“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. ☀️
Happy first day of summer, friends!
We are experiencing an early heat wave here in Newfoundland, so our longed-for season received an early start.
Last week, while the weather was cooler and we were having our morning coffee out on the deck, we saw a cloud that was nothing short of spectacular. It started with a low bank of fog stretching across the entire horizon, but soon morphed into a tall white marvel.
And just before it dispersed, it grew even bigger:
“A cloudless plain blue sky is like a flowerless garden.” – Terri Guillemets
On the eve of our heat wave, the sky and clouds were an artist’s tableau:
“I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now. From up and down, and still somehow, it’s cloud illusions I recall. I really don’t know clouds at all.” – Joni Mitchell
The time has come to blog about something I’ve always dreaded, and the tears will be inevitable as I write it.
It has taken me a while to accept the heartbreaking fact that, after a brief but devastating illness, our precious Vivian is no longer with us.
Life is too quiet now. Our home will never be the same. Perry’s Point will never be the same. I’m still grieving far too much to make these words eloquent, so just know that our pain and loss is real.
Vivian was our constant companion and our family member for over sixteen wonderful years. Her love and her devotion to Paul and me was unconditional and mutual. She will remain in our hearts forever.
My hope is that she is reunited with her sister Maisie, enjoying all kinds of capers, cuddles and catnaps in a sweet kitty afterlife.
🐾 🐾 ❤️❤️ 🐾 🐾
Rest easy, sweet kitty!
I’m sharing Vivian’s first guest post on my blog from 2012 below:
As Newfoundland and Labrador prepares to reopen to Canadian travellers under our province’s Together Again Plan, I thought it might be a good time to share the All Things Newtown links from my blog. With everything from our sandy beaches, a harp seal whitecoat, to our Heritage Fishing Village, and—yes of course, Perry’s Point!—there’s plenty to read about and tons of photos to enjoy.
Lots of Winter Ahead Yet, But…
First Snowfall (and Fun Neighbours)
Happy Thanksgiving, Fellow Canadians
A New Perspective – Aerial View of Perry’s Point, Newtown
Where Once They Lived: The Beothuk of Perry’s Point
Pages From The Past: Moving to Newtown
Spring and a Special Remembrance
Video: Out and About with Vivian
Vivian’s View From Here: Window Cats
Arrival of Winter & New Horizons
Vivian’s View From Here: On the Prowl
Vivian’s View From Here: Weekend Blizzard
My Backyard Part 2 – The Beach
Weekly Photo Challenge – Threes
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Like to see other local posts? Check out the link below to my blog’s Newfoundland and Labrador page, where I share my photos and articles from all around our beautiful province:
Here’s to seeing lots of (vaccinated) Canadian tourists this summer! ☀️
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