I See Faces

I see faces, albeit most of the time they are attached to humans or animals, but sometimes this happens ...

The side table grins at me as I walk by. And reminds me where I left my hair tie.

So I decide to get dressed and go outside. I will wear a pair of new earrings my mother gave me. For some reason, they make me very cheerful to wear.

Cat Bath in a Sunbeam

Eddie Boycat found himself a sunbeam in which to have a leisurely bath ...

The Old Gate at Trinity Bellwoods Park

c="http://www.loulou.to/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/trinity-bellwoods-gate.jpg" alt="trinity-bellwoods-gate" width="640" height="480" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15511">I've mentioned that I like to spend time in a park in our neighbourhood, called Trinity Bellwoods. Back from 1852 to 1925 the park was actually the grounds of a university, and although the school amalgamated with the University of Toronto in 1925, and those buildings have long since been torn down (except for the former womens' residence which is now a home for the aged), the original gate is still standing today, (at Queen Street West and Strachan Avenue). It was erected in 1903.Today I have some pictures of this gate, both historic ones taken in the early 1900s, and some I have taken.In this first historic shot, taken in 1916, you can see the university building through the gate ...

A Cute Sparrow Came a Calling

We have this window in our kitchen, that we both love to stand at and look out of. Until last year, we always had a piece of furniture in front of it but after taking that out for some work going on in that room, we realized that nothing should deter our access to this most favoured spot in our home.From this perch on the second floor, there is always something interesting to see. We often stand there, arm in arm for a better fit, and talk, while we gaze at the world outside our window.In the winter months when the leaves are off the tree situated just beyond it, we get a full view of the goings on in the street. To see are many cute dogs being walked, bikes being ridden, and cool fashionable downtown dwellers out and about on foot.In the summertime when the leaves are on the tree, the spot transforms into a treetop oasis, and you'd barely know there was a large city out there.So the other day I was treated to a visit by this sparrow while I sipped my morning coffee. (I know he is a he because of his colouring, as females sparrows are more a uniform browny-beige colour.) He flew to this branch but my camera was not by my side. I considered going to get it, but then thought there was no way the bird would wait for me.But he did choose to wait. So I ran to get the camera and speedily changed lenses in order to zoom in with my telephoto. Birdie allowed me to get some front view shots, then turned around to show me (and subsequently you) his handsome tail plumage.Then, as quickly as he appeared there, he was gone.

A Scarf I Made and Thoughts on Hindsight and What it Tells You About Yourself

I recently finished crocheting this scarf with a scalloped edging. It's nice to have a bright new accessory to brighten up the drabness that comes with this time of the year. Everything is icy and grey but the pink will help keep things cheery.