Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A New Day to get it right!

 Good Morning--  It is Wednesday , April 22nd--sunny--cold outside--Lopez and I are downstairs here-- Sushi still asleep in bed--Son#2 the Pilot, is in Germany--Frankfurt-flew overnight-----just texted me to say he had landed--Below--His 'plane--I am always so happy to see he is there--

So, are you Happy --AND YOU FEEL IT?
                    Happy is the man who call this day his                                         own---We can!!

The wash is nearly finished--The furnace is  on---and--the best is yet to come--  a brand new day!- and----  Lopez needs to get out--and I need a coffee--so---__The wash is done--folded--  Lopez and Sushi, the cat,  fed--AND ME----Dave will be here soon to pick me up for "brunch"--  (He has breakfast--I have lunch-)-just nice to chat---

#1---So to-day, "Be all that you can"--Words I wish I had written--"There is time for all things."

#2.Buy a toy for yourself!

#3.Examine your life. Some things are better forgotten.

#4.Nothing is impossible to a willing mind.

            And here we go---"Blasts from the Past"--memories  make our day go round--

                        My "Fred"-- with son#3 and his 2 girls--now in University

                        (I love this picture---Fred was such a great Dad--  a caring Soul)

My Mom and my dad--plus my 2 sisters  and my 2 brothers--  (I am behind my Mom)-: and below---My Dad's Dad-----In the picture below, he is holding my 2 cousins--

-He  lived in Port Perry and used to dance me round his kitchen--"A heel and a toe and away we go"-- when I was about 3 yrs  old-- I loved him to pieces!

                above---  Son#2 the Pilot---  driving home, with his 2 daughters sound asleep-

                                                            -I love this picture!


            cousins--Above--Emma-- (now in University) with Andie, her cousin--The smiles are                                                                     priceless~


                                                    My family--Mom, Dad  --(I am behind my Mom)


                                                        Son#1  with Charlee--his daughter--

Life should be lived with a certain pride--I hope that you place a certain value on yourself--Life can be a great bundle of little things--Keep the home fires burning--Oh--and floss your teeth--Even when you have pains, you don't have to be a pain--and if you know nothing-say nothing---and never be ashamed to fail--so so much advice----   a new day ---to get it right---

                


                        Just remember---You can never go wrong, keeping your mouth shut--




















































Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Be responsible for your own happiness.

Yes --Women CAN be strong--be smart--be sexy,  be mothers --be wives,  and be powerful--It is Tuesday, April 25th---and WE ARE A PART OF TO_DAY_
_Push your life to a higher level--Be the first to forgive--Enjoy the life you are given--Nothing of value is lost by taking your time--So so much to think about isn't there?
I see the sun, sorta hiding behind a few clouds-but--no snow is falling---and I can even see some sun coming out -
-  It is a brand new day, and we are a part of it--
Below--Allison with her Dad, Fred,-riding the bike out in Vancouver--


-I will never forget that trip--and how happy Fred was to ride thru Stanley Park with the rest of us---That trip was money well spent--
Below--Fred on his stationary Bike--determined to live longer--


Jacob, Allison's son--visiting his Grampa--Dr Young



Allison, Son#1 (Andrew) behind Son#3, Phillip, and Son#2 Matt, holding Son#4, Timmy,

Above--in front of our cottage in Port Stanley--
ready for church
NOTE the hats!!!!!!
back row--myself and Mary Beth, my older sister
in front is Sandra, my younger sister

Myself, swimming with Hannah
So many memories---Yu can make memories to-day--
I hope to-day you can reach for the impossible--Make memories--a willing heart sees nothing as impossible--If you enjoy "old Age", then, you have won the game--Right?----and----Be responsible for your own happiness.










































Monday, April 20, 2026

I thought getting old would have taken longer--

To-day is Monday, April the 20th--no rain falling now--(I think!)--but it was raining earlier--NO SNOW FALLING--(YEAH!!!)--Hopefully I can get to the grocery store--early---The wash is done--ready to hit the dryer--What on earth would I do without the wash machine and dryer in the kitchen here--???---I must turn up the fire-- (Stoke the fire--LOL--as we used to say--cold on the floor)------I shall return in a bit--Remember, to be good to-day is easy--to be great, is difficult--and--to-day, I shall, let life happen.
Lopez is up---waiting to go out--

I shall return---
So, I dd make it to the grocery store--and have put it all way--  The store was practically empty-- which was so good!--so much easier to shop when no=-one is in the store--So--  Are you happy to-day?--
Words I wish I had written--    . 
#1.-Be your unique self
                      #2.Go a little past your comfort zone
                                #3.The good that people do, lives after them.
                                    #4. Figure out a way to enjoy your life more.
Below----  "The Grandchildren"
Can yu name them?
There is---from left--
Hannah. Jacob, Ethan, Andie, Charlee, Ava, Helena, Sophia and Emma


Matt, the Pilot, Hannah, his daughter, and Helena, his wife's fdauighter

Timmy, Son #4 and son#2---Matt

Jacob, Allison, Sophia and Emma, and on the far rt=--"ME"

Phil's wife sharing a funny pic
Some good advice--
 Remember--Do not insult the mother
alligator until you have  has crossed the river.--Children do not think like adults--and---sit still in the boat  that carries you across deep water--lotza advice eh???

















 




 

Sunday, April 19, 2026

NEVER GIVE UP--a short blog with big thoughts--


 Good Day-- It is Sunday, April 19th--Seems cold outside--but sunshine--  no snow falling--

Son#1 and Son#2,  are in Toronto watching Son#1's daughter, Charlee,  dance, --at a Dance recital--there. --Son#2 has just returned from Germany-landed in Toronto--then headed downtown to see Charlee dance. 

I actually went out yesterday, to look for some Spring "Duds"----(new outfits)--I managed to buy a couple of cotton , kinda baggy , things to wear---but--this years clothing is--a lot of cotton  tops and pants--  very baggy--  different---  Have any of you, this Spring,  been out shopping--?? I am heading out for breakfast with my friend--soon--  The wash is done-----Lopez has to get out yet---Lots to do in the morning--

                                                above--Son#1 and Son #2-the Pilot

                                           above---Son#1 with Charlee, his daughter-the 
"DANCER"----much younger

                            and--a very old pic =-=-Son#2 on left--Son#1 with the banana

                                many many years ago---seems like yesterday--

So-- a short blog--  (better than no blog)--  wishing you the best---"top of the morning-"-I hope to-day you allow positive energy to flow through you."  Your mind makes life exciting or dull-

There are so many words that I wish I had written-

-#1. It is never foolish to forgive

#2. Even the darkish cloud has a silver lining--

#3.Take risks but stay faithful to yourself-----and-----



























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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Make to-day great!!


                        GOOD MORNING___We have mega rain falling here--better than snow tho-- The wash is done---The dryer has stopped--Lopez is fed--also Sushi--also----"ME"--fed--  LOL---So, How are yu all?-- "If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands"-----I don't know where that expression came from, but it sticks in my mind, and my head every morning-

To-day is Saturday, April the 18th--We are half way thru April---then May---  "April showers bring May Flowers"--  maybe Hummingbirds also--So, How are you all?---Do not put your life on hold--Listen to yourself--Remember--Your mind makes life exciting or dull--

Words of Wisdom---#1. Forgiving Someone is a sign of strength

                                   #2.  Only your mind can make things impossible

                                    #3.Take the bull by the horns
               

                      Below is Son#3 with Jacob, Allison's son

                                                    Below--my new glasses

and below--the cutest picture ever-- Sophia, Allison's daughter in a hospital waiting room waiting for her brother Jacob to be born, probably in the middle of the night--so cute eh?



        Above--Son#4--Timmy--Son#1-Andrew-- Son#3 Phillip---and Son#2 Matt,  the Pilot

I hope that your day to-day--is special-- Try to make it that way--Laugh away your sadness--

Try not to bark up the wrong tree--and--singing, cures sorrow--Remember--the more you live, the more you see, the more you see, the more you know-- and if you cannot run with the dogs, stay under the porch--

                                Make to-day---GREAT!!























Friday, April 17, 2026

NEVER give up,


                                             To-day is---Friday---  April 17th--
Get out there--YES---- and--Be Amazing!---a brand new day---and --we are a part of it!!----The public loves someone who smiles--The world likes a happy person--Be kind in all you do and say to-day---Lotza instructions here--LOL

Lopez and Sushi AND I---are up and "at-er" -- kinda cold inside--no snow falling--  AND Dave will pick me up at 9-30am--for breakfast-
 -below---is son#2   (The pilot with the glasses on)--who just landed in Frankfurt, Germany--The Pilot sitting in front there, is his friend, a pilot also,  from Elliot Lake, John Seidel---While we were sleeping, they were flying the plane!

No snow falling--no rain--so, it just might be a lovely  Spring day--

So, how is your day going so far?? I hear the washer is done here---  must put the clothes onto the dryer--Are you feeling  like to-day will be a good day?--Sometimes I feel I have to "fake it--till I make it ---Singing is good for our soul--and being totally alone at times can be very healthy--
                                        Blasts from the past-----
                            Son#4 on the left beside Son#2
       


and below---there are the 4 boys--Son#4, #1, #3 and #2
        --Sophia--Allison's daughter--Kent State University this fall

                                    and-----below---  the whole Herd!
            

                                            Wise Words I wish I had Written
#1.The business of life is not business but living.
#2.When trying something new, it is better to do it badly than not do it         at all.
#3.If you do not feel old, then you are not.
       
So, time to get on with the day--Keep on truckin'-Do not worry about yesterday--or to-morrow--Do what you can--and remember to believe IN yourself because you can always "do it"--and---















































Thursday, April 16, 2026

So long Winter--Hello Spring--



Good Morning--  It is Thursday, April 16th --  no snow falling--YEAH!!!-cloudy however----with fog--Lopez and I are up-----not quite "at-er"---but trying here. The bed is made  with Sushi asleep up there, on it--so--=GOOD DAY to you all--=-a new day----and--It looks like SPRING has finally arrived in Northern Ontario!--I shall return---Just give me a few minutes here----Guess what?--  You are older longer than you are younger!----You think that is good --or bad??--


I HAVE RETURNED----  walked Lopez----Folded laundry---  went to the pet store for Chihuahua cookies--and--all seems well--As you know, everyday , early morning, is busy---one thing after another-

-I just read that great conversations consists of talking about everything and nothing at all----so, guess that is about where I am so far this day--LOL_

                                                        "Words I wish I had Written"

#1. Do not sell yourself short

#2.Anyone can be happy during good times, but only the strong can be happy in bad times.

#3. Children and Grandparents have a common enemy---the parents.

#4. Reading a good book is like taking a journey-

                                               

                                                   BLASTS FROM THE PAST

above--Son#2----the Pilot--  Matt--2nd one from the left-a BMX Biker (of course)

                                Below--Sophia-- Allison's daughter--with her Dad

                        Sophia is entering her 1st Yr University in September-Kent State

                        Below---  Looks familiar doesn't it??--  our gate out at Dunlop


  visiting  Montego Bay
Ava, Emma , Charlee, Andie and Ethan--
It must've been Christmas at Grammas

So, I hope your day is  starting right--I hope that you are feeling strong--with positive thoughts--
Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams cannot be achieved--
and---remember, --common sense goes a long way--
"If you cannot ben kind, at least be vague--"
HAVE THE BEST DAY EVER!!-----
and---tell me about it!