Category Archives: Random Stuff

Grim Reality

Posted on August 5, 2017 by

I am just one of so many blogs written by retirees – our focus on maintaining an active and relevant lifestyle.  We are not ready or content to sit back idly with our thoughts locked in the memories of our … Continue reading →

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A Chocolate Failure

Posted on July 31, 2017 by

Don’t let the sign fool you.  Welcomed, I was not. It all started while on a walk with Helen on the Trans-Canada Trail east of Toronto. Helen will stop and read every memorial plaque we encounter on our travels – … Continue reading →

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butterfly ways

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

Originally posted on as I walk Toronto:
Garrison Creek park is a small strip of green between the railway tracks an alley of garages. Many of the garage doors were painted last weekend with murals all on the theme of…

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It’s All About The Hair

Posted on June 3, 2017 by

I think most women would agree that they have a love-hate relationship with their hair. I’m not any different and would argue that perhaps my relationship is even more complicated. You see, I’m an adventurous person, and not surprisingly, I … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous Bits

Posted on June 1, 2017 by

I thought I might be overdue for another review of the photo library looking for random finds that haven’t been shared.  I found a few. I wish that I had the creative gene to image a unique outer *door* like this … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Toronto, Photo Challenges, Random Stuff, Things I Like, Thursday Doors | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 97 Comments

Jail Time

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

No, I didn’t break the 11th Commandment of “Thou Shalt Not Get Caught”. This past weekend was Doors Open Toronto, a popular event when participating organizations open their doors to the public for tours.  I had time to visit only one location this … Continue reading →

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More To Chew On

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

For the second week in a row, I’m doing a Thursday Doors sequel.  This time I’m taking you back to the WM Wrigley Jr building I featured at the end of March. As bloggers, we often comment on this amazing community … Continue reading →

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Water, Water, Everywhere

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

The big news story right now in Eastern Canada is the weather. We’ve been having a lot of it – mostly of the monsoon-like rain variety – and that’s been translating into flooding. A lot of it. The Toronto area has … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Toronto, Nature, Outdoor Stuff, Random Stuff, The Changing Seasons | Tagged , , , , , , | 88 Comments

I’m Late! I’m Late!

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

This week got away from me and it’s Thursday Doors on Friday. Hope you aren’t crushed in the Friday rush hour.  Have a great weekend! Thursday Doors is a monthly photo feature hosted by Norm Frampton at Norm 2.0

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I’m A New Me

Posted on April 19, 2017 by

Donna at Retirement Reflections wrote a post outlining a Retiree’s Job Description.  I think she nailed it perfectly in highlighting the roles, responsibilities, and skill sets to be a successful retiree. In our comment exchange, we talked about the need … Continue reading →

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