On human interaction

cardinal

Well I was finally able to walk to church this past Sunday as the temperatures hit 5C (41F).  Afterwards I met up with my friend S, it had been a month since our last meetup.  It was nice to get back to the routine.  The pathways were plowed for the most part, except when I cut through one park, it got a bit treacherous in spots. 

At the drug store I noticed they had put in those automatic kiosks for self checkout.  It made me sorry for the regular cashiers, they must feel threatened for their jobs.  S says she is quite happy to use the kiosks if there is a lineup.  So much for human interaction.

Scribble Picnic - Market

Welcome to Scribble Picnic's 'Market' theme. I did a (9" x 12") piece in my sketchbook in permanent marker, outlined with a PITT fine point marker.  

Blue Jays

This is a great photo of blue jays weathering a harsh winter storm in at a bird feeder in southern Ontario in Canada.

My truth

One of my sisters sent this to me thinking it sounded like me. I loved it. JOMO - Joy of missing out. Feeling content with staying in and disconnecting as a form of self-care.  That is my truth sometimes.  Large parties and gatherings among people you don't really know have never appealed to me.  Going out for the sake of going out must be for extroverts.

Some mild Italian sausages

Winter Scene

I bought some mild Italian sausages clearing at 30% off the other day. They are easy to prepare. First I will saute some chopped onions, then brown the sausages with the onions. Next I will add about a half cup of water and simmer them covered for 25 minutes. Husband M had gone to the gym. Looking forward to eating the sausages, he picked up a jar of Polish sauerkraut on the way home, to go with them.

Enjoy the Superbowl today if you are a fan! I googled some of the commercials a few days ago.

Plans made and cancelled

Hot Cuppa

This week, I braved the record cold temperatures to get my hair cut and coloured as I do regularly.  It was so tempting to cancel, but the weather was sunny and the ground was clear of snow and ice.  I mentioned to the hairdresser's assistant that I hadn't walked with my friend S all month, we had been forced to cancel every week due to the weather.  The assistant said she had cancelled meeting with friends for weeks for the same reason.  Plans were made then cancelled at the last minute.  I am sure this must have happened to many others.  We were all spoiled with a mild winter the year before.

I actually saw a poor bird in a tree this week.  He wasn't moving much, just a bit.

Paint Party Friday - February 2019 Calendar Page

Welcome to Eva and Kristin's Paint Party Friday! I am showing my February 2019 Calendar page from a calendar of my art that I had printed up with quotes. It is an ACEO on canvas piece I had done in acrylic. The quote I chose to go with it says'no winter lasts forever, no spring skips its turn'.

Welcome to February as we skip through 2019.