A couple weeks ago I was in my local Canadian Tire buying this and that, and when I checked out, they didn’t give me any Canadian Tire Money. Instead, the cashier suggested I sign up for a loyalty card, so I could earn electronic points.… Read More
Tuffy P posting tonight -thanks to all who came out on Saturday for the Long Branch By the Lake Garden Tour. We have many photos posted on the garden tour website. Our Gardeners appreciated the time and work that our families and Volunteers provided in… Read More
The first ever Long Branch garden tour has come and gone. I hope all the people who came out had a great time checking out some of the gardens in our community. The weather cooperated – it was a beautiful day! I didn’t get a… Read More
After working in the garden all morning, Tuffy P and I were ready for a hearty lunch. We had seen positive words about an new neighbourhood Indian place called Feast of Dilli on the Long Branch Village Facebook page, so we decided to try it.… Read More
This garden feature began as a toy crane and an oxen yolk. Later we added the toy boat, and this morning I did some mosaic work on it. I suppose some people might call this a sculpture, but since I don’t make sculpture, I’m calling… Read More
I’ve been listening to Kristine Schmitt‘s new recording, Good Dirt. She’s a singer who really commands your attention. She’s got a powerful voice and knows how to serve up a tasty song. On Good Dirt, Schmitt is backed by some of the best Old Time… Read More
I posted some pics of the recent butterfly mosaics over at the mosaics site. We’ve been doing some smaller butterflies lately to decorate our garden. Here’s an idea: you broke that special teapot that’s been in the family for generations….but even all the kings horses… Read More
Tuffy P giving you a glimpse of Toronto Botanical Garden’s 29th annual tour of 18 private gardens in Toronto’s Kingsway neighbourhood. ‘Through the Garden Gate’ is also open to the public tomorrow. (check the TBG website for info) Master Gardeners volunteer at each of the… Read More
Valdy has been performing in rooms across this country for over 50 years, writing, singing and playing songs about people he’s met and things he’s seen and experiences he’s lived through. He had a brush with fame back in the 70s with a record contract… Read More
The 27th Street bookbox has been mostly self-sustaining with little intervention from me, and there is usually a healthy turnover of books. However, right now there is space for several new arrivals. Depending on size, I’d say it can handle up to 10 books to… Read More
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