On the importance of pollinator gardens

LGBTQ were protesting yesterday on the grand opening of Chick-Fil-A in downtown Toronto yesterday.

One of my sisters who lives in California sent me this poster on the need for pollinator gardens. I thought I would share this valuable information with you. We need pollinators such as birds, bees, bats, beetles and other insects. One in every three bites of our food is due to pollinators, they are essential links to our food chain. Pollinators need habitat to survive, they are in decline. They need specific native plants to survive, not non native shrubs and trees.

Over the years I have learned to plant native shrubs and trees as they need less care. They thrive naturally in their environment and the pollinators are alive and well here!

Paint Party Friday - Wedding Gown

This is a greeting card I did of Heidi Klum in her wedding gown which I saw in the newspaper recently. I thought the gown was lovely as is she.  Happy Paint Party Friday!

Rain's Thursday Art Date - History

Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art Date! The theme is 'history'. I put my thinking cap on for this one and came up with an antique crank phone. They are about a hundred years old, even before rotary phones. I understand that an operator would pick up when they heard a ring tone and somehow connect you to your party. The cranking may have been to power the phone somehow. We have come such a long way in that time.

My piece is done in permanent markers outlined with a PITT finepoint marker (6" x 6") textured cardstock.

Community Comedy Night

Inuit Art at the gallery

catered refreshments

Husband M and I attended a community comedy night at the local art gallery recently. It was hosted by high school students and featured comedians with disabilities. The first young comedian had a high functioning autism, he told intelligent and funny jokes. Then we were invited to complimentary refreshments followed by the second comedian's act. He stuttered in a controlled manner and was also very funny. He said he does not stutter when he sings, interestingly.

The event only accepted donations but was sold out of tickets, it had such a good response from the community. It was a pleasant night out for husband and me.  Except that I almost got sprayed by a skunk as we walked home that night!  Fortunately M noticed him and told me to back away and cross the road.  

Caulflower burgers

Rain gave me the idea to make cauliflower burgers and they were delicious! Thanks Rain!

Even More Farm Fresh Vegetables

The days are getting shorter now, I have noticed it is a lot darker in the mornings.  It is also cooler outside in the mornings.

My friend S brought me some more lovely vegetables from her sister's farm. I have cooked them all, nothing has gone to waste. I made a soup with the squash and stuffed the zucchini for the second time.

Welcome to September 2019

I am sharing my September calendar page with you today to welcome September! It says 'Carpe Diem'.