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At the market

At the market

It is completely possible in Montreal to eat a wide variety of exclusively Quebec grown produce through the summer months.

Summer Stories ~ Bixi

Summer Stories ~ Bixi

One of the things I love about Montreal is how bike-friendly the city is. Designated bike lanes abound and you don't even have to own a bike, you can subscribe to the bike sharing service called Bixi.

The beach at high tide

The beach at high tide

I'm not knowledgeable about the tides but yesterday there was no beach to walk or sit on, only wind-whipped waves crashing against the rock walls.

The November Light

The November Light

The trees stand naked and the oranges of autumn are now sodden brown underfoot. Without the warmth of the leaves the light lacks fortitude. It feels watery and diffuse.

Wild raspberries

Wild raspberries

The wild raspberry harvest coincides with a slightly different season than I am used to.

Knowing the learner (a story from the strawberry field)

Knowing the learner (a story from the strawberry field)

If I could choose to be an expert in just one thing during this stage of our homeschool journey, I'd chose to be an expert in knowing my kids and building a better relationship with them.

I think we need more floaties

I think we need more floaties

I think we need more floaties. Because the river isn't all about quiet reflection. It's also about fun and frolic.