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- Booth Avenue berries in snow
The red berries are still on the mountain ash tree next door, boughs weighed down by snow. The first time that I've had to shovel the walk in front of our house in Toronto this year, after Christmas. Trying to be productive during the workdays, physical activity deferred until almost desk. (Toronto Riverside) 20121227 1655 - Dr Laffa bread
Christmas eve lunch visit to Israeli resto at 2:30 p.m. full of families sharing a meal. We ordered hummus and shwarma, with a side of 4 falafel. It will be better to return to Dr. Laffa with the family to select a greater variety (Downsview) 20121224 1433 - Robert Koenig, "Odyssey"
Forty male and female characters carved out of lime trees from the Carpinthian Mountains on southeast Poland. Part of the Polish Season organized by the University of Hull Faculty of Arts and Social Science, placed on a plaza in the central campus. Unfortunate barricade around the installation, presumably to deter damaged, but the fences are distracting. (U. Hull, UK) 20121119 140459 - Jasmine Osmanthus Blooming Tea
Luxury tea break in the office at the business school. Since I haven't had an assigned office in about 20 years, I had forgotten that people can personalize their spaces for creature comforts. Jasmine-Osmanthus blooming tea picked up by Jennifer on her last visit to China. For this grade of tea, she says it's not really cheaper there, than imported here. Similar images in video at youtu.be/nAUz-lSuZL8 (U. Hull, UK) 20121119 1148 - Helsinki Airport Design Camp
Forest-themed chairs, tables and benches, in the "Design Camp" of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. A showcase of Finnish design, where passengers can "camp out" to relax and spend time before the flight. An example of typical tongue-in-cheek humour in Finland. (Helsinki Vantaa Terminal 1) 20121117 1130 - David Bosanquet Garden fountain
Unexpected bubbling fountain on a rainy fall day, as I exited the John Graham Library through the west door to the Munk Centre for International Studies. The David Bosanquet Garden was dedicated in 2004. Massey College in the background, with the Robarts Library beyond. (1 Devonshire Place, University of Toronto). 20121031 1603 - Turkey and Wine at Canadian Thanksgiving
Traditional fowl with 1997 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon. Turkey spatchcocked in the Julia Child style. Wine cork broke in neck of bottle, so slow decanting into pitcher through coffee filter and sieve. Only immediate family this year, reducing stress after recently life changes. Shared pictures of China on computer, video documentaries recently on television (20120907 1620) Toronto - Sarah Polley and Eric Ing, U. of Toronto
Sarah Polley, the Barker Fairley Distinguished Visitor in the Canadian Studies program at University College, University of Toronto, observed as Eric Ing was awarded the 2012 Canadian Studies Essay Prize 20121003 1714 - Canadian Studies essay prize for Eric Ing
Eric Ing receives the 2012 Canadian Studies essay prize from Emily Gilbert (Director, Canadian Studies program) and Julie Mehta (Professor, Diasporic Asian Canadian Literature), at University College, University of Toronto 20121003 1649 - Millenium Park entry, Peterborough, Ontario
Placid waterfall falling onto granite, at the entry to park on Water Street, in Peterborough, Ontario. Follows the fluid theme of the Trent-Severn Waterway locks nearby. (Peterborough, Ontario) 20120828 0907 - Salty Peanuts, Mildred Howard
Art installation of saxophones and scores at SFO International Terminal, above the doors at Gate A2. Outcry by musicians at Sax on the Web. (San Francisco) 20120626 125919 - Silver Terrace, southern San Francisco
Residential and commercial buildings up the inclines around Portola and Bayview, west of I-101 on the way to SFO airport. The city may be scenic for tourists, but the departure is less glamourous in Silver Terrace (San Francisco, California) 20120726 101210 - Vancouver towers northwest
View towards North Vancouver shore from 27th floor balcony looking northwest. Primary view from Hyatt on this trip is west, so urban view wins over nature. (Vancouver) 20120626 0827 - 20120620 112424 Convocation five DI
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