Glimpses of COVID Summer in Edmonton

I don’t have much to say on this post, but rather showing some glimpses into COVID summer in Edmonton. To be sure, it was different; no festivals, less friends, less family, more hand sanitizer. But there were some special moments and I’m infinitely grateful for the community we have here.

It was also oddly familiar to my childhood in the village (but with less hand sanitizer and more family). We got our gardening on. Billy played guitar. I painted, read, and wrote. We road-tripped. We hiked. We focused on keeping healthy and our spirits up.

This is our beloved tree that shades our patio. I usually spend every evening reading or painting on the patio in the summer.

We made luxurious breakfasts – sometimes even on weekdays – since we are both working from home.

I babied our patio plants and it is lush out there. I think I’ve turned into one of those plant moms.

I ran three times per week. My connection with the neighbourhood is deeper; I wave to neighbours I see regularly on my route, I see repeat magpies. I marvel at the river valley in all its different weather conditions.

More childhood vibes – private BBQ parties at homes or at the lake. Bocci and yard game tournaments. Good friends who become like family. Driving on quiet rural highways, slow and easy.