Puppy Sitting This Morning With A Really Good Boy. Almost Caught His Tail. My Sock Was A Reasonable Facsimile.

James St N artcrawl. Another talented local artist Celyn Church who makes wonderful stained glass lighthouse and panels - among other things. I'm pleased to say to bought one of her panels for the living room. @celynartsco #hamont #artcrawl #discoverhamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl (at James Street North Art Crawl)

The CP Holiday Train arrived in Hamilton tonight near Gage Park. As usual, huge crowds showed up to listen to the music (Sam Roberts) and see the festive train. This is the first time that events and conditions (and memory) all worked together for me to actually see the train. Went with a good friend who had difficulty seeing over the crowd even though she's reasonably tall. Cold and windy. A hot coffee afterwards was a very welcome way to warm up. After, I tracked the train to the yards in west Hamilton where it stayed for the night before continuing on to Cambridge tomorrow. I found the Hamilton-Brantford Rail Trail was an ideal location to get close to the train for better shots. #cpholidaytrain #gagepark #hamiltonfoodshare #hamont #cpr #holidayseason #timhortons #klitefm (at Hamilton Gage Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqwM4bUhK3X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qo2zy5abkbvj

Trinidad-style macaroni pie. Hopefully as spicy as it seems and tasty as it smells. #trinifood #macaronipie #trinicomfortfood (at Hamilton, Ontario)

CBC HAMILTON celebrating their 5 YR anniversary in Hamilton. Congratulations and thanks for the good and objective reporting. #hamont #cbchamilton #5yearanniversary #artcrawl #jamesstreetnorth (at CBC Hamilton)

I attended the Overdose Awareness Day event at Gage Park on Thu. I helped a little with the Centre3 exhibit by hanging a long rope of pink coloured shoes, each representing approximately 2 deaths last year due to overdose. I signed one shoe on behalf of a dear friend who lost someone very close due to overdose. It can hit anyone which is why awareness and treatment options are so important. Lots of community partners and participants. Some good information, and even a Nalaxone training session by Hamilton Public Health. #hamont #hamiltonca #overdoseawarenessday #gagepark #preventoverdoses #opioidcrisis (at Hamilton Gage Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnIQFgZHWTm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dps5ttr2viv0

A piece I've been working on for a few weeks - finally done. An amalgam of some thoughts and images I deal with thru my depression and other issues relating to recovery. Though high functioning at times, it can also be debilitating for long stretches. Death is a major theme. #mentalhealth #sitelines #centre3 #suicideideation #suicidethoughts #depression #anxiety #sweetrelease #highfunctioningdepression #arttherapy #mindfulness #artasrelease (at Sitelines) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqYPx-5BIvT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ruzwhni0vxrt

#Supercrawl is still in full swing today on James St N. Be sure to check it out. Lots of fun and wonderful artists represented. @Supercrawl #hamont #discoverhamilton #artcrawl #artwork #arthamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl (at Hamilton Supercrawl)

Hiking along the middle section of the Red Hill Valley trail today. Turned out warmer than expected/ forecast. Quiet afternoon and for a change had my headphones in for music. #hamont #discoverhamilton #hiking #redhillvalleytrail (at Red Hill Valley Trail)

Down at Pier 4 and 8 to see the tall ships. View across marina towards pier 8. #hamont #Bayfront #discoverhamilton #pier4 #tallships #tallshipshamilton #canadaday #canada150 (at Pier 4 - Bayfront)

My new temporary roommate.