Day 327 - Looking inward and outward

Kids and teachers are tired and anxious for portfolio presentations to be done. It's an interesting process that allows both teachers and students to look inward and reflect on their progress. However, it can be stressful for some. Of course the weather's not helping lift spirits. We had snow and freezing rain yesterday and then it rained ALL day today. Kids were 'locked' inside once again and the school yard now looks like one big old gray slushy. I took this pic just before leaving school. It was 4:30 and already DARK. This is what the staffroom window looked like from the inside, looking outward....big sigh. But...the sun will come out tomorrow...

Day 256 - Drowning Daisies

Another rainy day here in Quebec. While it's nice to get the rain after such a dry summer, it makes the school days longer for the kids and teachers. Hopefully, the rain will let up enough tomorrow so everyone can get outside for recess. Fortunately, the rain let up a bit as we were heading home so I was able to go in the backyard and take a few pics. I chose this daisy. It just seemed to be a little bit of happy colour on a gray day. I also like the raindrops on the petals.

Day 117 - Raindrops

The good news is that the snow we were supposed to get turned out to be mostly rain instead. However, they're still saying we may get some overnight. Being the eternal optimist I choose to believe that the grass will still be green and not white when I wake up tomorrow morning. Due to the weather, full moon, grad pictures, announcements, trampoline in the gym and a bake sale the kids were rather excited today. Needless to say I didn't get the opportunity to take any pictures during the day. When we got home it was raining lightly so I headed out into the calm and snapped a few pictures. I ended up using all my 3 lenses (zoom, macro and 18-55mm) to see what I could get. I finally chose the one above. The lupin leaves were captured with the all-purpose 18-55mm lens. The other equipment I used was a plastic bag to kneel on, an umbrella and a handy assistant (Peg) to hold the umbrella and give me suggestions for angles. All in all, a much needed calming activity after a rather hectic day.