FRAMED Beauty

I take a lot of photos of nature.

And I'm puzzled...

Why do the same scenes look better when "FRAMED" - by a window frame...?

Perth Park

One of the loveliest places to walk in Perth, Ontario, is Stewart Park, next to historic downtown Perth.

(It may be called "Big Ben Park" now - after the prize-winning horse, Big Ben, who lived nearby.)

His statue graces one entry to the park.

Like Andrew Haydon Park in Ottawa, the park is beautiful from every angle.

One difference is that lovely, large homes are situated on the edge of the park.

One is even for rent for half the year.

The patk is a peaceful, beautiful spot to relax in - especially in autumn!

Hedge Trim

Every two years, Terry has the hedge in our backyard trimmed. He used to do it himself, but it’s a big job. Also somewhat dangerous, now that the hedge is so high.

We wait until the flowers near the hedge have finished blooming.

A few days ago, the hedge trimmers arrived. The weather was unseasonably warm.

The guy in the ladder was really amazing. Whenever he wanted to move a few inches, he just bounced the ladder to move it… a little like a pogo stick!

They did a great job! They make it look so easy!

Lots to Do!

Unexpected warm weather - after several weeks of cold - has Terry rushing around doing things he'd like to complete before winter sets in.

I really don't like to see him walking in the carport roof, clearing leaves - but theres no dissuading him.

Won't  the wind just blow them off? I ask.

Of course not!

So I help by supporting the ladder.

Then there are the eave's troughs to clean out.

Then a new indoor problem - the bathroom fan started clanging. Do we need to replace it?!

First an experiment: he removed the whole  mechanism and cleaned all the blades... 

Eureka! Stronger suction again! It holds the paper up! When he turned it off, they fell to the floor.

I never expected it to happen: Forty years of home ownership has made him a handyman!

Remembering Last Halloween

Last year, Halloween arrived on a Sunday…

While Terry and our sons watched Sunday afternoon football - a family tradition in both Toronto and Ottawa - our almost-two-year-old grandson, in his football costume, added to the action!

Meanwhile, his sister was busy rolling cookie dough, making Halloween cookies. They look great…Another family tradition?!

Remembering My Mother

Today is the 6th anniversary of my mother's death.

She died at age 97, still very interested in the world and in the people around her - surrounded by the beauty of the autumn season.

I'm reminded of her last days, when the leaves start to fall.

Healthy Treat

The Byward Market posted this cute idea for a Hallowe'en-themed treat. 

Clementines and celery... I think it would be fun to make with kids, too!