National Gallery of Canada - Part 3

There was and  a special exhibition of Helen McNicoll's work while we were there.  I was looking forward to seeing this as this was the type of art I enjoy.

She had a marvelous way of doing light and shadow.

I loved this one............

This one also.........

I think this exhibition was my favourite of the whole Gallery...........

Today is "National Make a Dog's Day!

 

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“Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.” - Karen Devison.

We're not in a position to do that at the moment, but we have done it in the past.........

Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Parliament Hill, Ottawa.  

As you can see it is under construction/renovation.  You can read more about the renovations here.  What I did think was neat was the huge covers all around the building that had the print of the building on it.  Hubby said old Donald has the same around the White House?  Maybe the US readers can confirm that?

This is the Centennial Flame.  Again you can read more about it here.

Even if I enlarged the next two photos, you will not be able to see the info.  Also for some reason I cannot delete photos from a blog post.  If anyone can give me pointers on doing that, I would be very grateful!

Loved the gargoyles (?) hanging off the clock tower.  Also the detail work in the clock tower is amazing.

Queen Victoria.

Lester B. Pearson.  There were many more statues of Prime Ministers around the property, but many you could not see because of the construction.

Another one of the buildings, again lovely details.

This one is my favourite photo, of all the metal work against the sky.

It was a perfect Fall day.

Niggles/twinges

 

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I haven't been feeling too great for the past couple of months.  However, it's nothing exciting, just little niggles and twinges, that when you add them all together makes you feel blah............

I am not complaining, just thought the word niggles is an odd word I use, so looked it up...........

Do you use the words niggles and twinges for those little aches and pains, that occur on a daily basis, but are not worth mentioning?  Or do you have your own special word for them?

It's Monday..........

 

Fingers, toes and everything crossed it will be an awesome week for all of us in blog land!

Halloween Cross Stitch - Part 3

I didn't get as well this week again, just busy with daily life, but progress was made, so that's good.  It's mainly just the border to finish off.

This coming week it's all about Bats and Cats..........

It's that time of year...........

 It's apple time of year.  Here is a list of the varieties of apples commonly found in Canada.

I am a Gala fan, followed by Honeycrisp and Ambrosia.

We had an apple crisp dessert that our daughter-in-laws, mother made and it was lovely.  I used to make those all the time, before I was diagnosed with diabetes.  Apple pies are also a favourite of mine, always used Granny Smith's for those but I don't see them listed here?  Guess they are a British variety.

What's your favourite variety of apple?