Mama Cormier

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

I’m a Fan of….Swans

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Mama Cormier

…thank to Jez for hosting I’m a fan of….https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2024/04/08/lensball-shots-re-imagined-as-ai-artwork-in-my-fan-of-series-4/

On a recent walk I came a cross a beautiful pair of swans. I only noticed one for the longest time until someone told me that there was a coyote eyeing the swan that was sitting on a nest just over to my left. I never did see the coyote, even though I did venture closer to the nest. It was only because the red ants were starting to bite my ankles that I decided to move to drier ground.

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Water, Water Everywhere – Thunder Beach

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Mama Cormier

..our daughter and daughter-in-law just purchased a cottage close to Thunder Beach

A week ago we drove up there to have a look. Luckily the weather was good for driving.

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Thanks to Jez for hosting Water, Water Everywhere, https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2024/03/25/straiton-pond-6-for-water-water-everywhere-214/

Water, Water Everywhere….February 27, 2024

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Jez for hosting Water, Water Everywhere…https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2024/02/26/straiton-pond-2-for-water-water-everywhere-210/

I never get tired of the waterfront that I live close to (literally 100m from my house). It changes with the season, the wind, time of day and the weather. Earlier this week the water was dead calm. Very unusual for this time of year but the entire winter this year has been unusual. Little to no snow, mild temperatures, rain and then sudden drops in temperature that last for one to three days.

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I’m a Fan of….Black and White Art

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Jez for hosting I’m a fan of….https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2024/02/26/lensball-shots-re-imagined-as-ai-artwork-in-my-fan-of-series-2/

Back in January I helped curate and hang the Black and White Show at WAAC. It has quickly become on of my favourite exhibitions at Women’s Art in Toronto. I’m already looking forward to next year’s show.

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Water, Water Everywhere – With Lots of Ducks

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Jez for hosting Water, Water Everywhere https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2024/02/12/inquisitive-swan-for-water-water-everywhere-209/

On Lake Ontario, close to Rotary Peace Park

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I’m a fan of….Boulders

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Jez for hosting I’m a fan of….https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2023/07/24/driftwood-4-fan-of-214/

I’ve always loved the large stones and boulders on either end of the beach up at our cottage.

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Water, Water Everywhere – A Lovely Creek Running Through the West End of the City

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…had to cross over this creek to get to my lawn bowling tournament at the Etobicoke Lawn Bowling Club

Thanks to Jez for hosting Water, Water Everywhere….https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2023/07/17/shadows-reflections-water-water-everywhere-183/

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I’m a Fan of…..Seagulls

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…except when they go after my food

Seagulls are typically known as ‘scavengers of the beach’ and can be quite a nuisance at take-out restaurants and food trucks that are close to the water. The seagulls that I love are the ones close to home where there are no lunches to steal. Sometimes people like to feed them and they can create quite a scene as they dive for food.

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I’m a Fan of …..Waves

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Jez for hosting I’m a Fan of….https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2023/04/10/breakfast-in-princes-street-gardens-fan-of-201/

I love the waves on Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay where our cottage is. I won’t be going to the cottage for at least another month but the lake by our house never fails to provide some magnificent waves.