….on my walk today I turned my camera over to B & W and captured the rocks on the shoreline
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Cee’s Black and White Challenge – Rocks of Any Size
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Category Archives: Toronto
A Beautiful Sun Rise
….the light was very strange when I woke this morning
There was an erie glow outside my window when I awoke this morning. I don’t normally get up early enough to catch the sun rise but today’s light compelled me to head outside and walk towards the lake. The city skyline was invisible but the the sun cast a beautiful pink reflection onto the lake.
Running to Stop Hunger
….well more like jogging
On Sunday, my oldest daughter and I took part in a community fun run to support an organization called The Stop Community Food Program.
The run took place along the West Toronto Railpath. It was a 45 minute run and the idea was to run or walk as far as you could in that space of time. It was unusually hot but I’m happy to say that I didn’t stop or walk. I managed to ‘run’ 4.5 k in 42 minutes. I couldn’t make it to the 5 k mark in three minutes so the organizers recommended that I stop. I felt remarkably good.
I’m particularly proud of my daughter. This was the first run she’s ever participated in and she’s been practising really hard. She managed to run 7k in 45 minutes.
At the end of the race a lot of draw prizes were given out. I won a $25.00 gift certificate from the Running Room. Both my daughters told me that it was a sign that I need to keep running. My youngest daughter said she would join us next year for the same race.
It was a great day. My husband and all my girls came out to support us.
Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge – Water
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Weekly Photo Challenge – Night Time
….sunset over the city of Toronto, Sept. 26, 2014
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A Fruitful and Musical Day
….ran 4.4k, walked over 11,000 step, and enjoyed the Junction Market and Music Festival
I started my day with a trip to my daughter’s house and we both walked to the Railpath and started to run for 45 minutes. Next week we’re both doing the Railpath Fun Run. I was hoping to run at least 5k in 45 minutes but I only managed 4.4k. For those of you living in Toronto there’s still time to register.
All proceeds from this race will benefit The Stop Community Food Centre.
After our run we got in the car and drove over to the Junction to meet up with K who rode there on his bike. I actually didn’t even know that the music festival was on. Nice surprise but it did make it more difficult to find a place to park. We luckily found a spot on a side street and we walked over to the Farmers’ Market.
It was a gorgeous day but for some reason the wasps were everywhere, especially around vendors with food. I’ve never seen it quite so bad. We sat in a cafe by the window and the wasps came right into the coffee shop. We decided to ignore them and luckily none of us got stung.
The market was very busy and we bought some beautiful kale and green and purple peppers from Wheel Barrow Farms. One of the unique things that we saw on Saturday was a mobile cafe. I wonder how much one of those cost? I should check out the website on the side of the truck.
A few musical acts were set up on the side streets but the big show didn’t take place until later in the day. All in all it was a great day.
Signs That Summer’s Coming to an End
….other than the cool temperatures
This morning on our walk we wore long pants and sweaters even though the sun shone brightly. I noticed that the leaves are starting to change, flowers are beginning to whither and seed pods and burrs are everywhere. I took a few photos of the changes. Enjoy!
Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge – Week 28
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A fish toilet seat, anyone?
New Flower (Sept. 3, 2014) – Morning Glory
….one of my earliest childhood memories was the trellis of morning glories that my parents planted at our first home
Things That Can’t Be Carried on a Bike
….I follow a blog Urban Simplicity that regularly posts Things That Can Be Carried on a Bike
Well last week we discovered something that definitely doesn’t travel well on a bike. As you may know it was my birthday and my husband was in charge of the meal and the birthday cake.
The meal was a fantastic five course Indian spread that K made completely from scratch. It was fabulous and there was enough left over for another meal for two. The only problem was with the cake. My husband is also a good baker but time ran out so he rode his bike to the local Italian bakery to buy a German Black Forest cake. I know….Indian, Italian, German?
Anyway San Remo makes wonderful birthday cakes and it’s always our go to place when we don’t have time to bake. K didn’t think carrying the cake would be problem because he has a flat carrier on the front of his bike and he was able to strap it in place so it wouldn’t slide around.
I guess the ride must have been a little (or a lot) bumpy because when he got home and opened the box this is what he saw:
As you can see he was a little embarrassed. No need. It was delicious just the same.
Have you experienced anything that CAN’T be carried on a bike?
Mama Cormier 