Ripening Crabapples

I was walking outside on a cloudless summer's day and noticed the crabapples are ripening:

Some even fell on the ground already:

It's a slow news day, I thought I'd share this duck slide video with you, so cute.

New Hotel Scams

Got this funny one from Martha recently:

I heard on the radio the other day of some new hotel scams to be aware of:



1. You check in, then soon after you get a call from front desk, asking to verify your credit card number...don't give it to them.

2. A fast food flyer under your door...you call and order with your credit card but it's a scam and now they have your number.

3. You connect to a wifi internet connection that looks like the hotel name but it isn't and they grab your information from the connection.

Creative Tuesdays - Poppies

Creative Tuesdays' current theme is 'Poppies'. I decided to do purple poppies as they do come in all colours. I even think these are the opium producing poppies. Opium is a drug which contains morphine and codeine. This piece is done on textured cardstock in acrylic (8 1/2"h x 11"w).

Math Formula to Assess Happiness

neighbourhood flowers

I found an interesting article last week:

"Life is full of expectations," says Rutledge. "It is often said that you will be happier if your expectations are lower. We find that there is some truth to this." 

The researchers learned what they already knew, that money doesn't buy happiness.  Happiness is more tied to expectations and rewards.  They hope this research will lead to better treatment of mood disorders.

Read more: http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/researchers-develop-mathematical-formula-to-assess-happiness-1.1946304#ixzz39dPFuxrJ

Sunday Sketches - Antique Bathtub

This piece is done on textured cardstock (8 1/2"h x 11"w) in acrylic. It's called 'Antique Bathtub'. Happy Sunday Sketches!

Grass Jelly Drink

This is a new favourite drink of mine. I bought this can of grass jelly at the Chinese grocery store. I remembered having it in a drink at a Vietnamese restaurant awhile back. I found a youtube video explaining how to make it into a drink. Then I googled 'grass jelly' and discovered it is believed to have health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, help heal stomach ulcers, fever. The jelly has zero calories and has a slight bitter taste so it may not be for everyone. Anyway, when cubed, mixed with milk, syrup and ice cubes, it makes a refreshing and delicious drink.

Paint Party Friday - Evening Gown

This piece is done on textured cardstock (8 1/2h x 11"w) in acrylic. It's called 'Evening Gown'.  Happy Paint Party Friday!