Strolling around the neighbourhood

The train sped away as I stood there taking this picture and wondering what to do next. Should I go to the library? Stroll along the little park near the train station to see whether the brook is babbling or sleeping? Just go home?

Finally a stroll around the surrounding areas won, so with my bag left in the car I took my phone started walking to the downtown area. There isn’t much of a downtown, it’s just a street really, but it smelt of lovely cakes and pastries.

I walked away from the business section of town and into what seemed like church alleyway. First stop was the Unit Church of Christianity. This little building isn’t the church, that’s the building next to it. I suppose it’s an office of some sort, but whatever it was it was cute and reminded me of a cottage.

Just across the street, on the corner was this building. I don’t think it was a church, it seemed an extension of the Christian Academy a few blocks away. I liked the peeling wooden steeple on the brick building.

Just around the corner you have the Roman Catholic church (there are at least two others less than a mile from this one). At this point it was getting cold so I made my way back to the car.

I happened upon this gem in the window of a store. For some reason there seem to be a lot of things wrong with this picture. Definitely not something I’ll be placing on my front lawn, though, truth be told, you won’t find anything on my front lawn, I don’t believe in decorating for Christmas. Call it lazy, I call it smart. =)

Alice’s Tea Cup: Chapter II

‘Take some more tea,’ the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly.
‘I’ve had nothing yet,’ Alice replied in an offended tone, ‘so I can’t take more.’
‘You mean you can’t take LESS,’ said the Hatter: ‘it’s very easy to take MORE than nothing.’

Do you love tea? Do you love whimsical? Are you a fan of Lewis Carroll? If you answered YES to any of those questions then Alice’s Tea Cup is for you!

I love their scones – buttermilk, ham & cheese … yum …

I love their teas – this time I had the Ginger Orange Peach … yum …

I love their almost famous mocha cake!

I love that some of the tables have antique sewing machine foot pedals as their base.

I love the butterfly wings on the walls.

Most importantly, I love going there with friends.

Have you ever been to Alice’s to discuss books? Give it a try, you might end up at a bookstore afterwards, purchasing $50 worth of books!

Strolling around New York

Monday I took a walk around the city. I was meeting a friend for tea and had some time so I decided to walk around.

Then I decided to take photos (with my phone) of things I found interesting. Like this really intricate window frame.

Or these plants that look like women dancing in gowns.

But mostly I enjoyed the day, and enjoyed imagining – what would it be like to live in that blue attic? – and seeing and every now and then, appreciating.

Alexa Meade: Painting Life

I’m not an art buff, but I do enjoy a good painting or sculpture when I see one. Recently I happened across Alexa Meade’s work. The thing that makes her different is that she paints, but, she paints life. What you see above is not a painting on canvas, it’s painting on a person. I know it’s a bit crazy to get your mind around it – especially with the painting I’ve chosen – but she paints on a person and inserts them into, well, life.

I’m doing a poor job at explaining, just go and take a look at her work and you’ll understand.

LIKE!

A couple of months ago, Haley G. Hoover made a YouTube video on Facebook liking. I thought it was amusing and so I made  a lists of “likes” that I’ve seen on my newsfeed that made me laugh:

  • I bought a bag of chips. Not half a bag of air
    (this is a first world problem, I’m sure)
  • I Knew That Song Before It Was Popular
    (hipster alert!)
  • don’t sleep enough because I stay up late for no reason
    (well … at least you know the reason)
  • I dont care about your farm, or your fish, or your park, or your mafia!!
    (I sense a lot of hate here)
  • “Go away and leave me alone!” means “Dont go, i need you.. give me a hug
    (seems as though someone needs to express themselves better)
  • After an arguement I think about clever things I should have said
    (nod nod)
  • Realizing how much your life has changed in a short amount of time
    (hmmm ….)
  • Yes We Understand Your Life Sucks, You Dont Have To Post It All The Time
    (this wasn’t pointed to anyone in particular, right?)
  • WE CAN GET 1,000,000 PEOPLE THAT ARE BORED OUT OF THEIR MINDS TO JOIN!!!!!
    (only 108 people found this likeable)
  • Seriously? You joined this fan page? Wow, nothing better to do huh?
    (my thoughts exactly)

what odd things do you like?