…. my long weekend was extra long and I didn’t get back to the city until yesterday
All my macros this week are from the island where my cottage resides.
Macro Monday – Two Days Late
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Category Archives: About Me
New Flower (Sept. 1, 2021) – Rose of Sharon Bud
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National Bowtie Day, National Red Wine Day and My Birthday
….last Saturday was all those things and Saturday Sloth was a little more animated than normal
It was a wonderful birthday that ended up spreading over three days with family and friends dropping by for wine and food. Thanks for all the lovely flowers and gifts but most of all your company.
Our Old Trusted Friend
….on this day, August 26, International Dog Day I am dedicating this page to Frances
Frances came into our lives over 14 years ago when she was only two months old. My husband has always said the she is the best dog he’s ever owned. I say he because Frances is truly my husband’s dog but in the last few years when her energy levels dropped and she was only interested in short walks I’ve become the dog walker in the family.
Summer Wildflowers in the City
….Toronto has many naturalized parks where nature is encouraged and wildflowers flourish
On my many walks I love photographing flowers, cultivated and wild. The following are just some of the beautiful wildflowers that grow along the lake in my neighbourhood.
Painting Small….Very Small
….a great way to get back into my painting groove
Last week I discovered a new painting challenge that involved using prompts and painting on 2″x2″ pieces of watercolour paper. Amy from amy@mindfulartstudio.com is hosting the Inchie Challenge for 12 days. It started on August 16 and goes to the 27th but you can start in anytime. There’s no charge for this challenge and it’s a great way to re-energize your creative juices.
On the weekend I packed up my travelling watercolour set, a brush and a few micron pens and 30 little squares that I had pre-cut. I wasn’t sure I could paint this small but once I started I was hooked. I managed to make 19 little paintings using the prompts, bundle, egg, mend and yellow. Here’s what I came up with.
Forty Six Years in and Still Madly in Love
….yesterday my husband and I celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary
Whenever I tell people how long Kevin and I have been married they always gasp in wonderment. Don’t get me wrong it hasn’t always been wine and roses but we’ve always worked together as partners and when things were tough we didn’t give up on each other. Not only do we love each other but we truly like each other. That became very apparent during the lockdowns with COVID. It’s amazing how many couples found it difficult to be together 24/7.
The last twelve years have been difficult for Kevin with all his health issues but he keeps on ticking and keeps trying new diets and medications. Right now he looks fantastic and if you saw him yesterday you’d have no idea that he is suffering from several chronic ailments. The key word here is chronic, so he has good days and some bad days. Luckily I’ve stayed relatively healthy and my biggest issue is how much my weight fluctuates up and down (mostly up). Kevin always says he loves me at any weight but when I do try to lose weight he is also very supportive.
Good Morning
….I went out early this morning for my walk before it got too hot
I’m glad that I got my walk in early because I don’t do well in the heat. I drove to the Farmers’ Market this afternoon and even that short trip exhausted me.
It was also suppose to rain but it’s now 6:30 and we still don’t have rain. I would love a good thunderstorm about now.
Happiness
Thanks to Judy Dykstra-Brown for posting this. It only takes a minute to read but is well worth it.
A friend sent me this story. Such a fine allegory for life and one the world needs right now:
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Thursday Trios – Flowers, Birds and My Favourite Selfie
…..the selfie is with my daughter and daughter-in-law
If you have photos of trios why not join the fun and post them. Copy my link and paste it into your post and I will get a ping back.
Mama Cormier 