…. Frances wouldn’t go any farther
I shouldn’t blame the dog for not wanting to carry on but she was pulling in the wrong direction and frequently put on the brakes.
It felt good to get in a long walk today. So far the knee feels good. I really thought I had done at least 5 km but according to gmap-pedometer it was only 4.6 km. I’ve posted the map.
… I found a few books that students forgot to pick up
Last week when I wrote about the book making workshop I did at school I said my only regret was not taking pictures of the finished projects. When I returned to school last Monday I noticed that several books had not been picked up. After coming back from our trip to Mono Cliffs I took the books home and photographed them to share with you.
If anyone is interested in knowing how to make them I’d be happy to post a DIY page. Let me know through this blog.
A handful of examples from the book making workshop
….. hooray!!!!!!
After my last post I did go for a nap and slept for 2 1/2 hours. I guess I was really tired.
On Saturday I got out for a walk with the dog. It was shorter than normal because they’re doing work on the rugby pitch and two laps of that is at least 1 km. I’ll have to find a new route for awhile.
I also got to the farmers’ market at the Brick Works and I was really looking forward to taking some great shots of fresh produce and anything else that might present itself. It was very busy but there was very little there in the way of produce. I really wanted to buy some rhubarb but there was none to be found. There were vendors there selling baked goods, gardening supplies, juices, honey, sausages and prepared foods but very little in the way of greens. I guess it’s still a little early in the season in Ontario.
My daughter and I also stopped at a cute little flower shop on Dundas St. West, near Trinity Bellwoods, called Sweet Woodruff. She had great “air-plants” that don’t need soil or water to survive. Well actually you do have to soak them about once a week but you can put them anywhere. I bought 3 and gave one away to my oldest daughter because she has always wanted one.
When I got back home I also got some gardening done but I have a lot left to do and when I finish here I’ll be out there pulling more weeds and planting a few flowers.
So everything that I set out to do on Saturday happened, plus I got some more school work done.
I haven’t shared the readings on my scale with you in almost a week. I knew that being away for 3 days would have a somewhat negative effect on my weight, even though I was incredibly active and I avoided all the desserts, bread, and fries. Thursday morning I was up 1/2 a pound and on Friday, another 1/2 pound. Today I lost that weight plus an additional 1/2 so that my total loss to date is an even 10 pounds.
This morning, my husband and I met up with two of our life long friends at the AGO and saw the Picasso show. If you’re in Toronto you should really check it out. It’s quite amazing and awe inspiring. Afterwards we went to the member’s lounge, had a nice lunch and then went our separate ways.
TTFN
Mama Cormier 