As October felt steady, November brought a series of highs and lows. The month began at a fevered pitch, as the US Election smacked a nation (or globe) with the reality of a second Trump presidency. Climate, economy, reproductive freedom, immigration… the list goes on as policies are expected to be tossed like a salad. The “NOISE” is exhausting, and really so tiresome and unnecessary. Perhaps cooler heads prevail, but I write this with a healthy dose of skepticism!
Nevertheless, it was a fruitful month for camp visits. Included was a long weekend visit with Monica & Evan at camp, with lots of useful chores completed, plenty of time outside, food & games at the kitchen table and another subdued glimpse at the Northern lights. No better way to slam the lid on a dumpster fire than a few days @camplumsden!
It was a rainy Monday service for Remembrance Day 2024. Not as cold as others, but November weather is always a factor. As in previous years, the parade and ceremonies at the cenotaph were well attended with a broad cross section of participants. Thought I might post a link to Uncle Jimmy’s most appropriate tribute to Remembrance Day… the images evoked are true to my own experience growing up in Canso (Remembrance Day).
Work is always extra busy in November with report cards headed home. Janie’s ongoing committee duties with the NSTU saw her attending multiple blasts of meetings in Halifax as well as San Antonio Texas (PD). As for myself, an assignment shift added new complexities in day to day planning and no small amount of creativity! Kind of left us both crawling out of November 😂!
Through it all, I managed some friend filled camp time during consecutive visits with Scott, then Andrew, in late November. Even with weather becoming a prominent planning factor, mornings in the paths of Eastern Guysborough County saw seasonal chores racked up and some great exercise outdoors. The last day of the month saw Andrew and I with over 4 hrs canoe time in the AM paired with multiple hikes and a campfire in the PM! An awesome way to end the month.