august break no. 29

you never know what you'll see on somerset st. w.

- simply jag

august break nos. 25, 26 & 27

window shopping - Rideau Centre

public spaces

sacred oasis

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august break no. 21

bakery wisdom

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august break no. 20

i'm lookin' at you, kid...

- simply jag

august break no. 19

eyes to the heavens

feet on the ground

- simply jag

august break no. 18

local abundance

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august break no. 17

hiding in the stacks

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august break no. 16

thrift store treasures

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august break no. 14

life can be as simple as a... b... c...

-simply jag

beauty in the heart of downtown...

I've loved this painting for close to 20 years. It stands two stories high and is located in the foyer of a hotel/commercial building in downtown Ottawa. I walk by it every week on my way to my meditation group. Also, it was in this hotel that we held our wedding reception 19 years ago this fall. I noticed the painting the first time I set foot there. How could I not?!

It really is beautiful to me. In the midst of all the hurry and scurry of the downtown workday, it invites me to pause and breathe and take in the sight, sound and smell of the ocean... even if it is only in my mind.

simply jag xox

street-weary beauty...

I first met John about four years ago when he was living on the street. He now rents a small room above one of the local drinking establishments, but he still pans at his usual street corner. He refers to it as his job and usually pulls one to two shifts a day.

John is street-weary beauty to me. He is scuffed up, and funny, and wounded, and wise. He always astounds me with his positive attitude and I am grateful he is on my Life path...

simply jag xox

a simple reason...

"My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can."

- Cary Grant

I may be stretching it a bit by posting this photo today, but the circumstances warrant it, IMO. How does this embody my February word, simplify? Well, it's like this:

• My nose is dripping.
• My sinuses are tickling.
• My eyes are leaking.
• My throat is recovering.
• My patience is evaporating.
• I took this shot on Friday.
• I post-processed it on Saturday.
• Today is Sunday and I'm keepin' it simple.

There. That should do it. :-)

simply jag xox

p.s. In case you hadn't heard, President Obama was in town on Thursday. His presence lingers on...