Though our temperatures have risen (-15C to -9C this morning) and the sun is shining brightly today, I came across this image from back in October and thought I'd post it today. Photographed at the Reader Rock Garden, I think this is a Japanese Anemone.

This afternoon, the funeral for Sgt. Ryan Russell, an 11-year veteran of the Toronto Police Service who died in the line of duty Wednesday morning, took place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. A very powerful service for this man. I have so much respect for his widow - this brave young woman managed to stand before the many, many Police men and women and others to offer her words of thanks for all their support. Something I know I would never be able to do.

www.insidetoronto.com/news/local/article/929569--funeral-...