Ethiopian

Happy Valentine's Day!

Ethiopian Platter

Daughter L went to an Ethiopian restaurant with some work friends last weekend.  She said the food was good, but they weren't provided with any cutlery and had to use their hands.  I suppose it was an authentic experience, but L said she might not go back for that reason.  (Maybe you should be given a choice.) I believe husband M and I had gone to this restaurant's 2nd location awhile back. We didn't enjoy the food but maybe we ordered the wrong dishes. L and her friends were advised to try these sampler platters which they did.

Paint Party Friday - Valentines

Welcome to Paint Party Friday. I thought this piece would be perfect for Valentine's Day, with these 2 sweet Valentines. It's done in my art journal (8 1/2"h x 11"w) in watercolour pencil. Hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Also linking to Art Journal Journey today!

Close Game

Daughter L was at a Raptors basketball game last night with friends,  they won but it was very close.  She was given a valentine chocolate for screaming hard.

There was a moving story in the paper last weekend about a young man who was saved from suicide by a passing stranger and how they have reconnected through the media. The young man now speaks on mental illness on behalf of the Canadian Mental Health Association and gave a TED talk on the meeting that has a million views. The stranger who saved him also sounds like a special person.  I wanted to share it with you today.

And my sister who broke her ankle quite badly on New Year's Day has received an excellent report from the doctor.  She can start physiotherapy tomorrow and will walk in one month instead of two if all goes well.   She says she has been taking natural therapy capsules for bone and tissue healing, something a friend recommended.  It's hard to say if that is helping, who knows.

Made to Order

Daughter L shared these food photos of a recent Chinese lunch she had.  Apparently the dumplings were made to order and the place was inexpensive.

Creative Tuesdays - Pillows

Welcome to Creative Tuesdays! The current theme is "Pillows" and my piece is done in acrylic
 (4"h x 5"w) on a piece of light cardboard, the kind you find on the back of a spent notepad.  Looking forward to seeing what everyone else will do with this one.  Thanks to Michael for hosting.

BLT

This is a BLT whole wheat bagel from Tim Horton's. We eat too much fast food.

 So in the news comes the story that Canadians will now have the right to doctor assisted suicide.  It applies to 'Those who are severely and irremediably suffering, whether physically or psychologically'. The Supreme Court ruling is suspended for 12 months in order for laws to be drafted.  I wonder if this is like opening up a can of worms?  What do you think of this ruling?

Sunday Sketches - Ski Slope

Welcome to Sunday Sketches. This "ski slope" is done in my art journal in watercolour pencil (8 1/2"h x 11"w) in watercolour pencil.  Winter is in full swing in the Toronto area, with cold temperatures and just enough snow.