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40:365 homegrown

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It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.
~Lewis Grizzard

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So, these guys survived against all odds. When I couldn’t move around in the spring, B planted the tomatoes for me, but I really did not do anything to them – I mean NOTHING! They turned into a tomato jungle that was not tamed in any way whatsoever. I didn’t stake them, I didn’t prune the wild branches, nada. The yellow tomatoes gave such a bumper crop that I am beyond happy with them. Thanks, Christine, for awesome seedlings. I harvested a large bucket of the ready to go ones and we barely put a dent in them today. The basil came from the garden as well and the flavour was intense and lovely. Next to cilantro and dill, fresh basil is probably my favourite. So, a simple dinner of grilled pork chops, this sunny salad and corn and we were full of happy. I love when a lot of your dinner comes from your side yard.
Kathy

39:365 joy

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I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun.
~Charles R. Swindoll

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A lovely day of sun, swimming and good eating today. First visit to Bronte Creek Park for me, but well worth the price of admission! Thanks friends 🙂

Kathy

38:365 cozy

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Everyone can identify with a fragrant garden, with beauty of sunset, with the quiet of nature, with a warm and cozy cottage.
~Thomas Kincade

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I could look at this gem all day long. Shown to me first by friend and mentor Suzanne, we drove by it together when the garden was still fast asleep. Now it looks so lovely in the late summer light, especially its cheerful paint and that awesome front door. I wonder who lives there. They must be cool people with their love of their garden and home.

Kathy

37:365 enter

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Happiness and peace will come to earth only as the light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men.
~David O. McKay

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I usually have a good shield when it comes to awful news coming in from the world. The images of this week, though, have been really hard to live with, and I’m not sure where I am yet on showing tragedies such as that of little Alan al-Kurdi and his family publicly. I can remember when my kids were that little and I also remember the hope and anticipation of coming to Canada as a kid. His parents wanted the same things for him and his brother as my parents wanted for us. I hope that the shock of what happened sparks some changes for the thousands of people who are affected. That our tunnel vision opens up for a bit, and translates into real help.

Kathy

36:365 transition

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Light precedes every transition. Whether at the end of a tunnel, through a crack in the door or the flash of an idea, it is always there, heralding a new beginning.
~Teresa Tsalaky

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What a long day today. I’m dragging my feet after the heat of the day zapped my energy. Uniform shopping at the very last minute, a car without running air conditioning, and two kids who needed to be in two different parts of the city at approximately the same time will do that to you. I chilled with an episode of Suits to cool down and had another wine-marinated rib made by B earlier today. Hope the heat spell breaks soon, it’s September for Pete’s sake! In other news, the leaves think Fall’s coming soon 🙂
Kathy

35:365 drawn

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And each man stands with his face in the light. Of his own drawn sword, ready to do what a hero can.
~Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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Can you believe that it’s September 1st already? I’m still in a bit of shock that the summer is quickly slipping away. Little man took part in the Fruit Ninja camp at Paterson’s Karate Works a couple of weeks ago and he is so proud of his sword that he, along with the other kids, got to keep after the camp. He may have slept with it, hopefully sheathed 😉

Enjoying the warmth of these days and thinking ahead to the fall, which is one of my favourite times of the year. Sweater weather, if you will. Apples, pumpkins, leaves turning colours….

Kathy

34:365 keep out

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If you can bring nothing to this place
but your carcass, keep out.
~William Carlos Williams

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I am happy that living near and working in Hamilton affords me the awesome chance to explore its beauty. We held an event at City Hall today and afterwards I took a quick walk around Whitehern. Such beautiful grounds and rust to boot.

Kathy

33:365 of looks

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No one can lie, no one can hide anything, when he looks directly into someone’s eyes.
~Paulo Coelho

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This is Pearl who belongs to a dear friend, Nicole, whom I spent a most enjoyable afternoon with. Pearl may look ferocious, but she is the gentlest girl you will meet. The egg cartons are for paced feeding and she remarkably reaches into each hole with her little paws and retrieves the morsel of food one by one. She was more than happy to show me these skills when I visited today. And what a visit it was! From peach-mango sangrias (can you say Sunday Funday?) to hummus dip and salad, to our conversation, which ebbed and flowed during our time together. And I don’t think I’ve ever gotten a mason jar of sangria to go….

Kathy

the first month

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July 29 to August 29 mosaic

Thoughts about the first month of the 365? What a difference the fourth time around makes. I’m not the same rushed and worried person who *needs* that photo of the day. The photos are much more organic and reflection of what daily life is like. This month, we got Miss L back home, had no power for the better part of a week, and saw the chapel knocked down. We’ve also celebrated not only my birthday, but B’s birthday as well and finished today off on a high and happy note celebrating a milestone couple birthdays to come. I have no plans for next month’s shots, apart from saying that it’s a pleasure to document the days as they go by. Hope you continue to join me along the way…

Kathy

32:365 happiness

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You take away all the other luxuries in life, and if you can make someone smile and laugh, you have given the most special gift: happiness.
~Brad Garrett

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A little early, as the big days will be in October, but a lot of fun nonetheless. A beautiful day, marred only by some sprinkling of rain, family and a fabulous time. Happy early Birthday!

Kathy