Link to my photo on Flickr I started blogging three and a half years ago and this creative outlet has stimulated an increased interest in the world around me. Other bloggers have taught me much and have challenged me to examine my views on many subjects. The internet is full of wonderful information but is [...]
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Creative Challenges
Posted in this and that on January 19, 2010 | 7 Comments »
Friday "Flowers": Tree Ornaments
Posted in birds, friday flowers, this and that on January 8, 2010 | 11 Comments »
Click picture to view in large size I have been out birding every day this week in grey, cold and windy conditions and have seen very few new birds for the January count. I will do an update post later for this week. I drove to Guelph, Ontario to a conservation area which has feeders [...]
Clutter, Chaos, and Creativity
Posted in environment, this and that on November 20, 2009 | 11 Comments »
Sunset at Pacific Grove CA I have been back in Canada for a little over two weeks and during that time the contractor has been at the house daily continuing with our renovations. Things have taken shape nicely but we move from rooms which are almost empty to rooms which are crowded with furniture and [...]
The Fishing Show
Posted in birds, this and that on July 29, 2009 | 10 Comments »
My husband likes to watch fishing shows on TV, the ones which feature big boats, fly in lodges, expensive lures and hosts who endorse a lot of products. They always catch a dream fish or two which they either release or serve as a shore lunch with a must-buy coating mix and a pint of [...]
Twice Frightened!
Posted in Manitoulin Island, this and that, vacations on July 19, 2009 | 18 Comments »
I like to think I am fairly rational, calm, and not easily frightened. It is important to be alert and observant when out on trails, or anywhere for that matter. I have tried to overcome my two main phobias, those being my fear of snakes and heights, but doubt that will ever happen. I came [...]
UP
Posted in seasons of life, this and that on June 8, 2009 | 12 Comments »
Yesterday I posted a picture of 200 balloons being released at our church and decided to follow up with another balloon story. We seldom go to movies but our (adult) daughters encouraged us to go see the movie UP. It has been years since I saw an animated feature film that I really liked (Beauty [...]
Wordless Wednesday: Art
Posted in guest photographers, Photography, this and that on June 3, 2009 | 11 Comments »
Ottawa, Ontario Barry’s Bay, Ontario* Any bush, Ontario *taken by my husband
Wordless Wednesday: Sharing the Feeder
Posted in nature, this and that on May 27, 2009 | 17 Comments »
Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers?
Posted in people and places, this and that on May 26, 2009 | 19 Comments »
Readers’ Digest conducted a global cell phone honesty test a few years ago, dropping 30 cell phones in 32 cities around the world to see how many would be returned. Overall, 68% of the cell phones were returned which indicates there are more honest than dishonest people in the world. The city of Toronto, Ontario [...]
All for the Love of Peanuts
Posted in birds, food and drink, this and that on April 17, 2009 | 15 Comments »
I was out with friends for dinner last evening and we were discussing our favourite foods. (what better topic of conversation!) All five women agreed that peanut butter was the basis of the best sandwiches. Some preferred it with jam, others with cheese, honey or banana. I remember reading about George Washington Carver as a [...]
