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Yesterday came and went … just like the clouds, my life was full of sharing, caring and food I finally got my steak and lobster. Wow. it has been ages since I have been in a “steak house” where there is linen table clothes, the servers are in uniforms …. people coming in and out are dressed in proper business attire. The atmosphere is quiet, lighting discreet… the steak melted in my mouth, the lobster was not a suggestion it was substantial.

For an appetizer I couldn’t resist trying the bone marrow!! Yes I was spoiled… and you know what. I truly enjoyed it. The table held plates of calamari, mussels, and I think breaded zucchini, fresh from the oven breads/buns, the salads were fresh and plentiful not a spoonful on the side.

My ice water was topped up and chock full of ice cubes (ice water, my favourite drink) I didn’t try the house wine but was told it was exceptional. Needless to say, I wasn’t thrilled that after my wonderful lunch, I had to go pick up my car at the dealership (air-conditioning problem)

Oh I know you want to know the side dishes, I had fresh Brussel sprouts grilled with carrots.. Dessert (yes I gave in) was pistachio gelato, I saw decadent two layer chocolate cake with I think I was told was a butter cream icing… My meal also had a fresh garden salad.. I walked out of the restaurant on my own, but… rolling me out would have worked to!!! I was stuffed.

My heartfelt thanks to all the cheerful and funny birthday wishes ..loved them all.

Like the clouds that drift across a sapphire blue sky – the joy and love from yesterday was a blessing I will always remember. Moments come and go, but true friendships never die. and love... it has many faces, but remember … it is a gift… treasure it.

Oyashikiri

the lobster came on a bed of seasoned rice, drizzled in a butter garlic sauce to die for ! !! !!

PL Precept #1 Life is Art

fine dining at its best!

you’re right, my day was not over !!

today

Practice mindfulness exercises – they can help ease your mind and improve your ever day in every way.

Have a good day everyone!

You matter!!

Oyashikiri

PL Precept # 18 EVERY moment is a turning point.

Wednesday

When time stands still

Life goes on

Oyashikiri

Tuesday

Some days we just want to go back to bed

But

it is not a luxury we can afford

so, we get up and soldier on

hopefully you will listen to what a I am going to say

Always be true to yourself – because you can never escape the inner YOU

Oyashikiri

lundi

Live today filled with enthusiasm

Life is an accumulation of the efforts you make, ay by day. live keeping in mind that “today” only comes once and live your precious life to the fullest.

PL 2015

Oyashikiri

Today

Live today filled with Enthusiasm

Life is an accumulation of the efforts you make, day by day. Live keeping in mind that “today” only comes once and live your precious life to the fullest

PL2015

Oyashikiri

time

PL Precept # 16 All things progress and develop

Never miss an opportunity to let someone know you care – the day will come when that will no longer be possible.

Oyashikiri

Bom dia

How can it be, we are already almost at the midway mark in September. You doing OK?

Yesterday I took another step in simplifying my existence. I cancelled another financial company from my books. I received what I strongly suspected was e-mail (phishing). When I tried to call/connect with the financial institution… I was only able to get automated responses, and/or a bot. After hourS of being sent from one automated response to another, I was able to leave a message for a call back.

When the call back came… guess what.. it was an automated voice… and only after a push this, that, etc.. did a human voice come on. The representative was of course very polite and helpful (scripted responses tho’ and a format that they seem to follow) I was assured that there was nothing unusual or recent in/on my account.

I had been dealing with the firm for many years, and I had enjoyed good service. BUT now that they have decided humans are replaceable with Ai … bots.. automated everything.. I no longer want to interact… so I cancelled my account with them. Period. The employee apologized and explained they were trying out this new system etc…and still working on smoothing things out ..however, I have had enough.. I will regroup… I will manage… but wasting hours trying to resolve what would have taken .. or should have taken, maybe 15, 20 minutes (not an afternoon).. is not for me.

I like a stress free life.. I like being happy…

PL Precept 20 Live maintaining equilibrium between mind and matter

Oyashikiri

doors

Top two pictures were taken in Europe by friends travelling, everyone knows I have a passion for doors. (you think) ” No need to bring anything back, looks for interesting doors” There is never a shortage. What would we do without -doors-

Good morning everyone. Can you feel the change in the early morning air. I’m loving it!

Bonnie took me out for my first birthday month lunch yesterday, crab and shrimp linguine with fresh asparagus in an Alfredo sauce. It was ok, the company was superb! I knew I could have a problem with the Alfredo sauce, but I tried it anyway seafood and fresh asparagus… hey! (yes I had a reaction… but ah… once in awhile… some of us never learn!)

I am responsible for my actions.. sigh… does that sound grown up or what!

Have a good day everyone, for more doors from all over the world… please have a look at Dan’s site No Facilities, link below (if you like fun books, when you visit his site, check out his recent book)

Remember to share a smile today.

Oyashikiri

PL Precept #1 Life is Art

https://nofacilities.com/2026/09/10/bbq-dam-lock-tour/

top two pictures ..Nick

mid week

Quiet the judgements of yourself and others.


Yesterday…. I drove to my current “fav” place to zone. I saw a pile of ? in the area that is very rocky … against the dumped rocks .. whatever it was. .. stood out… I live in a major city, in a Province that is in eastern Canada… Its late summer, coming into early fall, If you know our geography here, its lush vegetation, … the fall colours are starting to show.. our ordinary if there such a thing as an ordinary rock, is dark earth tones. This blob … stood out…

This is what I found.

My first reaction was “what” another person using the natural environment as a dump. (negative reaction) then… I saw before me… a treasure of sea shells. this is a picture of what I left behind. I spent a happy few “minutes” discovering wonders from the sea.. it was like finding a treasure chest.

postive/negative

Cheers everyone!

Oyashikiri

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