The gift of corn

I was outside weeding in the front yard the other day and a neighbour walked by. She is a Chinese grandma from across the street. The irony is that she can't be more than 5 or 10 years older than me and I am calling her a 'grandma' which she is. She often tells me (indicates to me) that she wishes she could speak English. She was carrying a bag of corn in one hand and offered it to me, perhaps for my 'hard work'. So I thanked her and accepted it. I noticed she had a knapsack behind her full of more corn. I wonder what I could offer her in return?

Surprising

I've had these 'lily of the valley' plants growing in my backyard for awhile. With all the rain this summer I noticed they bore these orange fruit. Then I did some research and discovered these are invasive poisonous plants. I was really surprised to learn this.

Paint Party Friday - Sunflower

Welcome to Paint Party Friday! I have a sunflower for you today done on heavy white paper (5" x 7") with my permanent markers.

That fall time of year

I was walking on the weekend and came across this pear on the ground, which led to this pear tree further along the path. It's that fall time of year or at least it's really close.

I misplaced my house keys yesterday and ruined my morning as I couldn't stop worrying about it.  Usually I am careful where I place important things. They showed up later on in an unlikely spot and all was good again.

Scribble Picnic - Tie it Up

Welcome to Michael's Scribble Picnic. The theme this week is 'Tie It Up'.  I had the idea to hang one of my son's ties on a nearby chair and create this vignette for you.  His real tie was actually purple.  My piece is done on cardstock (4 1/2" x  6 1/2") coloured with permanent markers.  It will be interesting to see how the other participants interpreted this theme!

Salad substitution

All day breakfast at McDonald's restaurants has proven to be very popular here. Husband M discovered that he could substitute the hashbrown that comes with the Egg McMuffin meal for a salad for 20c extra. This is a good thing!  He chose the caesar dressing over the sweet balsamic dressing as he has to watch his sugar intake.  Do you go to McDonald's often?  They have a coupon booklet event on for the next month or so.

Chocolate favour

chocolate favour

Table arrangement

Daughter L went to a fancy wedding recently. They gave out these delicious chocolate favours from Succulent chocolates and sweets. It was hand painted and disappeared quickly.

L also brought home one of the wedding table arrangements for my enjoyment.