Sunday Snap – Jennifer's Journal

Sunday Snaps: April Evening on Perry’s Point

Published on April 12, 2026 by J. Kelland Perry27 Comments

As I have mentioned on my blog before, spring takes its own sweet time to show its face on the island of Newfoundland. The arrival is gradual, just as it is on most northern coastlines, with cold temperatures accompanied by the odd snowfall or sleet storm.

I love the anticipation of warmer days ahead. And there are still some lovely moments, particularly when the wind is light, the water is calm, and the sun begins to set. These photos were taken on the peaceful evening of April 2nd, and since then most of the snow and ice has disappeared.

Another reason I love spring here on Perry’s Point: the pleasure to witness the renewal of nature by observing our seabirds. Two weeks ago, it started—the sudden appearance of seagulls and other salt water birds pairing off to mate. Everyday, we now see them huddled—and even cuddled!—together on rocks and small islets off the point, or gliding through the water side by side: herring gulls, saddlebacks, black ducks, and pintails.

Seagulls squeal a spring duet

swim in pairs around ice and rock

glide as swans in graceful tandem

hush broken by caw and squawk *

*excerpt from Seagull Spring by J. Kelland Perry, April 2015

“April is the gateway to the joys of summer.” ― Fennel Hudson

“Oh, the lovely fickleness of an April day!” – W. H. Gibson

Sunday Snaps: Nature’s Silhouettes

Published on March 15, 2026 by J. Kelland Perry21 Comments

There is something so beautiful about sunsets. Perhaps it’s the natural silhouettes they create.

Newtown Branch Sunset

Summer Sunset on Perry’s Point

Winter Dusk on Perry’s Point

Summer Crescent Moon on Perry’s Point

This is the only one not from Newtown, but it is in Newfoundland: Garden Cove Trail just south of Swift Current.

All photos are my own.

Ragtag Daily Prompt: Silhouette

Sunday Snaps: I’m in Bookstores :) 📚

Published on February 15, 2026 by J. Kelland Perry29 Comments

During a trip to St. John’s last weekend, Paul and I stopped by Coles Bookstore in the Avalon Mall. He had an Indigo gift card from his Christmas stocking that was burning a hole in his wallet, and I thought it would be a great idea to see, for the first time, my latest book on the shelf at an actual bricks and mortar establishment.

I wasn’t disappointed. There it was, in the local interest (Newfoundland and Labrador) section.

We left there and visited Chapters, the big box bookstore in the capital city.

Once again, I was pleased to see The Women of Wild Cove on the shelf, this time in the Fiction and Literature section.

At the suggestion of bookstore employee Megan, I happily signed all copies.

Megan told me they would be displayed as author-signed copies for more visibility.

So, townie friends, followers and fellow bookworms, there you have it. Last time I checked, there was only one of my novels left in stock at the Village Mall Coles location. You can get a copy at either of these locations, or at Indigo.ca, as well as Amazon. 📚

Indigo: The Women of Wild Cove

Amazon: The Women of Wild Cove

Sunday Snaps: Our House*

Published on January 18, 2026 by J. Kelland Perry44 Comments

“Our house is a very, very, very
fine house … “

… With two cats in the yard …

… Life used to be so hard … now everything is easy ’cause of you.” 💕

💙🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾💙

I know, I know. Lou and Gord don’t go out in the yard. They are indoor cats. However, we are considering buying leashes and harnesses to take them outside when summer comes. We’ll see!

*Our House, a song by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Sunday Snaps: My Neighbourhood*

Published on August 17, 2025 by J. Kelland Perry12 Comments

“Through the farm” is a shortcut path here in Newtown that has existed, perhaps, since the village was first settled. It is no longer a farm, but I love to start my walks through there because it is so peaceful.

Granted, these are not your average neighbourhood photos, but I enjoy taking in the view of some homes on Perry’s Point along the way.

I hope you are enjoying a peaceful Sunday too, friends. ☀️

* RDP Sunday: neighborhood

Evergreen Post: Evening Sky in Autumn*

Published on November 24, 2024November 24, 2024 by J. Kelland Perry28 Comments

Autumn sky

With all of the rain, drizzle and fog November has given us here in Newfoundland, our beautiful sunsets have been practically nonexistent.

I so miss the vibrant colours! Does dreary weather affect your mood?

“There is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky.”
– Percy Bysshe Shelley

*Originally posted here in November 2018

Evergreen Post: A Thankful Heart

Published on October 13, 2024 by J. Kelland Perry28 Comments

“The unthankful heart
discovers no mercies;
but the thankful heart
will find, in every hour,
some heavenly blessings.”
– Henry Ward Beecher

“I’m grateful for always
this moment, the now,
no matter what form it takes.”
– Eckhart Tolle

Happy Sunday, all,
and Happy Thanksgiving
to my Canadian friends and followers!
♥♥♥

Sunday Snaps: And Then There Were Two

Published on June 30, 2024 by J. Kelland Perry27 Comments

Back in March, I shared pics of the kitty suncatcher my daughter gave me, in memory of Vivian. You can check it out here: All That We Love Deeply.

One of my longtime blogger friends had mentioned I should have a suncatcher for Vivian’s sister as well:
“You need a little Maisie suncatcher so the sisters can be together again.” – Lois

Well, once more, dear daughter has surprised me with a gift. She found a kitty (the closest she could find to resemble her) to memorialize our Maisie who passed in 2020.