Monthly Archives: September 2010

St Andrews Presbyterian Church

I like older churches. The turrets on this one, I find particularly interesting and attractive. I can’t imagine they serve any purpose other than to enhance the beauty of the building. What did the congregation have to forgo in order … Continue reading

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Water Tower and Sky

Carleton Place Water Tower divides the sky between the overcast cloud that is leaving and the incoming blue sky with fluffy clouds. I’m still learning how to use my new wide angle lens. The tank on the tower doesn’t reall … Continue reading

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Friday Night at the Good food Co.

  A busy Friday night at my favourite eatery. A bit too cool for anyone to sit outside.

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My Sink

Meet my sink. It’s gussied up a bit. There are usually a few dirty dishes hanging around.

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What I’ve Been Reading

I read Wolf Hall and Late Night on Air earlier this summer. I put a box of my old scifi books in my recent garage sale. Dangerous Visions didn’t sell, so I decided to read it again. It’s been so … Continue reading

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Shy Blue Heron

This blue heron regularly visits the shoreline near my home. When it flew in today I thought I’d try and get a closeup shot. By the time I had my camera ready, the little devil had found a secluded spot … Continue reading

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Cemetery Visit (Black and White Version)

I thought I’d create a black and white (well, sepia) version of yesterdays post. This is it.

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Cemetery Visit

   Today I went with some friends to an arts and crafts sale at a country home with very pretty rustic gardens west of Perth, ON. There was a lot of stone and metal sculpture suitable for outdoors, as well … Continue reading

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Appleton General Store

On the way home from Bonnie’s place I stopped in the village of Appleton and took this shot of the general store. It’s now a residence.

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Another Reason my Blog is Behind

My cell phone contract renewal coincided with the introduction of Apple’s new iphone. I thought that would be an opportunity to snag a good used iphone and, once again, try combining my phone and a PDA. I’ve done that now … Continue reading

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