Signs of life

This rather cryptic message has appeared on the road a block away from my house.

I keep imagining the moment this was painted.  Was the writer's mom sitting at a stand on the corner for a little while, offering advice like Lucy Van Pelt?  Did she approve of the grafitti?  If you could ask your mom a question today, what would it be? 

It's unfortunate that someone had to make this sign.

My new favourite thing is feathers.  Lily and I found these on two different walks.

We also found these feather shapes.

I wonder what we'll see today...

July 12th, 2010

We went for our long walk in the evening today.  There were a lot more humans and dogs out at 7:30pm than we usually see early in the morning, and this made Lily happy.  As usual Lily dropped to the ground after 4 minutes for a belly rub, at which point we found this...

I picked it up. 

Lily, you always take time to enjoy the simple things.  You're a good teacher.

July 7th, 2010

     It has been VERY HOT and HUMID around here for about 6 days now.  It's startling to head out at 8:00am and be hit with a wall of heat that feels like 32 degrees with Humidex.  You can tell from these pictures how bright and hazy it has been.

As always, Lily - okay,  let's be honest-  I was happy to find a pretty pinecone in the grass.  Imagine our delight when we found this collection!

Every day brings simple gifts.  I hope you found yours.

Surprises

July 4th, 2010

     When Lily and I head off on our walk each morning, I have a general idea of what we will see.  A few other dogs and people, trees, flower beds, houses and cars.  Sometimes we see something totally unexpected and exciting and if I'm lucky, I can get the camera ready in time to capture it. 

It seems that we've had so many surprises lately, both good and bad, that I have almost come to expect them.  At least, I don't reel from them so much when they pop up.  I just try to take them in and enjoy the good ones, or cling to the people I love to get through the bad.  In the end, it's the people who love and need us that matter.

Lily greets just about everyone with love and is never too busy to enjoy the day.  I love you, too , Lily!

Happy Canada Day!

Lily and I had a great time together on Canada Day.  I hope you had a wonderful day, too!

July 2nd, 2010

Here a few things we saw this morning.

Who is Khloee, I wonder, and who let her do this?

This basket is usually a busy place, but not at 8:30am.  Weird.

Just keep swimming...

This butterfly is for my beautiful friend, Lisa M.

The past few weeks have been pretty challenging. I am slowly recovering from injuries and doing my best not to be discouraged or impatient. I am not always successful! At the same time, our family has been hit with several unpleasant surprises. My friend, Lisa, has been living with breast cancer this past year, with both courage and grace. She told me when it all seems too much to bear, she thinks of Dorrie in "Finding Nemo" who repeats "Just keep swimming." over and over to keep herself going through the scary, massive ocean. This has really helped me on the bad days, Lisa. Merci mille fois!

One sunny morning, when I was happy to be walking again, but feeling sore, Lily and I saw this trailer...

You go, girls! You are superheroes!

A series of unfortunate events...

Does this flower bed look sad and empty to you, or waiting with anticipation? Lately I have been reminded that each new day is affected by the way I look at it. I try not to let the weeds strangle me, and instead pull them out one at a time, making room for new blossoms.

I haven't been able to walk Lily regularly for the past few weeks due to an injury, and I have really missed it! When I was able to take Lily out, I again brought the camera along. Here are some photos of what we saw, in no particular order.

Pinecones are still a favourite.

Lily loves the morning sunshine!



Have a yummy day!