Garden Custodian

                                           St Francis of Assisi feeds the birds that visit my pond.

Heart Wood

                                   We cut down a few mulberry trees and this stump reminded me of the story
                                   "The  Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein
                                    How old do you think it was?

Wooly Bear

Graffiti Alley

You’ve seen Rick Mercer ranting down the colourful alley ways of Toronto. Eileen and I worked our way from Kensington Market down to Grafifiti Alley south of Queen between Spadina to Portland.

Rainbow Overload

                                     This is my newest perennial. It is a tricolored cone flower.
                                      Buds yellow, blooms orange and finishes pink.

A Prayer for All Souls

Make a Wish

                                                 Apple Cinnamon morning surprise.

Garden Beacon

                                      A retirement gift that is well used and much appreciated.

Sail to the Wind

                                    This farm windmill is located at the Wallaceburg Museum.

Big Air!

                                                     Stunt rider at the Brigden Fair

Santa Claus Parade

                                                 Chatham Kent Santa Claus parade

Mississauga Mallard

Cone Flower

Garden Watchdog

                          This great dane watches over the garden and chases away the crows.

Wallaceburg Gem

                                             The Chatham Camera Club went to Wallaceburg
                                           for a photo walkabout and I came across this home.

Unpredictable Weather

Memories of the Boom Days

                                            Cobalt Ontario

Snacking on the Winter Stash

                                       This little red squirrel was very busy scurrying around
                                         gathering nuts and stopped to nibble on a hazelnut.

November Day

                                                    Farming is all done for another year.

One Last Bloom

                                              Dandelions coming up threw the fallen leaves.

Head and Shoulders Above the Rest

                   These sunflowers created a sea of yellow this summer along the Mull Side Road.
                                                  This particular flower dared to stand out!

Tecumseh Park fountain

                                                    One of Chatham's beloved landmarks.

Project Rust

                                                     This old truck has seen better days!

Old Bessie

Monument aux Frères éducateurs

This sculpture captivated me with it's strong presence. I later learned that it was

Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers. 

L'Envol' 2000 - by Jules Lasalle - Bronze & stone. 

Upper Town, Quebec City

Autumn Gatherer

                                       The air was a buzz with honey bees on the purple sage.

Broccoli of a different colour

                                                         Cristan Farms Clarkson, Ontario

Thinking about heading south

                                                JC Saddington Park, Port Credit, Ontario