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keeping it together


hBg in Paree!

Twenty or so years ago Paris and I met. Despite best efforts, the meeting was awkward at best.

I will spare you the tragedy of my early nineties homestay (i.e. commute) to and from Livry-Gargan to Gambetta whilst navigating the fresh horror of the tragic separation of my then thirteen-year-old harp playing exchange partner Vincent’s insane parents… Ahem…

It never quite felt right.  How could a girlie like me, ME, have beef with Paris?

So I went back sola to settle the score. Mission accomplished. Here are my reflections …on, …of, …in Paris.

Merci Paris. À la prochaine…

heARTbeatgal

[Class of ’95 French immersion program…this one’s for you!]


graffiti à Paris

the old. the new. the grey. the colour. many hate it. I love it. merci Paris. hBg

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ideal?

the gold is wrinkled and worn.  but its scars tell a story.  one I would much rather hear frankly.

sending love to any shiny spirit who was ever made to feel less than beautiful.

go gently.

heARTbeatgal


o! canada!


o canada

my home and native land

I spent your day strolling through mega fauna and snap snap snapping.

gawd keep you glorious and free!
o canada, seriously, stand on guard for thee.


…why, oh why, can’t I?

heARTbeatgal


how summer did rise

howling at dawn, listening

snow was morning breath

Thanks for the kick in the rear.

heARTbeatgal


me, myself, & p.e.I.

Here is a little friend I met on the beach in P.E.I.  I think he was hitting on me.

When I wasn’t being bothered by the locals I binged on the non-stop colour and texture of the red isle. So rich and warm , I vacillated between wanting to either eat or roll around in the landscape at near every view. I mostly just took snaps. Click the photo to see a few. Wolf Parade, the Vaccines and Of Montreal provided the soundtrack.

P.E.I. the sleepiest wonder I ever did see. Thank you for your hospitality.

xoxo heARTbeatgal

p.s. Ms. Normal has been trampling all over heARTbeatgal and her ideas. Summer holidays hold promise of finishing at least a few of the many pieces I have started over the Spring.  When will Ms. Normal win the lottery?


obey

I mostly do.

 

I heART this view of Ottawa.

Thank you Shepard Fairey

heARTbeatgal


making an offering

to the summer gods

bless

yummy!

life is good

 heARTbeatgal

xxo