Ragdoll Cat

 This is my sister-in-law's ragdoll cat.  It is the first I am hearing of this type.  They have blue eyes, pink paws and are very expensive (maybe $1000 plus delivery from wherever they live).  They are called ragdolls as they go limp when held.  Here is a short video I found of this.  It seems they are affectionate and have a dog like temperament.  Have you heard of them?

Pretty Leaf

 This pretty leaf blew onto my lawn the other day and I took a photo for you!  It is a maple leaf.

Our new kitchen is scheduled for install early next week, they are tiling the floors and getting the room prepped for the cabinets, electrical and whatever.  The washroom renos are also well underway.  I am feeling optimistic that all will go well.

My Spicy garlic eggplant

4 med japanese eggplant
2 garlic cloves minced
2 gr onions chopped
2 tbs soy sauce
1 tbs sugar
1 tbs sesame oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tsp sesame seeds
1/4 tsp black pepper
2tbs canola oil

Cut tops off eggplants. Cut each eggplant into 3” segments and half these lengthwise.
Steam eggplants all together for 20 mins. Meanwhile, saute garlic in 2 tbs canola oil until cooked. Add green onions, sesame seeds, sesame oil, sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, soy sauce. Stir together for another minute.   When the eggplants are tender, mix them into the sauce. Enjoy!

 

Camellia Oil and your laugh for today

Happy July 4th to the Americans! 

So yesterday I took a photo with my phone and was alarmed as it was blurry.  I panicked and thought, how will I take more photos from now on?  Husband M came to the rescue and told me to wipe the lens it was dirty.  It worked like a charm.  Whew.  Ok, forgive me for being dumb but that's your laugh for today!

Kay spoke of this Camellia oil that her mother uses on her hair and I am thinking of getting some for myself.  It seems to have a lot of benefits for the skin and hair.  Maybe you would be interested too?

My July 2021 Calendar Page

 This is my July 2021 Calendar page.  I printed a calendar with my art, the quote I chose is

"The summer looks out from her brazen tower, through the flashing bars of July"

-Fancis Thomson

Paint Party Friday - Worker Bee

 Welcome to Paint Party Friday!  This is my 'Worker Bee' ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") on yellow poster paper cut to size using a PITT marker and permanent markers.

I learned a lot about bees with this illustration.  I looked at one anatomically first and was fascinated by all its parts, nature's wonder at work again.  Worker bees live about 45 days and if one stings you it dies.

Also bees evolved from wasps and are highly evolved on the social scale.  They collect pollen from flowers and store them quite safely on their hind legs as pictured above.  They take the pollen to the hive to help feed the Queen bee.

Rain's Thursday Art Date - Miniature

 

Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art Date's 'Miniature' theme!  I did an ACEO (2/1/2" x 3 1/2") of a Pudu Fawn, a miniature deer species.  Here is a video of one at the Edinburgh Zoo.