Mama Cormier

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

My Monday Walk on Tuesday

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Jo for hosting Jo’s Monday Walk

There was no time for a walk yesterday. My day started with making bread dough for Wednesday’s bake at Montgomery’s Inn and weighing and mixing 41 pounds of dried fruits for about 100 Christmas cakes. After that I drove home, picked up my neighbour and drove to Shuffle and Play for two and half hours of Bridge. Following that the two of us headed over to the hospital to visit a neighbour who’s been experiencing some health issues. Once home we went to see another neighbour to bring her up to date on what we saw and discussed at the hospital.

When all was said and done it was dinnertime and then it was dark….not ideal for going on a walk and taking photos.

Today, however, was a mild and sunny day. Perfect for walking with the dog and taking photos of the neighbourhood.

Monday Window – November 25, 2019

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….check out Monday Window for more window shots

All these window shots were taken inside Montgomery’s Inn. It is one of many Toronto Historical Museums and the one that I volunteer at two days a week.

Sunday Trees – 419

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Becca Givens for hosting Sunday Trees

Silent Sunday – November 17, 2019

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Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge – Week 45

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Xingfu Mama for hosting the Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge

This past week has not been very inviting for sitting outside.

Temperatures are Still Below Normal

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….so the snow is still on the ground

Earlier in the week we experienced a snow storm that broke all kinds of records for November 12th. Usually when snow falls this early it doesn’t last more than a day but there was a lot of it and the seasonal temperatures are well below normal. The seasons are all confused. There are still leaves on the trees but today many of them decided it was time to come down. It’s quite strange seeing leaves on top of snow.

The snow certainly has put some people in the Christmas spirit and decorations are starting to appear in the city.

Snow, Snow and More Snow

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Mama Cormier

…it’s looking more like January than November 12th

Yesterday the snow started to fall and the temperature stayed below freezing so it didn’t melt. It just kept snowing and snowing and snowing. The leaves are still on the trees, my garden furniture isn’t put away and my snow tires are not on my car. Apparently we’ve set a record for the amount of snow that fell and the low temperatures that we experienced for this time of year.

Today my husband got up early and started shovelling the snow in front of our house and the homes of some of the neighbours and later in the day I had to spread de-icer on the stairs and the driveway. More snow on Thursday.

This last photo is of my snow tires waiting to go on the car but I couldn’t get an appointment until Dec. 11 to have them installed. I made the appointment a few days before this storm.

Lens Artists Photo Challenge – Creepy

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Leya for hosting this week’s Lens Artists Photo Challenge

Many of these photos were taken at art galleries in London, England and here in Toronto. Others are from the Toronto zoo and from the Highgate Cemetery in London. The one of my son-in-law is a selfie he took because he knew he was being followed by that fox. Being followed by a fox is the creepy part for me not my son-in-law.