In The Trees

 

The Annex neighbourhood is known for its wonderful Victorian homes, most on small lots, but there are a few houses that don't fit that mold. This old brick house set among the trees has a large lot and even has parking. It always looks so welcoming and cool in the summer. Apparently it is divided into large apartments.

Pop, Pop ......

 

I am not sure if you all had commercials for Alka Seltzer but here in North America we had tv ads with Speedy showing us how the magic pills worked to settle your stomach. The ads had a earworm jingle that began with "Pop Pop Fizz Fizz Oh What A Relief It Is". I love this little Speedy.

Taking part in Signs2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world. 

Duck Pond

I am into my archives for this shot of the duck (and goose) pond at James Gardens. It is the surrounding vegetation that makes this such a lovely spot with mature willow trees and wonderful grasses. This is one of my favourite places in the city but I don't happen to be out in that area much anymore. I will have to make a point of going for trip to visit soon.
 

Mural On A Vehicle

 

When I went to see Cirque Du Soleil a couple of weeks ago Nissan was one of the sponsors and they had this vehicle on display. They were projecting images related to the Mexican theme of the show on to it. I think this counts as a mural.

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.

House On A Corner

 

Even on a hot day this house on a leafy corner in the Annex neighbourhood looks cool. That balcony would be a fine place to sit out and read.

Siblings

 

I have been having lots of Black Swallowtail Butterfly caterpillars on my dill plants but then they seem to disappear and I have seen no butterflies yet. Sometimes they can be there and an hour later they are gone. A mystery.

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world. 

Satellites?

 

I was walking along and happened upon a shrub covered in these wonderful orbs that looked like little satellites. Each was made up of hundreds of small flowers to form the balls. I looked it up on-line  and the bush is called a Buttonbush. There lots of honey bees buzzing around the bush. It was a wonderful sight.