Thousand Word Thursdays #199

A few shots from Chatham! Love these gorgeous trees. Lot is listed for $699, 000–includes a nearby house, too. And whenever I see this beautiful building across the river from where my Mom lives, I think it’d be a great setting for a mental institution in a movie. Or is it a mansion full of… Continue reading Thousand Word Thursdays #199

Thousand Word Thursday # 161

Today’s post is for Mom! These geese were seen visiting her retirement home. Since Mom’s vision isn’t as sharp as when younger, I thought she would like to see the geese up close on her computer screen. Enjoy, Mom! © Rita Jacques 2020 Chatham, Ontario.

Thousand Word Thursdays #127

Whenever I visit Chatham, I look forward to seeing the steam plume from the ethanol plant. The designs change by the minute, some are long and drawn out, and others are full and robust,  as if the great and powerful Oz will appear any moment! © Rita Jacques 2019. Chatham, Ontario.  

Thousand Word Thursdays #97

Rusty old truck in Chatham, Ontario. The up-close view was of a cracked window with a dressed-up mannequin inside complete with a blonde wig and pearl necklace. I would’ve captured that photo but she was falling over in the passenger’s seat. Must’ve passed out from partying. © Rita Jacques 2018.    

Second-Hand Store Shopping!

My sister and I decided to check out a crowded antique store in Chatham. Not really an antique store, more a second-hand shop of what I call ‘treasures’ waiting to be found. A middle-aged woman,  reeking of tobacco, brushed by us—it was too crowded to be concerned about personal space—and informed us that the owner… Continue reading Second-Hand Store Shopping!