Last Friday in July ~ Skywatch Friday

 

These photos are from a walk when I went to do some late night errands earlier this week.  It was supposed to be a lot cooler but I'm so glad I didn't wear a jacket. I found it quite warm even until the late evening when I finally returned home.

This is the current location of City Hall

Looking northward to downtown from Cambie Street

Looking south on Cambie Street

Another southern view of Cambie near 12th Avenue

Broadway Street. A new subway is being built under where we stand.

Today I realized that it's almost the end of July and before we know it summer will be over. I was feeling a bit sad. Though summer isn't my favourite season, I will miss the bright days we've been having.  I realize I tend to live in the future, always looking ahead. As the years go by I try harder to  cultivate being in the present and appreciating each day. 

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Have a wonderful weekend!

Goodbye Sweet Trees ~ Skywatch Friday, July 18, 2025

It was with a great deal of sadness that I awoke on Monday to a great commotion.

Later on I realized it was city crews working to cut down several trees immediately on the north side of the building I live in.  The beautiful trees you see in the photos below are no more.

Not only does it feel very bare but it now feels very sterile without the greenery.  I will miss these trees for many reasons. There's no longer a place for birds to come and roost, make their nests & sing.  There's also no more shade for the building or for the people walking on the sidewalk.  Last, but not least, I've lost the trees that were subjects in so many of my photos over years and years.

Here are just a few of the recent ones to mark their passing.

I'm certain that new trees will be planted but they're going to take years to mature. Earlier in the year we also lost many trees on the street to the east that fronts my building.  Altogether the local neighbourhood is much barer than it was just a year ago. 

The trees that have been cut down were all old & brittle.  During wind storms their branches would sometimes snap off so it's likely the city deemed them a hazard.  I'll miss them anyway.

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Never Ending Gifts from Above

 A few days looking at the sky this week.  Looking above always fills me with awe and wonder.

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Two Birthdays - Skywatch Friday

On July 1st we celebrated Canada's 158th birthday of Confederation. On Friday, July 4th Americans will celebrate 249 years.  Happy Birthday to both nations.  These two countries are young compared to many nations around the world and we're both experiencing growing pains. I hope the next century will be kind to us all.

I took the following photos in the very early morning on Thursday just as the sun was rising.  The day started out cloudy and a bit cool after a hot few days.  The sun did come out in late afternoon but it's supposed to be cooler this weekend and then get back up in the high 20s next week.

The birds always fly with abandon in the early morning

I enjoy the beautiful red flowers

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