $20 bill. I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon there during the Heritage day long…
Let’s start with some cultural literacy. What is Nuit blanche? First of all, it is French for ‘All-Nighter’ and is a cultural takeover in the given city in which it takes place. The ‘White Night’ has spread to countless major cities around the world including Canada’s own Montreal and Toronto as well as Europe’s Rome…
“Millions long for immortality who don’t know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.” – Susan Ertz
Don’t know about you, but I LOVED the showers and mist we got last week. Weather like this rarely occurs in Calgary. For the days when Calgary is once again dry, for the nights when you feel like listening to rain tapping on your window, try rainymood.com. Beside the simple, relaxing soundtrack of rainfall, the site…
Calgary’s been like this for so long. I think it’s time for a change.
The first time I saw this photo I was captivated and amazed. In a sense it seemed unbelievable because of how different this photo is from any other. Immediately I imagined the weather we had last week, rain pouring on a what seems like a normal and dim day. Yet in the sky it is…
Here is some more Shel Silverstein for you poetry lovers! Let me know what you think of these poems. Are they a good read or not the best? Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein There is a place where the sidewalk ends And before the street begins, And there the grass grows soft and…
The weather in Calgary hasn’t been all too sunny for the season, but all the rain has reminded me of one of my favorite bands of all time! Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles, is an amazing band and their concert a couple of years ago was the first I had ever been to.…
So as you may have noticed (or may not have noticed if you happen to be out of touch with the world), Calgary is currently experiencing some…fantastic weather! Don’t get me wrong, I actually quite like the rain. I mean, what’s not to like? The rain… …creates that damp earth smell (mmm, mother nature)… …leaves…
