A PICTURE IN A SUNFLOWER FIELD-THE LASTEST CRAZE

So the latest instagram craze is having a picture in a Sunflower Field! Sunflowers or Gira al Sole Italian style ( turn to the sun ) are  happy flowers.Pretty in a garden.

Freshly cut they are welcome on a party table this time of year.
Back to the craze. Some farmers' fields are being trampled and garbage left from the crazed selfie takers. Come on everyone, be respectful. A picture at the front of the field with the flowers in the background should suffice.
Then there are the sunflower seeds that are good and nutritional.

Sunflowers in pictures. Vincent Van Gogh watch out!!

A market visit.

The corner of a garden.
Sunflowers. Joy! Fun! And now a craze!!
#sunflowers#selfieinasunflowerfield#farmerswantrespect#ACanadiantradition#lotsofsunflowerseverywhere#didyougetapictureinasunflowerfield#findasunflowerfield

SOME DAYS JUST GET AWAY FROM YOU

So today was one of those days where not as much was accomplished. Started with an early trip to the Lab for some routine bloodwork and ECG. Yesterday, first dose of my shingle shot that has been a real pain in my arm. So my energy is a little off. Needed a nap in the morning and afternoon. Managed to do some simple household tasks and make dinner but feel that it was a real lazy summer day. How about you? Do you have days that get away from you?
#lazysummerday#lowenergy#routinetestsarenecessary#twonaps#sometimesaquietdayis needed

A POSTCARD FROM THE GRAND RIVER ONTARIO

A fun day jaunt with the Social Club took us to the Grand River Cruises in Caledonia Ontario.
An hour and a half bus ride and we were there.
The Grand River runs through southwestern Ontario for 300 kilometres. Known as the Grand River Watershed, it is a vital resource.that flows into Lake Erie. If a fisherman, there are over 82 species of fish.

Our lunch cruise went 20 km up the river as far as Brantford before returning back to base. There was a Pow Wow competition on one side. the area is home to the Six Nations community.

We could go out on deck which made it easier to watch the scenery and listen to the wild life.

There were many people boating with swimmers in the water.

Look closer for the Heron.
The story of the Grand River Dinner Cruises can be found at their website.
grandrivercruises.ca
Grand River Cruises
I love to know that the efforts of one generation helps to establish a business that can be in the family for generations.
It was a fun day in a part of Ontario I had not visited previously.
#grandrivercruises#Ontario#grandriverwatershed#lunchontheriver#sixnations#caledoniaontario#afunsummerday#aclubadventure#brantfordontario

BIG VILLAGE AT QUILTS AT THE CREEK

Quilts at the Creek has become an annual event for me. Wonderful quilts by creative artists everywhere throughout the Village.  Sometimes there is an opportunity to find some interesting items.

I bought this beautiful bracelet as well as a few more. They were made by Liz featured in the picture at the Vendors Market at the Creek. As can be seen in the picture, beautiful baskets too.
They use articles I.e. the bead made from people in Ghana, Africa. The business is located in Toronto.
Their whole story can be found on their website.
www.bigvillage.ca.
Big Village
Liz was very informative and fun. She knew her product well. Around for 10 years, they sell jewelry, baskets and offer workshops.
I love buying creative items especially ones with a story. I may check out their Toronto location at some point as well.
#bigvillage#jewelry#ghanaafrica#quiltsbythecreek#prettybracelets#supportingcrafters#buylocal

AUGUST-TIME TO GET OUT SEE THE PROVINCE

Just a short note to say I will be posting more of what I have discovered. Some fun day trips and lots of pictures to share. Babysitting the grandchildren so busy being a Nana. Trying to keep up with the garden. I think the garden is winning. Morning walks on hold for a couple of days due to a fog, a day trip and well the grandchildren. So lots to share. How is your August going? Share with me..
#August#daytrips#getoutandenjoytheday

21 DAYS TO BREAK A HABIT OR DEVELOP A NEW ONE

Transitions and change brings a desire to change a habit. Actually a few habits. One of my goals is to try to stop making piles that need to be reviewed at a future date. To keep, review, discard, organize as I acquire them. Since I am home and not at work, the extra time to do that little extra in the moment is wonderful. Before I can get to the new habit though important to continue to declutter, discard and organize. My computer area is still a work in progress. Difficult because I still need to blog, check emails, write, well you get the picture. I actually do not stay in the computer area for hours at a time. Summer time and the outdoors calls. However, rainy days help to get stuff done inside. So reflecting on habits and trying to develop new ones that are positive. Are there some habits you want to break? Are you trying to change your ways? Are you trying to incorporate some new habits in your life? Share your ideas with me.
#newhabits#breakingoldhabits#startinglifeagainwithnewhabits#takes21daystobreakanoldhabit#futureofgoodhabitslookinggood#transitionsandchangebringsnewhabits

AUGUST 1ST-OFFICIAL FIRST DAY OF RETIREMENT

July 31 was my official last day of work and retirement really began today. I had about 20 vacation days to use so I could leave on my own terms and enjoy some summer. Time to transition. Time to develop some new habits. Time to eliminate some old ones. Baby steps. Letting some aspects of life happen. Of course with indoor and yes copious amounts of outdoor work, there is more than enough to do. Just some of the activities are quite boring. Decided I would not become a slave to an immaculate house long ago. However, more time to tidy in the moment so some areas just are neater and stay that way. Some areas are works in progress of purging and decluttering. Starting on craft projects while working away on completing some. Several heatwaves have not helped. I like the heat but my husband does not. So staying close to home. July had some events like a river cruise and quilt show.On track for summer reading. Finished 5 books so need to read 5 more to reach my summer goal of 10. A great way to make sure I read as much as I can.  So August will bring some family celebrations, outings and more getting used to this retirement thing. I think September will be the realization that it has really happened. Summer months lull all of us into a different feeling. And the feeling to relax and enjoy!
#retirementisnowofficial#summermonths#lotstodobutdoIwanttodoit#whatisnexttokeeplifefunandactive#stayingclosetohome#indoorandoutdoorworkistoomuchsometimes#reading