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Still at it

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We’re nearing the end, but the process of relocating a crosswalk takes much longer than I would have imagined.

Last race

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We managed to get a few sailing races in this year in spite of everything, but tonight was the last one. Sigh. Enjoying the view that never gets tired.

Photo of many jars of pickles

Pickles

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Most years at this time we make at least a half-bushelful of pickles. None of us are very satisfied with commercial pickles. Some of them are okay if there is nothing homemade available, but none… Pickles

photo of Corktown marsh with a view of River City

Corktown Marsh

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This is one of the few spots in Toronto where I feel relatively whole. I am (and have been) so many things in my life that I often feel fragmented rather than complete. This place… Corktown Marsh

beam us up

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We have had issues with a rotted sill plate at the side of our house. The time has come to tackle it. Glad to have found the right folks to do it. This is the… beam us up

Pause

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I’ve been either sick or overworked or both for weeks. It may be an illusion, but I feel pretty calm this morning and enjoying a pause on the patio at Sumach Espresso. Will have to… Pause

photo of new pavement and paint on Shuter Street

shiny

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pretty excited about the spiffy new road in front of my house.

on the road

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I wish. Just watching the road. It’s a break from just looking at things in my room. The ongoing road reconstruction on Shuter Street proceeds and more asphalt was the order of the day. Kinda… on the road

on the water

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Back up to Palmer Rapids for the Labour Day weekend. Unfortunately, I fell sick on Saturday night, but Liam and my Dad (and everyone else) paddled on Sunday too.

Hmm

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