There had been some cool alley finds on this hot day, but not a real prize.
Then I turned into a shady alley, sweet smelling and comforting.
It was a Healing Garden.
Turns out this alley is one of 2 Healing Gardens. A concept designed by artist Monica Wickeler & Indigenous artist Nyle Miigizi, the alley is filled with native plants and healing medicines. The Anishinaabe Nation’s story of the gift of Jewelweed was handed down to Nyle from his grandmother, Verna Patronella Johnston.
Mural artist Gosia Komorski was hired to paint.
Healing… we can all use some right now.
Best to be whole and positive, as we go into what seems will be a hectic new year.
Now it’s winter, but I fully intend to find the other Healing Garden, in late spring when the herbs are happening.
Pics taken by Resa – August 30, 2024
Toronto, Canada
Mural Artist:
If you click on the document below, you can read about the project. Pardon for the sloppy shot!
This song is not about a Healing Garden, but it feels like one. (Yes, the image is moving!)
At this celebration you will meet many dogs. You will meet real dogs & graffiti dogs.”
Above is Clay & Ruty. Their mom is Belén Soto & she has a blog, too! Hmm, that looks like a park behind them! Of course, dogs LOVE to go to the park with their humans.
“Many Graffiti dogs, like this St. Bernard, live in the alleys.”
“Some like me, are rescue dogs. (Thank you mommy! ❤️🎵❤️.) The poor little thing below was rescued by Resa’s friend. Buddy was kept in 1 room, never had baths, never went to the park & lived in his own filth.”
“Buddy lives with Resa’s friend now. He goes to the park, gets baths & love.”
‘There is no Year Of The Human. When I see dogs like Buddy (and me before Marina found me) I know why.”
“However, I do wish there was The Year of the Mommies and Daddies Who Love Dogs, Mommies like Marina….. & Belén, where as you can see, there is no shortage of love.”
I want to tell you that you can buy my mom’s art on Marina’s Art ShopMany products with her art on them are available on Society 6 Her music is at Marina’s Music & don’t forget her art calendar on MagCloud
Also, Ruty and Clay want me to tell you that you can buy Belén’s ceramics at Belén’s Tienda
Welcome! I’m Drake, Master of Ceremonies for ⭐Resa’s 1000 Gala⭐ Resa wanted to be here, but she’s at home with Belén tending to Sol’s & my newly hatched egg.
Ceramic Artist: Belén Soto
Hehehe! Cuter than any street art! Right? We haven’t named her, yet. Hello little girl .. kiss , kiss! Love you baby girl … Huh?
Ceramic Artist: Belén Soto
OH, he he, he! Yes, back to the 1000 post! NO…NO, not a post with 1,000 things on it, but Resa’s 1000th post of Street Art.
So without further adieu, I introduce the following Street Art.
Georgiann’s Chicklets want to thank all Street Artists for their fab contribution to art and culture, and remind all artists to protect themselves from spray paint fumes!
Okay, Resa doesn’t know, but I just have to show you this scan Marina did of Atom Flowers before she sent her gift of art to Resa. ⭐ Thank you, Marina! ⭐
I learned that the rose was designated the official flower and floral emblem of the U.S.A. in 1986.
I learned that on May 9, 2016, President Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act into law. This majestic animal joins the ranks of the Bald Eagle as the official symbol of your country.
Artist: René J. Lanthier
Pics taken by Resa, March 22, 2015 – May 9, 2014 – October 3, 2012
Dear Belén, I’m so happy you flew with Lúa and Mar to the wedding!
As promised, here are the wedding photos. Sol’s wedding dress is very beautiful!
She can’t stop showing it off!
Didn’t you just love the look on Drake’s face when he saw Sol in the gown for the first time?
It was a beautiful ceremony.
Sol’s egg was a beautiful Flower Girl, even though it is not hatched, yet.
I thought Penelopoe The Witch did a lovely job presiding over the ceremony. I had no idea that Duck Weddings were so unique.
I loved the way Penelope led all of the Ducks in a quack-off as they circled over Drake and Sol, while they made their pledges to each other.
Of course, in duck weddings, the bride kisses the groom, and it was a beauty of a kiss.
Here’s the photo from prior to the ceremony, when the Wedding Party posed for a photograph. Click on it to see the full splendor!
From left to right: Mr. Wapojif (groom & DJ), Benji (Best Man) Drake, Sol, Mar (Maid of Honor) Lúa (Maid of Honor)
Close ups of Wedding Party
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I know you were just as excited as I was, when after the ceremony, Sol threw the bouquet.
I remember how happy we were when Ms. Zulu caught it.
Ms. Zulu was such a doll, handing out the Wedding Programmes. She’d like to remind everyone to take a souvenir Wedding Programme. (click on Programme to view &/or download)
Here’s a picture of the Wedding Cake, taken before the “INCIDENT”, which necessitated the last minute baking of chocolate cookies.
Wedding designed and shot by Resa – March – June, 2017 – Toronto Canada
Drake offers an explanation: Another duck, who looks just like him, has moved into the neighborhood. The cats hypnotized this “other” duck into craving Red Velvet cake, due to the dark rich chocolate.
After that, Drake pleads the Fifth.
Well, I hope you like all of the pictures. Before I go, Sol wants to show you her first fitting. Although she thought the purple was a bit dark, she thought it was a gorgeous option.
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