Always BE STRONG-

         The Happiness Fairy just sprinkled Happy Dust  all over you------- You WILL have a great day---

The man of the house is at his "Day Program"--- and getting him to go, was not an easy chore--He gets his own ideas that  when the lady who runs the program is away, that he does not want to go----BUT--- I GOT HIM THERE___late of course----but--"Better late than never--"----and I know when he comes home, he will be happier, just to get out of the house--

I spoke to Son#2, the Air Canada Pilot , on my way home this AM--He is sitting in Montreal, waiting to go to Brazil, this evening--He will be flying over the equator in the night and that is where the cooler air meets the hot air, and he expects turbulence around there. I hope everyone in his "plane" buckles up---  I know he will tell his passengers--He tells me that people who fly that route often, are always aware of the turbulence in that area.

Did you enjoy the weekend?-- I sure did! And I did get the front and side lawn cut--have the lake side now to work on--There is no time for a "Pity Party"--just because  I am "sorta old"- does not mean that I cannot push a lawnmower does it? --Aging --is not an excuse--

I never remember my Mom , EVER cutting grass--Funny eh?--- You know, I do not remember my Dad doing that either---  Maybe my 2 brothers cut the front and back lawn--  I don't know--so, perhaps I should have stressed to my children how important it would be to take care of their Mom and Dad----particularly the "MOM"-----oh well---I must not mourn that now----  Dad used to say, "The good Lord helps those who help themselves!"--Maybe  its the colour on my head--the Hair Dye-- that is deceiving---you think???

So, is your day going well?------a smile always helps----a song perhaps--always remember that you can choose to be strong---------

I'll talk to you all to-nite-- so, see you later Alligator---

-after awhile Crocadile---
                                                

Make it a great day!

Make it a fantastic day--It's up to you to decide that , no matter what  happens,  you can "take the bull by the horns" , smile in your heart, and carry on---When life feels like it is just too much, sit down,  and reprogram that mind-- Tell yourself, " Listen here, I am going to enjoy this day, "come hell or high water."--(Well, you can hear a bit of my Mom's words coming out there)

Everyday is busy isn't it?--  But, you know, what if there was absolutely nothing to do, everyday? That would be worse--maybe--LOL----(maybe not--LOL)

So, what is on your agenda to-day?--I would like to cut the grass---  and maybe weed whack later on--- dunno for sure--- grab a rest, and hopefully read my book, "The Women", recommended to me to read by one of you-- and I am enjoying it.

-And what about my other half??--the guy who is almost 96?--   He is trying so hard to just survive--and he really is doing a pretty good job of that. He actually praised me for bringing in the plants last night , as we had frost--

And I have my hair done and I feel I look pretty spiffy---AND--- I stopped at my favourite store yesterday and I purchased a couple  new outfits to wear to town , so I won't look like the "bush Lady--"--

So, now that you have decided  that it is a good day to have a great day, I will let you get to it, and will talk to you to-nite--Sadie  (who is really me)-is knocking at the door with her mop---- so I'll let you go----now get going----  WE CAN DO THIS!

 

Shakespeare, ice cream, and always try-

 It'a another busy day---- OHHHHHh NOOOOOO00!--  Why are so many days , busy??--Lord love a DucK!  Himself is at the Lodge---  Four of their staff came away from their desks to greet him this morning--Now how nice is that?---

-I heard -"-Good Morning DR Young--"---and --"What would you like to drink Dr Young?"- and , "How are you DR Young?"----"Nice to see you DR Young"--- He is so fortunate that people greet him and recognize him--It keeps him  feeling important--- happy, worthy, blessed, confident-special----AND excited about his day---

            It certainly is way better than the below and he doesn't have to "punch anyone in the face!"

                                                        or-----go and get ice cream!

So, I must let Sadie in---I truly need her this morning---before you begin to think that I've flipped my lid-Lord love a Duck!!

                                        I did not know that Shakespeare said all the above. Did you?--

LOVE YOUR LIFE---BE HAPPY----LIVE FOR YOURSELF__BEFORE YOU QUIT--TRY!-

                                                            and more-----  holy cow!

Don't worry-Be Happy---

 A brand new day---  an empty slate--I have decided to be happy to-day--- I am not going to worry about anything--because I cannot change a thing--I am doing the best that I can--I must accept what is thrown at me---and I know that I can handle most of it--and so what if some stuff doesn't get done-- There is to-morrow-- Now if I can repeat the above 465 times-----

Oh my goodness---Life can be complicated--but, I know that I tend to make it that way--I am going to try  to-day to not  worry about everything--Geez----

I am heading to the grocery store shortly-- It's one of those days that I need everything--I find its the "putting stuff away" that is the hard part--some upstairs --some downstairs--

How is your day going?--" If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands--"

 We have a beautiful day here beginning--

Lopez and I need to hoof it up the back road--me in my bug suit----so many mosquitoes--

I shall try to live in the moment to-day--

stop worrying---

Be grateful------ 

Be you!

 

Living in the moment here-

 Good morning---- The doggie guests have gone home---left around 10pm last night--  It seems so quiet on the home front without them.--- To-day Himself goes to his day program at the Lodge-- We will be leaving shortly---He seems eager to get out of here--That is a good thing!  

He got is results yesterday from the bowel scope --all went well--- with not a big problem--so, he was right to have it done, even tho I was against it.  Funny how he knows all this---  The Dr came to the house-rode his bike over--- opened the gate and came right upstairs --  That must sound funny to you all, but we live in a small town, in the north and everyone knows everyone--and the Doctor just lives down the lake from us--

I will return --must get Lopez out--then Himself to town---then be back--Hang in-----  LOL---- Oh--- never got to read all yer comments lat night --will this morning--- See yu all in a bit--

                   

 Yes--just back--I read all your comments from last night, you good people!---  Son #3 returned home here, from Toronto last evening--then drove  10 km north to our place, to get his 2 dogs-so--it was after midnight when he got here, and you know me----Ms Worry Wart---  was so worried he might hit a moose, in the dark and late nite--So-----guess what?--- After saying good bye to the pooches, I just went to bed--completely  forgetting to turn on the computer--Crazy me!!!

Last night also, I opened the refrigerator --=TO GET OUT ICE CREAM--- (I was worried--remember?)
And guess what?--The ice cream was all melted--like soup--Someone-(like maybe Himself?) had flipped the water thing up in the ice maker and the freezer was all thawing-----so--I guess it was GOD up there in Heaven, protecting me from the ice cream---

Anyway--I read all your comments this AM--Now I must vacuum----and, yes, if anyone knows of a pooch who needs a home--a friend for Lopez, please let me know------  and now-- because I have chatted away here to you all   (See? I missed yu!)---I must get that vacuum out--

It's a sunny Sunday!

                              Good Day--  Sunday----  and it's Sunny----  and hot - with black flies---

Now --just look at the above picture-- the family all settled in one bed--WITH THE CHICKEN--- AND THE DOG--I think I can count 6 children--AND THEY LOOK HAPPY---I just love the picture--  It portrays happiness , contentment, and  love--

Do you remember when all your children were small?---And they did what they were told?----because they believed that Mom and Dad were right?-----like--ALL the time!--- What happened to them as they  grew up? --got older?-- Seems to me they think to-day that they know better ----in fact---  they believe that they know everything---and most of the time, they do not hesitate to  tell MOM AND DAD  what they believe is right----about  everything--  THERE are TIMES I PRETEND TO BE DEAF__ do not open my mouth at all, as I am afraid of what might come out--

I am late posting--I have been attending to the grass--  the weed whacking--  the Herd of dogs who need out--and-then in--I have hired a man to come out here soon, to help me put the Windsock up on the dock-- and to cut grass on the hill that is so steep. that I fell onto the garden trying to cut that grass last summer.  

How is your day going?--are you enjoying this day? Are you finding time to read your book?-Are you cooking?-- I hope  you are trying to be strong-----strong enough?------You are you know--

Sometimes you just have to tell yourself that you can do  everything--  well, sorta ----

 

 

Another day-another dollar-

                                                             Get out there and be amazing!

It is a new day--a day to "get it right"!-----and we can do it---  and as Dad used to say to me, as the tears rolled out of my eyes over something I am sure was very trivial--"Keep your chin up!"---Funny what you remember over your childhood--

So, I now have  LOLA--and Apollo---- Son#3's Pooches--I have no idea how long these visitors will be here------Lopez was ecstatic when he heard they were coming--just went crazy running all over----

Now, son #2, the Pilot, sitting out in Vancouver just sent a pic of "the love boat"---  I never knew there was such a boat--

It seems like a good day to have a good day----kinda rainy here but that is OK---I am hoping to get to the nursery this AM---I shall leave Himself at home here with the Herd of dogs--and, of course I must leave you something to think about-

                                                - Just look below---- kinda interesting--

Make everyday is special occasion---

 Good day to you -"Forgetting your Fears"------today for sure--and maybe to-morrow also--and maybe even the day after that--"Fears of the unknown-"---  like-- should I move-?- maybe I should just stay here?--what if the house doesn't sell-----what if I, are not able to do the grass--how will I handle a move--and what about Himself?--- Will be handle a change?--like moving into the Lodge??--Lord love a Duck--but--to-day I really will be happy---forget all the above---Sometimes "stuff" just happens and then, don't you jess wonder how everything falls into place?-- 

Anyway--  This morning Himself is at his Day Program--He enjoys  going there-- and the staff know him and treat him with respect--We have sunshine with black flies-

--OH----Before I forget, Son#2, the Pilot is en route to Vancouver--He sent you all, a picture of a pilot (him )--getting ready for the flight--studying charts etc ---

-and below are  some Bedtime Affirmations--a checklist to make sure that you are calm-- and ready go sleep---a checklist, to make to see if you are ready for sleep-

                                            Lordy Be !--  What will they think of next eh? 

I hope that your day goes well--If per chance, to-day, you meet someone who looks like they might be in the depths of despair, -perhaps a warm smile , from you, might help them to be happy--to feel good to-day--or--maybe if you dance around them, like a crazy fool, as if you were at Karaoke---you and them, just might make both your days a special occasion--

Two days in the year that nothing can be done--

        YES---- To-day is the day--the right day---to love, believe,  do, and mostly to live---You cannot do anything about yesterday----or to-morrow--but-----TO-DAY, YOU CAN____and here, the sun is out and it is a glorious day---not too hot---nor is it too cold--

AND---- I FINALLY got a phone call from my brother--my oldest brother, who lives in a Lodge-- near London, ON.---Remember him?---So He is still alive. His son  called , and put my brother on the phone--  (I do not believe the son likes me--do not know why--as I have not seen him since he was 2 yrs old-)---  It was so good to hear that "brother dear" is alive -When one ages, you see, you always wonder who is still alive or not)-(-It all boils down to "life or death!)-anyway, it made my day---

I found the above interesting--I hope that you are able to read the 6 little stories-on---"Faith"--"Trust"-"Hope" "Confidence"-"Love"and '"attitude", with examples of each--I found it made me feel good  to read the examples and how they relate to our lives-

I hope that your day is going well--that you are happy--- are appreciating being alive---and smiling at older Ladies---and PILOTS. who try to avoid all turbulence in the skies, to keep you safe--and remember that if your dog is getting bitten with insects, "Child-Proof" insect repellant is "DEET FREE-I mean, the poor dog  gets bug bites too--

                                            `````````I'll chat with you all tnis evening----

It's never too late--

To-day was "Get Himself to his Day Program" day----and do as much as you can in a short time at home--I dropped Himself, then went over to Shoppers to pick up a few things--and---  when I went through the cash, I was asked for ID--kinda strange as we have lived in town forever it seems---- I thought maybe because I was not dressed up--and my hair looked  sorta like a "rag mop"--Working outside all last week did not help "the hair-do"-

  --I knew the lady and her husband behind me in line at  this store----- and they were kinda laughing that I was asked for ID--and they were not----  Anyway, I  showed  the cashier my Driver's Licence with my picture on it--and I was allowed to go, with  whatever I had purchased---BUT---I did feet like a bit of a criminal--

-Now that I am home here, I have phoned the store owner---She explained that years ago when all my points were stolen--(by someone on Toronto) the owner, being a friend  of my Doctor Husband, retrieved all the lost points and replaced the card I did have,  with a card which identifies me as a  store worker--so, believing that I was not a store worker, I was asked for ID----Lordy Lordy!-- Confusing eh""

Himself , last evening, probably out of frustration, was difficult to handle---  He refuses to wear his Hearing Aids--so, whatever he does hear , confuses him--- We managed to get thru the evening, as I have learned  not to argue with him--ignore the hurtful comments-- and always remind myself that , what he is saying  is not how he means to act--AND_WALK AWAY---The "walking away"--is the key to a happy life right now--

    Playing the piano is a good thing to do, when all is heading downhill fast, on our home front-- and I did that----

This whole thing  that happened last evening made me wake up to the fact that maybe I cannot take care of my other half too much longer and I must begin to plan what is going to happen--

                                                                So,  it's a "wake-up" call--

-and-- whether I like it or not---plans must begin to be made- 

And now, I must get off of here--- and you too--

I shall check back on you all this evening--

LAUGHTER is our soul dancing-

 "Keep your chin up"-- As you know, Dad used to tell me that all the time, when something went wrong, and the tears were falling, and as you must remember, the tears  have always  fallen easily in my life---Oh, AND---It's true----"Just do the best you can"------ALL THE TIME!

It has been a sort of, crazy day--I called the store where I had purchased the new lawn mower--told them it does not like our fairly large property--and bogs down--quits---  and because it is a battery mower,  and when it tries to cut long grass, it uses all the battery-life-- and these tiny batteries take forever to charge- The man at the store said to bring it back as I had 7 days to do that--So , I loaded Himself into the vehicle (because he likes to be a part of everything)-managed to get the mower into the hatch and away we went--and the store refunded the $1200--and we came home---  so, it's me and the EGO mower now--Lord help me if that EGO quits now--

I just turned on the AC-It's already quite hot in here----buggy also, outside--swarms of black-flies --Poor little Lopez is so bitten--all on his tummy--I stopped at the pet store to try to buy "Bug Spray" for pets---- which they were out of-Apparently dogs should not have "DEET""--products  on their  skin---Have you heard that?--

Lunch time here---You know, I'd love to have one day with out a problem that I have to solve--To-day was the lawn mower-- I did solve it----  but there are so many other things I need to do--- like--visit the garden centre---Do you feel that there is never enough time in a day--or a week--

                                                     We all need to laugh don't we?

                                                    -  LAUGHTER really is our soul dancing--
                                            ENJOY TODAY-----maybe sing like a cray fool---

-

HAPPY "NOW" YEAR !

                                                                Live in the "NOW"--- 

To-day is "Victoria Day"--a Holiday in Canada--No Shopping for bananas to-day---- No shopping period!---- Below is a picture of Queen Victoria----I guess in her days, people, especially Queens, wore a lot of clothing--even on their heads--and I'm sure there was no A.C.---  One has to be grateful that we were not alive then, in the summer--so, things could always be worse!

I must tell you, that I saw a rabbit this morning, when walking Lopez--very unusual to see a rabbit around here--probably why the neighbours have spotted a Lynx   or  is it a 'Bobcat" wandering around the neighbourhood--? They feed on rabbits I hear.

Son #3 just appeared---helped me clean out one side of the garage-- There was everything in that side but the kitchen sink--At least I can sweep it now----There is a riding mower which is never used anymore--Decluttering AGAIN! --- 

Tomorrow I shall return the new mower-

  Well---  Guess what????  The EGO mower--the one I thought was not working----  nothing is wrong with- it--- -  CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?--HOLY COW---SON #4 came out and extended the 2 arms on it and it is now working--HOLY COW!-- I AM GOING OUT TO CUT GRASS--There IS a GOD in HEAVEN--- -- I Hope that your day is going well-- --  Mine is starting to----

                                                            My closing thoughts here---at the end of this holiday weekend-

                                                                

I do feel like a bit of an idiot here--buying a whole new Lawn Mower---  and all I had to do was extend the EGO arms-----and my very most favourite mower is now working---I feel like a -bit of an idiot--

Pennies from Heaven

    Good morning all---Yes, I do wish you all a peaceful day---  perhaps with a wee rest , after lunch--with  your book--As yu know, it is a long weekend, a Holiday weekend, here in Canada--Victoria Day to-morrow--I learned from you all, that your Memorial day is the 27th.

Our grocery stores are open to-day, but at 10am-closed to-morrow--so, guess where I am going this morning?-- YES!!!!  back to the grocery--and, yes, I am sending you all , a big hug--- because you  are always on my mind--You reinforce  to me, that I'm not alone  doing what I have to do, and kind of feeling sorry for myself--When I read your messages, I  believe that without us , the world might not be the same place--

I must tell you, that the lawn mower I purchased last week, is not cutting long grass--It got bogged down--so, it has to go back to  the store where I bought it--I  am so disappointed  -- Again, it is a battery mower with tiny tiny batteries which take forever to charge----This is a big property and this mower cannot seem to handle it!--

Now isn't the above so  true?--"Finish every day and be done with it----Do not waste a moment on yesterdays"--------so difficult to do-----but such wise words-----I  must try  to remember  what it says--

        So--Happy Sunday to you all---and----  I hope that you find a penny to-day--  It just might be a penny from Heaven that an angel tossed to you, maybe, to cheer you up!