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Hello there-- It looks mighty much like it will rain to-day --but that is OK--I do have a lot to do inside here.

- But, first, I must tell you about "UBER EATS"--Our daughter has been telling me about this "Uber App" which you put on your phone, and when you want , say dinner, from a restaurant in Peterborough, you type in "Uber Eats" and they deliver the meal,-- for a fee of course.-

-So, this evening I am trying it--and I shall let you know how I make out.  They think of everything these days--For people like me, living in a strange city, it sounds like a wee bit of Heaven. I shall let you know just how I made out.

So, the bench, in memory of  my dear husband , is now sitting in front of Huron Lodge--in Elliot Lake.

And the plaque will eventually be put on it--

This husband of mine, did not want a "celebration of life"--so this is what the  grown kids decided they would do--

A few photos---"blasts from the past"--

Fred with grandson, Jacob--

Myself , with my 2 sisters--Mary Beth and Sandra--I believe we were dressed for church.

Fred and his brother--Murray--a professor, Waterloo

Above--on the beach at Port Stanley--my young sister Sandra in front,  back row--  My older sister Mary Beth, my brother Wayne, myself,  and Johnny on the top row, and in front of him, Johnny's sister, Linda 

So---How on earth is your day going?-- Is it raining where you live?---Are you happy?---  Is it going to be a good day---It can be a good day, IF YOU DECIDE TO MAKE IT A GOOD DAY__!!!!!!

and---I know you will!!!

REMEMBER____

 

Choose to be happy to-day!

    Good day to you --It is  hot here--humid also--  with thunder storms predicted this afternoon.  

  Lopez and I have walked the trail and he did his business---and  breakfast is ready for both Sushi and him--They are so fortunate to have me  prepare everything they need---That is what Moms do I guess!--  

Himself used to do that for me---Now I must try to be strong--No! Now I AM STRONG and I do "stuff" myself--

                TRUST in MYSELF! -----Lordy be!----Life changes as we age doesn't it?--

Last evening, Son#2 and I went out for supper--ordered wings--at a restaurant just up the trail from here--

Did I tell you about the trails around here?--  They are paved---and there are many trails---  bikers use them-- older people on bicycles--- so many  older citizens  live in this area, and they all have a dog--mostly small dogs--  It's the dog that keeps them walking  the trails--

Along the trails are benches--and concrete stones with people's names who have donated some $$$   to keep the trails open and clean--

and yes--  all ages walk, or ride their bikes etc all over the paved trails--and everyone picks up their doggie's poo poo----bags it and carries it home--I believe their pooch keeps these people healthy and facing everyday.--Also, their friends help these people to face everyday ---

But--I am still returning  to the North--As different and as nice  life is here, I miss the North--I miss my kids-- and the lakes--and even the rocks--and of course, all the people-my friends, who live in the North--

                                          So--  This day begins-- Are you feeling strong??-- 

                                        A Blast from the Past--- Dunlop Lake--on a foggy day--

                                        a wedding in Jamaica and we are all there---

                                                    I hope you choose to be happy to-day--                                            

 

 

 

There is something laughable in everything!

 Good Morning---"Another day--Another dollar"--Dad used to say that--He used to say a lot of things--

In fact, when my sister and I were not up early, of course after a late night out, he would put on music--blaire it very loud, so we could hear it upstairs , as we were snoozing--and of course it was always some opera singer, from his collection of those "Readers Digest"" LP's--Remember those??

We might get sunshine to-day---It looks a bit "iffy" right now--but it will probably clear later--

--so, I lost my ID Medic Alert bracelet--funny, because I dreamt about it--saw it in my dream, lying somewhere,  in a pile--on the carpet. It woke me right up, and I suddenly realized the bracelet was not on my arm. I have searched high and low, and, no bracelet--It might be in one of the boxes I have packed--That bracelet identified the thyroid medical problems  that I live with.

-a blast from the past above --myself, with our Grand daughter--- who now is finished her University degree--and of course, with Willow----and below, a very old  blast from the past--

                                                    My Mom and Dad's wedding picture--

I am trying very hard to  live very day--in spite of my sadness, without my husband--Life definitely is not the same--I tell myself , "I CAN DO THIS-- Some days, for sure,  are harder than others--but, I am trying--

So, I hope that your day is wonderful--Remember how unique you are!----  and , always remember that you are stronger than you realize---Be kind to everyone----and--- try to see the good in every person and everything!-It is a brand new day----Let's get out there----- and show the world  we are  a part of to-day!

                                            

                                                There is something laughable in everything....

I am Whackadoodled out!

                                                        -and that day is---------TO_DAY__!  

There is no-one who is going to help me --tell me sweet nothings--  advise me to do "this "--or "that"--and to-day, for some reason, I want to lean on  a person who can say,   "Go ahead, yes, whatever you are up to, go head--you are right! You CAN do it!-- You go girl!""

I am packing---  I am getting rid of "stuff" AGAIN--- I am lonely--- I just want this move to be over with---but---  This move  has to be all co-ordinated  with the August  1st date--the move -in date  with the townhouse. And meanwhile, I am trying to juggle my present life with Son#2 and his wife, who might be wishing me  in China--or -someplace far away,  so they could live their lives,  quietly with no-one asking "HOW DO I?"--do whatever---  And I don't blame them--

So, I try very hard to "think for myself"--

"dig deep"-"Stick to my guns"--

You see, I miss my husband--- very much!

One more move---  and then I think I'll get my wits back (as Mom used to say)--and I will be living in a place familiar to me, once again--if I am able to"hold it together"  till the wits return--and--there in lies the problem--

I presently do not feel schmorky-dorky---or even Whackadoodle  enough---  Somehow I must muster up the stamina to survive  the chaotic mess, and "stick to my guns " --courage to survive this next move that is going to happen--whether I am ready or not--

                                            Time for a few "blasts from the past"--

                                                Son#2 towing a couple of babies 

                                                Son#2's daughter--- with Willow--now--all thru University 

                                                         and my garden--at the lake 

                                           One day I shall be---"just fine"----I Hope!

                                                       

 

Doing something wild and crazy-

 Good Morning--  It looks like it is going to rain--I haven't see the weather for to-day --Whatever happens , I guess will happen.--Lopez is up --Sushi and I also are  awake here--

I found the meme below, buried in my photos---  and thought,"How timely"----

"We've been so close--we two--- these years, Don't let your heart hold any tears."

Odd that this showed up to-day, on "Father's Day"-----"The Last Battle", it is titled---and it was ----Life can be so hard  can't it?---  Why is it easier for us to "put  down"a pet---(to end the suffering-)----and so hard for us to do this for a "Human being"-??

We had such good times didn't we?-- 

-such good memories---

I must carry on-- --very hard at times---They say, that each day becomes easier--It has not yet--

Life continues on--and I struggle thru---I cannot say that life is easier--yet--- 

I try to do "nothing"----to stop the tears---to stop the memories---  to just go off and do "nothing" , like Pooh says--

Maybe I need to----do something  Wild and Crazy-- 

anyway--a couple pictures--  "A Blast From The Past""--

Sushi with one of the Shepherds  

Himself, with his brother and wife-at---I believe Son#4 's wedding

Enjoy the day--Father's Day--

 

A New Day to be Strong!

Yes, "YOU" ARE brave-- You are the best at being "You"-- Don't be afraid to be yourself----It is okay to cry--"YOU" CAN say yes--You can say "No"- 

You are loved!--so important to remember that YOU ARE LOVED!------You are important!  Thank You for being you!

Now if I could read the above, every morning, I would do so much better that day--

So----We have sun here --cool temperatures ---  and I slept in--till 5am--  LOLOL---  Will I ever be able to say that I slept in, till 10am--???????

Sushi---- the cat I brought in from the cold many moons ago--, now sleeps on Himself's side of the bed--It's  like she has decided that she will replace  the person who used to sleep there--Bless her heart eh?--

I always wondered why the good Lord brought her into my life many years ago-- One never knows what has been  planned in our future-- 

One must just accept what  goes on everyday , in our lives--because he it seems, there are  plans that we are not aware of at that time.-

- Remember how Sushi appeared on a minus 30 C night--hungry, freezing cold, and lonely?---Himself welcomed her,    even tho we already had 5 children and several German Shepherd dogs---Do you think he knew that one day she might fit into our  busy lives??

Himself did welcome this stray kitten with with an open heart--and she decided to reside under his side of the bed--for several months.  -I was pleased that Himself accepted this stray little kitten who seemed to bond with him.--

Father's Day to-morrow--

So many good things to think of -- make "HIS" day the best ever! 

Some good ideas below, to have that positive  outlook on to-day--

GET STARTED!----GIVE THANKS!  READ SOMETHING POSITIVE ---THEN THINK ABOUT SEVERAL THINGS YOU NEED TO WORK ON TO MAKE TO_DAY  A POSITIVE DAY__

Get Started----

a couple old pictures ----a blast from the past

our 4 boys  in Jamaica with their Aunt ---

Below, Himself with son #4 and his new wife-a wonderful memory-

Himself was ALWAYS  a very positive person----

Remember--What you do to-day--will be to-morrows memory!

The Power of Postivity--

 

It's a new day--Live it up, Laugh it off---

 a brand new day-----Zowey!___It is cool---not much sun--but--the best part---  WE ARE A PART OF TO_DAY!---and----  if you are already up, your day has begun!---So, get on your best Bib and Tucker, (Dad's expression)--and get going!--- It is cool, so you might need a sweater--

Lopez is up--so is Sushi. the cat who came on from the cold--You know, she sleeps with me every night now --sometimes "ON" me---She likes the apartment here, and I know she will enjoy the new townhouse, after we move, as it has 2 floors--

Are you feeling strong this morning?--It seems like a day that we must feel strong and hope that no matter what happens, the world is unfolding the way it should. Sometimes when you turn on the news  one does wonder how on earth we are going to get thru all  the events you hear on the TV --  but---  you know we do-- in some fashion--

 

 Exercise elevates us---using our hands --maybe gardening-- walking a pooch--- and just continuing to sparkle---and we "DO"-that!---- Have Faith---Staying Positive----

        I will pack a few boxes to-day--maybe the "winter wear"  will get boxed up and ready to go--Groceries were a priority yesterday--

--a new pic of a "Blast from the Past"--(somehow the pic I meant to post, never arrived!)---but --this one is pretty special, anyway--

Son #2 , the Pilot- with one of our cats--Jemima I think!--   beside him, pointing the cap gun, is son#4, and beside  son#4, is son#3, making a face----kinda a funny picture, but a great one to look back on now--

 ("How did I ever raise 5 children, AND A CAT--?" -I ask myself now, as I look back  at this picture--)

                                                        ---  Get out there and face to-day-- 

Live it up--Laugh it off--

Never have regrets--

Because, it is a new day and here we are-a part of it!