….yum!
I brought home some of the sour dough starter from the Inn. I thought I kept it on the counter too long but decided to try using it anyway. I baked it in the Dutch oven and made sure to preheat it before putting the loaf inside. I was very pleased with how much it rose in the oven and the crust and taste were wonderful.
…and no missing pieces
I started this puzzle over a year ago. I put it aside rolled in a piece of black felt but it was always in sight. Back in January I unrolled it and put it at the far end of the kitchen table.
Darlene Kulig is one of my favourite local artists and she is the mother of two former students. She has had some of her paintings made into jigsaw puzzles and this is one of them.
When I started to continue with this puzzle I had barely finished the perimeter.
Two nights ago I finally finished this 1000 piece puzzle. It took me a month to finish it but I persevered and the best part was that all the pieces were there.
…at the Rex
Last week friends, Phil and Laurie invited us to join them to hear their favourite alternative jazz band, the Neon Eagle. What a treat, they were fantastic!
The following video was not from today’s performance but the venue is the same and it will give you some idea of the music we experienced. https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=bVu4Qxn1_ls&si=sdIgkzH7TH8OJvE_
…February 9, 2026
Tulips and my mini orchids.
…Feb. 6, 2026
If you have any trios you’d like to share I’d love to see them. Just copy my link and paste it into your post. When I get the pingback I’ll be sure to comment.
…looking through the archives
All these trios came from my 2016 archives but one photo is clearly over 40 years old. Can you pick out which one it is?
…looking back
Thanks to Terri for hosting the Flower Hour https://secondwindleisure.com/2026/01/27/the-flower-hour-15-desert-daisy/
Some of my floral art from five years ago.
…thanks to Xingfu Mama for hosting the Pull Up a Seat Photo Chalkenge https://xingfumama.blog/2026/01/23/pull-up-a-seat-photo-challenge-2026-week-4/
This week in Niagara-on-the-Lake the Main Street was set up for the Ice Wine Festival.
…and back at the hotel
…thanks to Dan for hosting Thursday Doors https://nofacilities.com/2026/01/22/the-greek-room/
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a quaint village full of old world architecture. The Main Street is full of charming gift shops, retro and designer clothing stores, hat shops, confectionary stores, cozy coffee shops, old theatres, Christmas shops, a variety of restaurants and pubs and high end renovated inns and spas.
In January many stores are closed for the season or have limited hours. Luckily we found enough places to explore and enjoy but some of our favourite walks took place through the neighbourhood close to our hotel. This is where we found some amazing doors.
…overlooking the Niagara Gorge
