Obey The City – Montreal Walls – Eleven

See more of Montreal Walls... So much of the city has changed in my lifetime. Take this wall which now overlooks a small parking lot. Once there was a building that housed on its main floor, various music oriented pawn shops and stores, a refuge for musicians from all over the world visiting our city … Continue reading Obey The City – Montreal Walls – Eleven

Grates or Gates – Montreal Walls – Ten

See more of Montreal Walls... The foundations and corner stones around the older edifices of the city often seem incongruent with the buildings they support and I'm sure if I were to do a little research, I'd find images of the original structures. I often let my imagination run free and wonder if the original … Continue reading Grates or Gates – Montreal Walls – Ten

Old Materials Are Still More Beautiful – Five – Montreal Walls Project

See the following posts for the first 8 wall photos: One - An intro to Wabi-Sabi; Two - Wabi Sabi Reds; Three - Remnants; Four - Natural Variations; Six - Bricks; Seven - Giving In; Eight - Imperfect Beauty; Nine - Textured Landscapes. Oddly, I am unable to locate the fifth posting. So, I will … Continue reading Old Materials Are Still More Beautiful – Five – Montreal Walls Project

The terrace garden: a snapshot

Having moved into a waterside condo this past year was a big decision… where do I put my summer energy if I have no garden to play in? We’ve planted a few small things this year: tomatoes, eggplants, kale, peppers, herbs… they are growing slowly.