Yard — a word worth a 1000 pictures (#138)

Along the side of our back yard is a 'grandfathered' pathway for children on the dead-end street behind us to get to school easily. My neighbour and I recently noticed how cluttered it was with shrubs and vines that had grown up over the time that we've been here. So, saw in hand, I went to work.

Picture #136: Newly-cleared path that will allow children to get to school easily and keep leaves off my neighbour's shed roof. The pile of cuttings in the foreground is scheduled to be removed soon.

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom

Painting is like a put-it-together-yourself lawnmower without the instruction manual. Dump your ideas on the floor, see what fits together. If it doesn’t turn (you) on when you pull the cord, take it apart and try again. Repeat as necessary. "
— Choleena DiTullio

Tuesday Tooth Report

Nothing huge to report. Again, nano correction as the days pass. It makes it a looooong wait for my next appointment.

I'm not bragging but it's 12 inches long...

I decided I needed a fresh, new hair cut. Long hair is really warm in the summer. Plus, I just needed to feel 'new'.

Unravelled, the amount that I cut off is longer than 12 inches!

Yard — a word worth a 1000 pictures (#136-137)

Another friggin' rainy day. When will it ever end? Environment Canada thinks maybe next Tuesday might be sunny. In the meantime, there won't be much opportunity for yard work. We'll have to enjoy the yard from indoors. We're not the only one enjoying the view...

Picture #136: Our cat, Pica, is enjoying her "kitty theatre" view of the yard. She's got her eye on a...


Picture #137: Juvenile Grackle enjoying the ant-filled lawn. Thankfully there is a screen door between it an the cat.

Yard — a word worth a 1000 pictures (#135)

One of the nicest things about overcast days is how saturated colour is. And, with no direct sun and only diffuse light, you don't have to worry about over-exposure!

Picture #135: Nasturtiums. They're so bright and happy that they're all the sun I need today.

Yard — a word worth a 1000 pictures (#101-134)

I've noticed that leaves are as unique as blooms. Most people are excited about blooms but I find the texture, colour and shape of plant leaves just as appealing. I've put the title below each picture today so that you can guess at the type of leaf before you look at the title. For ones that I can't identify, feel free to chime in. Have fun!


Picture #101: Maple Tree leaves. That was a give-away to get you started. How could I not start with this leaf on Canada Day?


Picture #102: Rose leaves.


Picture #103: Nasturtium leaves.


Picture #104: Daisy leaves.


Picture #105: Sage leaves.


Picture #106: Italian Curly Parsley leaves.


Picture #107: Potato leaves.


Picture #108: Unidentified leaves 1. These are huge shade leaves growing around the base of a tree.


Picture #109: Unidentified leaves 2. The leaves of a vine plant. The flowers are purple with a yellow centre. People tell me it's poisonous. It's definitely prolific!


Picture #110: Unidentified leaves 3. Another vine plant with clusters of purple flowers.


Picture #111: Unidentified leaves 4.


Picture #112: Unidentified leaves 5.


Picture #113: Unidentified leaves 6.


Picture #114: Unidentified leaves 7.


Picture #115: Unidentified leaves 8.


Picture #116: Unidentified leaves 9. Another vine plant. This one has large purple flowers.


Picture #117: Unidentified leaves 10. I think it's an Elm Tree.


Picture #118: Unidentified leaves 11. Small, 6-inch tall plant.


Picture #119: Unidentified leaves 12. Prickly!


Picture #120: Pansy leaves.


Picture #121: Clover leaves.


Picture #122: Grass leaves.


Picture #123: Dandelion leaves with purple 'seams'.


Picture #124: Dandelion leaves with regular 'seams'.


Picture #125: Poppy leaves.


Picture #126: Strawberry leaves.


Picture #127: Pig Weed leaves. (That's what I called it when I was a kid.)


Picture #128: Rosemary leaves.


Picture #129: Pumpkin seedling leaves. Its second set of leaves will be much different.


Picture #130: Lily leaves.


Picture #131: Crab Apple leaves.


Picture #132: Dill leaves.


Picture #133: Basil leaves.


Picture #134: Coleus leaves.

How Stuff Works (cool site by Discovery Channel)

Love this web site! Especially the videos which are really short, visually-exciting and information-packed for a quick hit of entertaining education.

Here's an example of one: A 1910 horse-driven fire truck with steam engine that pumps 350 gallons of water per minute, 100 feet into the air. In 1910! So cool.See the 2-minute video showing the steam engine at work.

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom

When I've painted a woman's bottom so that I want to touch it, then the painting is finished."
— Pierre Auguste Renoir

Tuesday Tooth Report

Still minor movement taking place. I'm doubling up on the elastics to speed up the process. I always find that toward the end of the 8-week period between Ortho visits, movement slows considerably. Par for the course.

Yard — a word worth a 1000 pictures (#100)

This morning I wanted to have something special to post since it's my 100th photo. (That's one-tenth of the way there!) So, imagine my pleasure to find the first wild (cultivated) rose bloom out. These don't last long. Their petals are so delicate that a breeze or a rain can finish them.

Picture #100: The first wild rose bloom of the season seems apt for my 100th photo.


With deadlines on a few projects looming and some personal things to tend to, it'll likely be a few days before I get back to this series. I'll have my Tuesday Tooth Report and Wednesday's Words of Wisdom out this week though. All the best until next time!