Mama Cormier

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

Which Way Photo Challenge – Last Week in December

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thank to Alive and Trekking for hosting the Which Way Photo Challenge

Signs, roads, sidewalks, bicycle paths and driveways in my neighbourhood……

Monday Windows – Exploring the Older Neighbourhood

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Mama Cormier

…do you have any windows to share for Monday Windows

Today I wandered into some parts of my neighbourhood that I’ve never explored before. I’ve lived here for over 41 years but there are streets further east towards Mimico that have eluded me. Today the conditions were perfect for walking.

Many of the homes that I saw today are close to a hundred years old and are need of some TLC but the charm and original beauty came through the blistered paint and rusty eaves. Others were in great shape and some were replaced with new and more modern structures.

Some of the newer places were meant to look old but many were very modern with large windows and simple lines.

Lens-Artist Challenge – On Display

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Amy for hosting this week’s Lens-Artist Challenge

On the weekend we discovered a new micro-brewery close to home. It’s called Stonehooker which refers to a boat that went out into the lake and dug up shale for the roads in the neighbourhood. It’s very clear when you walk in that the owner had a nautical theme in mind.

Lens-Artist Photo Challenge – Nostalgia

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Tina for hosting this week’s Lens-Artist Challenge

nos·tal·gia

/näˈstaljə,nəˈstaljə/

noun

noun: nostalgia; plural noun: nostalgias

a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

“I was overcome with acute nostalgia for my days in college”

Similar:

wistfulness, regret, regretfulness, reminiscence, remembrance