we all start out the same ... pretty much.

All happy and accepting and open to the adventure before us.

It gets harder and harder to keep "the joy" when you've been around the block enough times that your ankles are sore , your knees hurt and you can't find your own front door!!!

REMEMBER

"Just keep swimming, just keep swimming"

Up and Downs are part of the ride!!

So enjoy the simple things ... hey it worked when you were younger ..

Who knows it may still have the magic~or could it be the magic?

Fall Beauty is everwhere

I am so fortunate to live where I leave... I get to look out at views like this everyday.

WE are blessed.

We just need to be aware of our blessing.

it's so easy to fight, to envy , to let the ego take over.

but that is fear talking and fear will not solve a single problem we are facing out there in the real world.If it did solve one it would just find an other... ( ego is a workaholic doing's it's best , Ego believes it won't survive or be needed it we lived in love ) Love it the only answer. Compassion, tolerance. complete acceptance that we are all human being. Better yet

~WE are all spiritual being having a human experience~

"Spidy senses" of the ego to keep you safe are extremely important and we oat to pay head to them . Those senses are on overdrive and they are in control right now. The line up at the grocery store or being stuck in traffic is NOT a reason to summon the ego... You can't do anything about it anyway except stew and that's not very helpful let alone healthy. And it just may mean it's a chance to BREATH for a bit...

Life has two side to it ... The good and the ugly we need to flip it more often and remember the good side .

So this year I am going to show you the good that I see everyday.

I will focus my images to the beauty that is there. to help myself and mabye just mabye you as well.

See the glass as half full.

Shit happens I know that and so do you BUT very very rarely do we have diarrhea!!!

Don't let fear lead the way , be guided by your light not your dark.

and as sure as I breath I know we will be alright when we take that path. The path of light, love , calm breath, trusting in our heart and getting out of our heads.

Life is good, Life is great!

The Fall has fallen upon us!!

Beautiful colours and

cripes days.

Don't you just love these colours

I always seem to want to repaint our home this time of the year!

housewife on vacation

whales

n

puffin's

that what it's all about

We were in Newfoundland and boy was it fun!

I fell in love with this little bird they call a puffin and it really is little about the same size as a fat blue jay .

Our time on the rock was brief but oh so memorable and

we will definitely be back.

Wild rider !!

This is me on a "segway";smiling having fun!

What you don't see ;and I won't bore you with photos and gory details; is

Moi with broken elbow ,sprained wrist and 4 stitches over my left eye.

[I had a great time and would go back again with elbow pads and wrist guards]

it's a great way to see the desert.

I love the desert. The dry heat, the wild life , the vegetation... the cactus were in bloom . The colours and variety were both a surprise and a delight.

To think I went to the desert to curl and I came back broken from a "segway" ride!

There is irony in there somewhere

Curling in the Dessert

Yes! you are seeing correctly

I am curling in Arizona at a hockey rink

the first photo is my Skipp and my team mates talking over our options

It was a wonderful adventure I would very much like to try again next year

the weather outside was wonderful and the people inside where very nice

the ice on the other hand was a bit much when you consider it is a hockey rink.

but a memorable time had by all

I loved it and will go back anytime !

that is it for my post today

till next time

Enjoy your life as it is; cause it's the only one you get.

Life is a funny thing... Good funny and bad funny

so busy sometimes you need to schedule pee brakes;

other times it's so slow you can see the dust falling

Yap life is a ride !

You either go with the flow and keep up or watch it pass by

I like a busy life , a life of service , a life that keeps changing and rearranging

Not at a sprinters pace; I am more of a walking with a goal and humming a tune kind of pace.

Life is good if I am present and aware

Life is wonderful if I choose and I choose with a grin and a song I mosey along!

Happy Spring my friends

What does Curling and maple trees have in common you may ask?

ME

I have been spending my days either curling or helping a friend collect her maple water to make maple syrup . The old fashion way I might add; Walking through the forest with a big pail emptying the little pails hanging off the trees.... All 200 trees worth.

I'm loving it !! So great to be out doors in the fresh air. It's great

As for the curling yet an other bonspiel this weekend. My 5Th this year! Wow

Having a really good winter this year . The mild weather has helped I'm sure but keeping busing never hurts either.

Enjoy the great out doors as much as you can . I am trying to .

my new favorite saying goes something like this:

" In just two days from now, tomorrow will be yesterday"

A La Later

WE live in one of the prettiest places !
with the some of the most beautiful optical nourishment;
Specially the sunsets.

Just wanted to share one with you
as best as I could with a camera
but the real deal is worth the trip
to beautiful Manitoulin Island , take my word for it ... or let this image Peak your eye's appetite !

Valentine's

Hey, Hey Valentine's day lovers...

Yes you know who you are .

I'm not sure if I'm a romantic or not.

I should know after being on the planet this long but I don't

I like sappy movies and candy

I thrive on knowing I am loved

I enjoy dancing and getting dress up now and then

But mushy gushy kind of stuff

no, not really.

-holding hands , here and there.

-cuddling on the coach is o.k. too till one of us get too warm

-a kiss hello and goodbye is nice

-a great hug when you have not seen someone in a while is a must

but is this a romantic ?

I don't think so.

And we can not get emotional mixed up with romantic; these are two different boxes of chocolates my friends.

I know I'm emotional that everyone can attest to; but that romantic stuff; I don't think so.

My hubby on the other hand is very much a romantic and I do love him for it. I need to keep on my toes in the romance section for his sake and that is a very good thing to have to practise.

Happy Hearts day to you all .

In my home...

Just outside my home....
Country Living

January

This time of the year can be so beautiful ... if you just take the time to look !

Still just hanging out at home right now

curling a couple of days a week ; which I love .

Trying to get my house organized after a very full holiday session

And

We Got a "Wii Fit" for Christmas so I'm exercising and having fun at the same time

( who know!)

Life is good and I'm enjoying it!

talk soon

A La Later

Moi