Family, where life begins and love never ends,

Good Morning--To-day is Monday, October the  12th--dark--and quite cold on the main level of my tiny house--I have the tiny fireplace on so this place will warm up quickly. The wash is in and ready to  start--And--the big bed must be changed to-day--and Lopez walked--It is still very dark outside--

Thanksgiving day yesterday was wonderful-We all were at Son#1 's restaurant for a turkey feast--and Son #4's wife and  even him, dropped in here, and their dog, in my tiny house for a visit---I loved having them over--

                                    Words I wish I had written--

#1.Believe in dreams-

#2.Rain never melted anyone.

#3.A busy life has no time for quarrels.

#4.The meaning of life is to find meaning.

#5. Practice asking for help.

                                   and-Blasts from the Past

                        It must be "Fall" in Elliot Lake

       Below--Son#2, the Pilot--and Daughter--at  an airport somewhere.

                            2 Dogs  on a Dock--"'Willow" and big "Beau"

                            Son#2, the Pilot with Fred, his Dad

                                    Son#2 with Gerrard, his dog

                            Ethan, Charley and Ava--Cousins

                                    a bunch of kids--  "Cousins"

Well, I see "Daylight--Time to get on with the day--  Are you happy?

I hope so----a new day is in front of us--Tell your children how much you love them--that they are special---spend  some time with your pets--wrap them in 'love"--do not let the sun go down on a quarrel--Love is a pleasurable process-----Remember--The best advice is --don't give it-Love your husband----and one more thing--

                                    -BIG HUGS TO YU 

     

 

Eveything happens for a reason.

Good Morning--just got up--almost 7am--dark--  cold in here--  I turned up the heat so it will take awhile to  get warm.  To-day is Sunday, November 11th--Sunday--"the Lords Day"--as Mom used to say--I shall return--and the very best part of the "right now"--is, "WE ARE ALIVE"---so, if you are happy, clap your hands.and --here I am-

                                                I am back-    

                            -Words I wish I had written

.#1. remain calm

#2. Live in the present

#3.If you have a loving family , it is amazing what you can do without.

#4.Nothing of value is lost by taking your time.

#5.Be the first to forgive.

                       

                                and----Blasts from the Past

                            and--the man I married above

                   above son#2s-two daughters

                    above son#3's 2daughters

                above, Jacob with big Beau--on the dock

                            Below--Another busy dock

                lotza kids with Gramma--on the busy dock

Time to get the laundry into the dryer--Lopez walked--and ever onward we must go--keep moving--Remember to tell your children how special they are--that you love them to the moon and back---and give the pets  hugs and get them out for a long walk--They give you unconditional love-

            -Oh-----and..................BIG HUGS TO YOU!-

 

Believe you are smart, beautiful, and strong-

Good Morning--To-day is Saturday, October the 10th-VERY DARK outside--and my phone is telling me  the temperature outside  right now, here in Elliot Lake, is  only 2 degrees. Lord love a Duck! --I have the wee gas furnace on. Lopez is asleep on  his leather chair--the wash needs to be turned on--and-- I can hardly wait to grab a wee nap on my sofa.

--Below, a very old photo--sent from Allison, of me, holding Jacob, her son, with Hannah, Son#2's daughter--many many moons ago--2010

So---Words I wish 1had written--

#1.Wise people know how to keep money.

                       #2.Never sleep apart from your spouse unless you have to.

#3.Thank your lucky stars.

                #4.Do not look forward to the day when you can stop suffering, cause then you will be dead

#5. Learning has no limit.

and --Blasts from the past

and below--"Big Beau"

Son#2's dog--Gerrard--with a cushion to match

Son #2s--- 2 Daughters

SON #4--looking way  up

oh no----another busy  dock below

above--a lot of cousins on someone's birthday
I see that the sun is up--time to move the washing, to the dryer

Time for you to get on with  your day-- 

Here in Canada we have a Thanksgiving weekend beginning--We are going to a restaurant to celebrate this event--Gramma's treat--I hope that you all have a great holiday weekend-- remember that everyday is going to be a new experience-- Take a few moments to meditate--  Hug your children and remind them how special they are--Love them to the moon and back--as well as your pets--and of course your spouse--and--Happy Thanksgiving to you all--and--oh my goodness---  BIG HUGS TO YOU----

 

My wish for you.....

Good morning-- very dark outside--  To-day is Friday, October the 9th-I must be at the Lab , for blood work, here in town, by 7am--- So, I shall return  later to finish this blog-- Lopez and I are up-Sushi still asleep upstairs, on my bed--The dryer is churning around behind me here--

Well. I have returned--had to drive to the lab in the dark----and fog----I felt like a blind lady--

                        so Words I wish I had written-

                    #1.Win arguments by forgiving.

                    #2.Don't pay for work before it is completed.

                    #3.Make your life more exciting than your dreams.

                    #4.You cannot love a pet too much.

                    #5.Within each person is a treasure, but sometimes you                                 have to dig for it.

                        and-- Blasts from the past--

                Below-- Emma with her Grandfather and Gramma

                                cousins--happy to be together

                                cousins having fun

                            and--more fun-below

                        Allison and Jacob boxing--

                        and--That very busy dock~

So, are you -happy?--  --I hope that your day will be a good day--"Smile" snd the world smiles with you!--  Tell your children that you love them to the moon and back--Hug your pets-They love "YOU" to the moon and back--  Enjoy your day---Smile at people you meet--If you do not look out for yourself, no-one else will-----Oh--and--------

                                    BIG HUGE HUGS

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Don't be the same. Be better.

 Good Morning! To-day is Thursday, October the 8th--very dark outside and feels cold!-- The wash is done and must be put into the dryer--Lopez and I are up and at-er here--(well-sorta up- I do not really feel awake yet)---Sushi--lucky her--is still asleep on my bed.

Lopez has an appointment  at the groomers this AM--He needs a bath--badly----so much to do every morning-- Well--both animals are fed finally--and my 367 morning pills are laid out --- and it is still dark outside--

                            Words I wish I had written--

                         #1.Stay faithful to yourself-

                        #2.Two captains will sink a ship--

                        #3.Do nothing in malice.

                        #4.Your happiness is the result of your own effort.

                        #5.Think of what you have instead of what you want.

                            and---Blasts From The Past--

            Below--  That guy I married, with Andrew and Tim

                                        Sophia and her Dad

                        Can you guess who these people are-above?

                    Below--Sophia and Jacob, with Fred and I

                                        

                                    Julie with Son #3 -Phil

so, "another day, another dollar-"-Mom used to say that--Time to get on with your day--to enjoy this day--Even if you do something ridiculous, outrageous, or stupid, to-day, do it with enthusiasm--Tell your children how special they are--that you love them to the moon and back--talk to your pets-- wrap your arms around them--and --tell your husband how special he is--oh--------and BIG HUGE  HUGS TO YOU ALL!

You are Courageous-

 Good Morning--  To-day is Wednesday, October 7th--dark--well, I am beginning to see the light, just above the fence--It seems cold--It feels cold in here--so it must be even colder outside--"Fall" is in the air for sure this AM.--On my phone, for Elliot Lake, it says 10 degrees C.,  outside-a tad cool for sure!--I must meet Dave this AM-- 9-30 am ---plus Lopez needs a wee walk--and soon!

                        So--Words I wish I had written--

#1.When in doubt, do nothing.

#2.A wise person knows that she cannot do everything.

#3.Nothing of value is lost by taking your time.

#4.The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

                        and---Blasts from the past--

                    Now that must've been a funny picture!

                        Emma with Charlee(Cousins)

                Above--Emma and Ava, (sisters)--with Lola

                        Emma with Charlee again-- and a boyfriend--

                        must be a birthday---lotza food!

        Ethan, Ava, and--Holy Cow, is it Charlee, or--Andie--or--???????

I must get moving--get wee Lopez out--It is daylight outside but it probably  is cold--Lopez and I must "hoof " it up the road no matter what the weather---Remember to alter your life by altering your attitude--Hug those children---shower them with kisses--Talk to your pets-- They can hear you! ----Love is a pleasurable process--so--love your Husband------OH-------AND----BIG HUGS TO YOU ALL!

Be the Very Best of YOU!

 It is Tuesday, October the 6th--dark outside--was minus 2C outside, over night.--COLD!!!! I am late getting up--did not want to climb out of that warm bed!--I had to wake up Lopez--Sushi still in bed--lucky her!---  The wash is ready to throw into the dryer--and, it is garbage day-so that must be dragged to the road--with the recyclables--"containers" this week--As Mom used to say, "A woman's work is never done."---

                            so--"Words I wish I had written.

#1.Without health, no-one is rich.

#2.Reach down and lift people up.

#3.When in doubt. do nothing.

#4.Spoil your partner, not your children.

#5.Do not let the sun go down on a quarrel.

                            and--Blasts from the Past.

                above-- These children look pretty happy!-cousins

                    cousins---Looks like, Santa Claus came to town--

        Oh my goodness!--I think it is all of us in the picture below

Andrew is missing in the picture below--Son#2, Fred ,Son#3 and                                                                     Son#4

                Cousins below-- posing for the camera

Well enough-- So, how are you all?--a new day-- It is not snowing--"YET"--We are alive--I found out one can have "Macular"---in our eyes and still see--Life is good!   -'specially if we are strong--and try really  hard to be that way--So, "be thankful for small mercies!"--Mom used to say that--

Now, hug each of your children--Tell them how special they are--  Talk to the dog -even the cat--and love your husband to the moon and back--We are alive!-- Oh-h-hh--hh--Big hugs to you --everyone of you!