It's a good day to have a good day.

Good Morning--  To-day is Saturday, October 3rd--dark outside--and feels cold-- inside --My phone says 2  degrees outside, right now--COLD!--I have the wee heater turned up--  Lopez and I are down here--Sushi buried under the covers,  upstairs in my big bed--I must get the washer going--

Son#2 is in Britain  --landed in the night, so must be sleeping now---He enjoys going there as he visits his wife's brother who lives there.

                        So, words I wish I had written--

#1.Ask your heart what actions to take.

#2.Nothing worth having can be purchased.

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

#4.If you think about it too much, you will never do it.

#5.Life is what we make it.

                        and--Blasts from the past--

                                        Fred with Son#2--

                            an airport somewhere  in Canada

                                                Sushi

                                            and--"Me"

                                    Cousins on the stairs

                                a pile of people on the dock

                                Must be Ava's Birthday
So, are you happy this morning?--We used to say, "If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands--"--Music is good for you whether you are happy or sad--Our prime purpose in life is to help others--Live so that your children know you are fair, caring and full of integrity---and bestow so much love upon each one, plus your pets--We only go thru this life once , and  so we must do it right the first time--- Lordy be, it takes great strength, doesn't it, to  be happy and keep our family happy also.

                Have a great day----make it a great day!-oh-----and---

                                        Big hugs to you all!

     

 

Good Morning Sunshine!

It is almost daylight --The fire is on--so we have heat--and--WE ARE UP--Lopez is in the kitchen eating breakfast--Sushi still on my bed upstairs-The wash is in the dryer twirling around--Oh , I nearly forgot--To-day is Friday, October 2nd--a new month--and --yes, it feels like "Fall" outside-- and in here!--and--  I have "macular Degeneration-"-I guess--will know this week, for sure----as I will be going to see the Eye specialist. in Sudbury -on the 5th---  Son #1's Father-in-law---is going to drive me----Lord love a Duck eh??--

                                

                                Words I wish I had written--

                #1.Do not be a mouse or the cat will eat you--

                #2.It is easy to live a bad life.

                #3.Endure pain with dignity.

                #4.Be kind to the unkind.

              

                            and---Blasts from the past--

                            Below--  My oldest brother and wife--

                        Below--  we were blueberry picking

                                Below--lunch at Grammas

                            

                       above--a very old family photo

Dunlop Lake--our dock in the middle

below--cousins

Time to get on with our day--all of us!!

I see the sun is out----It is looking like it will be a cool day but  a good day--"It WILL BE A GOOD DAY IF WE MAKE IT THAT WAY_"Just so yu know--=next week I do go to the Eye specialist --Dr Kent, --in Sudbury,  to see if she can help me with the Macular" in my eyes-_

So--  Love your children to the moon and back--Big Hugs--Talk to your pets-- They love to hear your voice--Tell them you love them--and when you are angry, count to ten--ohhhhh--and----------

- BIG HUGS  to "YOU"

                                                                                                                   

 

Stay Strong!

 Good rainy morning--  still a bit dark outside--  and I see rain falling--Lopez and I are up--in fact-- downstairs here--and guess what?-- To-day is Thursday, October the 1st--a brand new month!-It os still darkish outside--misty--  wet--and I think I see rain falling--Lucky Sushi, still upstairs on my bed---

There! That is exactly what it looks like!--WET!!

So, I have bad news-- --well, it could be worse --so, it is not SOOooo

bad--but--  sad news I guess---  I'll tell you really fast--You know my Mom had "Macular Degeneration-"-died when she was blind--blind blind---and------yesterday, I found out---  I HAVE IT TOO!--I was told a year ago, at an Optician--that I had it--but--I NEVER BELIEVED THEM--so did absolutely nothing about it--a year ago that was--a whole year ago--It has not affected my vision--yet------but will--in time--like soon, I suspect!--So, on the 5th, (soon)--I am off to Sudbury to see Dr Kent, and they will do whatever they have to do-- Andrew's wife's Dad is going to drive me--Lord love a Duck eh??-I kinda knew this was going to happen--could feel in my bones--

Anyway , life must go on--  so---

Words I wish I had written--

#1.Hope can be the best medicine

        #2.The best advice is, do not give up.

            #3.You can be happy if you want to be.

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

and--Blasts from the Past Below--

Cousins--

above--  We always had 2 Shepherds-

Such a sweet Charlee

Lolling on the dock--below

Below--Dock Fun!

Time to get off of here--Lopez must go out--in the rain--must meet Dave at 9-30am--Remember to love your family --hug your children-- talk to your Pets and love them to the moon and back--All our dreams can come rue if we have the courage to pursue them.

Get your ":SHIT" --your stuff--together-

 Good Morning--To-day is  Wednesday, September 30th-7am---VERY dark outside  still-and seems cold, even in my tiny house--The washer is chugging away here behind me--The cat needs to be fed-her water is changed-- Lopez is down here with me but  has snuck over to my sofa from his  wee bed--He thinks I do not see him on my sofa--  Lordy Be!

So yesterday , because I cannot get in to see my own Dr., till Nov.11th, I went to an "eye" specialist, who examined my eyes and confirmed that I have the "macular" thing--  called a specialist in Sudbury to get me an appointment for the Macular   surgery-- marked it an "EMERGENCY"----so, here I sit , hoping that I can see that specialist--and sooner than later---  such a "smosh" isn't it??--Fred would be freaking out--Hopefully things will work out -- must just take time--

                Anyway, Words I wish I had written below--

#1. When you fight with a brother or sister, you are hurting yourself,             because he or she, is part of you.

#2. A good education makes a difference.

#3.Be good to others.

#4.Famous people are not necessarily good people.

                    and--Blasts from the past!

                Below---  This must've been sent from Son#2

Above-Timmy with Lisa his sister in law

Below--Fred with Son #4

Below--Sob#2 with Gerrard

Below--Allison with her daughter

It must've ben someone's Birthday--

So, if you are happy and you know it, clap your hands--It is going to be a good day--I just feel it will be!So, get off of here---after leaving a few comments would be nice--and get this day into action!---- Oh--Don't forget to tell your children how wonderful each of them are --They really are special!--Hug  your pets--Oh---and don't consent to creep when you feel an impulse to soar--oh---and of course--BIG HUGS TO YOU ALL!

                           

You are not too old and it's not too late.

Good Morning--

To-day is Tuesday, September  29th---just daylight--The washer is just about finished--almost ready for the dryer--Lopez and I are up--Sushi still on my bed--probably asleep--and, it is garbage day-- so that must be dragged to the curb---soon! I see the sun , rising---It just might be a lovely day. to-day--

So, guess what??--I have Macular Degeneration--Lordy Be!!Mom had it--went blind with it--I hope now there will be a bit more hope of help--I just found out yesterday from an eye specialist-

So, Words I wish I had written---

#1.-Live in the present--

            #2.A bath can be a mini vacation.

            #3.Become a thoughtful person

                    #4.Talk about more than just the weather.

and---  Blasts from the past   --

above--Son#2 (Matt) with Hannah, his daughter
Below--

"ME"--

Below-Son#2's Dog, Gerrard

Below--Charlee with her  sister and brother--(dog and cat)

A fall day on Dunlop

below---- I just love the cartoon below

WELL the cleaning Lady is here--  Lopez is on my lap as I type--

Fred

I hope that your day is special-- Never forget to hug your children--  your pets-- Tell them all how much you love them--OH---AND--

BIG HUGS TO YOU ALL_

     

 

 

You are not alone!

 

Holy  Cow! -another new day--and here we are--a part of it--just daylight here---on this  new day--To-day is Monday, September 28th--It seems very cool outside--  The washer  is finished --and I hear the dryer tossing the clothes around--Both Lopez and Sushi are up also--so hard to put your feet onto the floor on a cool morning--

                            Words I wish I had written---

#1. A person cannot be totally happy or totally sad.

#2.When you're angry, count to ten.

#3.Learning is healthy.

#4.Read more books.

#5.Apprecoate yourself.

                        and--  Blasts from the past--

                    Allison, holding her new Puppy, "Cody"

                                        --and there I am!!

                  Below--Allison--  It must be a Birthday--

                            

and below--the rest of her family

Below--Dorothy and I, working  in the Tuck Shop of the Hospital--

            Below---a few of our Grandchildren many yrs ago

            Below-----and there they are again, acting silly--

So, time to get going here--  a new day--just beginning--It is up to us , to decide how to enjoy it! Remember, people who would not think of talking with their mouths full, often speak with their heads empty--Ignore  what they might say and be strong in your convictions -Remember  to appreciate your children--AND--your pets--Talk quietly--Hug your children AND your pets--and decide  in your own mind, to make to-day the best day ever!--Oh--and----------------

                                            BIG BIG HUGS---

Make to-day the best day ever!

            Good Morning--To-day is Sunday, September 27th--(It is "NOT" garbage day--yet-)---very dark however out there--Lopez had to go out just now and do what he had to do--The heat is on--Sushi is still asleep on the big bed-- I must run her breakfast up to her--Looking out into the back yard, it is "dark as the Ace of spades"-(-Mom's expression--"-)Look at the bright  of things-- ( I can hear her telling me that--always-)--

-So, How are you all?--You survived the night?--You ready to face this day??-- Just "get up and at-er"----"There is no rest for the weary"--Mom's expression AGAIN!

                            So, words I wish I had thought of--

#1.Fill your days with ambitious goals--

#2.Look at the bright side of things.

#3.When all else fails, read the instructions.

#4.Don't accept unacceptable behaviour.

                           and---- Blasts from the past--

                            above-- Rub a Dub-dub, 4 kids in a tub!

                                Below--Sophia with her Dad

                                        above--Miss Andie

Holy cow!--It's me!

                        Above, Fred with Lola--both in Heaven

        Emma holding Andie and Ava and Ethan , building something

Time to get the dryer  going--get Sushi fed--Get Lopez out AGAIN---                    and it's a day to meet Dave for breakfast--AGAIN!

Make your day interesting--talk to people--make their day special--- Love your children to the MOON and BACK--Tell your pets that they are beautiful and very smart as you  pat them-- (maybe they are having a bad day-)-Don't be critical of your spouses friends---Tell him how much you love him--(to the moon and back)--and best of all, see if you can be happy ALL day--oh--and big hugs to each of you-- Now get off of here and make to-day--"your day"--a great day!--oh-almost                                                 forgot--BIG HUGS!