Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge – Journal

thanks to Sue W and Gerry C for hostting Weekly Prompts https://weeklyprompts.com/2026/01/17/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-journal/

Before Christmas I treated myself to a brand new journal. I purchased it at the Holiday Market from a lovely woman who makes these journals by hand. Each one was different, using a variety of papers and fabric. My husband gifted me a beautiful Lamy fountain pen so I’ve been experimenting with it in this book. To be honest with you I’m very bad at keeping journals going for more than a month but because of its small size I can see carrying it around with me and taking it with me when I travel. My goal is not to tackle it every day but to at least open it once a week or when I’m inspired to add something to it.

Hope as in the Island

thanks to Fandango for hosting the One Word Challenge https://zombieflamingoes.com/2026/01/06/fandangos-one-word-challenge-hopeful/

This week’s word is hopeful. When I see photos of Hope Island, which is across the bay from my cottage I am always hopeful that summer is not far away.

Water, Water Everywhere – On a Clear Day

thanks to Jez for hosting Water, Water Everywhere https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2025/07/14/clyde-reflections-water-water-everywhere-273/

Canada has had over 700 wildfires across the country, mostly in the north, that many communities are feeling the effects of. Toronto has had some of the worst air quality days in the country. There are days when you can barely make out the city skyline because of the haze.

When there is a bit of a breeze we get some relief and actually experience beautiful days over the lake.