What an incredible shoreline the Ottawa River has. How ironic that it's lined with fossilized patterns and creatures of older river beds. Every year in September, artists flock to the shore to make inukshuks with this fossilized rock. From what I can tell, the artists challenge themselves to choose oddly-shaped/weighted and fine-pointed rocks. In some close-ups, you can see that they've used tiny rocks to wedge/shimmy things into place.
On this visit, many of the inukshuks have fallen victim to wind and rising water. Unfortunately, I didn't think to bring my camera on my first visit and so aren't able to show you some of the more impressive ones that were such bold balancing acts that I was afraid my simple act of observing might cause them to collapse.
Millions of years from now, will paleontologists find these odd, anachronistic configurations of fossil and wonder what happened?
• Wikipedia "Inukshuk"
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Ottawa Riverbank rich in inukshuks and fossils
Friday, April 09, 2010
Beautiful Little Houses and Cottages
Ross Chapin Architects designs beautiful little houses and cottages. Perfect for small families or those thinking of downsizing their living space. In an environmentally-conscious world, these homes are a cozy way to celebrate being Green! They even design garages and studio.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Food Envy No More!
I have always wanted to be the person at the Chinese restaurant that was receiving the "sizzling dish". Oh come on, you have, too.
Well, yesterday I was that person!
Beef Szechwan with the sizzle:
The really fun part was when another customer asked the waitress what that dish was.
You can get your very own serving at House of Lam in Moncton. You won't be disappointed.
House Of Lam Restaurant
951 Mountain Road
Moncton, NB E1C 2S4, Canada
(506) 384-1101
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Tiny House; Big Living
The Tumbleweed Tiny House Company has developed a home for people who want to live large in a small house. Simply because of it's size, you'll be able to save all kinds of money on the construction of it. Plus, you'll be reducing future costs of heating and electricity. Not to mention the high you'll get from your seriously-reduced impact on the environment.
Look at this cutie! The B-53 is 837 square feet. Its two levels gets you 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, and living room with optional 3rd bedroom. All on a scale that works for that small-family trend these days. Check it out on SmallHouseStyle.com or go directly to the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company web site.
