Well the year is about done!


I found a dress by the way and with not too much trouble I might add.

Christmas was wonderful.

full of food , family and presents.

I am the first to point out I am spoiled beyond measure.

My hubby is so sweet to me and very generous gift giver.

Thank you Babe; your one of a kind.

As for this New Year around the corner... what do I have planned ?
I am not sure where it will take me but I'm up for it.

I have been asked to take part in a community theater production of " Goodness" by Micheal Redhill.
So that will be a big part of my year.

the new four wheeler will also be used a lot.
Photography and art to be sure and then there is my winter sport of curling to keep me social and somewhat fit.

SPEAKING OF FIT!
my hubby got us a wii fit for Christmas and I am doing Yoga n stuff with it; that should help the old body get back to some semblance of fitness ... not to mention the fun involved as well.

This winter should go pretty well I feel.
between these activities and my vitamins D and Light therapy I should be able to keep the winter blues' at bay.

My hope is for a better world always and a peaceful time for all in the New Year.

take care
and we will be talking soon

A la Later
Moi

Going Shopping

Today I'm going off Islande , Today I"m going shopping!

Normally I would be thrilled at the prospect but there are two items of clothing I dread buying.
the first and the worst is swim wear ... Yuk!! My body and my fashion taste never do work together when it comes to belly suits... I mean bathing suits!

the next and the one I"m aiming for today is Formal wear.
Yes you guessed it , I'm shopping for a New Years Eve outfit.
Fancy apparel for New Years Eve Red Carpet Party.
Imagine!

Well I've been avoiding it a long as I can but the time has come.
Look out malls and fashion boutiques the old girl it about to descend!
Wish me luck and THEM patience!

hello friends
I come to you on dial up and it's very frustrating to say the least!
I will try this winter to keep my patience and contribute more often

as you can see from the photo we have a new form of entertainment these days and it's fun .

see you again next week.

A La later y'all

House wife Blues' baby girl is 24 years young

Taking on the world and having fun

beautiful baby girl with a brain

helping people, fighting for justice , not looking for fame

She left the nest to find her voice, her own personal power

she learning and seeing life with grown up eyes; she is a tower

I miss my children who are all gone

but my baby girl has my heart' song.

be safe

enjoy your birthday weekend.

laugh loud, dance and sing

you can do anything!

the power is yours now to move and shack

but never forget to enjoy the ride and smell the flowers in your wake.

Sit every now and then and just breath... maybe take a bath and meditate!

we love you

and we could not be prouder of you !

you , Our baby girl.

May 19Th she would have been 66
Spring brings thoughts of her always.

We would celebrate her birthday on the long weekend of May.

Picking leeks and sucker fishing when we were young.

The new growth brings with it a bitter sweet feeling

full of fond memories and the reality of her absence

I try not to be blue in the spring sunshine

but I think I always will have a sense of loss this time of year.

The trees are trying out the sun.

The colour green is part of the landscape once again;

Plans for outside activities are being pondered.

Hope for a renewed earth are all around

Staying focused on all these things helps,

knowing Spring is a time of magic and wonder.

Swings and swimming are just around the corner,

Marshmallow roasts around a campfire are close at hand.

Gardens to tend , flowers of colour to see

All the best is yet to be

I miss you mom

I miss you dad

I keep going ;looking for colour and sunshine

Looking for Gnome's in trees and fairies in the woodland.

I know they are there .... as a child I saw them all

And every now and then; I remember

The Magic of Spring !

Things aren't always as they seem

At first glance something may look bad or unpleasant

but if you look closer, closer still

You can find beauty everywhere.

Bad times become good times; over time

Quiet becomes Loud or Loud becomes quiet

Beauty, they say fades . I say it just changes.

Look closer the beauty is still there , you just need patients and an open heart to see it

Life is a long lesson in courage, patients,tolerance

All can be learnt , all can be found in love

simple, pure, honest love

what is an old house wife to do

I mean the kids are all grown and gone

The hubby is working , doing his thing

the problem is what is my thing?

All my obligations have been fulfilled

All my duties attended to.

Now what?

People always come back with

" you can do anything you want"

But in there lies my problem

What do I want?

My kids health and happiness

My husbands health and happiness

A clean house

Food to eat , a place to sleep

I have all of this

What now?

What do I do with myself now?

How do I contribute to this world?

How is my existence of use?

Heavy questions

in a heavy time .

People are scared , worried, the world at large is unsure, extra fragile.

What could a house wife from Manitoulin do to help ?

More questions than answers

but that's part of it too I guess.

Oh well

Ponder , I keep pondering as the weather changes,

I won't worry about it , I'll keep my eyes and heart open to any ideas that may find it's way to me .

Till the next time

be safe and free

Moi

do you know who he is this little bird?

twice the size of the little finches he is eating with

with no one of his own to play with

Do you know this little bird

His name and where he comes from

let me know

The first day of Spring and not a moment to soon !

The moon and all her power looks over us all

watchful , mysterious,

Object of song and pose

she the moon , changing form daily, monthly

but always the moon is part of the ebbs and flow of life.

Spring has finally come and the moon celebrates with us.

hey my faithful followers( all 4 of you)
I apologize for my neglect but we have been having computer issue that I am unable to avoid.
we will keep trying to get out to ya'

We are fine creating and enjoying the warmer weather ( Finally)
be safe
enjoy the sun
A la Later
Moi

Happy 25th Birthday son

We love you very much

Happy 27th anniversary my love

With full heart I witnessed your vows,
with pride I now watch you live your hard fought, richly deserved life together

The first year in the making of your marriage quilt
A quilt that will have many colours and textures before its done.

A second chance at finding peace with a true partner
A renewed sense of yourselves
Is the true gift you both found in each other.
Happy 1st anniversary my dear friends

First of Many

Enjoy the Ride! Celebrate all the little wonders;
it helps when it comes time to heal the little wounds that are inevitable along the way.

Laugh often and be gentle;
both will serve you well in the bad patches

Happy is work but happy is worth it.

Happy Number 1 and counting!

love ya'

It's been raining for Years

Dark clouds over head

Clouds of Fear

Clouds of Dread

Muscles like molasses

Mind , emotional soup

Fearful anger filling me

A desperate sorrow controlling me

Throw in the towel

give up the fight

Darkness surrounds me

I can't see the light

No fizz in my blood, flat pop

Heavy with melancholy

wading through sludge

no valley ,no top

it's all just mud

A battle that has been ragging for too long

A fight I don't seem able to win

what will people think?

how would they react

If I just gave in?

Will I be alone if I confess my truth?

Will I be set apart ?

Just as in my youth

It's been raining for Years

Dark clouds just around the edge

Waiting, anticipating,

sensing my fears

To tired to fight it

I'm going down with the ship

My body isn't my own

My thoughts all skip

confused and off balance

I move about like a drone

It's past pain, or hurt it just numb and disconnected

unsure , sick and rejected

I'm lost in the fog

It's been raining for Years

A Blessing I need to voice

Gratitude to express

For the Truth and The Fun

The Silly and The Sad

Counsel and Consoled

The Happy and The Mad

Always, Always Sylvie

Moving,

Stewing,

Always re-doing

A soft place to land

My emotional helping hand

Always, Always Sylvie

Change of Careers,

Change of plans

Hospital Room

Funeral parlors

Bouts of Gloom

Always, Always Sylvie

Our kids , Our men

The 80's , The 90's

Still we are friends

Always, Always

Sylvie

Always,Always.

Little Red Bird

A little Red Bird came to visit me

He sat right there in my tree!

He didn't stay long ,

He sang only one song

He came as a gift ; I will carry with me

in picture in print and picture in mind.

I will always remember that special time.

When A little red bird came to visit me

He sat right there in my tree!

Time

Time

Trust

Trust comes from Time

Trust is hard

Time is Long

Happy comes and goes fast

Sorrow lingers long

Makes you stranger? Maybe

Makes you doubt ? Always

Thin skinned become leather

Leather skin becomes steel

Weathered hearts beat slowly

Heavy hearts sound hollow

Time without Hope of Trust can kill the spirit.

Break the broken heart

Tears try to heal, try to work the leather soft

But only time can heal a hurt

only Healed can trust be found again

Time

Trust

Trust comes from time

Trust is hard,

Time is long.

Paper and Pen

Paper and Pen

Paper and Pen
They are my friend

They see my thoughts
They patiently wait
Welcoming , accepting
Lovely take.

Paper Crumpled and worn
Pen Weary and Drained
Never do they complain
Ideas come to life
Thoughts take Flight
I trust Paper and Pen,
my feeling to write

Comforted , Soothed
I am always welcome here

Paper and Pen
My trusted Friend.