The Swim To Death

It's that time of year again when the salmon head upstream for their annual mating spree... then they die.
These fish have spent their entire life in the fresh waters of The Great Lakes system.

Kensington Market’s Garden Car

Located in the City Of Toronto in the Kensington Market on Augusta Avenue. An agreement with City Hall allows it to be a permanent fixture annually from May to October on the street as long as it has insurance on it. In the winter months it is placed in storage so it doesn't impede the work of snow plows.

Signs, Signs - Ghost

The ghost sign originally read "Reid’s Crystal Hall Crockery, China, Glassware, Wholesale and Retail." In the meantime a mural has been painted over the sign... with a catch. The artists decided to take the steps to protect the ghost sign. The team of artist used a clear spray paint, typically used as a top coat, to cover the sign. They covered it with the graffiti proof coating and painted over top of it, so in time, after the mural fades, you can literally just wash it off and the ghost sign will be visible. You can view the mural here. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Why preserve them?
1. Every one of these signs was hand-painted. When you see how sharp and neat some of them are, it’s amazing what they did by hand and not by stencil.

2. They identify who the building was, who used it, and who was there.

3. It shows you the age of some of these buildings.

Teasel

They grow wild and the seed is a food source for birds. People also use them in dried flower arrangements.
My wife is a crafty lady and used them to make hedgehogs.