Mama Cormier

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

Visiting the AGO

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…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.

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Monday Mural – January 9, 2023

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Mama Cormier

….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.

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Pull Up a Seat Challenge for 2023 – Week 1

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…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.

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Water, Water Everywhere – January 5, 2023

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…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.

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Good Morning and Good Evening

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Mama Cormier

….a spectacular sunrise and sunset this week

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Christmas at the Centennial Park Conservatory

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Mama Cormier

…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.

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New Flower (December 21, 2022) – Red Amaryllis

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Mama Cormier

….from the Centennial Park Conservatory

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Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge – Curiosities

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Sue W. and GC for hosting Weekly Prompts https://weeklyprompts.com/2022/12/21/weekly-prompts-wednesday-challenge-curiosities/

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4-D4-C3-D4-C-F876-4-E15-9-E5-C-7-E5815-FD082-A — The infamous Capybara that escaped in the spring of 2016 – they were on the lam for more than a month before being found

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Sunset Over the Lake on a Chilly Night

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Mama Cormier

…after a long distance video call with our son

….I took his advice and went for a long walk along the water’s edge of Lake Ontario TV in the neighbourhood. It was above freezing but with the wind chill factor it felt much colder.