It is still the first half of August, yet it feels as if we are in the heart of autumn. There hasn’t been any real sunshine or warmth for the month and the long range forecast is not indicative of any improvement. When I took this photo just moments ago, it was 11 degrees Celsius and overcast with the promise of rain before mid-morning. It’s gloomy weather, not a naturist’s dream by any means. Naturally, weather affects one’s mood. When…
As you likely know, I am in Edmonton to sell and sign books. Yesterday was the first such event, one that was quite successful as I sold 14 books, more than I had expected for a Thursday. Once done, I headed over to the room I had rented through Airbnb. When I got there, I was in for a surprise as the house is beautiful and the young couple who offer a room in their house to guests were incredibly…
I’m in a book store in Edmonton and it’s in the middle of the afternoon, a Thursday afternoon. This is an experiment for me as I typically only sell books on weekends. So far, the store is kind of quiet with the exception of the Starbucks Coffee shop that is found in almost every Chapters and Indigo Book Store in Canada. I’ve even seen Starbucks in Barnes and Noble in the USA. I’ve propped up my small laptop on a…
In a few moments, likely as soon as this post is completed and published, I will be on the road again. First stop will be at my son’s home where I will deliver grandchild #6 to his parents after a nine-day holiday with his grandparents, cousins, and aunt and uncle. Because I woke up early in order to see my wife off to work, I was able to get an early morning image, likely the last such for today and…
I have to admit it, I am an addict. Do they have a chapter of addictions anonymous for naturists? When I go without nudity, I become testy and moody. It doesn’t matter that I sleep nude all the time, I can’t even begin to count those hours as nude time. I realise that this is not the same for everyone claiming and believing themselves to be nudists or naturists. For some, that might be the ultimate experience when it comes…
Well, it’s day three at my daughter’s and all is well. Naturally, I define well in terms of relationships not in terms of my state of dress [or undress]. Cousins are getting along, no one is bored, and everyone’s favourite meals are being devoured. I couldn’t ask for more. Yet, that is exactly what I got today – more. My wife and daughter took the boys to a water park an hour and a half away from my daughter’s home….
It’s the noon hour and the boys are taking a rest before I take them to the swimming pool and recreation complex here in North Dakota. It’s only been a day and I am already tired. Of course, most of that is due to being in the car for twelve hours yesterday just to get here. It’s road construction and reconstruction season. With a bit of time to spare before we head out the door, I’m taking advantage of this…
Tomorrow another road trip begins. I will be travelling to pick up grandson #6 and returning to my house. Then on Tuesday, we make the drive to grandsons #3, #4, and #5’s home. We stay there for a few days before heading out all together for a few days of camping. That will be followed by a return to my home, and then taking grandson #6 back home. I will stay at his home for two nights before heading to…
It’s hot outside, finally. And sunny. And, I am now 70 years old. What can I tell you about this old man on this side of the keyboard? Well, it’s both complex and quite simple. I have a man’s body that is aging. There isn’t the same vigour as when I was in my 20s, 30s, 40s, and even 50s. But at the same time, I can walk 15 to 20 miles [20 to 30 km] on any given day…
Yes, the new laptop has arrived. One of the things that I had to come to grips with as I shift from old to new is the loss of programs that are no longer supported by Microsoft and Windows. I immediately noticed this when it came to dealing with photos. Now I have to find a simple and basic photo editor to download. I don’t like GIMP. Perhaps I’ll just re-buy Photoshop Elements for more detailed editing and Photoshop Express…