Sunday, March 28, 2010

SundayStills - a day in the life

The rhythm of my day has changed with the nicer weather.
It starts at around noon, when I head out for a walk, which seems perfect for this week's Sunday Stills challenge. No more than four photos to visually describe your day. And no archives.

So, it is Friday and my walk begins. I pass by this Ukrainian Roman Catholic Church to get downtown. My favourite pub is across the street. It is my favourite mainly because it has a big wraparound patio, with a view over a quiet side street of this church.


And conveniently located next door to this pub is my fitness club
where I will end my workout by treating my aching muscles to a steam bath


before heading on to the coffee shop for a bite to eat, a coffee and an hour or so of my new book.


And what is a day without a sighting of the ducks?
So I continue my walk down to the waterfront where I find several newly arrived long tailed ducks are being buffeted by the waves.



Repeat as often as necessary for optimal well being.

50 comments:

  1. Lovely but would you believe we have snow forcast for this week!

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  2. Ken: it has turned cold enough for snow here, too. March is a cruel month!

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  3. I enjoyed your day. I most towns in the U.S. pubs wouldn't be allowed next to churches. :)

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  4. Nice! I love how you caught a day moon up there.

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  5. looks like a lovely mellow Sunday to me..

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  6. I am reading that same book!! Small world! Great photos and I like the sounds of your day!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  7. Looks like a lovely day to me! Any day with a walk, steam, food, a book, and a glimpse of nature would be fabulous!

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  8. Dibear: I can understand why ;)
    there was a time they couldn't open until after church services, and you had to buy food with your drink.

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  9. Oh my YESSS a repeated often day as you shot and described so well....Healing!
    Love the steeples and moon..really nice!
    KK

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  10. Geewits: I was determined to get that moon in at least one usable shot.

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  11. dancingbeastie: most of my days are mellow. I love semi-rteirement.
    (I work nights and some evenings, but have my days free)

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  12. SueAnn: not much else will be accomplished, until this is finished!

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  13. flowerweaver: I tried to make it look busy...

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  14. Char: almost, it could have been warmer. my fingers were cold trying to get a good shot of the ducks.

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  15. KK: I am fortunate to be able to walk to all these places.

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  16. I love how you can see the moon in the first picture!

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  17. Maggie: a daylight moon is special, isn't it?

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  18. I love the moon and the church steeple..very nice..it looks to me like you have a relaxing kind of day..good for you! :)

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  19. Sounds like you would you'll have to repeat this many many times:)

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  20. Love the shot with the moon and the church! Thanks for sharing your day!

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  21. Those are very unusual ducks.

    What kind of coffee do you like?

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  22. coffee and retreating into a book sounds lovely & i really like that photo

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  23. FFF: it was quite relaxing. my only challenge was to take the pictures.
    ...and the exercises at the gym!

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  24. Jeannette: I plan to do just that :)

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  25. my husband grows cotton: thanks and glad to share.

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  26. Evelyn: it was a good walk. glad you came along.

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  27. Ann: yes, I love their long tails. and they are change from the many, many mallards we have around here.

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  28. Chloe: this is one book that is easy to get lost in. and I had to take a picture when I saw the coffee cup matched the book cover!

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  29. Hi Violet

    A lovely story and more in four pictures...

    Happy days

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  30. Looks like a great day... and I love Steig Larsson

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  31. Delwyn: thanks. not quite as exotic as your walks...

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  32. Jazz: a friend and I have decided to go halves on the hardcover of the third book that is due out next month because we can't wait another year for the paperback.

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  33. You do know how to enjoy life. Good for you!

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  34. Sounds like a nice relaxing day; love the moon and church steeple.

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  35. Nora: I am fortunate to have enough free time to enjoy my daytime hours.

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  36. SHirley: yes, it was relaxing - except for the working out bit!
    That church dome and moon seems to be the favourite!

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  37. I was so caught up by that book you're reading that I cried with joy when I saw that the second book was available in Paris a year before being published in the U.S.A and ditto that I could pre-order book 3 from the U.K. BUT what do I do now, I've read them all? Oh no. Thanks for sharing you day. It looked lovely.

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  38. Mim: the movie of the first book is coming out next month. but, I so enjoyed the book, I don't really want to see the movie... I think it might not live up to my expectations.

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  39. What wonderful pics. I love ducks!

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  40. It sounds like a really nice day and I'm sure that the steam bath is heaven.

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  41. Lena: the ducks are adorable, espoecially as photo subjects (and especially when they backend up!)

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  42. Gina: that steam is what keeps me going 3x a week...!

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  43. SAW: I am blessed with such nice days.

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  44. Love that first photo of moon and church.. And I see you're reading the Millenium books by Larsson. Enjoy!

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  45. Ladyfi: I have just finished the second one, now must wait for the third to be published in Canada. Love them.

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