Don't be the same. Be better.

 Good Morning--To-day (I think) is Thursday, October the 13th--It is dark as the Ace of Spades outside-(Mom's expression)-- The dryer  is going , in the kitchen--Lopez  not up yet--must go get him--I was up earlier to turn the heat up--I did get to my Doctor yesterday, who did give me some meds---I think I am sorta better--not sure yet--It certainly is a bad bug--

I just walked Lopez around the block--He did his business--but his feet I think were quite cold when he came back in--He keeps licking them. And yes, it does feel cold out there-- 

I did get to see my Doctor yesterday--He put me on a Z-pack--I sure miss  Dr Fred  now--He used to  help me out when I got sick--

                    So--Words I wish I had written--

#1. A good nights sleep can cure many an ill.

#2.Some people never learn.

#3.Stolen kisses are the best.

#4.Actions, not words.

#5.Don't do anything that conflicts with common sense.

     

                           Blasts from the past

            Can you count the number of people on the dock??

                        Are there 11nor 12-- Grandchildren??

                                    a dingy  with kids--

                        Gramma (me)--with a few happy children

        Grampa (Fred)-with Allison's 2 children --from Ohio

                                        more Grandkids--

I must get on here with my day--supposed to meet Dave for breakfast--

So, Have a great day-  "Speak lovely to every person"--Oh, I hope I can!--One day--one hour--They will never come again!!----Smile at people--Love your children-- Tell them how special they are--and talk to your pets--They must love to  hear your voice!-----Their whole life depends on "you"----and your husband  --remember to tell him how special he is to you-oh----and--                                 BIG HUGS TO YOU ALL!

You are truly amazing!

Good Morning--It is Wednesday, Oct. 14th--dark--and cold--I have the wee fire stove on-- so it should warm up inside here-soon, I hope!---and I am sick--very sick--cannot breathe as some horrible virus is in my chest---I have a Dt's appointment next month, but I feel I might be a "goner"by then-- This horrible virus , I am afraid has settled in my chest---coughing up crud---

Anyway, Lopez and I are up--the dryer is jiggling up the wash--so, it is a new day, whether we are ready or not--

                            Words I wish I had written--

#1. Each day set aside some time for a little fun.

#2.When you are angry, count to ten.

#3.To live our dreams, we must wake up.

#4.Today is not any other day.

                                 and--  Blasts from the Past       

                                Above---Fred with Ava
                            Below--Ava with Andie--Cousins

Cousins--Just look at Charlee--

                        Below-Cousins at the restaurant

Christmas at Uncle Andrews-below

cousins--below

I do hope that your day---to-day--goes well--It will if you decide it will! Try to smile when everything goes wrong--Mom used to say, "Patience is a virtue, possess it if you can, it's often found in women, but, never in a man!"   

Remember to show your children that you love them to the moon and back.---Walk the dog--and tell that dog how good he or she is--and send the husband off into the world with a huge  big hug----oh--That reminds me--  Hugs to you too!

 

I'm up!~ I'm up!

It is Tuesday, November the 13th--  and it is raining--and still a tad dark-ish-- I must get the garbage to the road-------We have rain falling--and it feels sorta cold out there--not a nice day for sure--Yesterday I changed the big KING bed-- The sheets felt crispy and cozy--was nice----  The cleaning Lady will be here this AM--I 'm not sure if I really need her--or not--

    The living room in my tiny house with the kinda weird stove which                                     seems to heat the whole house--

                                            

                                         So-- Words I wish I had written--

            #1.As a cure for worry, work is better than whiskey.

            #2.Set television rules.

            #3.Family stories keep families alive.

            #4.Sometimes you need to create a new life.

            #5. If you think you cannot, then you will not. 

                            and--Blasts from the past

                a snowy downtown in Lake Field, Ontario

                                          Fred, Ava and I

                                                    Ava

                            Me with my brother Wayne and his wife--

Below--Son#3--and wife ,with his 2 daughters, Ava and Emma

            and there they are again--  with Gramma------"ME"--

                    Below--Son#2-----with Gerard--his baby!

Time to get the clothes from the dryer--get Lopez out in the rain--It is a brand new day--  Are you happy and you know it??--I hope so!  Just remember the above--Get off of here and get on with your day--  Hug your children--your husband and tell the pets that they are special--Oh--and---                        BIG HUGS TO YOU ALL!

 

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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