Patterns

2013-06-18

It seems so easy to fall into patterns.
They are after all, everywhere.
It’s all fractal…

Patterns of shape, colour, texture, behaviour, thought…

Good to break out of patterns – just to get a bigger view and see the larger picture.

Grateful today for
my brave mate – who bravely breaks his patterns with me – by having an evening cocktail at the garden together,
a sunny fun snack at the foggy dew with Bliss’n – must be careful we don’t develop a weekly chicken wing pattern,
and for a different Tuesday night.

Toronto!

2013-06-17

After a day at envision,
my mate and I go for a bike ride along the lake.

Today, we explore a little further,
making our way up the humber river to Bloor.

A beautiful day for a ride with one’s mate.

Grateful today for
an incorrect weather forecast – sunshine today and not cloud and rain,
riding in a new area,
and for seeing new and beautiful places in Toronto.

A flyover view of our ride…

Pa Hayes

2013-06-16

Father’s Day with Pa Hayes and family…
and the poem by Anna…

What makes a Dad!

God took the strength of a mountain
The majesty of a tree
The warmth of a summer sun
The calm of a quiet sea
The generous soul of nature
The comforting arm of night
The wisdom of the ages
The power of eagle’s flight
The joy of a morning in spring
The faith of a mustard seed
The patience of eternity
The depth of a family need
When God combined the qualities
He knew his masterpiece was complete
And so, He called it…Dad.

Grateful today for
a lovely father’s day lunch,
Anna’s beautiful poem,
and for dads.

Sunny Saturday

2013-06-15

A relaxed Saturday, hanging out with my mate.
Starts with a visit to the garden, a walk in the neighbourhood,
lunch on a Queen Street patio,
and friends coming over for dinner.

Dinner is home made and delicious – my mate’s choice for pasta is perfect,
and it is an enjoyable evening.

Grateful today for
a beautiful sunny day,
leisurely walks,
and for a fun evening.

Happy Friday!

2013-06-14

Started the day at the garden.
So delightful to be weeding in the sunshine and listening to the play of sparrows and cardinals…
The kale and lettuce are happy and thriving and radishes are coming along nicely.

Then to the market to pick up a few things,
and home to make a salad for tonight’s BBQ.

A delightful dinner in a beautiful and magical spot…
Great to see friends on a perfect evening.

Grateful today for
a happy garden,
a lovely evening with friends,
and for the dinner hosts – G+G, thank you!