My lakeside entry to the studio Once again, our province of Onatrio is under a "state of emergency" lockdown because the second wave spread of the Covid-19 virus has gained so much momentum it is beginning to overwhelm our health care system.  Limited restrictive protocols put in place in the autumn and before the holidays were not earnestly followed by enough of our public to stem the spread, thus we have the new "stay at home" order issued. "   Effective Thursday, January 14, 2021at 12:01 a.m., the government is issuing a stay-at-home order requiring everyone to remain at home with exceptions for permitted  purposes or activities, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services, for exercise or for work where the work cannot be done remotely. This order and other new and existing public health restrictions are aimed at limiting people's mobility and reducing the number of daily contacts with those outside an immediate househ...

A spot of lunch in my gallery on the bay Ravenseyrie Studio & Art Gallery Gore Bay / Manitoulin Island Outside is very wonderful today: If I am taking time for lunch at work, I typically might have just a handful of mixed nuts and an infusion or two (or three or four) of puerh sheng tea.  On a day with inspiring, rainy weather such as this day, a bit more sustenance is in order.  A glass of red and some Korean spinach salad puts warmth into body and soul, especially when lunch is taken in the gallery.  A great view out the window and a a lovely one inside as well. The gallery is still under the pandemic lockdown, but self-isolation means some wonderfully undisturbed creative time in the studio. Until the restrictions are lifted, hope you enjoy this brief virtual tour (above) and the spotlight on one of my handmade greeting cards (below).  Be creative, strengthen your immune system and carry on beautifully. "Stevie on My Balcony" Outsid...