March 2010 ~ Anticipation

Alice in Wonderland ........Tim Burton

Can't Wait!

For more pics and info on the movie, check out Cinematical ,

and other sites on Google.

Father's Day

I hope fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers and anyone that is in a father-like relationship is enjoying their day.

My Dad, a very young 86, lives in Vancouver and I will not see him today although I did interrupt his breakfast this morning to wish him a happy day! My Dad is my hero and my inspiration. He is an artist and still active in a weekly art group, lives on his own with his dog, gets out for daily walks, has a wicked and droll

sense of humour and strives to enjoy each day to the fullest. The one thing I don't like is that my dad no longer resides in Ontario - Vancouver is so far away!

A much younger me and my Dad (check out that tie with the suit!)

Some oldie pics of Dads and children:

Love the expression on the little girl's face!

Pre Raphaelite artist Arthur Hughes and his daughter

1908 Kentucky congressman Joseph Sherley and family. Harris & Ewing Collection

To Dads everywhere and to my Dad especially, may your day be one of delight and joy!

A Special Day

Graduation Day 1927 (Shorpy.com)

Graduation Day 2009

Fashions, curriculum and society has changed over the last 100 years, but the pride and joy on Graduation Day remains the same.

Our youngest daughter, Keara, graduated from college today with Presidential honours. This is a kid that coasted through highschool, having a great time, but basically directionless with what she wanted to do. After working a year, she decided that she wanted to focus on a career in law....and focus she did. Her dad, sister, boyfriend, friends and I are SO proud of her. Through diligence, dedication and hard work, she graduated today with a 93.5% average, and because she had maintained her high marks through each year of college, she made the President's Honour List.

Well Done Keara!

I found this poem by Nicholas Gordon which I'm sure expresses how any parent feels when their child spreads their wings to aspire to the next level of their life.

~*~

To the graduate, no more a child,

On whom these many years my love has shone:

Take pleasure in the pleasure of my pride,

However much you've managed on your own.

Even as you dance upon your stage,

Growing ever more endowed with grace,

Remember that my love will never change,

A place for you beyond all time and place.

Do what you will within your own wide world,

Understanding in your own wise way:

Always know you are my field of wonder,

The wild, star-strewn moor on which I wander,

Even as I honor you today.

~*~

And, finally...after a lovely day of celebration, Keara is back home in Toronto tonight relaxing before going back to work at a law firm tomorrow. She is definitely on the next step of her journey.

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*A Fabulous Song for Graduates Everywhere*

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Keara, We Love You!

Almost Wordless Wednesday

Almost Wordless...because when I blog, I feel compelled to write something. LOL

I didn't realize until I had uploaded this pic that not only were the buds 'at rest', but also the tiny little fly which I had not noticed. At any moment though, things could change

Bedtime Musical Interlude

I've never heard of this group before. Found some other vids of theirs on Youtube and rather like them. I love discovering new music!