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???

 

 

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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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!!

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---

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!

Older people are wise people--

So--I am FINALLY HERE---  Lordy BE! Life sure is hard once one turns 80---I am sure  they are trying to get everyone who is even "sorta " old--off the road--and I am nearly 84----  so they are REALLY   hard on 84 year olds----

I passed the memory test----  just so you might've been thinking that I forgot you all----NO---  I will never , ever forget all of you--but, had to begin to gather papers for the accountant who does our taxes--It is never ending isn't it--??

One more thing-- It has stopped snowing here--FINALLY--and , lately we have rain falling--better than snow---  NO SHOVELLING THE RAIN__but--(Isn't there always that "BIG BUT"?-)---

  The snow is melting in our tiny yard, so it is pooling into a lake, which is fairly deep and Lopez cannot use the yard at the present time, so--it means I have to walk him around the block--which takes up a lot of my time-----Anyway----  Here I Am FINALLY!!!!

above--Charley--  Son#1's daughter--  with "De-Ja",  the dog,  and Watson, her cat--in the car--

                and above--all of our Grandkids with a couple of parents put in the line-up

                                            above---  Fred with Son#2 the  Pilot--

                                                    And there is his plane--

So-----  All I can add  is----  never give up-----  because eventually you can do everything--Your mind controls whether you live in a paradise or hell.  If you think you can--then you can!

Sometimes help comes from the strangest source. Hang in there! 

Words I wish I had thought of--    #1.A good cry can be very therapeutic

                                                    #2, He who laughs, lasts

                                                    #3.Never leave home without a sense of humor-

So----Enjoy this day-- Be Strong---Be happy---  and always remember how wise "older " people are   -- I shall see you all to-morrow--hopefully, early----STAY STRONG!  -Lynda

Take good care of those you love-

The above does help me when I feel a bit defeated--I never realized how much I depended on my husband, --until he was not there---We CAN make it thru the challenges of the day---with positive thoughts--  WE CAN DO WHATEVER---"WE CAN!"

So, "Another day-another dollar"--Dad used to say that--Funny how one remembers all those "sayings" we hear in our younger years--

This morning, (Now listen to this---)--  WE HAVE RAIN_-falling--(not snow)----cool outside tho--!

So, the clothes are in the dryer---  Oh I hear it is done---Lopez is asleep on his leather chair , which he thinks is his bed-----Sushi and I are "up and at-er" --THE DAY HAS BEGUN!

                                    So, Wise Words I wish I had written--

                                  

                                    #1. Old age is a victory, a privilege

                                    #2.Grow old in body only, never in mind!

                                    

                           #3. Every argument has at least two points of view.

                                    #4. You are born to succeed.

                                So, Blasts from the past-----and above is Son#3's family--
 

and below ---are---  Grandchildren from 3 families-- in our kitchen before the big move

                                    Below--Son#1  with his Dad--  the guy that I married--

            Below--a kinda a unique picture from Son#1--"Watson" the cat-with "De-Ja", the dog

So--  It is Monday, April the 13th----- time to get busy here--  I see we have dense fog outside--and here we are, "up and at-er"-----so I better get busy 

--Remember--You are born to succeed--Happy people think happy thoughts--Your home is the resort of love, joy , and plenty--Keep it that way--Take good care of those you love--and---remember, if you are too busy to laugh, then you are just too busy!