Sometimes a change in my environment doesn't quite sink in for awhile. A previous post, 'Goose Poop Park' - The Geese - or the Park? dealt with the issue of Canada Geese 'messing' up Waterfront Park in upscale downtown Kelowna.
The following spring on my usual walks through the Brandt's Creek reserve area and the waterfront, I noticed FAR FEWER babies. Catching my attention, it puzzled me. It was later that someone told me about the 'authorities' - the city, I suppose would make the decision, to disrupt the nests.
Aerial view of Kelowna downtown and Waterfront Park. Adjacent to the north, which would be at the bottom of the photo, is Brandt's Creek, wildlife reserve and bird sanctuary.
This whole area actually is the natural habitat of waterfowl and other water creatures.
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The resultant disappointment was the fact of not only fewer babies this year, but also almost NO Canada Geese at all. Nest disturbance effective indeed.
The tragic irony is the fact of the reserve, supposedly in place to protect wildlife, and fought for by locals wanting to preserve these natural habitats, which doesn't seem to have as much value as high density revenue.
Well these majestic creatures have more sense than to hang around places where their precious eggs will be destroyed.
You tell me who is the more intelligent here??!
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"There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." -- Albert Einstein
Deborah Pearce is a Kelowna Business Woman & webmaster established with locals and internationals in various aspects of Interiors, Art, and Business for over 20 years. LIVING SPACES features over 140 ARTICLES on Staging, Art and Interiors.
Deborah speaks on a variety of subjects. Her blog frequently features interior design, real estate, community, environmental, internet, travel, art and human interests.
The Danceoff - Free Style, Atlantic Canada Hip Hop Competition
Saturday November 15 2008 at St. Pat's Alexander School on 2277 Maitland St. Halifax NS
Ages, 4-11, 12-18 and 19 and over. Showcasing Atlantic Canada's Talent - no experience required!
There are still positions open to compete. For informaiton - www.thedanceoff.ca or email info@thedanceoff.ca
Registration only $5 - Spectators $10
Find The Danceoff on Facebook - search Altantic Canada's first Free style, Hip Hop Competition.
Ages 4-12 - Cash Prizes and Gifts of $300 and an opportunity to do openings for various shows/artists in Canada. Or if you are an individual 4 classes free.
Ages 13-18 - Cash Prizes and Gifts of $500 and a chance to work with a well renowned choreographer from Toronto. Two free classes per person for the members in your group to the Maritime Centre for African Dance and an opportunity to do openings for various shows/artists in Canada. Or if you are an individual 4 classes free.
Ages 19 and up - Cash Prizes and Gifts of $750 and an opportunity to work with a well renowned choreographer from Toronto. Two free classes per person for the members in your group to the Maritime Centre for African Dance. Of if you an individual 4 classes free.
BA-RRRING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From here, north of the 49th Parallel, to Kenya Africa where Barack Obama's extended family still lives, the world celebrates with you!
From my earliest awareness of racial differences and struggle, then through the brave demonstrations, tragedies and hard-won victories of the 50's through 70's and beyond, I helplessy watched and felt the despairing pain of unfairness and brutality. I felt the joy with the advances of change, justice and equality.
NOW IT IS HERE, a result of all that has gone before.
This victory is more than just yours, America. It has been a long time coming - an event that scores big for humanity and human rights, globally.
In Africa they are dancing their joyous dances! Celebrants all over the US danced and partied all night long, too happy to contain themselves. On TV they are seen sobbing, overwhelmed that HOPE HAS ARRIVED!!
I CANNOT HELP BUT TO FEEL THE TOTAL ELATION ALONG WITH YOU - WAHOOO!!!
THANKS FOR THIS! YOU ALL DID SO GREAT!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS AMERICANS!!!!!!
Enthralled with the day of driving from Moncton (which was pouring buckets!) to the Fundy Shores, then clambering down to the Bay of Fundy's, Fundy Flower Pots, the beautiful scenic drive offered an alternate 'loop' which I took - and so glad I did.
(Continuing From Fundy Flower Pots * New Brunswick * Hopewell Rocks - Onward!)
The country scenics along Hwy 915 of New Brunswick's Fundy rural countryside was heady with wildflowers beyond belief, charming gentle panoramics, farms and country houses.
The air was positively rich and sweet with the intoxicatingly seductive scent of wildflowers! It felt so like heaven!!!! Among the many varieties are the Yellow Indian Paintbrush, Fireweed, Pearly Everlasting, some Delphinium and many quite different to me, that I didn't know.
Stage This Old House!
I couldn't help but be charmed by the mystery of this old shingle farmhouse along the roadside. One has to wonder what happened with this abandoned place; everything still in place, curtains whipped and shredded by winds ... for how long? Or was it simply left for tourists like me? The yellow Indian Paintbrush grows everywhere in the Maritimes.
There were many lovely farms and country homes along this route, but this one with its slighly eccentric character appealed the most!
More roads winding on ahead.....
My second rental car, a Hundai Accent was not as preferred as the awesomely peppy and fuel efficient Toyota Yaris I had previously.
Onward to Alma, then St. Martins New Brunswick!!
"There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." -- Albert Einstein
Deborah Pearce is a Kelowna Business Woman & webmaster established with locals and internationals in various aspects of Interiors, Art, and Business for over 20 years. LIVING SPACES features over 140 ARTICLES on Staging, Art and Interiors.
Deborah speaks on a variety of subjects. Her blog frequently features interior design, real estate, community, environmental, internet, travel, art and human interests.
Together with Leo Bartel of Leo's Videos, the Kelowna Art Gallery features a free showing the last Thursday of every month. Screening starts at 7 pm. Drinks and popcorn are available by donation.
The films presented are not widely distributed, but are of exceptional merit, culturally and educationally. The varied range include artistic documentaries and classics that promise valuable perspective, enriching the human experience.
I was fortunate to attend 'The Cats Of Mirikitani', which was totally moving! The documentary is about Jimmy Tsotomu Mirikitani, a brilliant artist who lived on the streets of New York until 911, when he was taken in by a most remarkable young woman.
The next showing, 'Garbage Warrior' is November 27/08. Nominated for the KYOTO Planet for Change Award, this film is about sustainable architecture, styles and building materials.
See You At The Movie!
Kelowna Art Gallery 1315 Water Street Kelowna
Leo's Videos 2680 Pandosy Street Kelowna
FOR MORE, SEE THIS POST:
Jimmy Tsotumo Mirikitani * The Cats Of Mirikitani
Business, Sales, Retail, Art, Interior Design & Staging is my background, which for over 20 years defines my life work. The True Life, Earth and Humanity defines my life purpose.
An interviewer once described me as an consummate people person. Her insight aptly discerned a facet of my personality that is important to me & which I cultivate. My service style has always been to carefully determine what clients need & to get it for them.
At age 11 visions of sugar plum interiors sparkled in my head. I didn't think anyone would want to pay me for having fun! Well it seems I have always been doing something creative. Studies in art & design led me to work in interior design. I have specialized in, & taught from my pottery studio, the creation of sculpture & Raku art. I also write and paint.
For over 20 years my work has involved various aspects of interior design, business, art & sales. I have staged real estate properties that sold in 1 to 3 days to the delight of the owners and buyers alike.
Interior design has been an exciting career, starting as an assistant in Lisa Howard's 'By Design' office many years ago now. From there on to retail sales in window coverings, art, furniture, accessories, and flooring, I helped many clientele with primary and vacation residences. Eventually I was designing, supplying and installing entire interiors - and exterior living spaces as well.
Projects:
Staging long before the new terminology 'home staging' evolved, I was seeing professionally adjusted properties sell in as few as 1 to 3 days. Staging is finally getting well-deserved recognition. There is however some need to inform & educate homesellers and realtors on this valuable service, which I address on my website.
http://www.living-spaces-design.com/real_estate_staging.html
I couldn't have asked for a better suited career than the one I created.
An artist, specializing in Sculptural Raku Fired Clay Forms, my work varies from fun (paintings) to precise sculptural hand built suggestive of subtle esoteric statements. Typically I'm drawn to the use of ancient symbols.
Living in Kelowna, the heart of British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, there is opportunity to do business with locals as well as people from all over the world. I have particularly enjoyed distance in absentia assignments for vacation homeowners. Kelowna is a commercial & economic hub in the BC Central Interior.
It i
s also a well known & thriving resort & international vacation destination. Many vacationers purchase second homes, golf & ski resort bungalows & chalets. International property owners require interior design, redesign & staging services. In absentia services are explained on my website. This is one of the marvels of the internet. In absentia involves complete vacation home interior design or redesign in the client's absence. There is a contact form on my website for services & information.
http://www.living-spaces-design.com/vacation-home.html
http://www.living-spaces-design.com/vacationhome.html
http://www.living-spaces-design.com/vacationhomeservices.html
The happiest clients of course have been those whose adjusted properties sold very quickly. This exciting phenomenon of presentation, of couse is always the best advertising!
The Building Contractor/Owner of this local ski mountain vacation lodge called with urgent excitement, "The unit you decorated yesterday has sold! We need you right away to stage more units!"
The entire complex, which had sat the months previous, sold rapidly after staging.
"After the Okanagan Mountain Fire, I didn't know where to turn to begin again in rebuilding. I don't know what I would have done without Deborah's help. She helped us start to finish with the house plan and exterior to all the finishings details, even landscaping design!"
Mr. L.A. Ecraep
After the fire that swept through the neighborhoods of south Kelowna, people were in a state of loss and grief. They needed more than just help with rebuilding, but understanding of their emotional state as well.
"Moving into a new place, we were having a hard time juggling everything - and knowing where to put things in the oddly shaped plan and rooms. Thanks for your help in organizing and arranging our furniture in this place. This is great!"
Mr & Mrs K. Jenna
Sometimes suppliers don't deliver ordered goods on time. I have learned from experience to be on top of the situation, calling my client with updates - before they are calling me. After one such situation, in which goods took a lot longer to arrive than originally speculated, I received a call from Mrs. Saylind. "Thank you Deborah. We love our new living room! It took awhile, but we got just what we wanted."
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