Sky Humour
Sky Humour by Sid Marty, published by Frontenac House in 2010, is a revised edition that spans 101 pages in English. This work explores themes of family life, home maintenance, and the natural environment in southwestern Alberta, offering a glimpse into the everyday experiences of rural living. The book presents a blend of personal reflections and observations, capturing the essence of life in a landscape marked by both beauty and challenges.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of love, loss, and the cycles of nature, as Marty employs a deceptively simple style to convey profound insights. The narrative touches on various aspects of life, including the impact of forest fires and the joys and trials of raising children. With its focus on the interplay between human experiences and the natural world, this edition of Sky Humour invites readers to reflect on the subtleties of existence and the humor found within life’s complexities.
Official synopsis Publisher
Sky Humour is about ‘raising a family, fixing the roof, chopping fire wood and hunting for grub, about living in southwestern Alberta.’ Originally published in 1999 by Black Moss Press, this is a brand new revised edition with a new cover from Frontenac House. ‘Outside the clouds roll in/ But they are thunderheads of smoke/ Ash falls softly on the cabin roof/ a parody of winter/ All promise of rain is just sky humour.’ A deceptively simple stylist, Marty sees love, death, forest fires, and children as part of the natural cycle. ‘I do public relations, reporting on pond mist, sudden death, bird-song and echoes . . .’
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