Scribbles.co: June 2015

Jun 30, 2015

JOE FRIDAY | 7

PHOTO & TEXT BY JIM STEEL | LAYOUT BY SCRIBBLES

Jun 27, 2015

NEWS | Love from Coast to Coast

Photo by the AP's Evan Vucci

The White House is seen lit up in rainbow colours Friday night (June 26) in commemoration of the Supreme Court's ruling to legalize same-sex marriage.

President Barack Obama called it "justice that arrives like a thunderbolt."

Jun 26, 2015

We wish we had a before photo to show you. Lorenzo's yard looked very differently before his landscaping and new patio designing.

Completing home projects can make us happy as our friend demonstrates here.

No wonder you're chillin' with a cold beverage in your souvenir New York glassware Lorenzo...you earned it!

ME |

JOE FRIDAY | 8

PHOTOS & TEXT BY JIM STEEL | LAYOUT BY SCRIBBLES

PHOTO & TEXT BY JIM STEEL | LAYOUT BY SCRIBBLES

NEW JOE FRIDAY COMING MONDAY

KIDS | She's Not "Berry" Happy

PHOTO COLLAGE BY MANDY DICK

We usually see our pal Em laughing and being happy. But here's proof that sometimes she's not. In fact, she can really put some brilliant melodrama in to it as we see here.

As her mother Mandy said, "Em isn't exactly a big fan of trying anything new. This was a strawberry milkshake. lol... I made strawberry creamsicles with the rest. Hopefully I'll have better luck than daddy"

LOL, this is quite the collage Mandy, a good one to hang on to for Em's wedding reception.

YOU |

CLICK HERE to read last week's DUELING DADDIES post

READER'S QUOTES | William's Wise Words

PHOTO COURTESY NEIL BLYTHIN

RECIPE | Veggie Pops

Click here to find out how to make these delicious, refreshing and healthy cool treats :)

Jun 25, 2015

INSPIRING |

photo courtesy Rich Hunt

Jun 24, 2015

PICTURE PERFECT |

Jun 21, 2015

FATHER'S DAY FEATURE |

Jun 19, 2015

FATHER'S DAY FEATURE |

FATHER'S DAY FEATURE | Poetry

My Dad

When I was just a tiny kid,
Do you remember when,
The time you kissed my bruises,
Or cleaned by soiled chin?

You scrambled for the balls I hit,
(Short-winded more than not,)
Yet, every time we'd play a game,
You praised the "outs" I caught.

It seems like only yesterday,
You wiped away my tears,
And late at night I called your name,
To chase away my fears.

Though time has changed your handsome grip,
Your hair is snowy white,
You gait's a little slower now,
Thick glasses help your sight.

Oh, do I thirst for years gone by,
To be that growing lad,
Re-living all of the memories,
Of growing with my dad.

Author Unknown

PICTURE PERFECT |

JOE FRIDAY | 6

PHOTO & TEXT BY JIM STEEL | LAYOUT BY SCRIBBLES

Jun 17, 2015

PETS | Keyboard Kitty

Jun 16, 2015

PICTURE PERFECT | Carolynn R. Wiens Photography

We introduced you to Carolynn R. Wiens this winter, after Ken met her during a visit with our pals Mikol & Dave in Niagara Falls. We immediately became Facebook friends but it was only recently that we took notice of her astonishing photography.

Carolynn, it was nice to see you again last weekend at Pride in the Park (even though it was a brief but sun kissed encounter.) Thanks for allowing me to repost your photos.

Jun 15, 2015

ME | Slam Dunk!

Jun 11, 2015

SCRIBBLES VIDEO | Pride in the Park 2015

PHOTO COURTESY RHONDA KING / LISA VANDUSEN

CLICK ON PIX ABOVE TO SEE LARGER VERSION

A good time was had by all at Niagara's 4th annual Pride in the Park event on June 6th at Montebello Park in downtown St. Catharines. The weather was ideal....not overly humid, not a cloud or raindrop in sight, just lots of bright sunshine.

There were vendors, live bands, drag performances and a licensed area to enjoy a refreshing beverage or two.

In an attempt to reclaim their spot in the Guinness Book of World Records, members of Niagara and surrounding region's LGBTQ communities took to the stage with over 60 drag queens and kings performing a 5 minute routine. This was a major success, despite a last minute plea for more people to join the crowd on stage.

I attended the event with my neighbour Deanna Gilligan and we hung out at the Lezbian Lounge, a booth operated by Carrie n' Sandi Mcpaddy where you could purchase jewelry and other pride-related goodies.

We each came home with large bags filled with swag, which we collected while checking out the various vendors. Everyone from artists to politicians were represented at the vendors booths.

Pride in the Park was part of Niagara's Pride Week, the most successful one to date. It had kicked off with a dance the week before at the new Meridian Centre, Pride flag-raising's across the region, rainbow lights at Niagara Falls, the 2nd annual Unity Awards featuring a performance by renown Toronto entertainer Miss Conception and a Wrap Up party after the park event.

Here's a new Scribbles Video highlighting Pride in the Park.