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Cold!

Cold you say! Here is a brave young man testing the cold.. He took a soaking wet towel and swung it in the air …in a few minutes.. hello… frozen towel… the last picture, his big success, was putting a banana out in the cold, leaving it out overnight till it froze… then using the frozen banana, he hammered that nail you see into the board. Who says we don’t know how to have fun in cold weather.!!!

Here we are the 3rd day of February, the heart month, Feb. 14th is Valentine’s day … Feb. 17, is the Chinese lunar new year… (Horse) … AND… you will find Mardi Gras celebrations happening mid month as well….Lots to do, hope you are able to get out, in Ottawa, Winterlude is happening, ice sculptures, skating on the canal, beavertails, exhibits, snow slides, snow shoeing, X-country skiing… performances, live entertainment, tobogganing… just too many activities to list.. Guaranteed winter fun,


Instead of worrying, do something about it

It doesn’t help to over-think situations such as, “what if this happens?” or, “Things might end up that way”. Instead be proactive and change how you see and do things in each situation.

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beavertails, are sweet offerings, pastries, snack. a Canadian treat that originated in the Ontario, Ottawa Valley in 1978. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BeaverTails

dimanche

Today is the first day of February, and being the first, it is a day of service /celebration at the church, On the first of every month, we celebrate -Day of Peace – Through this ceremony we pray for World Peace and dedicate ourselves to live as peaceful human beings in our own worlds which include, home, school, work and communityl

Harmony brings us Peace

Let’s strive to always maintain good relationships at home, at work and in the community we live in.

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Oyashikiri


Saturday

Some memories take forever to fade – we appear to be standing still, but the world continues to evolve around us.


R E S P E C T – due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights or traditions of others.


BE Flexible to change. A flexible way of thinking and responding is one of the keys to getting along with others.

PL2023

Oyashikiri

Pileated woodpecker

Pileated woodpecker

I was humbled and totally captured by this beautiful bird yesterday. He surprised me by appearing beside me, and I mean beside me… looked me right in the eyes, and actually stayed there long enough for me to re cover my shock at having him so close to me and my face. I was putting out seed along a fallen log for the other birds… he was an arm’s reach from me … we were face to face…

My only thought was … this must be the bird that hung around with me a year or so ago.. he would come and visit, then fly off and I’d hear his knocking…. loud knock knock knock.. on the various trees around.. He hung around maybe a week or two and then he was gone… I’d hear him, but never see him …. He left an impression… but with time.. the moments faded… so much else is happening in the world.

Yesterday when I saw him… the fact that he was so close to me, and stayed close enough to connect with me, brought back that first encounter… I had never seen a pileated up close .. ever… I was used to the Downy and the Hairy fluttering around waiting for the food to be put out… but never had I seen the pileated. What a majestic bird.

I was too taken aback and “in the moment” that getting a picture was just not even in my head. All I could do was look back at him … I might even have gasped… then he flew off calling as he went.

This morning I found the clip by Francois Potvin… I’m sharing it with you. Enjoy.


Life is an adventure. Every moment is a lifetime.

PL Precept #18 Each moment is a turning point

PL Precept # 7 Everything exists in relativity


You all know my love of the crow and the ravens… but this one bird, man … he has stolen my heart big time.

Oyashikiri

jeudi

Some times a picture = a thousand words.

Snow can turn a world into a wonderland


No one an take away the joy you get from putting your whole heart into something.

The joy you feel when you’ve put your all into something is yours and yours alone. Nobody can take that away from you.

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Oyashikiri


Till soon.

mecredi

In the forest deep – it is thought I sleep

but if honesty is the order of the day

then I must confess to always be at play

for I have been here so long and my roots run so deep

that while I look like I am standing still

every molecule of my being is alive and unafraid

of whatever mischief I can display,

For living is an art I have honed well

See if you can look away

when I deign to display

my perfect blending into the landscape today.

Oh and by the way

Life is art is PL Precept #1

wanna come play

you can be the sun, I will be the moon

together we will make it a perfect day.

Q

lundi

Smiles are the word’s treasure\If you smile more / there will be more smiles in the world. Be one of those who makes more smiles.

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PL Precept #14 World Peace is everything.

Oyashikiri

Sunday

Always have presence of mind

If you overexert yourself, you will get easily swayed by emotion. Always put the best Makoto * with presence of mind.

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Oyashikiri

*Makoto (sincerity)

samedi

Things that happen to us all have a meaning

Everything that happens to us happens for a reason. Each and every occurrence is a chance for you to improve yourself.

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Oyashikiri

NCC conservation land

vendredi

Touring and exploring the countryside in Holland. The Dutch estate .. see below.

Let’s Pray for World Peace

The path to World peace will open up with each person’s prayer for peace.

PL2023

Oyashikiri


The Dutch estate – Estate with the renowned Utrecht villa and De Vecht teadome. Now it is the residence of journalist and writer Angelus van Engelen. Everyone is welcome to come and have a look, visit the villa or take a walk through the park and along the canal. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Earp/190/179/1184

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