The Salmon Are Here - By Artist Julie Deans

Photo courtesy of Mel who joined the little dog, child, and I on day one.

I finally did it! I made it to Lowville Park in time for the salmon run ... so very proud of myself. Yes, I suppose that's kind of sad, but small things amuse ... well, you know. Be warned, this post is picture heavy, so I won't bore you with too many words, just visions of salmon spawning (love is in the air, or water actually) and fall images taken over the course of two days. Enjoy!

Little dog and child who joined me on day two.

The salmon swimming upstream to spawn.

The inevitable death after the spawn - what an odd way to live.

One of a few mysterious Lowville Woods Teepees.

Still not here...

So, since I'm still being kicked out of my house on Saturdays for open houses, hubby and I thought a trip to the zoo with the neighbours was in order. MUCH better than hanging out in the car (that now has that subtle dog smell. No, not from Brandy. For what ever reason she always smells like soap and not dog. The other one, well,  let's just say his odour is rather unwelcoming in small spaces).

I'm actually surprised I was able to find time tonight to actually sit down and make a post - 4 showings (and much car time) later.

My favorite animals, you ask? They are, of course, the big puppies (in this shoot the wolves and dholes). But they're all pretty cool in their own way, I'm just biased to canines, what can I say.

Without further ado, here are the fruits of my labour after about 3-4 hours walking on a rather blustery day through the Toronto Zoo whilst being kicked out of my house.

Hubby's favorite animal. Can't blame him, they're pretty impressive.

Hmm, I honestly don't remember ever seeing jellies at the zoo, so this was a new one for me.

This is a Dhole, in case you're wondering. Very vocal little guys.

In the Beginning ...

In the immortal words of Austin Powers, "Allow myself to introduce......myself."
Is that awkward? Though I've blogged through my own website here, I've never truly been involved with the blog world. So if introducing myself is weird, awkward or frowned upon, well, I'm sorry, but I'm going to do it anyway.
I love art. I'm an artist. I love dogs. I have two. I love fish. I have lots. I love men. I have one, and he loves fish, dogs and chameleons (he has two). There, that wasn't so bad. Actually it was, kind of embarrassing, but who's reading this anyway.
This blog is here to help give me a kick in the pants, get me out of my little slump, force me to be creative not only artistically, but literally as well, and hopefully I will help add some wisdom to someones day.....anyone?
Did I mention I love dogs? Guess I did. Did I mention I love to train and compete? And nothing better to do that with than a Jack Russell Terrier who is smarter than a good 95% of the people I work with (you know who you are). So, for your pleasure and enjoyment, I will share my wisdom of dogs ... among other things.
Alright, that's enough for now, work is calling, though I'm trying to ignore it. I told it I had headache, but it's being persistent.