Bom dia
Some plants survive even when they found the world around them wasn’t going to make it easy.
You can do the same.
Some messages need to be repeated.
PL Precept #16 All things progress and develop
Oyashikiri
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Birthdays
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 !!
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
true, when there is a will … there is a way
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
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
lundi
Did you know needle felting is done with sheep’s wool, after the sheep is sheared, the wool is processed into roving… I spent years chasing after the product before it became easily accessible, when felting became a skill that was more popular. On the left is one of the dancers I made when I was with the Canadian leg of an American one of a kind Art Doll group.
I was reflecting not long ago on how now when I drive country roads, I no longer see farm animals grazing peacefully in the fields. I even thought back to a very distant memory when the first home my parents bought had a coal bin, in the basement.
Memories are something that creep into our lives when we least expect them to, and when our thought process is not always ready to accept or understand why.. they are surfacing.
In PL we have a precept that you see me use often.
PL Precept # 18 Each moment is a turning point
My life has been long, busy, and very full. I reflect at times, at how my life experiences have brought me to where I am today.
Have you seen one of my post … on FB .. where I use a sign that reads…
In my younger years, we made things out off whatever we could find to create what we were trying to express … or for instance make something we needed or wanted, because unlike today, we couldn’t just go to a shop and purchase something.
With all this technology today (and believe me, let something happen to my keyboard or mouse!! you want to see panic!!) are we inundated with too much…???
We are all so accepting of credit cards, cell phones that are carried everywhere, … let me ask…. do you ever want a quieter easier less frantic lifestyle.. do you know what it is to have a peaceful lazy day where you don’t experience quilt if you set aside time just for YOU.??
PL Precept #20 Live maintaining equilibrium between mind and matter
Yesterday I had a moment of sitting in a tree, on an upper branch that held two of us… the moment was breath taking. The visual of that moment was for me…. simply awesome..
I think having awesome moments in this day and age… is utterly fantastic.
Here is wishing you such moments… everyone deserves them!!!
Oyashikiri
samedi
Have a happy day everyone
In the church’s March newsletter, there was a paragraph, that I think bears repeating.
“Money and material things are materials for our self expression What matters is how effectively we use them, how we use them for the sake of life and for others, and whether our way of using them brings joy not only to ourselves but also the people around us.”
- and aside…. how many of you own or use a cell phone.??? I was crazy happy when I started using one. Coming from a time when there was only a land line, IF that… to having a ‘phone” in my pocket… >>>>Swoon <<<<
- Fast forward to 2026….. grrrrrr, I want to lock it in a drawer where I can’t see it or hear it.. Natter … . aggressive, noisy, constantly trying to interfere with my peace and quiet. Remind me, why do I need my mail inbox on my cell phone????
- And what is it with saving everything even if you don’t want to… why am I supposed to have a filing system in a “cloud”
Smiles sweetly at you… Ok rant is over for now.. this is Saturday morning, and we are having a long week-end.
OH, there is the beeping of a truck backing up… someone is moving.. in or out I don’t know.. hopefully the rain will hold off for them. time for me to move along Have a grand day !!!! I am working on mine.
Oyashikiri
By the way if you follow me on FB… I have started to put a mini post in the visual posts that last only 24 hours. I am enjoying the creativity of using the “characters/personalities” i develop in SL using avatars. and Eastern philosophy.
SL is Second Life. http://www.secondlife.com
Thursday
It’s true, under the blue sky I saw the golden glow of the leaves, waving from the tree across the church yard. In the morning, when I left home, I could feel the briskness in the early morning air.
The Chinese lanterns are showing their happy faces in the flower beds in front of the church.
I admit to a wee bit of happy anticipation of the weeks to come. The changing season… summer to fall… is a natural “high” for me. I love watching Mother Nature begin her creative colouring of the environment.. she does it gradually, first with a hint of colour, and a drop in the temperature of the playful breeze that tosses your hair. Some evenings the nip in the air means… time for long sleeves.
PL Precept # 18 Each moment is a turning point.
Can’t you just hear that crackle in a toasty fireplace?
Oyashikiri
Thanksgiving
In PL, we celebrate Thanksgiving every month. Day of Appreciation/Thanksgiving.
A thankful heart leads to happiness.
When we really pay attention, we are surrounded by many things we can be thankful for, the society we live in, the kindness shown to us by others. You will be able to find true happiness when you can see and appreciate these things.
Oyashikiri
why
Why do some plants do well and others “just survive” – same question applied to other situations… do you find yourself asking yourself “why” some thing bothers you one day, and not the next?
The cats thinks we should just eliminate the word “why” from our vocabulary. To Quincy and Quinn… life simply IS… they deal with it. I’m learning.
I woke and thought today was tomorrow and planned accordingly, only to realize that today is not tomorrow – so I adjusted.
How is your day going?
Thus my post on FB earlier..
Oyashikiri
