a moment of attention. a moment of intention. one day at a time.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

jour 189::365


jour 189::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

this will go down
as the summer
of my food journey

a 5-day vegan cleanse back in june
has triggered a renewed interest
in how i fuel my active self

blueberries w/whipped cashew topping

jour 188::365


jour 188::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

so
how do you salvage a shot
that is virtually un-salvageable?

you don't.

you just accept that somedays will be out of focus
and remember how scrumptious the gazpacho was!

jour 187::365


jour 187::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

these are a few of my favourite blings...

yet another
late-night
space-holder
throw-away
shot

jour 186::365


jour 186::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

sidewalk wisdom
in downtown ottawa

jour 185::365


jour 185::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

t-shirt wisdom
as sported by my 11-year old niece

jour 184::365


jour 184::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

a local restaurant
serves up a portion
of humour

i love that i can go do my groceries
and know that i'll be offered
a chuckle along the way

Thursday, July 14, 2011

jour 183::365


jour 183::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

life in the nation's capital
where even an ordinary walk
from the dentist to the office
can become a moment of ceremony & remembrance

changing the guard
at the tomb of the unknown soldier

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

jour 182::365


jour 182::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

a pretty new dress
and a favourite pair of shoes
make it easier
to put
one foot in front of the other

jour 181::365


jour 181::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

a desperate attempt
to find some beauty
in my home
at 10:30pm
on my way to bed

some days
the 365 photo opportunities
are not so much opportunities
as forced solutions

jour 180::365


jour 180::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

two new sundresses
say
"welcome to summer!"

Monday, July 11, 2011

jour 179::365


jour 179::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

runners
kilts
sweltering heat
fun times at the perth kilt run!

jour 178::365 - July 1, 2011


jour 178::365 - July 1, 2011, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

(sooc - added frame & sig)

what can i say?
it was an unforgettable day...
this shot was well worth
the six and a half hour wait
on parliament hill

and with a nod of gratitude to hubby
who drove me there at 5:30am
on his day off

jour 177::365


jour 177::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

an overcast return to ottawa
with a landing only slightly delayed
to allow for the arrival
of the duke and duchess of cambridge

jour 176::365


jour 176::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

a long overdue visit
with my cousin sylvia
touring her beautiful new home
and sharing a summer fresh dessert

yes sylvia
you made photo of the day!

jour 175::365


jour 175::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

a day by the water
with my mom

no other place
i'd rather be

jour 174::365


jour 174::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

i
heart
being
down home

jour 173::365


jour 173::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

a bloom
from dad's garden
reaches up
in openness to the lens

jour 172::365


jour 172::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

my papa's workshop
everything has its place
everything is as it should be

i think i'll be putting him to work
next time he comes to visit

jour 171::365


jour 171::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

home
where the heart lives
and the lungs breathe in
the sweet & salty air
of new brunswick

jour 170::365


jour 170::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

patience

i guess i should have added that
to my list
of things to pack

Saturday, July 2, 2011

jour 169::365


jour 169::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

a work-related event
at the government conference centre
(the former ottawa train station)
gave me the opportunity
to spot this
fantastic window

jour 168::365


jour 168::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

go-vegan nutritional cleanse
day nine

steamed veggies w/tahini lemon sauce
on jasmine rice

jour 167::365


jour 167::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

speeding home
after a long day

i wonder what he's listening to?

jour 166::365


jour 166::365, originally uploaded by jag@lwh.

go-vegan cleanse day seven

the richest chocolate pudding i've ever tasted
chocolate of the gods