Felling the spring…ahhh…

internet browsing

I Know the photo is bad, but it is kind of exciting finding info about your family…I actually don't really know why I want to share this today. The Johnston Family hasn't really ever taken me under their wing. One of the last engendering things I remember my grandmother tell me was to mix white with blue to make clouds, she is an amazing painter and that was her advice to me in kindergarten .
The wisdom has not been as grand since age 5.

Well this is John Senior, I think he was a wild man, golfing around the country while my grandmother whom grew up in the rough North of BC raised 4 boys. (her sister gave birth to a beautiful words-smith…Patrick Lane.)

I will scan the photo's I have stored away of the old Nelson Hotel that she grew up in.

They are not married today, however my grandfather visits ole Betty everyday in the hospital where she currently resides due to her stroke from last spring. She is still amazing and strong and I look for her spark when I try to visit. It is a spark hidden by paralysis and I think sadness, the glow is not quite the same in her eyes. However, she is amazing still and so is Johns sr. they are funny and witty and am happy to call them family!



Just browsing around the web…found an article of my Grandfather, he was quite the jet setter…

celebrate the Tiger when you don't have a Valentine…

Year of the tiger, what do you do when you are a rabbit?

When you don't have a valentine,
(and as my 4 year old daughter reminded me "cupid is gone now Mummy, you will have to wait till next year for an arrow")

You find other things to focus your attention on. Conveniently it is the lunar new year and so I went to our tiny China Town here in Victoria. Year of the Tiger, lets hope there will be lots of great things to come in this new year.

to HAITI with LOVE

Part One – Photo-marathon

A day of back-to back short portrait-sessions (5-10 minutes). Véronique and Michael are hoping to photograph at least 200 portrait-sessions ($60 minimum donation per session). 100% of donations will go to the Canadian Red Cross. Representatives from the Red Cross will be present to collect the donations and issue tax receipts. If the demand is great enough, Véronique and Michael are prepared to keep photographing all weekend long! The portrait-sessions are open to individuals, couples and families. Within two weeks of the event, the participants will be able to pick up a CD-ROM with 2 digital images for personal use (not for corporate or commercial use).

For more information or to book an approximate time slot, please contact Véronique da Silva at: info@dasilvafoto.com, or by phone: (250) 590-2625. Participants may also show up without booking a time.

WHAT: PHOTO-MARATHON FUNDRAISER FOR HAITI

WHEN: FRIDAY JANUARY 22, 2010, FROM 7AM TO 6PM

WHERE: MICHAEL TOURIGNY STUDIOS, 2001 DOUGLAS STREET, VICTORIA BC

Part Two – Gala Soirée

Organized by Miss Rosie Bitts, the soirée will showcase local performers, including burlesquers, musicians and DJ’s, for an evening of fabulous entertainment. Minimum $25 donation at the door. 100% of the donations will go to the Canadian Red Cross.

For more information or to offer your help in organizing the evening, please contact Miss Rosie Bitts) at: rosie@missrosiebitts.com.

WHAT: GALA SOIRÉE FUNDRAISER FOR HAITI

WHEN: FRIDAY JANUARY 22, 2010, FROM 8PM TO MIDNIGHT

WHERE: UNIVERSITY CLUB, UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA (http://club.uvic.ca)

Facebook group: To Haiti with Love