Amaryllis... still standing....

Peanut butter for me...

I found a package of frozen bagels in the freezer this morning... after thawing them out, I gave them to the squirrels.... they love them!!

She washed her body in my pond

Droplets all over the place

Now she is rolling around - drying up

Feet up in the air

Wings stretching

She is quite a sight

Another photo taken on my walk yesterday in Humber Bay Park W, Toronto. I salute my many friends who have enriched my life and whom I cannot see during this COVID19 lockdown. Thanks for all the loyal Flickr friends who take the time to visit and comment on my photos.

Know that I am sending best wishes that we all make it through this global pandemic in good health, filled with hope and a resolve to look after the vulnerable members of our society. #BeKind

This is called Yarn Bombing... and at the Stony Brook Museum, there are many trees that are covered in this colorful and very time consuming art form...

If you have never heard of this before, I thought I'd share... if you Google Yarn Bombing, you will see this is done all over the world!!

Planting Fields Arboretum...

One of many photos taken yesterday on my walk along the Waterfront Recreational Trail, Toronto.

"The Humber Bay Arch Bridge (also known as the Humber River Arch Bridge, the Humber River Pedestrian Bridge or The Gateway Bridge) is a pedestrian and bicycle through arch bridge south of Lake Shore Boulevard West in Toronto, Canada" - Wikipedia

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I am not risking walking outdoors today so will content myself with taking photos through the window.

Notice the trees in the park, how icy they look.

Stay safes do healthy in 2021, be sure to observe COVID19 precautions and look out for the vulnerable members of our society. Appreciate the front line workers and #BeKind

What with Christmas and now the lockdown I’ve just lost track of the days, so here is a #wavewednesday on Thursday. I was freezing this morning walking the dogs at half five, one of the coldest this winter, but I was more numb with the events in the US. This was always going to happen so I shouldn’t of been shocked, but when it did it still knocks you back. It’s about the only thing that took my mind away from the grim virus situation we are in at the moment. This is what happens when you preach diversity, and spin lie after lie. Be warned Britain don’t think this can’t happen here. #bekind #besafe

Taken while walking back from the Farmer’s Market in Humber Bay Park West, Toronto

Best viewed large by clicking on the photo.

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Remember to look up and enjoy Mother Nature’s beauty in the skies!

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I saw this pelican from the Times Square pier at Fort Meyers Beach the other day.

On my way home after today’s walk with two of my grandchildren, I took this quick photo in Humber Bay Park West.

"Humber Bay Park is a waterfront park located in Etobicoke, part of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The park consists of two landspits situated at the mouth of Mimico Creek. The park is south of Lake Shore Boulevard West, near Park Lawn Road. Humber Bay Park East is 19 hectares, while Humber Bay Park West is 120 hectares." - Wikipedia

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Smoke on the water fire in the sky...

One of three photos taken on my afternoon walk in my neighbourhood park in Toronto, about 15 minutes from home.

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I went for my daily walk today, as permitted during the Stay-at-Home lockdown, in Toronto. I saw this family enjoying the waterfront despite the cloudy day. Luckily there were some patches of blue to be seen. It felt like - 1 C but was actually 4 degrees C

Thanks to all who are abiding by the rules thus helping to keep us all safe, especially the essential workers and vulnerable people. #BeKind

Forgive me for posting 3 more photos through my window but the haze or fog was thick enough to affect visibility while driving. I decided to crop this a bit,

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One of many photos taken yesterday as I walked home on my walk along the Waterfront Recreational Trail, Toronto.

"The Humber Bay Arch Bridge (also known as the Humber River Arch Bridge, the Humber River Pedestrian Bridge or The Gateway Bridge) is a pedestrian and bicycle through arch bridge south of Lake Shore Boulevard West in Toronto, Canada" - Wikipedia

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from my Passion Flower vine...

soon I'll be able to bring it outside!

HBM! Taken at the start of my morning walk today.

Thanks to all who are making the sensible and caring decision to keep yourself and others safe. #BeKind

Congratulations to everyone celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year including some members of my family.

Thanks for visiting, enjoy the Spring weather. Hopefully we can be vaccinated soon. #BeKind

Forgive me for posting 3 more photos through my window but the haze or fog was thick enough to affect visibility while driving.

Thanks for visiting, enjoy each day. #BeKind

Black-eyed Susans for you. Quote by my dear friend, Shauna whom I’ve known for over 42 years!

"Rudbeckia hirta, commonly called black-eyed Susan, is a North American flowering plant in the sunflower family, native to Eastern and Central North America and naturalized in the Western part of the continent as well as in China." - Wikipedia

macro abstract art

View from my living room window in Humber Bay Shores, Toronto.

Stay safe, watch out for those who are more vulnerable than you are. #BeKind

Hoylake Lighthouse in the distance.

"Gratitude is the instrument allowing us to participate in hope. And we bring gratitude to this present moment." - Terry Hershey

I went in another 30 min walk along the Waterfront Recreational Trail, a shared path in Toronto this afternoon.

Thanks to all who are making the sensible and caring decision to keep yourself and others safe. #BeKind

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Hamburg

HWW! One of three views through my condo's window last night.

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In a world where you can be anything... be kind.

Pretty daisies in a garden.

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Seen in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Walked through Humber Bay Shores Park, stopping constantly stopping to make snowballs. Not that much snow but it made the children so happy.

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A little fishing village in Portwrinkle nr Torpoint in Cornwall

Taken through the window of my sunroom on Peggy’s birthday yesterday.

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Walking in the rain. Be kind to unkind people, they need it the most!

This is a highly zoomed in image of a field. But, it looks like a watercolor painting.

Happy International Women’s Day!

HBM! Taken on February 20 on one of my walks. I forgot to post this before. Best seen large by clicking on the photo. Today Toronto has moved from the Stay at Home Order into the Grey Zone.

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I walked along the Waterfront Recreational Trail, a Shared Path in Toronto this morning. The ice is receding and a lot less gulls are on the edge of it in Lake Ontario.

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I don’t usually photograph people but sometimes I can’t resist a snap. There was something about this chap as he walked passed determined to meet the elements full on and he looked oblivious to the glorious light overhead. Maybe it didn’t touch his heart this morning, being local he’d seen it all before, or maybe he had other things on his mind, bitter with the world or concerned about loved ones. We could guess all day but all we can do is to give space, acknowledge his presences, be courteous, be mindful, #bekind .

Taken on a walk in Humber Bay Park , Toronto today.

The day improved and I went out for a short walk in my Toronto neighbourhood.

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"Let the doctors handle your body. Let GOD/NATURE handle your life. But be in charge of your own moods."

HBM! It was sunny but cold and I took a brisk walk in the Humber Bay Park. Looking out at the Mimico Creek Estuary and wetlands. I felt so energized when I returned home.

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One of these two swans appeared to be trapped in ice,, under the gazebo. I took photos of it when I was walking along the Waterfront Recreational Trail, earlier. On my way back home I saw a man breaking up the ice around the swans, using a long metal pole that is there to be used when rescuing someone! Thanks stranger 🙏

Stay safe, support the Essential Workers and help the vulnerable. #BeKind

I spotted this garden flag when I was in Richmond, Virginia a few weeks ago. Loved it ! ! ! So true.