Author Archives: gamppart

About gamppart

I'm a Visual Artist, Environmentalist, and Art Educator. My areas of creative expression include acrylic painting, mixed media and mosaic art. I especially like working with broken china, which allows me to use discarded, second-hand materials. I'm fond of textures, colours, and organic forms. Cats and chickens are my muse.

To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.

Posted on January 6, 2013

(quote by Thoreau, Walden).

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A Bird in the hand is worth two in the bush?

Posted on January 5, 2013

Black-capped Chickadees at Wye Marsh near Midland, Ontario.

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The New Year and a Home-Grown Resolution

Posted on January 1, 2013

We all made our famous resolutions by now, yet some will be broken before the crocuses peek through the snow. I was never big on making them, for fear I would not live up to my own expectations. But this … Continue reading →

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Champagne Dessert for New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 30, 2012

My German champagne dessert is a hit with everyone, so I’m posting a recipe in time for the New Year’s Eve bash. Here is the PDF to download: Champagne Dessert Ingredients: 6 sheets gelatin (or 1 pouch gelatin) 150ml (3/4 cups) … Continue reading →

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Odour-ableTenants

Posted on June 18, 2012

A few months ago, a skunk decided to make her home underneath my garden shed. I wasn’t too thrilled about the new tenant, but skunks are nocturnal and I didn’t see or smell her presence the following weeks. This morning, while enjoying a lovely … Continue reading →

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How to Make Dandelion Schnapps

Posted on May 13, 2012

On the special occasion of Mother’s Day, I’d like to post a recipe in honour of Mother Nature! Forget about treating Taraxacum officinale as a garden or lawn weed and start appreciating the beneficial properties of Dandelions! First, dash out to get a bottle … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day, Mr. Harper, how does your garden grow?

Posted on April 22, 2012
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