Sugar High?

I filled the hummingbird feeder with sugar water and hung it up a couple of days ago, probably a bit early, but I see there are already some Ontario sightings of Ruby Throated hummers according to the Hummingbird Migration Map (which suddenly isn't working properly, I don't know why). EDIT UPDATE: now it's working!

But guess who decided to take advantage of a free treat, yes, Billy the tree rat er.... cute fluffy squirrel. I think he's addicted to sugar, I'll have to send him to Sugarholics Anonymous. He deserves a bad tummy ache after draining the feeder dry.  I hope he doesn't tell all his friends. So far he's the only one showing up.

Did you know..... the term to describe the fear of squirrels is Sciurophobia.

Wall Art

The local Art Gallery's current exhibition is one of the most important exhibitions of the year. It's when the students in all the elementary schools in town get a chance to show their talents.  

Just a few of the offerings.... lots of colour and texture and shapes. All kinds of subject matter. And lots of proud children showing their parents the artwork up on the wall.

I love this PositiviTREE with its important messages. Some great stuff on show, thank you to all the art teachers who have the ideas and give so much encouragement to the kids towards their creativity. A successful art exhibition! 

Beware of Dragons

I was at the local supermarket and noticed a young man picking up 4 of these alien looking fruits, so I accosted him (I don't make a habit of addressing strange men in the grocery store but he didn't mind) and asked what they were and what he was going to do with them.

He told me Dragon Fruit...... these were imported from Vietnam according to the label.  Just slice in half and scoop the innards out with a spoon. So of course, I had to buy one, just to experience the taste.

It's supposed to taste like a combination of pear, kiwi and watermelon. I'll let you know.

Absolutely delicious!