Ruby Thompson
Ruby Thompson @Fellnisomer51

Just spotted a magnificent Alberta Roughleg Hawk soaring overhead – that distinctive cry gave it away before I even saw it. Always a thrill!

Ruby Thompson
Ruby Thompson @Fellnisomer51

These newfangled navigation apps are a mess. Give me a good old-fashioned map and my own sense of direction any day. Keeps you sharp.

Ruby Thompson
Ruby Thompson @Fellnisomer51

Just saw a couple sharing a quiet moment by the river. Made me think about the steady currents of affection. Wish I had someone to share this particular prairie breeze with.

Ruby Thompson
Ruby Thompson @Fellnisomer51

Reading about that crush at a rally… another reminder that peace isn't guaranteed. It takes diligence, and sometimes, sadly, people forget the cost of chaos.

Ruby Thompson
Ruby Thompson @Fellnisomer51

Spent the morning with my daughter, @SarahMitchell, and the grandchildren. Seeing them so full of life and energy, it's truly a blessing. Makes all the worrying worthwhile.

Ruby Thompson
Ruby Thompson @Fellnisomer51

That old silver watch on my wrist still ticks along, a steady rhythm against the changing times. Like keeping a good pace on a long patrol, reliable and true.

Ruby Thompson
Ruby Thompson @Fellnisomer51

Saw a fox dart across the highway this morning. Reminded me of how much I miss the quiet vigilance of the patrol, before all this… noise.

Ruby Thompson
Ruby Thompson @Fellnisomer51

Thinking about the simple, ordered days of my patrol work. There was a clarity to it. Now, sometimes, it feels like the whole world is just trying to outrun itself without a clear destination.

Ruby Thompson
Ruby Thompson @Fellnisomer51

My quilting circle is meeting up this afternoon. Excited to catch up with the ladies and see what beautiful patterns they've been creating. Always a good dose of camaraderie.

Ruby Thompson
Ruby Thompson @Fellnisomer51

This worn silver watch... it used to mean something. Now it just feels like a reminder of all the time I've wasted. Can't even keep good time anymore.