August 2017 - Gananoque ON
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Friday, January 26, 2018
Weekend Roundup
Welcome to The Weekend Roundup...hosted by Tom The Back Roads Traveler
1. Starts with "D."
2. Week's Favorite.
3. Details
Letter D
July 2017 - Toronto ON
Week's Favourite - Toronto ON
DETAILS
January 2018 - Toronto ON
Details of the hundreds of locks on the LOVE sign in the Distillery District.
1. Starts with "D."
2. Week's Favorite.
3. Details
Letter D
July 2017 - Toronto ON
Week's Favourite - Toronto ON
DETAILS
January 2018 - Toronto ON
Details of the hundreds of locks on the LOVE sign in the Distillery District.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Thursday Doors
Linking up at Norm's Thursday Doors.
May 2012 - Prague
Standing guard at Prague Castle.
The Prague Castle Guard or simply the Castle Guard is a specific and autonomous unit of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic directly subordinate to the Military Office of the President of the Czech Republic. Its main task is to guard and defend the seat of the President of the Czech Republic at the Prague Castle. During the period 1939 to 1945 its duties were performed by the 1st Battalion of the Government Army.
May 2012 - Prague
Standing guard at Prague Castle.
The Prague Castle Guard or simply the Castle Guard is a specific and autonomous unit of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic directly subordinate to the Military Office of the President of the Czech Republic. Its main task is to guard and defend the seat of the President of the Czech Republic at the Prague Castle. During the period 1939 to 1945 its duties were performed by the 1st Battalion of the Government Army.
Monday, January 22, 2018
Foto Tunes
Tom the backroads traveller hosts this weekly meme.
January 2018 - Niagara Falls ON
A Hazy Shade of Winter
January 2018 - Niagara Falls ON
A Hazy Shade of Winter
Tuesday Treasures - Egypt
Tom the backroads traveller hosts this weekly meme.
I am reposting this from 2014 as it is fun to re-read some of our travels.
November 2007 - Cairo Egypt
Some photos from our first day in Cairo. Our first stop was Sakkhara. It was a hot day and we were really excited to go sightseeing with George, our private guide.
Saqqara also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English, is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, as well as a number of mastabas (Arabic word meaning 'bench'). Located some 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km (4.35 by 0.93 mi).
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At Saqqara, the oldest complete stone building complex known in history was built: Djoser's step pyramid, built during the third dynasty. Another 16 Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara, which are now in various states of preservation or dilapidation. High officials added private funeral monuments to this necropolis during the entire pharaonic period. It remained an important complex for non-royal burials and cult ceremonies for more than 3,000 years, well into Ptolemaic and Roman times.
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I am reposting this from 2014 as it is fun to re-read some of our travels.
November 2007 - Cairo Egypt
Some photos from our first day in Cairo. Our first stop was Sakkhara. It was a hot day and we were really excited to go sightseeing with George, our private guide.
Saqqara also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English, is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, as well as a number of mastabas (Arabic word meaning 'bench'). Located some 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km (4.35 by 0.93 mi).
At Saqqara, the oldest complete stone building complex known in history was built: Djoser's step pyramid, built during the third dynasty. Another 16 Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara, which are now in various states of preservation or dilapidation. High officials added private funeral monuments to this necropolis during the entire pharaonic period. It remained an important complex for non-royal burials and cult ceremonies for more than 3,000 years, well into Ptolemaic and Roman times.
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Monday Mural
July 2016 - Rochester NY
John Perry is a Rochester Native who works primarily in black and white. His images range from photorealistic portraits of the famous and infamous to monsters and skulls. His images are sometimes thought-provoking, yet other times his images give a visual insight into his dark humor. John has a graffiti background which lead to a formal education in painting. He has been featured in “The Art of Modern Rock” and “The Art of Electric Frankenstein” which focuses on his past fling into the world of gigposters.
John Perry is a Rochester Native who works primarily in black and white. His images range from photorealistic portraits of the famous and infamous to monsters and skulls. His images are sometimes thought-provoking, yet other times his images give a visual insight into his dark humor. John has a graffiti background which lead to a formal education in painting. He has been featured in “The Art of Modern Rock” and “The Art of Electric Frankenstein” which focuses on his past fling into the world of gigposters.
inSPIREd Sunday
Sally and Beth host inSPIREd Sunday!
May 2004 - Rome Italy
Click here for views of St. Peter's Basilica from outside.
We'll step inside this week and look at some details.
This ancient statue of St. Peter, portrayed as he gives a blessing and preaches, while holding the keys to the kingdom of heaven is famous throughout the world. Some scholars have attributed it to Arnolfo di Cambio (1245-1302), but others believe that it is a V century casting.
Behind it, there is what seems to be a fine brocade draping, however, it is actually a mosaic.
St. Peter's Baldachin is a large Baroque sculpted bronze canopy, technically called a ciborium or baldachin, over the high altar of St. Peter's Basilica. The baldachin is at the centre of the crossing and directly under the dome of the basilica. Designed by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, it was intended to mark, in a monumental way, the place of Saint Peter's tomb underneath. Under its canopy is the high altar of the basilica. Commissioned by Pope Urban VIII, the work began in 1623 and ended in 1634. The baldachin acts as a visual focus within the basilica; it itself is a very large structure and forms a visual mediation between the enormous scale of the building and the human scale of the people officiating at the religious ceremonies at the papal altar beneath its canopy.
The spiral columns are called Solomonic columns. In the 4th century, the Christian emperor Constantine supposedly brought spiral columns back to Rome from Jerusalem, claiming they were part of Solomon’s temple. Those columns stood for a thousand years as part of Old St. Peters, and are seen today built into the supports of the church across from Bernini’s Baldacchino. Bernini took the twisting form of the Solomonic column and enlarged it as the base. It is amazing form in bronze, with intricate leafing and designs from bottom to top.
May 2004 - Rome Italy
Click here for views of St. Peter's Basilica from outside.
We'll step inside this week and look at some details.
This ancient statue of St. Peter, portrayed as he gives a blessing and preaches, while holding the keys to the kingdom of heaven is famous throughout the world. Some scholars have attributed it to Arnolfo di Cambio (1245-1302), but others believe that it is a V century casting.
Behind it, there is what seems to be a fine brocade draping, however, it is actually a mosaic.
Views
One Word Sunday
January 2018 - Niagara Falls ON
21 January: Views
28 January: Lines
4 February: Square
11 February: Discreet
January 2018 - Niagara Falls ON
21 January: Views
28 January: Lines
4 February: Square
11 February: Discreet
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Bundling Up
January 2018 - Toronto ON Week 3
SATURDAY
Six Word Saturday
Our usual relax, layabout weekend. We did some chores and then John had two football games along with reading. I am bingeing on The Affair.
Sunset
Dinner - leftover stew and salad.
SUNDAY
One Word Sunday
Shadow Shot Sunday
Inspired Sunday Rome
Very cold morning but it is warming up this week.
That is a water filtration across from us.
More football and I'm working on my 2017 recap. Please someone make me do this monthly this year!!!
Dinner - ham with mashed parsnip carrot potatoes and mushy peas.
MONDAY
Monday Mural
Foto Tunes
Wordless
I was invited to attend a focus group on banking services so headed downtown for a two hour session, which I really enjoyed.
Then I baked a sweet potato bread from Against The Grain cookbook. This is the second time I've made it and it turned out really well this time!
The yeast proofed really well and the batter doubled easily.
It taste like a brown soda bread.
TUESDAY
Martin Luther King Jr
Tuesday Treasures
I headed out to buy socks! and came back with a pair of boots, two tops and the socks!!
We went to the VIP Theatre to see The Post which we both loved.
Dinner - ham and eggs
WEDNESDAY
Wondrous Words
We were lucky to have a gorgeous sunny day and temperatures of -7 C as we met friend and went to Niagara Falls with a stop in Niagara on the Lake for lunch at The Bistro.
I had these huge fish tacos and John had mussels with fries.
The Falls were spectacular! The mist from the falls has dressed the surrounding trees with lace.
Click here to see the Falls in the summer.
Dinner - pizza
THURSDAY
Thursday Doors
Just a day of chores/errands and a mani-pedi for me!
FRIDAY
Weekend Reflections
Weekend Roundup
We went to see The Darkest Hour and I definitely think Gary Oldman will/should get the Oscar!
BOOKS
Total 2018 - 5 YTD
I flipped through A Square Meal which chronicles American diets in the early 20th century.
For a change of pace I started The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox.
SHARING WITH:
Beth hosts Weekend Cooking where you can post anything food related.
Saturday Snapshots is hosted by West Metro Mommy.
Sundays in my City
My Sunday Photo
Seasons
Monday Walks
Monday Morning Blog Club
Through My Lens Monday
Our World Tuesday
Wanderful Wednesday
SATURDAY
Six Word Saturday
Our usual relax, layabout weekend. We did some chores and then John had two football games along with reading. I am bingeing on The Affair.
Sunset
Dinner - leftover stew and salad.
SUNDAY
One Word Sunday
Shadow Shot Sunday
Inspired Sunday Rome
Very cold morning but it is warming up this week.
That is a water filtration across from us.
Dinner - ham with mashed parsnip carrot potatoes and mushy peas.
MONDAY
Monday Mural
Foto Tunes
Wordless
I was invited to attend a focus group on banking services so headed downtown for a two hour session, which I really enjoyed.
Then I baked a sweet potato bread from Against The Grain cookbook. This is the second time I've made it and it turned out really well this time!
The yeast proofed really well and the batter doubled easily.
It taste like a brown soda bread.
TUESDAY
Martin Luther King Jr
Tuesday Treasures
I headed out to buy socks! and came back with a pair of boots, two tops and the socks!!
We went to the VIP Theatre to see The Post which we both loved.
Dinner - ham and eggs
WEDNESDAY
Wondrous Words
We were lucky to have a gorgeous sunny day and temperatures of -7 C as we met friend and went to Niagara Falls with a stop in Niagara on the Lake for lunch at The Bistro.
I had these huge fish tacos and John had mussels with fries.
The Falls were spectacular! The mist from the falls has dressed the surrounding trees with lace.
Click here to see the Falls in the summer.
Dinner - pizza
THURSDAY
Thursday Doors
Just a day of chores/errands and a mani-pedi for me!
FRIDAY
Weekend Reflections
Weekend Roundup
We went to see The Darkest Hour and I definitely think Gary Oldman will/should get the Oscar!
BOOKS
Total 2018 - 5 YTD
I flipped through A Square Meal which chronicles American diets in the early 20th century.
For a change of pace I started The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox.
SHARING WITH:
Beth hosts Weekend Cooking where you can post anything food related.
Saturday Snapshots is hosted by West Metro Mommy.
Sundays in my City
My Sunday Photo
Seasons
Monday Walks
Monday Morning Blog Club
Through My Lens Monday
Our World Tuesday
Wanderful Wednesday
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