Letting go of the "What-ifs"--

                            To-day is Monday, February the 16th--Yes, you are an amazing person and can do everything you decide to do--Sometimes, some things are more difficult than others---but--When we decide that something has to be done, YES, WE CAN DO a lot and let go of the "what-ifs"!

Well, something can always go wrong--break--needs to be fixed--like--my car--The windshield cracked-- the crack went right across--needs now to have a new windshield put on--which will be to-morrow.-

To-day is FAMILY DAY--in Canada--President's Day in the U.S..--                                        -both days a holiday I guess.

Above--roses I bought from the grocery store--Fred would have sent these--so, I knew he could not do it this year, and--I thought I would help him out-(-A gal has to do what a gal must do--sometimes!-)AND---I felt to much better once they arrived in the tiny house. Fred meant to sent them, I know that!!

        

Below--Son#2's breakfast, en route from Vancouver to Toronto

Below, the Westin Hotel--in Vancouver , where Allison, Son#2 , Fred and I stayed , many moons ago, and had such a good time--Fred was so so happy to sit on Allison's bike and ride round with us-

                                        -Such good memories!

and above Allison with Fred on her bike-- He was so so happy to climb on the back of her bike,  and bike with us around Stanley park-

                                Such good memories!-

So, enjoy the life you are given--Cherish leisure because it is a rare commodity--Laugh and the world laughs with you_--Cry and you cry alone--

            -The door to success is always marked, "PUSH"-

--You do not have to slow down just because you get older!

                    So many things to think about--and try!

 I am off of here--for now--Next week, Lola, Son#3's dog will be staying with Lopez , Sushi, and I--  our guests!-----

 

Sunny smiles with happy thoughts!

 It is Sunday, February the 15th--dark outside--minus 3 --and --"NOT" snowing--yet!--and-- it doesn't look like we will get snow to-day--at least , I hope not!--Lopez, Sushi, and I are up--I shall return in a bit--must get the washer going--and yes, I wish you  sunny smiles and happy thoughts!

a brand new day ---so much goes on in one day--and we are a part of it!--Vow to live fully in each moment----Promise little and do much--  and kindness brings happiness--Forgive your friends--and, the most wasted days are those in which we have not laughed.

Son #2, the Pilot is out in Vancouver--probably will fly back to Toronto to-day--hard to think that this large aircraft will be airborne-

-and below, is our daughters 2 children--Sophia and Jacob-- Sophia will be entering her first year at Kent State University this fall, in 

Ohio.

            `````and Miss Emma--now at University--2nd year--

                            "Tempus Fugit"--Time flies---

All our Grandchildren are older-- away at school--Our lives are not long enough are they??--So, we must make the most of everyday--

                                        Live out Loud!  --and---- 

                        Remember--Your best friend is yourself-

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It's Valentine's Day---

 Happy Valentine's Day--February the 14th-- a day to show your love!!

I am sending you all, "extra" love, kindness and joy! I hope that yes, you feel it coming from my heart to yours--Stay safe, and Smile!

So son#2 the Pilot is off to Vancouver this AM--He has called me twice so far, this AM---  I remember Fred and I flying that route with him, once, a few yrs ago--  Fred rode in the Cockpit with him.--was so happy --and so proud , to be his Dad--

Anyway, I shall return--must get some "house-y" stuff done here--I hear the wash machine , chugging away--nearly done--ready for the dryer-Lopez needs a wee walk also--and--I AM BACK___Holy Cow! I tried to shovel the pen--finally left it--let the boys ("shoveller-s"-)- do it to-day--so--a few "blasts from the past" here--

                            Little Miss Hannah above

and--- there she is, (below) grown up-sitting in front of the table, in the middle,  , in a brown leather jacket-- beside her Dad-Phil!  

and below, Sophia, our daughters daughter, who is now going to go to Kent State University in September.

So--Valentine's Day--is --"TO_DAY"__

Important to be strong---Positive thoughts--  WE CAN DO THIS!

Let go of the "what-ifs--Nothing worth having can be purchased--Laugh and the world laughs with you--Cry and you cry alone--Do not let the sun go down on a quarrel--

Oh, there are so many thoughts to think about aren't there?

Enjoy the day-Remember--The World likes a Happy Person-

Have a Nice Day!

 Good Morning-- It is Friday, February the 13th--(That doesn't sound good does it?-)-LOL---(-but, hopefully , only if you  believe in spirits going the wrong way)- The best news is--- to-morrow is Valentine's Day.

---Just , BE YOU--Be everything it says below-

                        "Valentine's Day " is just the best!

            So, ----  thoughts going thru my head this AM--

#1. Even if you do something ridiculous, outrageous, or stupid, do it with enthusiasm.--

#2.-Do not let the sun go down on a quarrel.--and---

#3.-Go after a great job because you can always get a job you do not like. and 

#4. Happy is a person with a hobby.

The wash is now in the dryer here--The cat is fed---Lopez is fed also--but hasn't been out yet--

Below is our daughter with her husband and Sophia, their first born-

and her husband with Sophia--

Below is--all of us at Fred's service--

So, time to get moving --It seems cold  inside here--Lopez must get out--and I must carry Sushis food upstairs-- I hope that You have decided to be happy to-day--be strong---  and be positive--  "YOU" --and only "YOU" can make to-day, a great day--No Crying--

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Do Whatever you are able for as long as you can!

                                               and---  It is  Thursday, February the 12th-

We have sun--feels sorta milder --well-- I guess that is debatable--It is minus 17C outside here right now, but, I do see some brighter light far off in the distance--  the sun is coming up--but--  (There is always a "but")----there is so much snow in the back yard--so, it looks like we still in the depths of winter!

BUT--We know  it will change--because---we are  almost into March--Isn't that "spring-like " weather?----- Not much use talking about it I guess--It's all up to "Mother nature"--Isn't March  "Kite Weather"?--

I am meeting Dave for breakfast--again--at 11am--kinda breakfast-Lunch--The wash is now in the dryer--  Lopez and Sushi are both up-- so--the Day Has Begun!!!---and yes, "You are amazing" and yes, "you CAN handle anything"--

#1. Life begins every morning when you wake up!

#2.The higher you rise-the higher your horizon

#3.Spend a little time to-day for to-morrow, but not too much so that it ruins to-day.

#4. Rise early.

Below--Miss Hannah--(Now finished University)

                above--Me--with Fred's sister and her daughter, Karen--------I think we were at EXPO__

Below--Allison with her 2 children, Sophia and Jacob--Sophia now in Univertsity

S0--so  many blasts from the past--memories--Find joy in what you have-- ---          Look back at your ancestors for strength!

So--I must get moving here--I hope your day goes well--  If it looks like it isn't--change course------We can------We must try!

 

Believe in Yourself

 Good Morning--I am here--  February 11th--dark outside--cold too--I am meeting Dave at 11am for "brunch"--That will be nice --just to get out of here--I hear that we are in for a mild spell weather-wise--Right now it is minus 6 outside--here in Elliot Lake--  cold but  not as bad as it has been!

-Of course I have the washing in the washer--It is chugging away--

A brand new day is beginning---and here we are--a part of it---We CAN  get thru to-day--a positive outlook helps --and I must tell you all  that, the new "Snow Shovel" really throws the snow--It was from Amazon--about $500--- "Green works" or something--

I shall return--after a few chores  here to do-Meanwhile, grab a coffee-

(b-a-c-k)

A blast from the past--My Dad, in Florida, with Andrew, Son#1---and Matthew, Son#2--the pilot-

Miss Sophia-Allison's daughter--now entering her first yr University

       Allison with Sophia--many moons ago

So, lots of very sad news out there--and we must live thru all this--

    #1. Look beyond the past, present , and future-

#2.Now is a good time go begin living your dreams

#3.You are older longer than you are younger-

So, I hope that your day will be special--Try to make it a positive  day-Decide that to-day  you will be happy--help someone to-day---Eat healthy, and best of all--just be yourself--respectful, compassionate, and kind-

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Not everyone can like us!

 Oh my Goodness-- I AM FINALLY ON HERE-- It is quarter to 1pm--We had a ton of snow fall here--That is what I have been doing--shovelling snow--Gil just left--gave me a lesson on my snow shovel--= (It is new--with batteries)--  I just put it in my storage room just inside the front door--It really did throw the snow --I like this machine--It is not a snow blower but a snow shovel--with batteries--I turned on the TV when I came in--  They may have found some lead to the Gramma who was kidnapped----Amazing!!!  I haven't heard too much about it yet (just came in)---

So, I missed all of you--Hopefully  on the next snowy day, now I just have to pull out the "snow shovel,  and get rid of that snow pretty quick-

-Son#2, the pilot, is now in Frankfurt, Germany, and sent some strange looking food pictures--

Breakfast and Lunch-interesting foods--

left to rt--a recent picture--Ava--Ava's friend, --Emma, Julie (their Mom)-Hannah in front with Son#3 front on rt--

Nice to see a recent picture--

Well, I put the snow shovel away--I hope that is nearly the end of "SNOW"-=-

This will be a shorter than short blog, but---I did need to Chat with you all--Enjoy the rest of the day--We are so fortunate to be alive!

Remember that not everyone will like us--but---- SO WHAT!!!