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PL Precept #1 Life is Art

Quinny

You all met Quincy last June/July when he came to live with me, this is his sister Quinny. I didn’t name her, someone at the SPCA must have. Quincy and I have had a wonderful time getting to know one another. He is a gentleman, a loving soul, who has won the hearts of all who meet him. Living alone with me tho’ has proved to be a tad boring for him. He is after all only a little over 2 years old.

It has been almost a month maybe .. that the idea that he would like company began to appear on my radar. I resisted … I’m happy living my quiet, predictable life.. and he was not overly pushy, but he was allowing me to hear his lonely cries in the middle of the night. That would be his active time, and he was finding the 3 story house boring.. he has had a lot of time to explore and make it his… I began a half hearted search, before the holiday… than the thought got lost in the busy activities of the holidays.

Yesterday it was like an itch.. I began early to visit all the pet shops in the area… I hesitated on going to the SPCA I never seemed to arrive during open hours. But. after coming up empty at the PetSmart and PetValues, I headed for the SPCA.. someone was coming out the door so I went in (coincidence) … the place was very quiet, ahhhhh … a sign .. Mondays.. not open.. Adoption hours started today, Tuesday.

Long and the short… most of the show cages were empty… but in the last room, a pair of eyes followed me, when I looked .. it was Quinny, she was very quiet, and VERY SHY. Her name, Quinny stopped me in front of her cage… Did Quincy send me there? What were the chances there would be a cat called Quinny on this day of all days. it was all too easy.. the gal at the front desk, brought her into a room so I could spend time with her.. even tho’ it wasn’t an “open” day for them… She even provided me with a crate to bring her home in… (my name was still on file .. I was already in the system.) ….Quinny was coming home with me.. and to Quincy.

As fate would have it, my “symptoms” kicked into high gear. I called the pharmacy, they got a prescription ready for me, I had to basically drop Quinny home to Quincy’s care.. and go pick up the medication. I came home, took the medication and left Quincy and Quinny to their own devices. I know! unheard of right. but, the Universe had me knackered…

This morning, I woke to Quinny being at the” wait station”, where Quincy usually is most mornings… but as soon as I sat he was there for his morning greeting. He obviously is watching and keeping her inline, he is being gentle and kind, she is more vocal, but his steady quiet insistence will win the day. He is amazing. He did take over the new bed and scratch post… made sure his scent was all over it. He now has someone to play with, and share in his adventures.

With a prayerful mind, put your heart into everything you do.

Even when you’ve put in your best effort, you may have overlooked something. With a humble mind, take a second look to check for mistakes or oversights. (PL2014.7)

Oyashikiri

segunda-feira

With the start of the new year, I was cleaning out files, and found this advert for when I was working with a product called Powertex, and giving demos .. so other “artists” could learn about the product. These were garden sculptures I had done over time to demonstrate its capabilities. The one piece lasted outside in our Canadian winters for over 10 years. (bottom right) In the end it was the center piece for climbing vines.

Change, the only constant in life.. is change.

Begin each day with a renewed sense of appreciation

Always remember that you are here today thanks to God, and thanks to the many people around you. Let’s make each day meaningful by starting out with a feeling of gratitude.

Dress warmly. enjoy your day!!

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Powertex was a great product for me to work with, I used it with Paverpol, (face upper left corner) I lean towards mix media expressions.

domingo

Don’t give up! Keep at it until you accomplish what you’ve started. The key to achieving something is to stick to it. If you are able to continue something from start to finish, you will be sure to accomplish it no matter how difficult the task is. (PL2014.5)

We are experiencing a deep freeze here.. there will be several days with minus degree weather, there is a lot of hope that this year the longest skating ring (Rideau Canal) will be operational. Warnings are going out tho’….. Please stay off the ice till the barriers are removed. Crews are still working on the ice…. should be an exciting Ice Sculpture contest this year!!!

Stay warm and safe… this is cold/flu season … if you are not feeling well, stay home.. with the dipping temperatures, and humidity… the bacteria/virus’s will have a field day! Time to bring out the down … and put the kettle on for ginger tea..!

Oyashikiri

samedi

Good relationships begin by greeting each other.

Acts of respect and courtesy are reflections of how much we value others. Make it a point to be the first to greet your family, people at work and around the neighbourhood.

The dragon is stirring.. he’s beginning to wake. Won’t be long now before his roar is heard all across the galaxy… slowly his body will slither with a purpose .. he’ll be heading your way… carrying a cornucopia of wishes from the heavens…. to sprinkle star dust particles of happiness, glad tidings, good health and prosperity over all the land.

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Chinese New Year, (Lunar calendar) this Jan. 29. Yr. wood Snake

Talent

There comes a time when we have to acknowledge that there are talented individuals out there.. Naria the vlogger/blogger who put together this video of a holiday show that was presented in Second Life for the holidays, is an “influencer” who helps showcase the many individuals in the virtual world who work behind the scenes to entertain and bring happiness and smiles to everyone… Not just the communities within Second Life, but to everyone!

Every avatar you see is a “person” who has spent hours not only developing their online personalities, but working together to put together this musical. The set designers, the costume makers, the makeup artist… No one person does it alone..

So it is in our everyday world. Please everyone..

Let’s find the good in others and praise them

All people have good qualities and bad qualities, Focus on the good in others and applaud them every chance you get.

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Hope you take the time to enjoy the presentation, it was a lot of hard work and dedication the the craft of
“artistic expression”

Saturday

TRUE HAPPINESS COMES FROM WITHIN

My thought as I drifted off to sleep –

Solitude offers stillness of one’s own being.

The joy of/in simple pleasures

Happy week-end everyone.

Wednesday

If only!

Oyashikiri

segundo-feira

Appreciate each person’s good points

Everyone is human and has both good and bad things about them. Let’s strive to look for the good points in other so that we can get along.

Peace begins within… Live authentically

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dimanche

Accept Everything

Life is filled with moments, sometimes happy and a times, inconvenient. It is important to first accept every situation as it occurs and try to accept and understand it for what it is.

Oyashikiri

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