Mama Cormier

…. my journey to a healthy life, making new memories and so much more

Spring has Sprung

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Mama Cormier

….despite the cold temperatures there are signs everywhere that spring is here

Today the sun is out and the temperatures are above freezing….momentarily.

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New Flower (March 21, 2023) – Purple Muscari

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Mama Cormier

….this is really a new variety for me

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New Flower (March 20, 2023) – Orange Gerbera Daisy

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Macro Monday – March 20, 2023

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…back to winter’s harsh climate

We’ve had several days of very severe winter weather…..snow, freezing temperatures and winds that make it feel even colder. All of this happened just days before the first day of spring. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to post macros of emerging plant life with some green and colour in it.

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Silent Sunday – March 19, 2023

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New Flower (March 19, 2023) – Fully Open Parrot Tulips

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…after wondering if my plant was mislabelled it turns out that Apricot Parrot Tulips can take on a multitude of colours

The one distinguishing feature of these tulips is that when they are fully open they lie flat.

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New Flower (March 18, 2023) – Mauve Roses

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Mama Cormier

….after trying to post this yesterday on my iPhone and failing I’m trying again today from home

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Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge – Content

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Sue W and GC for hosting Weekly Prompts https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/03/18/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-content/

When I thought of the word ‘content’ my mind went immediately to the meaning, ‘a state of pleasure or being satisfied’. Of course it also means ‘subject matter’. Which do you think I chose to represent?

Today we attended College Royal at the University of Guelph. In the Food Science building the students made milkshakes. This has always been a popular event but we have not seen it since 2019 because of COVID-19. Clearly people were happy to see it come back. The line-up was huge. We heard that the students were prepared to sell 4000 shakes.

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New Flower (March 17, 2023) – Green and Pink Hydrangea

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone

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On to the Next Project

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…now that my series is done I’m ready to go back to painting on canvas

Similar to what I’ve done in the past but I added a new twist. I think I’m close to calling this one done. Now for a name…..Who’s Watching? Garden Eyes Watching Over the Garden

12″ x 12″ on stretch canvas, mixed media