725 Dandelions

I picked these from the sidewalk this morning. I have always loved dandelions. They are so pretty and hardy. And one of the first flowers to make their appearance after the long Canadian winter.

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619 Italian Pepper Mill

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I bought this little pepper mill nearly 30 years ago at a church bazaar. I remember that day clearly. They wanted a quarter for it. I bargained hard and got it for a nickel. I pointed out that it was old and some of the paint had worn off (It used to be red, green, and ochre.) It was the best bazaar ever. I got tons of stuff. This pepper mill is the last thing I still have from that day. The paint has mostly warn off but the brass bits are still perfect and best of all it's the best grinder of all the ones I've tried. It's also special because it's made in Italy.

383 Alfrescoes

This morning I went painting with friends in Beacon Hill Park. Despite the rain we had a good turn out. Here's a trio who gathered under the gazebo.