Good Monday Morning – May 16, 2022

….waking up to grey skies

When I woke up the day didn’t look too promising, especially for getting out for a long walk. I quickly got dressed and headed out the door to get a few steps in before the rain started. I managed to complete a few chores in the backyard as well, like putting away the yard waste bags so they wouldn’t get drenched before garbage day, and cleaning out the wasp trap and filling the bird feeder. Here are a few photos I took on my short walk.

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About mid-morning the rain started and I drove my husband to the clinic for his bi-monthly shot. On the way back we stopped at the store to replenish our milk, egg, fruit and cheese supplies. Once we got back home we made our first meal of the day.

The rain hasn’t amounted to much so far and it looks like it may have stopped for the day. I might be able to get out for another walk after all but in the meantime I have some paintings to finish. I’m starting to feel better about getting ready for my solo art show at the end of June.

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I’m a Fan of …….Spring Blossoms

….thanks Jez for hosting I’m a fan of…..https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2022/05/09/coots-fan-of-155/

This year I experienced three spring seasons. The first was in France where the blooms were out in early April, then in London where the trees were flowering in mid to late April and now in Toronto in early May.

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Thursday Trios – April 21, 2022

……leaving France today for London

Three white poppies
Three walls of stained glass at the Royal Castle in Blois
A trio of stained glass windows from the cathedral in Tours
A trio of Chimneys from the 19th century neighbourhood in Tours
A trio of straw flowers

If you have any trios to share copy my link and paste it into your post. When I get your ping back I will be sure to check it out and leave you a comment.

Thursday Trios – Looking Up and Looking Down

….sometimes finding trios requires changing your perspective and not always looking straight ahead

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If you have any interesting trios to share with me, just copy the link to this post and paste it into your blog and I will get a pingback. Have fun!

Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge – Week 4

thanks to XingFu Mama for hosting the Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge https://xingfumama.blog/2022/01/30/whatsoever-is-lovely-challenge-2022-week-4/

I cleaned off my art table and I am now ready to start painting again. Yay!

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After waiting five months we finally had our new couch delivered.

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After closing down because of COVID restrictions the Centennial Park Conservatory reopened yesterday. What a wonderful time just browsing and taking photos of these beautiful flowers.

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Basically Two Colours

…..thanks to Cee for hosting CFFC https://ceenphotography.com/2021/12/07/cffc-basically-two-colors/

This week’s fun foto challenge involves finding photos with no more than two dominant colours.

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Green and red
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reds and greens
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blue and beige
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Yellow and red
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Pink and white
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Purple and white
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Red and Brown