A channel connects two lakes here, and it’s a perfect place to bicycle.
I live in a beautiful valley, it stretches north to south for hundreds of miles with different lakes lying in a row north to south. Beautiful to see and drive along no matter the season.
A valley is basically a corridor and so winds travelling north or south is pretty much a daily occurence, the only variables are the direction (which can change from morning to evening) and the speed of the wind, from almost nothing to robust, blustery storms.
This week has included all of the above, but fortunately the wind has mainly been from the south (warmer), and of course with the wind we are the happy recipients of blue skies, and nights filled with twinkly stars despite the slight drop in temperatures. (minus 3 today when I woke up)
overlooking Okanagan lake
Two days ago when I was walking around the neighbourhood, I enjoyed watching the straw coloured tall grasses (4 feet to 7 feet tall) whip and bend in the gusts of wind. The grasses seemed to dance and yet returned to upright undamaged over and over.
Reading some posts lately, some bloggers reminded me of these grasses, bending in the wind, they are survivors of tempestuous times.
These bloggers, myself and possibly you reader have had some storms in which you survived by bending and not being rigid. Life’s weather is overpowering.
That has been the case for myself, I can’t help the irrepressible weather I have had in my life.
When life’s winds blow, we all must bend because we can’t fight the wind, so have no choice except to bend or break. Thankfully most of us will stand again, straight, tall and undamaged after the wind stops. But first we must weather the storm.
I am very grateful to be enjoying the blessing of receiving my kidney transplant in April of this year. Looking back a year ago, I had the hope, and the love and support of family and friends to weather the storm, though sometimes it felt like the storm wouldn’t end.
It did though, and I hope if you or someone you care for is dealing with a storm right now, hang in there, and let the people who love you support you until it’s over.
Sunny days ahead I hope for you and yesterday I enjoyed a calm sunny day here. Thanks for reading 🙂
Life and Random Thinking 
Beautiful pics and great thought process in your post. Well done all around
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🙂 thanks LA, your opinion and feedback much appreciated. I hope you have a great day
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Treasure your health! I like the place you live in – such beauty and wonder you take in on a daily basis!
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Yes, health is wonderful to have, and not having it and then having it again, you appreciate what a treasure it is.
Yes this is lovely spot and I am glad to be here.
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Dave I hear your gentle kindness and human fragility in everything you write. At this time of year many of us have storms inside our minds borne of longing, regret and disappointment…that can bend our bodies too, but your words float down like a blanket to give us each a sense of security that all is well and beauty abounds to restore our souls if only we stop to look outside ourselves…
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Hugs to you Jackie, You have the gift of encouragement. I am sincerely grateful.
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Beautiful photos. I am looking forward to being back in March. 🙂
I wish you continued good health
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I am grateful to you for your encouragement and think it’s cool you blog and live in ogopogo land also
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Thanks. We’re lucky to live in such a beautiful spot. 🙂
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Picturesque! Wishing you many more sunny days!
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Winter light is awesome, but the days are getting pretty short 🙂
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Amen.
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Thank you 🙂
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Many years ago I lived in Penticton. Great memories.
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I have been here a long time now, we moved from Vancouver in 1992. I occasionally visit Vancouver, but when I come home and look down on Skaha Lake and drive down the highway, I think “Home!”
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Your analogy is spot on. Beautiful photos! Here, palm trees bend during hurricanes and never seem to straighten. I don’t want to be a palm tree. 😉
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Thanks Lisa for your comment, it made me smile. I have seen palms bent low to the ground pointing away from the beach likely due to ongoing winds. I hope you keep bouncing back tall and straight.
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I hope I never lean like those palm trees. I don’t want to be one of those hunched over little old ladies. 😂
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Beautiful words and post! And I love how you shared your experience and be an inspiration for anyone who reads
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Your encouraging words are much appreciated. I enjoy so much responding to comments on my blog and it gives me an opportunity to know who follows me. Please feel free to share both what you like and how you think I can improve. 🙂 Dave
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Sure I will! Even though I think art in general( even writing) should not be criticized since it comes from the heart! 🙂
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Wow, certainly does look a beautiful place.
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We love our little city. Thank you for your sweet message.
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I couldn’t resist commenting. Perfectly written!
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