I think I'll start with one of the most continuously inspiring forces of nature on the planet that just happens to be outside my backdoor; the mighty Bay of Fundy. I've almost always lived near it and can't fathom living away from it. I love the fog, the cool sweet salty air, fossils, sea glass and marine life. My family ferried to Grand Manan last weekend and saw porpoises, seals and numerous whales. When the large mammals were spotted, there was a mad rush to one side of the boat or the other. An amazing sight they were. It's easy to see why people are so fascinated with them. We were on the island for just a short time, but I felt completely relaxed like I'd been on vacation for a couple weeks. Completely disconnected with my daily grind and completely connected to the planet. Any time off this summer saw us gravitate unconsciously to one shore or another on the bay. It's been beautiful.
