A lot going on here--

                                                Sunday--"sunny Sunday"--and it is warm--

OK---  I cannot look after Son#3's , 2 dogs any more--  #1----reason--is--- this tiny house I now live in, is just too small for 3 tiny (sorta) dogs----and Apollo (one of the dogs) ate everyone's breakfast--twice--!And I had to keep re-feeding Lopez and LOLA-and Apollo even ate those meals--I think Apollo had 5 breakfasts--and Lopez decided he had enough  of the chaos so began to growl at me and all the other dogs--This morning has been crazy--and I cannot get anything else done--the reason I am late posting also!!

I believe Son #3 caught wind of my dilemma, and told us he will return tomorrow night-- Praise the good Lord!--He is taking his two daughters to University--both will be attending different places this fall-

                        Here they are --probably eating breakfast and his wife and 2 daughters----plus Son#2's  daughter who just finished her courses at Ottawa U.

Son #4 was just out here-----brought my battery lawn mower--plus a wheel barrel and a garbage pail--said my new shed is nearly full--  Boo Hoo----(It is not easy living in a tiny house!)----well, with 3 dogs and a cat----a lesson for me I guess!  People in tiny houses can only  do so much--nothing extra!-----I never knew this before--always had a large home!--you know--maybe its time to go on a holiday--get away from the chaos here--LOLOL--

                                             I shall have to think about this--give it some serious thought!

 

Chaos is part of life isn't it?

                             YOU ARE AMAZING! ----  YOU CAN HANDLE EVERYTHING!!

        ----justa reminder--in case you forgot!--I know that we all have a lot going on right now--but, think about it----"YOU" CAN---- HANDLE EVERYTHING---It might take a bit of time to figure something out--but--when you did, ----""YOU" did whatever--Sitting on ,my computer, is a requisition for blood work--- and I will make an appointment and get there--but, I have to take that requisition with me--Lord love a Duck eh?---  So, how do I get the printer to work here?----It used to work just fine--but--after that big move,  plus a new computer--how to get it to work now?-- BUT----- after a few tries--I DID IT!--It took some deep thoughts , on my part--(no Son#2 to help me )--

There is so so much technology now isn't there?---PLUS----There is so much going on in our house these days--  new appliances--lotza house work--and usually only "US" to figure stuff out--kinda drives one crazy--My own Mother never had to deal with all this technology-----and now, here we are--stuck in a home--alone--and we have to keep the house "gpoing" because after  all the machines get going, out we have to go to weed a garden or clear the driveway of snow--  THERE IS ONLY US!!---Kinda scare-y isn't it?--But, you know, if we keep our head on our shoulders--the "ROYAL WE"" can do most of the stuff--sorta---after all, our mind  is  still active-- and its so important to try-- Mom used to say, 

"Patience is a virtue, possess it  if you can---, it's often found in women, but never in a man!"-and she would try something again--

So, I have 3 dogs now looking at me-Son#3's 2 dogs are in my tint house here--and they constantly stare at me, wandering what on earth happened to their own Mom and Dad

                                                                        Here is Lola--

and Apollo---

and of course I have Lopez--and Sushi--

I must be crazy--too many pets in this tiny house--but--tis only for a few days--

We were supposed to get frost last night--but didn't --Praise the good Lord!

I guess that life --(the bigger picture)- is happening exactly as it should!--  The problem is, we must understand that "Chaos" is just part of life, isn't it?--

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Don-cha wish that we knew everything?

Good morning--  LABOUR DAY WEEKEND is here!--The children return to school--The older children return --or begin, --their University and one day, a--career----  Where has the summer gone??--  How are the children now heading back to class already?-AND-----  IT IS COLD THIS MORNING! --freezing---  I have the "fire" on here--

So, to-day Son#3 is bringing Lola and Apollo, his 2 dogs here, as he is taking his 2 daughters to University. So, I will have 3 dogs here in my tiny home--but-- I HAVE A FENCED YARD--for them---so, we all should be just fine.

Labour Day weekend--  many memories oF Fred and I driving to various universities to drop off kids--very costly  to educate these grown children, and they usually attend more than one of these institutions before they are finished learning.-- It was all worth it however as they all graduated and now have  jobs--Fred and I were always so proud of them all!---

You know that I bought a dishwasher-??---It is a smaller version of a normal size washer-- still quite large however--I just could not imagine always washing dishes by hand---It did not seem sanitary--

I do like it --so far---

AND--I believe I have everything I need now--for my tiny home--AND my tiny life--

It took quite a bit of money to settle in, but I believe I shall like it here-- 

So, I hope that yu are enjoying this last weekend of the summer--

It is cool-ish  this AM- but at least we do not have snow---YET!!!!!

One more thing--  I have been told by countless Elliot Lakers that the smartest thing I ever did was to move back here--I really do not know if that was the smartest thing I ever did, but I knew I could not spend my last few days living in a community where I did not know anyone--- I did meet many Lakefield--residents-but, I had no long term friends there--and I really missed  Elliot Lake--where Fred and I lived for years and years

--Perhaps there is a reason that my heart needed go return--

Perhaps people need  me  to be here??----  Who knows eh??---

Don-cha wish that we knew everything?

 

The Soul knows what your mind forgot!

Isn't the above so true?---It feels terrible to not be respected, doesn't it--and why is it  difficult to  demand respect? We work hard  each day and  for that, we should earn respect.  We deserve respect! ---

I just walked Lopez AND --- He did his business!---It is quite cool out there this AM--and it has rained over night-

So, last night, I broke down and purchased a few plants-- Next year I shall do some heavy duty gardening, but this year--(The year of 2 "moves")----  the gardening has resorted to a few pots of flowers--

      If you look closely, you can see the tennis courts  across the road from this town house--

Gradually a few pictures-and even blinds,  are  appearing--

                    and I am hoping that the portable dishwasher might re-appear this AM--The owner of the Dishwasher store , found a connection that he hopes will work on the tap here--You see, it is a portable dishwasher--

So, 2 of the Grandchildren,  are heading off to University this weekend---That will make 3 Grandkids now in University-- Where did the time go??--  Yesterday, they were babies--Time does go by so quickly doesn't it?

                  Little Sophia with a rice cooker on her head--now ready for University in Ohio--and Son #4 with Sophia ---in Elliot Lake.--and of course, my Himself ---many moons ago---

So, it is a new day--another day to demand respect-- to feel that "you have it in you""--that YOU  ARE   STRONGER than what people give you credit for--so, BE THAT WAY--TRY , even, just for to-day--show everyone that you are  strong-----that you can be happy--that you respect them too, and , best of all, make sure that you ARE Enjoying this day-----This day only comes once----and guess what?-

                                                        WE ARE A PART OF TO_DAY!

                                                            TRUST   YOUR  SOUL:--

 

 

Fall is here ---BOOGIE WOOGIE SHIMMY SHAKE TWIRL and WHIRL___

It was very cold in here this AM-- I have the wee tiny furnace on now so it should warm up quickly-

"Fall" weather--for sure!-------It will take a bit of time to get this place cozy-----It is on, so it should ewarm up now----oh no--It just went out--- ---Maybe I should turn it up---Itbis supposed ton just come back on  , on its own---  Hmmmmmm------

I have  CNN on  here--- sounds like Newspeople are getting killed----over in Gaza????-always bad news from there--Lopez asleep on the chair here--all wrapped up in his blanket--has go get out soon--anyway, I shall return after I have fed these animals---

So I am back---  

All kinds of things have happened since I was on here

--#1.--The portable dishwasher I hAd ordered and paid for--well, it does not fit the kitchen tap connection--which means, I cannot keep it--sad sad sad

I have called Retirement Living to see if there is a way they could upgrade the taps--which I know will not happen--so-----I am "scoffered""-----sent my paid for portable dishwasher back--FOR NOW-----but--  maybe there might be a way if I just hang in ---more tears here!!

I do have my little shed--  which keeps the garbage away from foxes and skunks--but---  sob sob--I feel I do need a dish washer----not too sanitary now---slopping water over the plates etc--

 a few blasts from the past-------Below is Son #2-as a "wanna-Be"--Pilot--

Here we were , one Spring day--Himself in the back row--, my brother on the far left--Allison in the front row--with Son#4 and son#3---

--------------------and "Hannah-Banana"--Son#2's daughter many moons ago--She is finished University now--------------Where does the time go ?----The children grow--- people pass into Heaven--and here we are--still!!!----And now I am Gramma--and----feel pretty special--We have survived  a lot--------

  

 ---We have been --and are---strong---after all, we don't worry about EVERYTHING__We BOOGIE  WOOGIE SKIMMY SHAKE TWIRL AND WHIRL__

                                                                 YES, We are Survivors --

                                                                spirited, sassy, survivors-----

  

 

Everyday with you is the best!

 

a new day--- a new day to try --  to try to do better than yesterday-----to try to be happy--about everything--We cannot change everything, but, we can adapt to the changes--AND  KEEP GOING!

Fo instance----I am now using this funny wee stove---for instant heat--- I am kinda afraid of the thing, but it sure does warm up this house quickly--The heat seems to rise upstairs also--and it works with a thermostat----so  it shuts itself off once the house  reaches  the set temperature, -and will restart once the house cools down----I do not think I would head out shopping  and leave that thing on however--

                                                The things one must adapt to in our"older age"---

And I hired a cleaning service---every 2 weeks I guess---  At least I will try that---Son#3 , the Policeman, thought his service would help me out--I will have to try it anyway--another new change---

                    Sometimes, there is so much to do, it becomes a tad overwhelming-

                            I think I will just Boogie Woogie,  Shimmy Shake, Twirl, and Whirl--

--so much to think about, and I am in my "older age"----I do not enjoy all these changes--  but---instead of going crazy,  I must adapt----Twirl and Whirl---Lord love a Duck!--- I cannot worry about every little thing--What do you think?

So, maybe I will just sit here and wait for all your comments---  which I need to hear ----your  expertise on growing "older than old"---are important to me!----After all, you are all my best friends--because------

Believe that "YOU" are awesome!

 "TRY"--is the special words this AM--  Each day starts with a decision ----------"TO TRY"---and the decision "TO TRY"--can be a huge  decision-----depending on your day---but---- "trying"--is more than half the battle!

So, it is a brand new day--and here we are---a part of it--Lord love a Duck!   We CAN do whatever we decide to do---if we try--right?---Of course, it does help if  we have friends who are able to help us--

This AM I called the Pharmacy to ask if my 50 million drugs which I take daily, could be sorted out somehow, in a daily pack--like--- a wee cup for each day that I take the pills--a blister pack--and finally, I found out that the person who does this, just received permission from my Dr-----

  It seems this whole procedure takes time-- the "visiting to the Dr., then his sending his permission to the Pharmacy--the pharmacy receiving the meds--and FINALLY___  like a long time later, the announcement from the Pharmacy that this "Blister pack" is on its way--Lord love a Duck eh!!!---  In my nursing career, I remember showing Senior people that this was available--(AND--NOW I AM ONE OF THESE SENIOR PEOPLE)--------Lord love a Duck!----Yes, as we age, and it seems that the world is turning DOOM AND DARKLE, we must have faith --stay positive, and we must continue to sparkle! 

                                                    

                                                    WE CAN DO THIS--no matter our age!--

I just had a fellow from Retirement Living appear  at my door,  just now, and showed me how to keep this place warm-

                                    -It looks like a wee fire place and it feels lovely --cozy--

So, hopefully you are feeling the vibes of a good day beginning-- in your part of the world--Be strong, have faith that "YOU" CAN face the world to-day with gumption! You truly are an awesome individual--                                        You just have to believe that you are AWESOME!

Are you strong, sensitive, spirited, and sassy?

 Good morning--Sunny here--only 63 degrees--a bit crunchy--but---It is a new day--new possibilities--Hearts up--minds sharp--and we are off---

So, I have the sheets off the bed-- mainly tho, because I lost a house phone somewhere in the bedroom--thought it might be hidden in the duvet but----doesn't seem to be--

Already son#1 has sent a picture of his coffee--He is in Britain to-day--flew from Ottawa--and right now is waiting for the train to visit his brother -in -law-- in the country-there, north of London.

Yesterday I sorted pictures out---  placed them in rooms where they might be hung, but I just left them sitting on the floor, against the wall-- I have so many family photos-- way too many to hang--  I shall try to  get some of the boys to take some--which isn't too promising--They do not seem to be into family pictures--Other than that, I might have to repack them and store them in the crawl space under the stairs----and then they won't be seen again for multi years to come--so, of course I'd rather they were hung-- It is a bit of a dilemma----What to do?--What to do??--

A Blast from the past--Son #1 and son#2 many moons ago--

Son #3 with  his Dad

Fred and I not too long ago--

So I must get those sheets into the dryer! Do you remember hanging sheets onto the clothes line and seeing them blowing in the wind?--And they smelled so fresh when you made the bed with them on it!

And speaking of memories, -------I am so happy when people come and hug me, and tell me  how happy that I returned--  I 'm not good with names, but I sure recognize them all, and I appreciate that they really are happy that I have returned to this wonderful community in Canada's North--Yes, I am home! 

Great memories----kinda  mixed up in my brain--LOL

So, How is your day going?--Are you Happy?--Are you feeling stronger than you ever believed you could be?--We are survivors because we are over 60, and---we sure are spirited,  sassy, and sensitive ---

Remember that you are special!

 GOOD MORNING--thunder storms this AM--- lots of rain--so, Lopez and I have NOT been out in it--yet!-----It feels like "fall" is  kicking in ---

Yesterday, the blinds got purchased---AND put up--unbelievable!  Gil, the workman, and I went to "The Hart " store--bought them, after checking what seemed like a million boxes, looking for the right measurement.  Should we put them on the inside of the window--or--the outside frame?--Well, that depended on what blind--what box, showed each measurement--so, we purchased them (6 blinds)- brought them home--AND --they fit every window--unbelievable!------and--they really do look good--

It took most of the day, but, they are hung now---  AND--I CAN CLOSE THEM AT NIGHT-- WooWoo!

We did 4 rooms I think!

So, finally,  this place is feeling--AND looking like home! It takes time ! 

So, how are you feeling this morning?--Are you happy?

Yes, remember that!!!

Think about  the above---remember how special you are!

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