One of our favorite places to hike is a piece of preciously private land which was donated to the Kawartha Land Trust. Known as Earle Chase Memorial Park, its trails wind through an assortment of ecosystems. On our most recent walk, we travelled through a meadow of long grass, filled with milk weed. This plant
Here is another story from my Collection of Short Stories. This one was written for my grandson, who took it to school and shared it with his class. His teacher read it to her students as a way to help foster empathy for one another. Hope you enjoy it! William Stanley BOBBY Once upon a
FLORIDA FAUNA Having spent thirty-five years in south Florida, the lush tropical foliage never escaped my attention. From over one hundred different varieties of palms, and a multitude of trees, shrubs, and flowering plants, there is never a time of year when the beauty of Florida’s landscape does not astound. Enjoy this photo gallery of
Here is a new short story set in medieval England. Enjoy! William Stanley ALLIANCE The spy hid under the cover of darkness. Looking down from his high vantage point, the man was able to see the light from the burning torches and the soldiers guarding the castle walls. The castle belonged to William, the leader
FUNGI IN THE FOREST When walking nature trails through the hardwood forests of Southeastern Ontario, unusual plants are abundant. Sprouting after a period of rain, a miracle often takes place, allowing species which thrive in moist conditions to be unleashed in the Canadian woods. While some are edible, most are not, but numerous types of
GEORGE George is a miniature donkey, who recently arrived at the sanctuary after being left homeless. His previous place of residence was a family farm, until his owners retired. Having nowhere else to go, George and ten other donkeys were relocated to the sanctuary. Up for sponsorship, the shy donkey captured our hearts. Little did
Today I would like to share a story which can be found in A Collection of Short Stories. I was looking through some photos from our trip out west and it reminded me of The Ghost Mine. I hope you enjoy the story and photos. William Stanley THE GHOST MINE
Like flowers, I also have an interest in growing vegetables. I hope this photo gallery of my plants and harvests from my home garden will whet your appetite, especially the vegetables’ shiny colors which indicate their freshness. A bountiful harvest is always guaranteed in my garden, though it is often difficult to wait for everything
Here is a gallery of flowers and other objects of interest I have created. My love of gardening, making planters, and arrangements has led to a large collection of photos I have taken over the years, which I plan to share on this blog over an extended period of time. I hope you enjoy viewing
THE PARTRIDGE A loud flutter of wings broke the silence in the woodland forest. A short, stout bird in stature, a partridge flies a short distance, its wings not designed for long flights. Being a bird, whose preferred habitat is the ground, a short flight was all that was needed to escape its predator. The
