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Friday

Today (actually yesterday now) I drove to Montreal’s West Island and back, did it all in half a day, I find that driving along a highway with nothing but a straight road ahead, and one disappearing in my rear view mirror, relaxing. It was a spur of the moment decision, I had been going to go, changed my mind, realizing I had a full afternoon and evening. But on waking I saw on my calendar that the city was working in the area, and I would have no water … it was being turned off .. 8 – 4 … ugh.

The day being bright, skies clear, I decided to hit the road, the gem/mineral show is on all week-end, but I knew the week-end would be a zoo. I went for many miles with no radio on… I wanted the quiet. The car is my personal space… a place where I can lock myself in and just BE. No distractions unless I want them.

There is something soothing about driving in silence. There were few cars /trucks on the road.. I didn’t question it, I enjoyed it. I took the 417 (super highway) going down, and on the way back, veered off and came by way of Hawksbury. A secondary road that goes through small communities.

My objective was to attend a warehouse sale of earth treasures, crystals, minerals, fossils and one of a kind treasures .. This vendor specializes in high quality specimens, he travels all over the world, his inventory is wonderful to experience.

Specific mindfulness exercise can help you ease your mind and improve your every day.

Wandering down aisles of crystals, minerals from all over the world, unique fossils .. feeling the vibe from “mother earth” was “grounding”

Have a good day everyone!

Oyashikri

lundi

Some days, when you least expect it… you find a prize. Yesterday, I left home determined I would get to church for the 10 a.m. ceremony. On the first in PL we always have a special service .. dedicated to World Peace. Its a time were we pray for World Peace and rededicate ourSelves to living in a way that we hope will promote and bring a peaceful existence in our own personal world which includes our homes, work, school etc. And after being homebound for days, (in and out of bed) with the winter cold/flu that has plagued me these past few months…. I just wanted to share time with “like minds” and pray in community.

I didn’t make it. Half way there my body said. Go Home. I turned the car around and drove back home. As I got out of my car (you know a year ago I sold my home and moved into an adult living apartment.) My parking spot is near the elevators and the recycle/waste receptacles. There is limited outdoor parking .. it is a secure building, parking is underground heated air climate controlled parking. As I got out I realized I should empty my little garbage container of the “waste” I’d accumulated… I gathered my kleenex tissues and no longer wanted gas receipts etc. and walked over to the bins. As I turned to go back to my car I saw tucked in the corner where the recycle battery container used to be… a tall bamboo .. leaning forlornly against the wall, decorative container and all. It was tall, much taller than my 5′ 3″….so awkward to handle, but…… I didn’t hesitate… it came home with me. It was a struggle I got it into the elevator and up to my apartment… found a place for it… and…. there she stands

I know its not real, I don’t have to feed it, water it, I will have to dust the leaves from time to time.. but she is mine. I’ve seen them in high end home furnishing stores more as decorative accent pieces to showcase the furniture in the stores… and it is likely meant for bigger palatial spaces, condos or homes, but I don’t care.. it makes me smile and i will enjoy her for awhile… even Quin and Quincey have welcomed her. thank goodness for my 11ft. ceilings.

Always life with hope in your heart

With a clear image in mind, move forward with enthusiasm. Your dreams will surely come true with perseverance,

PL2015.2

Have a good day everyone!

Oyashikiri

note, This building has 24 hour security cameras everywhere, and mtce is done daily, bins emptied every morning, garage floor cleaned and maintained daily, It was Sunday, I was lucky it (bamboo) was still there!

Soup

Homemade mushroom soup with Chinese Veggies (made 1 big bowl)

Dried Shiitake mushrooms 5 -6 small, 3 -4 medium size

fresh Shiitake mushrooms I used half the package

boiled salted peanuts with red skins (maybe I had about 2 tablespoons left in fridge)

diced garlic *- minced ginger *- small dash fish sauce* – mushroom bouillon powder *(Lee Kum Kee)

green onions (garnish) I had left over pieces of dry garlic beef kidney enough to add flavouring (handful)

gai toy (mustard green) – half a coup of sliced Brussel sprout.about 1/4 cup of st

about 1/5 cup of sticky rice left over from a dish I got with Chinese Sausage and BBQ Pork, (already cooked)

pinch of white pepper for added taste – I put in the remaining liquid (dry garlic) from the beef kidney cuz I don’t like to waste.

et viola, my supper last night. * note seasoning is to taste If I had, had kernel corn I would have added it for added flavour/colour


BE creative in your effort

If something is not going well, take a step back and look at how you are tackling the problem. There s sure to be something you can improve on.

PL2014


My cooking is all … in the moment, it depends on what is in my fridge/cupboards at the time. And I don’t measure. That comes with years of cooking this way.. and I mean yearS plural. AND I don’t add sugar, and seldom salt.,, I don’t even keep sugar in my house.

Oyashikiri

sharing

Happy Hearts and Flowers day….

Come sit by my side the little bear whispered

So I’m not alone on this special day…

Will you come play with me…

Even if it is just for a little while…

Knowing you care will make me smile…

I’m cute cuddly and love to make new friends

I know you and I can be friends, cuz you have a loving heart

how can I tell… why… because when you saw me, you smiled…

and I felt my heart flutter, our friendship can grow beyond today

I just know it can… why, because I am me, and you are you…

Happy Valentine’s day…thank you for coming to visit me today.

Oyashikiri

In PL .. Precept #10 love yourself and others.

Share your smile today… it is priceless….

ca suffit



enough is enough

All I hear these days are complaints on how cold it is, it is not that cold, there are colder places in the world. WE are human beings, we adjust, this is not new, winter comes every year if you live in a part of the world with 4 seasons. I’d be more apt to complain about the bombardment of my privacy, the constant dinging of the cell phone, the forever in your face advertisement when you try to check on what your friends are up to.

Gone are the phone calls that are for a “catch up” or “long time no see” “let’s connect” instead, it is some marketing firm, or something,someone, somewhere posted and it lands in your “feed”.. with some lure to get your to spend, on ???? it is endless.

ça suffit is a french exprssion... that when I was younger, I would hear my friend's parent utter it with a stern no nonsense tone of voice that brooked no ignoring. When the Mother or Father would say those two words, we stopped the fooling around or whatever we were up to (pre teens) and stop.. it was cool down time.

In those days no matter the weather we were outside, my Dad had made us a small rink in the front side yard under the tall poplar trees where we would put on our skates and skate, or slide down using a piece of cardboard on the snow that was piled high along the side... Was it cold, probably you could see your breath in the air, but we didn't care, we climbed the now bare trees with our snowsuits, mittens and whatever our parents bundled us in... During the day, we played outside... we gathered at the big rink at the park down the street, watched the boys playing hockey, or if we had our skates with us... we climbed over the boards and did our best to learn to do fancy figures like the skaters we heard or saw on the television if you knew someone who had one that is.

Life is not complicated, it is the human brain that makes it so.

ahhhh. sigh. .. ok, got that out... how are you today, are you having a good day? I'm late, yes for a very important date... the crows and critters are waiting. Here is today's thought of the day....

When you are not having fun, could it be because you are being lazy?
Sometimes you feel blue or can't seem to find the joy in doing anything. At times like this, just get up and move your body or work your mind to the fullest extent.

PL 2019.10

And, no, I didn’t change the font on my own, the computer is doing its own editing… and you know what, I’m going to let it. WE can still read it. Am I a fan of auto correct, and AI taking over my PC.. NO.. but I’m not going to haggle with it now. I want to get out and away from it.

Have a good day everyone… soon a new year (lunar) will begin.

Oyashikiri

confession. I succumbed and purchased mushroom powder… I’ll let you know how I like it. 5 mushrooms organically grown and processed in a healthy way… made in Canada.. look up the benefits of mushrooms.

Samedi

Instead of worrying do something about it

It doesn’t help to overthink 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.

PL2019.3

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

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

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.

PL2023.25

Oyashikiri

*Makoto (sincerity)

jeudi

Discover something new today

Have a willingness and an interest and start your day with excitement.

PL2023.22

Till soon. cheers!

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