I was trapped in the building for most of the day with massive G20 protests and throngs of riot police around the neighbourhood. I spent several hours with my neighbours viewing the action outside our front door. It was all a pretty wild sight to see, especially in Toronto. I even saw a sniper on the roof two buildings over. By evening, curiosity got me and I ventured out to check things out at ground level.
It really saddens me to see businesses vandalized and and so much useless conflict. A peaceful protest is fine by me, but after today I have no idea what the protestors' messages are. I'm only seeing the chaos. Check out these two completely burned police cars while the block was finally cleared out and calm spread over as we reached dusk.
I'm hoping for a more peaceful day tomorrow. S.K. and her hubby called to ask if I was ready to relocate to the burbs. Not sure, but I know I have lots of nice friends and family that were checking up on me today.
Had a great Summer day picking strawberries and catching up with S.K. I've been eating berries non-stop... They are super sweet and delicious!
It goes perfectly with everything, including the warm tones of this absolutely delightful Dagg and Stacey top. I can't get enough of the amazing print!
refueled over a barbeque at A.'s place... and went for an evening bike ride with a stop for ice cream and some "magic, luck and friendship" at Queen's Park.
This is part of the Wish Come True Festival for Luminato by Miami based art collective FriendsWithYou. In the next few days, I hope to make it back to see this by day and some other Luminato events as well!
I'm savouring the last few days that local convenience store at Queen and Euclid, Square Fruit Market will be open. They are closing at the end of the month despite a campaign to save them! Even though I live close to grocers in Chinatown, I always prefer to walk a few extra minutes to Square to pick up some plants for the garden, always fresh and often local produce... or even a nice crusty loaf of bread. Now I will have to make three stops in place of the one. Or head to a big chain grocer. Too bad!
Look what Aunt L. found! This was the coolest salt and pepper set I have seen in a while! You turn the dial on the front of the TV and the shakers elevate for access to the S&P!
It was a cool day and these wool blankets were looking really cosy. Love the leather straps to tote them with.
These speakers by I.dear are awfully cute! I like that they are made of wood, super portable, look sturdy, and are smaller than a kids' building block!
