Monday, July 21, 2008

la vie en Oak

My life is coloured by this season of Oakville. A suburban paradise I knew existed but never ventured into until one fine May afternoon for an interview at Og2.
Full circle.
Alors, la vie en Oak et quelques gouts de la vie en Grim.

to begin: Holga role no. 5: fugi reala 120 film

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my favourite piece of music to play, whether quietly after midnight, in the darkness, or bellowing out of my rickety old piano at 3 in the afternoon I love this little nocturne and it will live in my blood the way the moonlight sonata does - pour forth from my fingertips from now until eternity or amnesia sets in.

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sitting here in the early morning before the morning care campers arrive is silent tranquility.

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lake Ontario double exposure

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the rashleigh peugeot with the honeysuckle that grows up the gallagher's fence and windows at Og2 in the morning. I quietly snapped this on my first morning at Og2.

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birthday flowers, piano, nocturne.



to follow: snapshots of shadows, bicycles, and lavender as well as other such fancies.

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Sunday, July 13, 2008

bell jars and gardenia

i love the smell of summer in my house, and the sunlight that streams through the linen curtains, the breeze ruffling and bringing them to life, and the sun setting through the locust tree.

I've travelled far, across many borders but this is the lovliest corner i know of.

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pin hole photograph, four minute exposure.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

A tour of Grimsby in Polaroid.

Let's go to Grimsby! I wonder how many people have ever said that? Well now you will have every visual anecdote possible to convince you that Grimsby should not be missed! I probably talk endlessly about Grimsby - I live there after all and I feel a little patriotic for my little town with the unfortunate name. But there are so many surprises to be had.

You may find arriving at the junction of Grimsby and outskirts not too thrilling, but this is only the beginning of your adventure!

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However unimposing Grimsby may appear at first sight, a mere dot on the horizon line, the gateway to Niagara - that which we drive through on our way somewhere else, there are many delights to discover in Grimsby.

To begin though you will not find it pictured here we are friendly by nature, as states our welcome to downtown Grimsby downtown slogan reads.
There are also many delightful houses to encounter on your journey

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as well as interesting/unique shops:

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a top quality selection of interesting store fronts and happening bars to frequent in the evening, as well choice places to grab a traditional bite to eat!

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There is random retro graffiti

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and pirate art.

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a picturesque marina

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if you are looking for your art/book fix don't miss the Grimsby Public Art Gallery and Library.

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No, that white picket fence isn't just another example of how quaint Grimsby is, it's an installation in the Rotary Club's sculpture garden - White Picket Sound Fence by Duncan MacDonald.

There's a stop on the VIA rail that will take you back to Toronto, Niagara and beyond. And while you are waiting for your train on the small platform, you can check out Grimsby's old station house which is now an antique shop, one of the most interesting shops in town!

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Bottles

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flower beds

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and doors.

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Glassless windows looking onto odds and ends

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You can even get your shoes shined

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And to sum up the ultimate Grimsby experience, don't miss a stunning sunset over lake Ontario

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