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October 16, 2019

You have heard of writer’s block. The fall season for me unleashes ideas and thoughts like the rushing of water … such as you see above. It is the opposite to writer’s block, yet in some ways it is the same. Why. The ideas are so many and the desire to create so strong, nothing happens.

Time to step back and assimilate the many incoming thoughts and messages. Put some order into the thoughts so that you can process how best to express what is happening in your “head”

Your surroundings are a mirror of your thoughts. when you think “this is going to be hard” then your situation will become difficult \, instead think “let’s do this!” and face your situation with determination. then you will be surprised to see how smoothly things go.
Perfect Liberty 30,2019

I am so blessed with the thoughtful caring friends n my life. Two such angels arrived yesterday, seeing them, sharing with them and enjoying their so cherished gift of friendship, has already started to open spaces in my mind, allowing for some sense or order.

In stepping back from my “self” for awhile, how I want to express all these ideas that have come with the fall season and the various displays of colour, will start to appear in a way that I can explore and experiment.

It is exciting I have been gathering canvas, pulling out my paints, we shall see.

Meanwhile, this has not been a wordless Wednesday, but it is Wednesday the 16th. Have a wonderful day enjoy whatever you do… Share a smile,your inner beauty will shine through.

Oyashikiri

photo-Nick (twinkle-toes)

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appreciation, art, mind, mirror art, musing, perfect liberty, philosophy

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improving ourselves

October 15, 2019

Let’s work towards our goals while keeping clear vision of what we hope to achieve. Your strong convictions and Makoto (sincere effort) will hep drive you towards accomplishing what you set out to do.
Perfect Liberty 2019.2

A friend who had been a linesman for a Communication giant, was charged with the maintenance of their lines. In those days, lines were overland. He always spoke with a reverence of the lands he traveled. He was out in the elements every day, through all the season. This year, why this year, maybe because the weather was just perfect for the changing of the seasons, in the plant world. For whatever reasons, no matter, where, or when, in whatever direction I was travelling, the glory of Nature’s magnificence was everywhere.

Oyashikiri

the journey is so important – take time to enjoy – live with an open heart

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appreciation, art, Life, Uncategorized, unconditional love, Universe, visual art

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princess shoe

October 14, 2019

What to do….. I found a shoe….. not just any shoe …. a Disney princess shoe. Some might think I should have just left it there, after all what are chances f finding the princess who lost her shoe. I was in a Coscto parking lot, need I say more. For those unfamiliar with Coscto, they are huge warehouse stores scattered across the United States and Canada.

Coscto is a members only experience. Some like my husband, just would not pay to shop, and then there is (in his view) the insult that you have to line up to leave the store to show your receipt and have an attendant mark that they have checked your basket. AND it is a warehouse, you buy in bulk, it started out (I believe) selling only to business’s. I digress.

This little shoe looked so forlorn, If you know how much a little person, even older ones, enjoy their dolls, and the friends they make of them, you may understand, my need to rescue the shoe.

Gone are the days when I could go to the community centre and put up a notice, “found, missing shoe”. There must be thousands of princess dolls just in one area of the city, never mind the whole city. Never the less, the shoe came home with me, and now sits there wondering what it is to do since, it is missing its sister shoe.

I did wonder, what the little parent will do when she/he realizes that the little Princess has lost her shoe. Would the grown up parent go out and purchase another pair of shoes? Oh yes it can be done, but you have to know where to go. There is a whole world within our grown up one, that caters to dolls and their needs. Remember I wrote about taking one of my dolls to have her hair done and ears pierced. =^_^=

These items are all in miniature,and suitable for a doll house. Some one had cleverly done this shadow box, I found it, but did not procure it or bring it home. Ahhh was that a sigh I heard, it was faint but I do believe there was a sigh of relief somewhere out there. =^_^=

Yes the little Piglet and I did go to Montreal yesterday, we went up one highway and came back another, the colours were magnificent. I have been so dazzled the last few weeks, that I am now wanting to get out my paints, and for that purpose I am gathering my canvas in the different sizes, to see what I am going to do.

Yes, we stopped in Alfred for Steamer hot dogs, and poutine with fresh curds, no it was not lunch, we had lunch at the pasta place in Montreal with the fresh pasta and special sauces all made inhouse. Suffice to say, it was late when we got back, and I …….. did NOT eat again.

I trust you are all enjoying the holiday week-end. I count my many blessings every day.

PL Principle # 3 I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things.
Perfect Liberty

Oyashikiri

yes, I am one of a kind, and so are you…!

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giving Thanks

October 13, 2019

This past week I have had wonderful Thanksgiving dinners with friends, too many, in fact… now that the actual week-end is here, I am “stuffed”, Not with the blessing of friendships, but with poultry, dressing and cranberry sauces. One can never have enough friends. I love my friends.

As I drifted off into a peaceful sleep. I counted my blessings, family, friends I absolutely delight in, the country I live in, its beauty, it changing seasons, and of course, life itself.

People, human beings, from wherever in the world all share the same skies, the same day to day challenges, what makes it different, is that each culture has its own way, and celebrate life with different holidays, and have different heroes and folklore. My father taught me that to be accepted, I had to first accept myself, AND, the ways of others. It wasn’t always about ME, but how I accepted life, lived it, and made my way, was indeed mine, and I needed to own my actions. RESPECT played a big part, if I didn’t understand, it was alright to ask, always with respect and an open heart.

Granted often food was involved, we considered it an honour to eat with friends, guests welcomed to our table, were always shown the utmost respect, and when out, there was always the reminder to be considerate of others.

Now we sit in restaurants, each at our table, or booth, the place can be packed with other diners, but not a glance is given, or a smile offered.

How is it in your “world” are you someone who is open to smiling and greeting a total stranger, if only briefly, with a sign of recognition that they are another “person” just like you….

Oyashikiri

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appreciation, perfect liberty, philosophy, smile, spiritual, unconditional love, visual art

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Bonnie

October 11, 2019

Do my friends know me .. or what…

Bonnie is away celebrating the Thanksgiving (Canadian) long week-end with family in other parts of the Province. She saw this and stopped to capture it, knowing she would delight me to pieces when I opened her e-mail.

I noted Bonnie you remained a lady, and unlike me, didn’t go over and take pictures all around the vehicle, and even try to waylay the owner. =^_^=

Friends are worth their weight in gold, and more. Have a good day everyone. Ancestor’s day service will begin at 10:a.m. this morning.

Oyashikiri

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appreciation, friendship, giving thanks, perfect liberty, Uncategorized, unconditional love

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dolls

October 10, 2019

Meet Blythe doll #1, I say #1 because I have another one on order. I took Blythe to the doll club meeting yesterday, but didn’t get a chance to introduce her. I suspect she will come with me again to the meeting in November. We meet once a month.

Things never turn out like we think they might. My experience through life has been to roll with the dice. I had started to explain about items I had brought in to share, however, there was so much to cover in a two hour period, that I simply didn’t have the time to talk about the fall, October, November, when we in North American celebrate Thanksgiving as a yearly holiday. October for us in Canada, and I believe it is in November for residents of the United States.

Sitting with Blythe 1 is a pin cushion my sister knitted for me while she watched TV with me and chatted. Something I have not mastered. I do one or the other, but not at the same time. =^_^= For those of you who will ask, that is an upside down Chinese skull cap, and that is the pigtail hiding off to the side/back.

The Blythe doll, is an artists “toy” she wears a wig, that we can change, her skin comes in different colours, and you can buy different coloured eyes for her. The artists who play with her actually do her makeup, redo hair, dress her (her body is smaller than her head) There are two screws at the back of her head, so that you can get at her eyes.. the lids come down and you paint on those too.

So why the second doll. Because … I want to take this one apart, and play. That is what creative inquisitive individuals do. =^_^=

There is a saying or song.. Life is but a dream…. in mine nothing is impossible. Some discoveries are more fun than others, but all are interesting and worthwhile.

Make each and everyday count.

Oyashikiri

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Uncategorized, unconditional love, visual art

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witches brew

October 9, 2019

Welcome dearie to my room

can I convince you to come and sit awhile

I’ve laid out a blanket,( wicked chuckle) you will be comfortable I’m sure

oh here I am, couldn’t you see me, sorry the light is so dim

sorry if I look a fright, it is a bad hair day

perhaps we could play? let me see, I will be me and you …

hahahaha you can be sweet delicious you

oh look friends are arriving, now we can really party

oh don’t mind Rusty he was our guest last year

he found it very wearing, but insisted he could stay till this year…(silent chuckle) The table is set, and I have started fixing your brew….

Come now hop in, Legs is making room for you. I think you will enjoy the spices used, after all, they are in honor of YOU.

All in fun, to visit Khargo Halloween Market http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Yellowstone%20Falls/244/244/21

It is mid week, hope you are having a banner week. Thinking of you, and loving you, the world is a perfect places, with friends like you.

Put your whole heart into whatever you do, no matter when or where you are.
Perfect Liberty 26,2019

Oyashikiri

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appreciation, educational, expression, joy, Life, living, musing, Oneness, perfect liberty, philosophy, pl, sharing, smile, unconditional love

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golden bronze and red

October 8, 2019

For miles and miles of highway, it was one breathtaking moment after another. Thankfully I can’t stop on a major super highway, too many cars, besides, I wouldn’t know which length of highway to stop and gape at. As I got closer to Montreal, there was less of the deeper colours, but the change was evident. Soon the West Island will be showing glorious colours against the blue of the skies and the reflection off the waterways.

I even made it back to the Ottawa area, in time to have my car tended to. Somewhere between Hawksbury and Alfred my light went on, (dash) I had a tire loosing air. Tomorrow is another busy day, I was encouraged to get my tire fixed, or I could be without a car for tomorrow. Couldn’t have that, now could I.

Face challenging Situations with Positive Determination (after driving to Montreal and back, it was not my first thought to get back in my car and get my tire attended to) By creatively finding solutions, you will feel the joy in tackling any situation.
Perfect Liberty 13,2019

Tomorrow, I will be enormously happy that I had my car tended to, and will have a positive start to my day.

Oyashikiri

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autumn, perfect liberty, philosophy, unconditional love, visual art

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Tuesday

Colourful Chinese Lanterns, to celebrate the news that friends are coming up this way to see the fall colours. First they will go to Nova Scotia, the fall colours there will be amazing especially around the Cabot Trail.

Thinking of the good news, and the wonderful artist array that Mother Nature is laying out these days, I am off to see what of her beauty I can capture. Yay another new day!

Follow your heart while also thinking about the happiness of Others. Always be true to yourself in your words and actions. Strive to make others happy with a sincere heart.
Perfect Liberty 4,2019

Oyashikiri

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unconditional love

Acceptance

October 7, 2019

These are the locks next to the once called Chateau Laurier in downtown Ottawa. Since forever, I remember these locks, I would see them every day coming into Ottawa when riding public transportation, back… when =^_^=

I don’t get to see them now, I seldom drive that way, however they are still there, and so is the hotel, only now it has another name. Change is a constant in life, it happens. Sometimes we are in the thick of it all, and other times, for some reason, even though we are aware it is happening, it isn’t in our day to day…. so it isn’t till you happen to drive that way that you rediscover the “place” At that moment you often feel the past and present come together in a “wow” moment.

My husband proposed to me at the Chateau, in that second courtyard, as we overlooked the river and the historic landscape around us. It was enchanting. I was a princess, courted by her prince. It is a cherished moment, one I relived today, when I found the sealed envelope they gave me with his wedding ring, and I Ching piece he always wore. (after a funeral, this is what they do) I had completely forgotten…I had a past, and present moment that flashed through me when I found it in a drawer while looking for papers that I needed. =^_^=

First, Accept everything.... Life is filled with moments, sometimes happy and at times inconvenient. It is important to first accept every situation as it occurs and try to accept and understand it for what it is.
Perfect Liberty 8,2019

Unconditional love is forever…

Oyashikiri

** the first railing near the wall of the hotel.

** note I still don’t have e-mail. Bell is still working on it, it has only been since August..my account must look like a novel by now. Yes I have recorded every phone call, date, time and agent spoken to.