Summers in Edmonton always feel too short. One reason is because of all of the festivals and events. Often there are several things going on at the same time. That’s no surprise. There are only so many longer days and warm weekends. 

I always look forward to some annual events, like the Folk Fest. I get to enjoy great music and  run into folks I haven’t seen in ages (or at least since the previous year’s festival). 

However, I also had a few new adventures. For starters, I went on a long-overdue trip to Vancouver. I visited with friends who relocated there, people I only knew online through various organizations and activities. I also met with some professional contacts. Highlights included spending time in Chinatown and attending a huge music festival near where I was staying. Many pictures were taken.

I went to K-Days for the first time in years, thanks to a band I wanted to see. Yes, I had some greasy food. Yes, I played a game and won a stuffie. No, I did not go on any rides. My sense of adventure has limits. 

My days as a bicycle commuter have dwindled for a variety of reasons, but I decided to get back on the saddle and explore my world on two wheels again. I own an older bike that, if it could speak, could tell many stories about our adventures over the past quarter of a century. 

Our short summers make me appreciate the season and all of its possibilities. And now, on to autumn.