Halloween happiness---

Yes, It is Halloween-all the ghosts and goblins will be out!----  The picture above is my daughter's front steps, in Ohio---

Do you  enjoy Halloween?--I am just asking because I never did---even as a kid--- My Mom was never into it--never helped us figure out a costume-- I cannot remember the house being decorated--- I believe when she was growing up, it just wasn't a big thing----- I do remember trying to figure out a costume, as a kid---  and those days, the stores were not set up too much  with Halloween things--so--mostly we were ghosts --or a tramp-- an old man---I do remember getting a lot of apples when we went "trick and treating"---My own children , I think, enjoyed Halloween--

And--Have yu eaten most of the candies you bought for Halloween?---I hate to admit it, but---I did eat one chocolate bar -----  We do not get many children out in the bush, where we live--In fact we usually get no children--but--the chocolate bars will go to the Grandkids in town--(if I do not eat them!)

I do hope that to-day,  you do make yourself a priority --It is necessary--Maybe Sadie could have the day off--I have no errands to run--

You know. I have come a long way with Himself and his "Old timers"--Yesterday he went to his Daycare---which he enjoyed-They had made his day special  too by singing to him--plus he had a hot meal there- they gave him a huge cupcake for his Birthday-

-Taking him to his Daycare helps me also-- You know, by seeing him return home happy---  so much more like he used to be---  makes me happy--  I feel the weight of his "OldTimers" released  in my mind, somewhat--

-Enjoy the moment to-day-----Maybe dress up to answer the door--  Below is a picture of a good friend and myself, going to work in the tuck shop at the hospital--many moons ago--We had so much fun that afternoon--I shall never forget it--

Sometimes acting a little silly will take years off our life!

Here were --myself--"the flapper"--with Himself--"Mr T"--many moons ago--

Halloween was so much fun! 

Whatever you do to-day,  I hope that you will be happy---Smile----  Be good to the wee witches and goblins at your door------  We have SO SO much to be thankful for---and------  stay strong--because we  must!

Laugh, Love, Live-

 NEVER---- EVER-----give up---  just try----  and--if someone comes to help yu--- that is good too--

It has been a very busy morning-- AND,  WE HAVE SNOW FALLING---lightly--but----  it is definitely in the air. Coming back from taking Himself to daycare, the highway was lightly covered in snow----  Yes, it is Monday morning----and the man of the house is where he is supposed to be--at DAYCARE ---When I got home, Lopez and I hoofed it up the road--in his PARKA---and bless his soul, he did his business----

Why does everyday seem busy?---I just love days that there is no-one to take somewhere--days that I can actually get a nap in, in the afternoon--well, I read my book, on the sofa--while Himself sleeps--But  it would be so good to have nothing to do, for a week--or so--??? 

I suppose one must go on vacation to ever have that!--Do people actually ever go on vacation anymore?----We used to---not anymore-- In fact, I really do not want to travel anymore---  I just cannot imagine, sitting on an airplane---  Could I even find my way thru an airport?-----How do you all feel about travelling --like--now???

Do strong  women travel at a strong women's age?--- LOLOL----  I suppose some do--You think?

Well, Sadie is screaming at the door--She says, just a light dusting and  a fast clean-up, to-day---I best let her in--

Yes, we MUST REMEMBER TO BE AWESOME to-day-----a short blog here----   must help Sadie---(who, as you know, is really me!)-

I see that  some Pilots are announcing that they deserve more recognition---maybe more benefits and more "Sheckles"-(as Dad used to say)----a high stress job they have for sure--- 

"Stay strong and carry on----"

 

"Just wing it"---  do not allow your feathers to get ruffled over little things---The weather is not the best, but, it could be worse-----and, it is going to get worse--one day soon---

Lopez and Beau have been out--We have kinda a rain/snow mix falling from the sky--OMG!~----  Now it is SNOW falling--- Lord love a Duck!--Holy Cow!!! --- 

The above just about sums  all my wishes up for you to-day--"THINK POSITIVELY"---"BE STRONG"--"BE HAPPY"--"FORGIVE AND NEVER FORGET"--

Today, I am going grocery shopping for----BANANAS---plus whatever else "tickles my fancy"----

With this Heart Murmur--- (which I never knew I had!)---I shall not be buying ice cream--or donuts --or-G'ale-----not that  my new shopping habits will make any real difference-but-- I suppose if I don't try to eat healthy, things could get worse ---You know, my Mom  never had store bought goodies in the house-- We had a lot of oranges,-- no chips ever----We made popcorn, and made a cake once in awhile --or Mom made bread-- " Pop "--was not available much then-- I remember my friend across the street always had store bought cookies in her Mom's cupboard and once in awhile I would sneak one_

Life has changed so much --- I remember we had a telephone , always in the kitchen--and it was a huge deal, when we had a phone that attached to the wall, with a very long cord---no TV for yrs and yrs--and when it finally came to our house, it was a black and white picture--an "ADMIRAL" TV, I believe--

---  This afternoon, will be like a  " SMONDAY_"---------------crazy thought----the time  one begins to  think about to-morrow--

BUT-----to-day------You and me--------  WE GOT THIS!-----Maybe we shall spend to-day, just doing nothing--- maybe dance a little-----even sing---or go back to bed---It's our choice!

You are special!

 A brand new day--dark--cooler-- but not raining-(I don't think!)- --Son#1 has been sending his usual pictures from London--He says this is Camden Market----

----------------and--from top of Primrose Hill-----whatever that place is------He must've gone there--

To-day I am going to try to relax somewhat--It is October 28th (I think!)---Halloween coming up--with colder weather in November, I'm sure----Have you had time to drag out your "winter wear"--That is the next big chore  I guess--

I did not know the above---  that people notice your shoes or boots---Hmmmmmmmm!

Lopez and Beau must get outside--Lopez kept me up a lot in the night-- kinda crying-- sitting up in his crate --- so I had to keep patting his back and telling him to go back to sleep --It was raining and I didn't want to take him out again in that rain--Maybe he was just thirsty-- As soon as he got out of his crate he ran to the water  dish--Too bad dogs can't talk!

Yesterday Himself went to Daycare and in a week, he will be if able to go 3 mornings a week--IF I CAN GET HIM IN TOWN ON A SNOWY DAY__

The day is just beginning--- are you going to relax to-day?--stay home and get a wee nap in?--- I do like days when there is no appointment to "HAVE" to go to---I am always Thankful to see my bed at night---

How about you?

I do go to bed each night so grateful that I made it thru another day--

Hopefully you can make to-day special---be strong---- be kind  to people you meet--and remember that "YOU" are special---one of a kind!

You people raise me up!

 Good morning to you all----May your day be peaceful and happy-----Here, it is still dark outside--rainy and mild--and it is "Daycare "  to-day--but---

To-day will be a much more relaxing day-- Yesterday--the Doctor--the new Doctor--who I very much liked-- He spent quite some time with me and-----  HE DISCOVERED A HEART MURMUR---in me--Lord love a duck eh?--so------  LOL---- I shall not allow even one Halloween candy to enter my mouth-- (altho it is a tad late  I guess!)-

This morning, as I was feeding the 2 dogs, I was going over in my mind, "HOW DID I EVER DEVELOP THE HEART THING?-----  -----and-- this is what I figured out---  You know I had a very mild case of Covid 2 yrs ago--in June--and--  that Covid left me with a heart murmur I bet--altho I wasn't ill with the covid-- -- Gosh darn it eh?----so-----WEAR YOUR MASKS --ONCE AGAIN---My new Dr that wasn't to be seen, when I went in to see him a couple weeks ago--apparently had what he thought was a mild respiratory infection, tested that day, and---AND HE HAD COVID--so he went home fast! -So, once again--wear the mask---

Son #2 is in London--England---  He said  as they were on the runway, ready to depart, some passenger was looking at the menu and saw there was going to be shrimp served--  told a flight attendant that she had a deadly allergy to shrimp and her EpiPen was in her luggage--IN THE BELLY OF THE PLANE--They had to take her back to the gate and drop her off ---and she could get a later flight--so, they were late leaving-- go figure eh?-------I am always happy when he texts me to tell me he is there--  foggy in London he says also--

I just saw the above--  thought it was kinda cute---"-the less he spoke--the more he heard"---- Wear your mask and keep your mouth shut I guess!

big Beau----He always has a lot to say here--He has been chewing his one foot   but I think I finally have it healed---He also says to wear your mask (for the millionth time!)--and then yu won't chew your foot---LOL

Enjoy this day-- I hope you are not going to do too many errands to-day-- I hear SNOW is on its way also--maybe Sunday---and--  ---put a smile on your face--  and if you are out there, in the world-get that mask-out of your purse-----and keep your EpiPen handy--and remember---You people are the best!

 

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Thank you for all the Birthday wishes for Himself!

So--Are you awake?--It is mild here--like 14 C----  dark however!--first of all, Thank yu everyone for all the Birthday wishes to Himself!--  He certainly enjoyed his day--

We were at Son#1's restaurant and it was so good to all be together-- Well we were missing our daughter--and our Pilot son --and their families--  Himself is now officially 95 yrs young--

I am heading into the clinic for 9am--  the 3rd time--to (hopefully) meet my new Doctor--and it is HAIR DAY---

 I do like the above style---  have to discuss this with the "Hair Lady"--

The 2 dogs need to "do their business" , so this is going to be a short blog----justa a reminder to have a good day--

--the above tells us that we can be a little weird---sometimes it helps us get thru a day---

Best of all however --is to remember that we are stronger than we believe----and I shall see y'all to-morrow after , hopefully, a calmer day than yesterday----But--It truly is amazing how strong one can be when that spirit moves!

"HIMSELF IS 95 YEARS YOUNG !"

It's a better day--Praise the good Lord!--We do have rain--- but , it is mild--  dreary--but-- that is OK--

 

AND-----  It is Himself's 95th Birthday to-day--Here he is , many moons ago, holding "Biggy"--- an enormous cat who I found one winter day, his paws frozen,  sitting on the Dumpster at the end of our road--

Of course, Biggy moved in with us and resided with us for the following 7 years-Himself always welcomed all the stray animals that I adopted over the years.

Here we were  at  an outing --probably for dinner-- at son #1's restaurant---  Himself loves going out to eat-

-and here is Himself, with his brother--a professor at University of Waterloo--

in his younger days-

Well--  You get the idea--- a VERY SPECIAL PERSON----  who ended up with 5 children over the years---  102 million dogs-- almost all large German Shepherds--a dozen cats---and--you know what?--HE NEVER OBJECTED !-

HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY TO THE MAN I LOVE__  THE MAN I MARRIED___

A giggle in your wiggle---

WE CAN DO THIS!----  --Lordy Be----  Yesterday is "Dead and Gone"--(Isn't that a song?)--and--I am so happy for that!---To-day is a new day-- a day to get everything right--It is still dark out here (7-30am)-and-already it is going better than  my most  horribly busier than busy day, yesterday--

It is "black as the Ace of Spades" outside-- --Mom's expression of course---and I believe it is raining-I think I can hear it.---

big Beau has had his foot dressed --but--I still think, eventually he will have to have a vet look at it--some sort of swollen bump on one paw, between his toes-- He is not able to lick it anymore as I have a dressing on it--but, it is still there--

Last night, we had a call from the people who used to  do our phones--The man told me  that he would be here after 6pm to collect his equipment--so--one more thing I had to deal with  after dinner--It seemed like the "never ending" day--

The above picture, (Do you remember it?)- was taken when himself and I flew out to Vancouver--   Son#2 flew in to meet us--and our daughter flew in from Hawaii---=and the 4 of us stayed right downtown Vancouver -----  You can see our daughter on the bike with Himself--- --That was 4 days of so much fun and happiness--(I spoke of that yesterday)-

Now isn't the above so true--??--the happiest people (and that is us)--make the best of everything--

--and yesterday my sister reached out and texted me---  It really was wonderful on my "busiest day ever"--that she was wondering where on earth was the blog------  

-- I must get the dogs out--run between the raindrops--and hopefully to-day will be a quiet day--- an uneventful day---------

We want to be "Mentally Strong People"------for sure-----to be kind, and not feel sorry for ourselves.