Chess statue

 The chess players last week in William's class wanted to have a tournament so I picked up a three dollar bowling trophy from Value Village and William made it into a chess trophy. 

Big rut

 As the snow rapidly melts, the damage to the sidewalk and street in front of our house from November is revealed. 

Women's day at Slate

 A lot of amazing art on the walls at Slate today. Weather was nice so I was committed to running a number of errands, but had some short visits there (pictured: Heather Cline and Mike Jozsa) . 

Lowell Dean at student festival

 Great Living Skies Film Festival events today including a talk from Lowell Dean about making feature films. 

Living Skies Film Festival

 

William working

After a number of canceled shifts, William headed off to run a session with kids at the Family Corner play centre today. Not actually drawing - he's overseeing their chess club. 
 

Oh Deer

 Deer in the parking lot at work today. This was near noon, not early or late. It didn't get spooked when I approached it. Probably got about 10 feet away. 

Basement bed and cat

 Margaret has been sleeping in her dad's house about 2/3 of the past couple weeks, here in the basement. When she's not there, the cat takes over. George is back now, so at least this part of the round-the-clock duty can end. 

Grandparent time

 Lots of time with family today. William joined us for coffee with mom and Lori this morning. Later we got pizza with Fred and then hung out until midnight when George got home from Australia. 

Different angle on painting

 Painted the video camera Ian Rogers gave me again. It balances well on its bottom and that gave me the right light.