The Scarborough emblem

In tribute to it’s ferocious ability to survive and thrive – it’s wonderful engineering – and of course the manner that it has now taken over most lawns I give you Scarborough’s new emblem!  The Dandelion has triumphed.  This lovely sample of ours is but one of millions in our neighbourhood.  Name me another flower…

Camera in the garden

Over the weekend we were in Ottawa.  Wendy was the speaker at a Senior’s Rally – I was the tech guy!  Then we had time to visit with Wendy’s Mom at the Perley – a place where she can heal following surgery – before moving on to rehab.  The Perley has several courtyards and gardens….

Happy Canada Day 2010

Yesterday it was my privilege, with Karen Diaper to present to Brian Hodgson, Sgt At Arms for the Alberta Legislature, a photograph of the front of the Legistlative Building, as a gift of appreciation for his assistance with our Salvation Army Day at the Alberta Legislature.  The photograph is from the collection of Ian McKenzie….