May the joy of sharing
the gifts of appreciation
love, good health
and happiness
Bless your world
with friendships and experiences
that bring ever lasting
harmony
filling your days and nights
with heart-felt
peace for everyone
Poached egg on toast no… do I know what it is… no.. I somehow press a button that creates a video of sorts.. this is 1 sec. My creative expression doesn’t always work out the way I want it to.
Moving along, I tried to capture the berries against the red door of the house next door, ok,
click on it.. there should be something there.. this is my morning of poached egg bloopers.
From my mail box to yours, happy day, the snow is light, fluffy and a little sticky, the temperature not balmy, but nice, cozy with my down on.
Oh, and btw, my eggs were delicious, salt and peppered with a tease of a Japanese chili pepper… yummy.
Life is not about everything having to be perfect, I enjoyed being outside, trying to find just the right angle and the perfect frame. So it didn’t happen like I would have wanted it to, I did get pictures, and in the process, I’m learning.
Oyashikiri
btw= by the way
Black gesso is messy.
Black gesso really works, and using the brand that works for you, helps a lot.
When working with black gesso.. wear gloves, it really is black
practice, practice, practice…..
So far I’ve tried it on different papers, waiting for it to dry, then I’ll press the papers over night. I had tried using white gesso with a black paint, but the results were not the same.
Learning to work with a new product, and to get results that please you, for your own personal style of expression, takes patience and the willingness to experiment. Taking chances, it is through mistakes that we learn, what we want.
This philosophy applies to our experiences in life. Sometimes we have to try something a few times, in a number of different ways to get what we “think” we want at the time. Each new steps, leads us to further discoveries. We need only be open to “change”
Oyashikiri
Ompah is in Ontario, a little out-of-the-way, but not so far one can’t get to it. The seasons change, right now I’m sure it doesn’t look like this. It will be snow-covered, and likely there will be a chill in the air.
My body has a cold right now. Notice I’ve disengaged myself from the body that is wanting to sneeze, wheeze and be a total drain on my energy.
I envision this wonderful location, patiently waiting for the cold to have its day and disappear.
Such is life, sometimes, Nature has its own agenda, time for me to settle down, find a cave and hibernate for a while. =^_^=
I’ll do that after Hubby takes me out for our anniversary dinner…..International Buffet.. yum.. what is it, you feed a cold or starve a cold?? later, I’ll dwell on it later… =^_^=
Oyashikiri
I know… I will own my decision to go out, when I should be tucked in bed… I will not complain if/when my body does not take kindly to my actions.
Pl Principle #2 the last part….. ” I will always be creative and will look for shortcomings in my OWN thinking and ACTIONS”
What do you think? Does this suggest to you that it is cold outside 🐱
The sun shone so brightly today, for the first time EVER in my life, I out on a second pair of sunglasses over the ones I was wearing so that I could drive safely. Even then, the glare was so hard on my eyes, it actually began to feel painful. My eye balls wanted to retreat deep into the recess of my skull.
The sky was the purest of blues, if not for the constant reminder that we were under a frost bite warning, and a caution that it was going to get colder as the day wore on, AND with the wind chill factor, it was like minus 30 degrees Celsius .. Note I am a Canadian that relates to the weather, as seen above in Fahrenheit.
I have been told, snow is coming, it was clear and bright today, but it seems certain that over the next 24 hours, we will have snow. The snow will come and the temperatures will raise, so that we will be in for freezing rain/sleet.
Knowing this, I have prepared myself for a day of creativity indoors. I am lucky that if I decide not to go out, I don’t have to. The joys of being retired.
Yes, snow does have to be shovelled, or getting out of the laneway, could be a challenge, but for those who love to be outdoors, skiing, whether downhill or Cross-Country, snow is welcome. When was the last time you sailed down a snowy slope on a toboggan
LOL true, once at the bottom, you have to make your way to the top again. Great way to stay in shape, and it is something the whole family can do.
Yes it is cold, Yes it is going to snow, Yes it could get slippery, but you know what, you have managed all these years, you know how to deal with the Canadian winter, or the Colorado lows… where ever you are, use common sense, dress accordingly, drive safely, enjoy the world around you.
Catch a falling snowflake on the tip of your tongue, see how long you can hold it there =^_^=
Oyashikiri
pictures.Bing search
** remember the weather forecasters, are not the ones who “control” what you do, YOU are the master of your own “world”
Gather information if you want, but YOU decide how and what you will do .. and when.
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Forgive me, I have had this song on my mind for days.. DJ Phoenix from Nova Scotia played it during his set, and it stuck.
If Blues isn’t your thing I understand if you pass this post on by. =^_^= I am indulging my need to “feel” the music that “speaks” to me.
All this because I got to hear Mess O’ Blues again tonight, in fact twice. It was like going back for that second piece of fresh baked pumpkin pie with lots of whipped cream.
Tomorrow it could be country blues, or no music at all. the beauty of enjoying every minute of the day, is that tomorrow will be brand new. I will wake up eager to see what the Universe will introduce my way.
Music can unlock the doors into chambers of yesterday, or through portals into a totally new dimension of thought.
We move off the treadmill into energies and adventures that will expand our horizons.
Oyashikiri
DJ Phoenix ( Phoenix Enigma) can be found InworldZ
http://www.inworldz.com @ club local colors http://places.inworldz.com/RedNeck%20Riviera/187/150/22
Getting around wasn’t easy for some today, the snow started last night, and kept falling well into the day. City crews did their best to ensure that the main highways were cleared, but it was made clear, side streets would not be cleared till after the afternoon drive home rush hours.
On the six o’clock news they showed one enterprising young man, Xross-country skiing into work. I recall one year when I snow- shoed in =^_^= I didn’t have to go out today, but I wanted to take advantage of the weather and attend a sale, that is usually impossible to get close to, especially if you want to park your vehicle, in my case, a big truck.
I was right, traffic was light, it was mid morning, and I had plenty of room to park. My day went very well, I found some great “deals” and enjoyed being out in the brisk snow filled air. Sure one had to drive slowly and with care, but we should be doing that at all time anyway. I was able to get some shopping in without a lot of fuss, and get home at a decent hour.
The PL philosophy is that if you start your day with a positive attitude, and a sincere appreciation for the weather and the world around you, your chances of having a full and productive day are very good.
PL Precept #15 all is a mirror
PL Principle # 2 I will not have complaints about others, matters, nor the weather. Rather I will always be creative and will for shortcomings in my own thinking and actions.
PL Principle # 3 I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
*girlsgonestrong.com
*lifehack.org
There is a wonderland around us. We walk through it every day. There are magical people that pass us by on the street every day. People with dreams and imaginations just like ours, who from looking at them we would never know that they were actors in their own theatres and plays. Yet at night they could be transforming the world of others with their creativity and talents. You need only walk though a museum, see a window display, every where and especially at this time of year, you will see the creative expressions decorating homes and whole streets…. We love to delight.
PL Precept # 2 To live is to Express One’s Self.
There is an expression when you do something, do it right. Well this was not my intent, but, hey, life happens.
PL Precept # 1 Life is Art
The congee did cool down and was transferred to another bowl, my wonderful husband, who I appreciate every day, cleaned it up .. he says I’m the best “mess maker” he has ever ever known =^_^=
PL Principle #21 I will live in true harmony with my spouse
Enjoy the sunshine, dress up .. it is on the cool side, but remember.. LIFE IS GOOD!
Oyashikiri
Oh NO! the snowman exclaimed
I’ve lost my head again
As onlookers turned away
and shoppers kept rushing by
All he could do was gasp and horror
as he saw his nose fall to the ground
all around as the day wore on
people came and went on their way
not once did anyone notice
that the little snowman
was having a difficult day
the fresh snow on the ground
made the parks so merry and gay
there was a shop down the lane
that if only someone would stop
he could tell them the way to find his friends
he knew his friends would come
help him put his head on again 
with a sigh of relief,
he saw his friends coming his way
oh joy, oh happy day!
you’ve come just in time
somehow my head fell off
and I’ve been at a total loss
I closed my eyes, and wished and prayed
and now….!!!! joy oh joy…!!!
I can stand tall and proud again
his nose and smile back in place
he was ready to smile out at the world again.
Life can get very busy, especially at this time of year. We rush from one chore to another, our mind always on the task at hand. While this is good, being efficient is always a positive, however, take time this year, to make time for your inner self, and for the friends around you who may not have the same holiday cheer you are enjoying.
Often someone really very close by or near to you can be having a difficult time. We fail to hear the silent plea not because we don’t care, but because in our “busy” mode, we don’t hear the world around us, we are running on remote control.
PL Precept #7 Everything exists in Relativity
PL Principle # 4 I will live with the spirit of Misasage (Devotion) working for the happiness of others.
PL Precept # 11 Always be with God
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