Running to Stop Hunger

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Mama Cormier

….well more like jogging

On Sunday, my oldest daughter and I took part in a community fun run to support an organization called The Stop Community Food Program.

The run took place along the West Toronto Railpath. It was a 45 minute run and the idea was to run or walk as far as you could in that space of time. It was unusually hot but I’m happy to say that I didn’t stop or walk. I managed to ‘run’ 4.5 k in 42 minutes. I couldn’t make it to the 5 k mark in three minutes so the organizers recommended that I stop. I felt remarkably good.

I’m particularly proud of my daughter. This was the first run she’s ever participated in and she’s been practising really hard. She managed to run 7k in 45 minutes.

At the end of the race a lot of draw prizes were given out. I won a $25.00 gift certificate from the Running Room. Both my daughters told me that it was a sign that I need to keep running. My youngest daughter said she would join us next year for the same race.

It was a great day. My husband and all my girls came out to support us.

Sunday Trees – 150

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Mama Cormier

….in the fall this is my favourite tree on Christian Island

We were hoping that the fall colours would be in full swing but we’re about a week early.

For more Sunday Trees check out Becca Givens’ blog.

Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge – Water

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Mama Cormier

For more black and white water shots check out Cee’s photography.

Weekly Photo Challenge – Night Time

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Mama Cormier

….sunset over the city of Toronto, Sept. 26, 2014 For more night time photos check out Weekly Photo Challenge

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – The Colour Blue

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Mama Cormier

….for more ‘blue’ photos check out Cee’s Photography

Real “Baby” Carrots

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Mama Cormier

….and all their lovely imperfections

Last weekend we pulled the remaining carrots from out garden. It was difficult to see the fruits of our labour amidst all the greenery that grows above ground.

After a thorough washing, I removed the leafy stems and put every tiny misshaped carrot to the side. There were red, yellow, white and orange carrots in the mix and some were smaller than my baby toe. No matter. They were sweet and tender and when I put them into the measuring cup I had almost 8 cups of a very edible and nourishing vegetable.

Tonight some of those carrots made their way into our stir fry. Tomorrow I’ll probably take some to school and eat them raw with some humus dip. Yum!

Over at Colline’s Blog, Colline wrote a similar article about food waste and included a video called Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables. I thought it was excellent and decided to share it with you. This is how France tackled the problem of food waste. Ingenious!

Macro Monday (Sept. 22, 2014)

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Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge – Week 30

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Mama Cormier

….Cee always inspires me to look for the unusual when I shoot photos

Join in on the fun and post your favourite odd ball photo and let Cee know you want to share your photo(s).

Today we cleaned up the garden and instead of throwing away the small and misshaped carrots I created art with some of them (here). The best part is when you’re done you get to eat it. I wouldn’t let my husband nibble on some of them because I may come back later today and create some more art but in the meantime I took photos of some of the misshapen little gems.