Seven Hour Gaps.

I do this thing. I've always done it. I'm feeling like I MUST catch the reigns on it soon.

So, this morning I had an appointment at 9:45am. That took me to 10:30. I was out of the office before 11am.

My NEXT appointment isn't until 6pm.

It's currently almost 4pm as I write this. Now. Ask me what I did all day.

To be fair, I did pop into the office to change my window display from Winter to Spring, took stock of what linens I needed there. I popped into the bank. I came home and put a load of laundry on.

Other than that, I've been sitting here, in my work clothes, surfing, listening to music... and watching the clock. Waiting till it's time to leave for my next appointment.

I have always done this thing. I feel like I can't get into anything at home, because I will miss my next appointment. Even though today, there was SEVEN HOURS between appointments. A seven hour gap with nothing in my dayplanner.

I could have sewn something up. This money, for example, took me 2 hours yesterday. I could have been sewing this whole time.

But no. I managed to make a tea. To peek in the cupboards. To do a few dishes.

I have an entire work space to move into my bedroom. (This is a long story for another time.) And I am sitting here. Waiting.

What is UP with that?

The answer could easily be that I put in my dayplanner: "Sew monkeys."

I wonder if it would make a difference?

L

Little Ginger Babushkas

Isn't she lovely? Isn't she Wonderful?

the Irish Russian. Hanging out with the Native Russian, and the Old Sleeping Russian. Party Time.

My boss at the Thrift Store texted me just as I was putting the finishing touches on this little mama. She's a Ginger Mama, and I was thinking of her! It's an Irish Russian Doll. Oh yes I did.

She's just so flippin cute. It is going to be hard to see them go, but a pleasure that they'll bring someone else joy too!

I have a sale at the Native Friendship Centre on March 21st, and I'll bring these beauties. All the others you'll be able to find at the Tiny Art Shack in Tiny Ontario in May 2015. 

L.

Where Is Midland Ontario?

Midland Ontario is located on Georgian Bay, and if you are cottaging in this beautiful area, the reference to going "Into Town" means you'll be making a visit to Midland.

Within the town itself there are many attractions to visit! Downtown you can visit The Midland Cultural Centre which will house Quest Art Gallery and Huronia Players Theatre Company. There is also a cafe that is managed by Ivars Rasa and Kim Masin, former owners of the Library Restaurant.

You can access the internet at the Midland Public Library, either using their computers, or through wireless with your own laptop. The Midland Public Library is a beautiful, big and air conditioned spaces, with lots of activities for the kids.

While downtown, you can have a visit with our resident psychic, Lori-Grace. She has a busy but cozy studio downtown, just down the street from the Midland Public Library. With her psychic skill, she reads for clients all over North America, the UK and Australia. Sitting with her in person on your visit is a must-do on the list.

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There's also the waterfront, the beaches, and the Midland Farmers Market to visit when you come "Into Town" from the cottage. There's the Huronia Museum Huron-Ouendat Village, The Martyrs Shrine, The Wye Marsh for getting back to nature. Midland Ontario also has all of the little shops you would hope to find, plus all the amentities that you need to have a great visit, with four major grocery stores, and wide variety of restaurants and cafes. Don't forget to visit our tourist information centre at the bottom of King Street, to get help finding Where it all is in Midland Ontario.