Here are a few photos from the week.
Very early in the morning as the sun was rising.
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Here are a few photos from the week.
Very early in the morning as the sun was rising.
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A few photos from the past few days.
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Enjoying very early morning |
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Boiled pork hocks with root vegetables |
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Meatloaf & roasted vegetables |
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A gift of dishcloths to go with the cushion covers I made for the birthday girl. |
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Shopping at the Dollar Tree |
Hello dear friends,
In my walks each week I try to spot the beauty in the small places and to literally stop and smell the roses, and the other flowers.
These beauties were what I stopped to enjoy earlier this week.
I started the day with clear blue skies as in the first photo.
Before night fell, I went to the community garden and was there for a short after doing this and that around the home. Most of the people in the park were dog owners; taking Fido out for their evening business. Other patrons were clearly reluctant to leave and lingered on to talk or play the guitar and sing. I enjoyed a mini conference while relaxing nearby to the songstress.
I'd gone to the garden for a bit of weeding and came home with a nice amount of strawberries. Unbeknownst to me my DH had already weeded so I was relieved of my responsibility. The strawberries were definitely a lot tastier than most purchased at the stores but they were also a lot dirtier. You know you can't really wash berries because they spoil more quickly once moisture gets on them.. I washed and used about half of them right away in a smoothie right away and froze the other half.
Earlier in the day I was doing a whole lot of small jobs that just never seem to get done when there are a mountain of daily, larger chores to do. I always feel accomplished when I manage to clear away some of the smaller tasks.
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I wound all the large skeins of yarn into balls |
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I also got rid of a lot of packaging materials. |
Hi Friends! It's another Toni Taddeo Tuesday 4.
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New lights for living room |
Hello friends and fellow bloggers,
Welcome to my Skywatch Friday post. I hope you are having a great week and wish you all a fabulous weekend.
I took these photos on a recent run to buy vegetables up the street (a short bus ride away).
In the first photo I was trying to capture the wind because the trees were blowing around a lot and they were leaning to the left of the photo. My photo doesn't capture it well.
I love the cloud formations in the next two photos.
I took this photo before I left my home. This is how the day started. I really love how the mist envelops part of the mountains and the seagull flying near the church steeple.
I always appreciate the gardens other people plant. This beautiful flower captured my attention close to where I went shopping for vegetables and fruits.
Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your visit.
Hello friends and fellow bloggers,
Happy mid-week to you. I hope you are all well and good.
I cannot believe how fast May flew by and now we are almost through a full week of June. How did that happen? I seem to say that the time flies by so fast but lately I hear everyone else saying it too! I guess it means we are all getting older.
In sad news there are so many wildfires burning across Canada. It is devastating for many smaller communities and for the people who live in them. Not only does it affect Canadians but Americans have been saying how their air quality is being affected in various parts of the USA. Unfortunately it isn't even the official beginning of summer yet and the meteorologists are forecasting a hot, dry summer ahead. Hold on to your hats. If you're the praying type, please keep in prayer for moderate temperatures and more rain.
Here at home in southern British Columbia, we are okay but in the northern part of the province wildfires are burning. Here in Vancouver, I've found it quite cool. Despite the local meteorologists forecasting hot weather for several. days I've only felt very warm temperatures on one day and that didn't last all day long. If I had to choose though, I would far rather it stay on the slightly cool side.
While the weather has been cool, I've been keeping super busy and trying to get as many things done before hotter temperatures arrive. When it gets too hot I really am not up to doing much except trying to stay cool. Sometimes I wonder how come I'm always so busy and never seem to catch up to things.
I think it's a combination of getting older and having too many hobbies. When a person gets older, they tend to have more medical appointments and medical related appointments, especially if they have a medical condition. There is always a test to do, medicines to pick up, a specialist or doctor to meet. Then there are also the dental visits and eye doctors which most people have. I seem to have lost my eye doctor and have to find another one because I haven't had an eye examination for quite some. In my case, busyness is also greater this year. After several years identification cards need renewal including, government ID, driver's license and my passport. Two gardens needed to be planted and 2 tax returns needed to be be prepared and filed. All of it within the same month or two. On top of that, the building where I live always has major projects going on. While these impact all residents. My particular apartment has had 2 leaks from upstairs which needed investigation and repair. In fact, the 2nd one is not yet completed. It's a good thing I don't have to go out to work every day or this would be a difficult situation to manage.
Last, but not least, I always find more work for myself. For example, the decluttering and cleaning project I started long ago. Related activities include the purchase of several new furnishings (patio conversation set, storage sofa and adjustable bed and mattress) all of which took time to research and compare options before buying, and the organization of delivery and haul away services.
Honestly, there is never enough time in a day and I also don't want to waste time. Time is going by so fast and it's such a precious commodity. Does anyone else have the same issue with time and too many things to do?
Despite the busyness, I'm happy that I've kept up with some reading and I've also started making more time for hobbies.
Here are the current books I'm reading or about to read.
An Ocean of Minutes was a of a genre I don't normally read, a dystopian, fantasy novel. The books revolves around the relationship between Polly and Frank. Frank becomes sick during a pandemic and the medical care he needs is cost prohibitive. Polly decides to help him by signing on as a bonded labourer into the future. The company she is employed by will pay for Frank's medical treatment. Frank and Polly promise to meet one another in Galveston, Texas in 12 years time but Polly ends up being re-routed an additional 5 years into the future. When she arrives she can't find Frank and the city has changed enormously. Polly must learn to survive in a totally changed America. She has with no money, no friends or family and no status in the country. This begins her search for Frank and the heartbreak that goes along with the search.
Reading this book, at this time, seemed very appropriate to this time and place with all the radical changes taking place right now.
Here are a few photos from the week. Very early in the morning as the sun was rising. Out and about on a beautiful, clear day. The blue skie...