MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS

A blog about my interests, which include fabric landscapes and various and assorted other artsy pursuits and sometimes known to contain mumblings of a random nature.

Friday, July 17, 2026

Out of the Twilight Zone

 The air quality here is pretty awful right now due to the wildfires that are burning all over Ontario.  I know it's hard to tell the surreal light that's outside from this picture, but hopefully you can (this was taken at noon on Wednesday)....

This is the view from our balcony towards the river that runs through the town.  That big tree to the right is just outside our bedroom window and you can see the pathway that runs along the river all the way to the downtown.  Our thoughts are with all the brave fire fighters who are battling in this extreme heat under very trying conditions.  

- HERE is a little project that would be a great way to gift something small to a quilter or sewer.

- Those of you who are interested in weaving might enjoy a scroll through the creations of THIS artist!

- And THIS artist does some interesting work (several galleries to peek through)

- Since it's watermelon season, perhaps you might like to try making THIS.

Today's quote is from Winston Churchill..."I'd rather argue against a hundred idiots, than have one agree with me"



2 comments:

  1. holding the people fighting your fires and ours in the Light - we've lost three firefighters and a pilot in colorado already this season - it's a waking nightmare, innit?

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    1. It certainly is - we are so grateful to live where there are no massive forests closeby, but that's not to say grass fires aren't a huge thing here. We worry about our #2 son and his family in BC because their house backs onto a huge forest that stretches for miles. All we can do is pray for them and for the brave fire fighters who are risking their lives every day,.

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