…thanks to Xingfu Mama for hosting Pull Up a Seat https://xingfumama.blog/2023/01/20/pull-up-a-seat-photo-challenge-2023-week-3/
A great way to explore the finer details of such a large painting.
The painting is by Denyse Thomasos at the AGO where the entire 5th floor is dedicated to her huge collection of art that she made in her short life. The show is called Just Beyond and runs till February.
….I was almost home when I saw these magnificent creatures one block over
I quickly walked towards the park when I spotted the mounted police heading in that direction. They stopped in front of one of the homes so that the owner could give the horses some apple and chat with the police. I also ran into a friend who was walking her lovely dog, Gaby. As long as the horses were still the dog was fine but as soon as they continued on their way she began to bark. You know when horses are well trained because the barking didn’t bother them one little bit.
…thanks to Cee for hosting CFFC https://ceenphotography.com/2023/01/10/cffc-feathers-2/
From the annual Caribana Parade, with feathers on floats, head dresses and costumes to the birds that wear them proudly.
…Leonard Cohen and art on a plate
On Sunday, my daughter, daughter-in-law and I went to the AGO. It was was wonderful to be back and visit the featured Leonard Cohen exhibition and many other parts of the art gallery. It was also nice to be able to go to the Espresso Bar in the Galleria Italia, sit down and enjoy a delicious cappuccino and share two beautifully presented tarts.
The Leonard Cohen show was very busy but it was interesting to see the different stages of his life, his family and the progression of his poetry and music career. I became a fan as he got older and loved his gravelly voice and iconic hat that he wore when performing.
….thanks to Sami for hosting Monday Mural https://sami-colourfulworld.blogspot.com/
Happened upon this mural on my way to get coffee when I was in Bloor West Village.
…thanks to Xingfu Mama for hosting Pull Up a Seat Challenge https://xingfumama.blog/2023/01/06/pull-up-a-seat-photo-challenge-2023-week-1/
Some lovely places to rest when you visit the Centennial Park Conservatory.
…thanks to Jez for hosting Water, Water Everywhere https://mamacormier.com/2023/01/04/new-flower-january-4-2023-white-hellebores/
So far 2023 has been very wet. Lots of rain and mild temperatures. I know lots of people prefer this to colder temperatures and snow but I am not one of them. Give me a day with big fluffy snow flakes and brisk temperatures in January. Come March I will start to look forward to the weather we have now but give me some winter first.
….a spectacular sunrise and sunset this week
…all decked out in red and white with poinsettias, amaryllis, kalanchoe and more
Every year the Centennial Park Conservatory decorates the north greenhouse with a Christmas theme. It is well worth a visit.
….from the Centennial Park Conservatory
Mama Cormier 