Souvenir Photo Studio, by Al Bourassa

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Tuesday July 14, 2026 Sunshine

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Tuesday July 14, 2026

Happy 81st Birthday to my dear sister Yvette!

As I expected, Spain is, by far, the best passing team in the World Cup. I had hoped that France would make a game of it but Spain made them look ordinary,.. and inept..... I assume Argentina will get past England tomorrow to set up a Spain vs Argentina final.... I would bet on Spain to win it all. After all, Argentina is only there because of biased refereeing.

So, after that disappointing game I needed to get outside in the sunshine. I didn't go far, taking the Gio to the Legislative Grounds and took a few shots...

I will be back there again tomorrow as we expect our beloved Snowbirds to do a fly-past in their wonderful Tudors at 12:15 pm for the last time.....

Hugs to everyone. Enjoy the sun, and hope El Nino does not bake us all to a crisp this summer....

I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.

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Monday, July 13, 2026

Monday July 13, 2026 Artworks

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Monday July 13, 2026

I got ambitious again this morning and cut my hair. Summer may be finally arriving and the short cut is refreshing.

After chores, I tackled the cutting and framing of the 2 pieces of art I had bought yesterday, named "First Light" and "Friends In Low Places" by Dean Pickup.... Odd name, but definitely a good charcoal artist. I don't have much free wall space anymore, but these two work into my heavy horse theme well enough. I love the way my walls look now.

So, a Monday sunny afternoon outside meant I needed a getaway for a bit. One of the residents who parks his bike next to my Gio had recently mentioned Paul Kane Park as a nice place to visit, just a block from where Bob was living. I had driven by, on the street, many times before but had never pulled in. So, off I went.

As I pulled into the park, I immediately saw the referring resident, Ron, and his bike enjoying the shade in the center. The Park is indeed a lovely stop-off, with many of my favourite birch trees all around. Ron loves to talk, so I listened for as long as I could, then slolwy made my way back home.

I am enjoying my salad tonight and then will finish the next book....

I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.

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Framed and mounted

Love my new additions

First Light

Friends In Low Places

My east wall

My west wall

Paul Kane Park sights

Cool!

Love cattails

Love Birch trees

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Sunday July 12, 2026 ArtWalk

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Sunday July 12, 2026

Happy 54th Birthday to my daughter Jill!! ♥♥

I was out of reading material, and the sun was shining, so the Gio took me to the Library, then the Street Performers at Churchill Square again.

It then drove me by the Legislature and along Saskatchewan Drive to Old Strathcona where the annual ArtWalk was in progress...

I decided to look for a large horse painting in keeping with my present motif of decorational art... There was nothing suitable, or else seemed overpriced... But I did find 2 charcoal drawings depicting horses that touched me, so I brought them home.

I had a nice supper with Dawn and then went to get suitable frames at London Drugs. I will finish the framing tomorrow...

I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.

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Street Performers draw crowds

In front of Silly Hall

Looking back to the Library

The Legislature

Downtown from Saskatchewan Drive

Wonderful Paintings

This guy was impressive

Thought long and hard about this one

But came home with these...