what is it about colour that is so attracting?

It can brighten things up like nothing else.
A mood ; a room ; a season
It's snowed here over night and it's planning on snowing on and off all day
The 17th of April and we have white snow!
Very happy I picked up some cut flowers for the dinning room. To bring hope into our home . Hope of colour and warmth.

Right now we could do with a little of both

I'm back !!!!!

I know , I know it's been a bit....
I apologize for that

The list of excuses is long and pretty standard stuff; like time flys when your living it!
or next thing you know the week is the weekend! or there is the one where we lost our Internet provider .
Ya' that's the best one ... our Internet provider went belly up . Imagine in this day and age having no access to the world wide web!!!
Scary thought but true for several rural residents such as myself.
Rural takes on a whole new meaning when you come to realize what isolated truly means.

The web has become more important than first thought and certainly more so when you are 2 hours away from Zellers , or Walmart or Tim Horton's .
No; it's true but seriously;
several people out here make their leaving off this "information highway " and that is important to remember when big business make it their business to take rural for granted. We have a lot to offer and the world has a lot to learn about "rural" ... when you can get cell phone access in "third-world" country's but not in backyard Canada we ; fellow Canuks have ourselves a problem!!

So my rant is done and we will be back with more "fun" soon
but Until then .......... look both ways before crossing the highway

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

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