Eclectic Tastes

I had not heard Diana Krall's version of this.
I like it, as I like most of her work.
We saw her here in Halifax a few years ago.
She is the consummate performer.

I hope you like it and have a wonderful Sunday.

Saturday Morning Post

From 'farmer's fertilizer' to a judicial seal.....

It snowed a little bit on St. Patrick's Day and Sophie had to go exploring in the garden.

I came across this photo from 1975.

It is of Ron and a colleague at the time, Paulette.

I had my class at a provincial camp in the Valley

and they gave me a hand one day.

It is not at all unusual for it to snow in March in Nova Scotia.....

but it never lasts/stays around. We call it 'farmer's fertilizer'.

This photo was taken at the park and the flash of red was too much to resist.

As long as the temperature is bearable,

Sophie could sit on the side deck for ever.

You can see the top of MacDonald House 

as seen from the beach the other day.

Signage....

Must be one of Ron's favourite poses!

Or he needs a BIG HUG!!

Steps from Halifax Harbour....

A very judicial seal, wouldn't you say!

St.Patrick and The Dunes

Caught Ron praying to St.Patrick yesterday 

in the dune grass at the beach.

The Irish take March 17th very seriously!! 

From My Perch

I am switching 'work days' this week and am working today instead of Sunday.

These three photos were taken last Sunday.

Always good to see groups of people taking advantage of MacDonald Hill.

It is a good challenging hike to park at Stoney Beach below

and walk up the edge of the Hill all the way over to Lawrencetown Beach.

Actually one could keep going along the Trans Canada Trail

which continues on fro 24,000 kms to the West Coast and Arctic!! 

Looking south out into the Atlantic Ocean.....

Shell mobile hanging in massage-therapy room....

Contemplative Monday

"Because of your smile,

you make life more beautiful."

by Thich Nhat Hanh

See? It works.

Eclectic Tastes

We found a number of good radio stations 
and one was Baroque music only.
And as Baroque is Ron's favourite classical form,
this is going out to him today.
I hope you enjoy it too.

Saturday Morning Post

All-over-the-map type of week.....

Our resident pheasant stealthily slipping past living room window....

 Three ships lined up to enter Halifax Harbour....

Sophie very pleased to be back at the beach....

Lost and found at the park....

This ladies rocker is made here in Nova Scotia

about 150 km from here.

I picked this one up for the shop recently.

It was made by the Dominion Chair Co. in Bass River, N.S.

We like their work and our kitchen chairs 

were made here back in the 80's.

Oh the enthusiasm!! Never lacking from this fella!

I am thankful.

'Now where did Ron go?'

Still looking for him.......he went back to the car 

and Sophie just couldn't understand.

From my perch at the shop last Sunday.....

MacDonald House (location of my shop) in upper right taken from beach....

I look after three shops on Sunday when I work.

This was taken in Fancy Lucky Vintage.....

I liked the colour combinations here.....

silk and real leopard fur jacket from the early 50's.