Franklins

In February, Franklin cheered for the Olympic home team and then he wore his Team Canada jersey to cheer the men's hockey team on to GOLD!

In March, he was Irish...

In April, he's giving out candy with the Easter Bunny.

My Olympic Connection

As I originally posted here, in 2006 I was asked to create a mirror of positive affirmation for Jenn Heil. She was heading to the Torino Olympic games representing Canada in her sport, freestyle women's moguls. I was told her mirror was with her in Canada House as she readied herself for her competition and then she won gold.

Here it is 4 years later and she's in Vancouver at the 2010 Olympic Games as the defending champion. Her final is scheduled for 7:30 PST tonight. But, I just heard Vancouver is under a heavy rain warning: 50-90mm of rain expected an already they've rescheduled some events. Snow making machines and airlifting snow by helicopter is futile against rainy downpours. I can only imagine how much delays fray the nerves of competitors. My thoughts are with you Jenn.

You go Girl!

Photo Essay: Saturday Dec 12 2009

Byward market building with hardy outdoor vendors

lots of clothing outdoors

local maple syrup

local pine boughs, centerpieces and wreaths

local dance troop raising funds

boy step dancing (aka clogging??)

commotion outside draws me out of the school of art where I am working

a bit chaotic outside-horses parked in no parking zone

Vancouver van

Olympic torch passing through

passing by with the flame lit by the sun on Mt. Olympus

walks for the crowd

torch handed off to next runner

he runs

ta da!

On my way home I stop by Tickled Pink in the Byward Market building

Look to see how my little paintings are doing in the store

I sold two; will bring more

Off the bus at home I see the rink lit up

They're flooding the rink now

that's got to be a cold job

waving that water around, guess it's really winter again

Home looks good.