Play during COVID-19

Children seem to have understood mask wearing and social distancing better than many adults. When a cousin came for a play day, most of the day was spent outside. Lots of games to play with lots of distance to separate everyone.

When one little girl wanted to show a certain video game to another, out came the masks. They got a little closer than usual but they logged on and logged off in a very short time. All the children must spend a lot of time with grandparents in their seventies and eighties and none wanted to risk picking up the virus and taking it home.

School may yet prove to be not as risky and everyone fears. The kids may surprise everyone with their degree of cooperation in fighting the transmission of the virus.

Pool noodle art

The colourful lollipops decorating the flower garden at the front of this suburban home are made from tightly rolled pool noodles displayed on white PVC pipe. I'd call this decorative display folk art. Have you seen this done in your area? This is the first time I've encountered a display like this.

Twisted

 

 

I'm not sure if this picture works but this is a shot of an exceedingly old and twisted evergreen. Much of the tree has died and bare, barkless wood remains. Seeing this tree along a trail made me recall the bristle cone pines trees of the American West. At one time it was claimed that the American trees were the oldest living thing on the planet. I wonder how old this evergreen is.

Antiques? Some. Mostly it's just old.

The store inside the metal-sided building sells old stuff as one might gather from the articles hanging on the outside of the shop. If it is valuable antiques you are seeking, you may have come to the right place but maybe not. But bargains and lots of stuff that is simply old can be found in abundance.

Elevator shafts make a temporary modern sculpture installation

The elevator shafts appear first. A four story building will soon follow. But, for the moment, the tall, grey shafts will stand looking very much like a modern sculpture installation.

It's almost impossible to get away from COVID-19 reminders

It is almost impossible to get away from reminders of the COVID-19 pandemic. Go for a walk and there are signs reminding you to practise physical distancing. All folk that I encounter are doing this without being reminded. I may be wrong but I find these signs a bit over the top. What's your take?

Art in the park

Finding a place to sell your art can be difficult. Many artists wonder how they will get a little exposure in the market place. Well, in London, they can set up a display every weekend in the far eastern end of Springbank Park.