Lead Cove – Jennifer's Journal

More Memories: Summer Lovin’*

Published on July 29, 2026 by J. Kelland Perry24 Comments

This evergreen post first appeared on today’s date in 2014. (Gosh, did life seem simpler back then?) We had planned to visit Lead Cove last summer, but couldn’t because of all the wildfire alerts in the area. We are fervently hoping we get to visit there in August. 🙏

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Summer in my province of Newfoundland and Labrador, compared to most of North America, is short but ever so sweet. What makes it so cherished, to my mind?

The following photos were all taken in Lead Cove, the little community where I raised my children.

I love my home for its natural beauty,

its refreshing, rugged and

unspoiled charm,

for its clear and wide blue skies

without a whisper of smog.

I love the clean, sparkling water

and the glistening rocks adorning the coastline

that beg to be traced

and trod upon by eager footsteps.

I love summer in Newfoundland

for its breathtaking views

of seascapes and landscapes

when I embark on a hike.

Whether I traverse

its beaches of sand or

climb its rocky windswept hills,

I know my camera will find its aim.

I embrace it because

the bushes and shrubs,

green and lush,

are heavy with fragrance

and of wild roses in bloom…

…while in the gardens,

the planted perennials are brilliant with colour,

delighted at last

to spread their bright petals to the sun.

I love the hardy trees of Newfoundland…

…as they stretch

their ripe foliage to the sky.

Shot through with rays of sunlight,

a shimmering haze settles over the treetops

like a warm summer veil.

After a long winter and dismal spring

of cold, naked branches,

they, as I do,

breathe a sigh of gratitude

at the return of this warm and golden season.

Are your days filled with Summer Lovin’
where you live?

*All photos and prose are from 2014

Evergreen Post: Summer Lovin’

Published on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 by J. Kelland Perry35 Comments

I’ve been taking a blogging break while away from home these past couple of weeks, so today I’ll share a photography post from a beautiful July day six years ago.
Remember 2014, when life was simpler? ~*sigh*~

I plan to return to regular blogging with a new Sunday Snap, on—you guessed it—Sunday!

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Summer in my province of Newfoundland and Labrador, compared to most of North America, is short but ever so sweet. What makes it so cherished, to my mind?

The following photos were all taken in Lead Cove, the little community where I raised my children.

I love my home for its natural beauty,
its refreshing, rugged and
unspoiled charm,
for its clear and wide blue skies
without a whisper of smog.

I love the clean, sparkling water
and the glistening rocks adorning the coastline
that beg to be traced
and trod upon by eager footsteps.

I love summer in Newfoundland
for its breathtaking views
of seascapes and landscapes
when I embark on a hike.

Whether I traverse
its beaches of sand or
climb its rocky windswept hills,
I know my camera will find its aim.

I embrace it because
the bushes and shrubs,
green and lush,
are heavy with fragrance
and of wild roses in bloom…

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…while in the gardens,
the planted perennials are brilliant with colour,
delighted at last
to spread their bright petals to the sun.

I love the hardy trees of Newfoundland
in summer…

…as they stretch
their ripe foliage to the sky.

Shot through with rays of sunlight,
a shimmering haze settles over the treetops
like a warm summer veil.

After a long winter and dismal spring
of cold, naked branches,
they, as I do,
breathe a sigh of gratitude
at the return of this warm and golden season.

Are you filled with summer lovin’ where you live, or is the pandemic interfering?

Originally published here on July 29/14

Summer Lovin’

Published on July 29, 2014January 16, 2016 by J. Kelland Perry33 Comments

Summer in my province of Newfoundland and Labrador, compared to most of North America, is short but ever so sweet. What makes it so cherished, to my mind?

The following photos were all taken in Lead Cove, the little community where I raised my children.

I love my home for its natural beauty,
its refreshing, rugged and
unspoiled charm,
for its clear and wide blue skies
without a whisper of smog.

I love the clean, sparkling water
and the glistening rocks adorning the coastline
that beg to be traced
and trod upon by eager footsteps.

I love summer in Newfoundland
for its breathtaking views
of seascapes and landscapes
when I embark on a hike.

Whether I traverse
its beaches of sand or
climb its rocky windswept hills,
I know my camera will find its aim.

I embrace it because
the bushes and shrubs,
green and lush,
are heavy with fragrance
and of wild roses in bloom…

183

…while in the gardens,
the planted perennials are brilliant with colour,
delighted at last
to spread their bright petals to the sun.

I love the hardy trees of Newfoundland
in summer…

…as they stretch
their ripe foliage to the sky.

Shot through with rays of sunlight,
a shimmering haze settles over the treetops
like a warm summer veil.

After a long winter and dismal spring
of cold, naked branches,
they, as I do,
breathe a sigh of gratitude
at the return of this warm and golden season.

Are you filled with Summer Lovin’ where you live?

Weekend Family Fun

Published on July 22, 2014July 22, 2014 by J. Kelland Perry16 Comments

Last Friday, we took a trip to Lead Cove, the little outport community where my children grew up.

Time spent with fun-loving family…

…on a warm summer weekend, is high on my list of favourite things to do.

Around the bay, the pace slows down where time together is savoured and enjoyed.
(Our boy fell and skinned his knee after I took this one, but let’s not talk about that.)