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Chop Suey Tuesday 6.28

June 27, 2016

Sometimes we want to rest

we do our best to make the time

only you find yourself

being watched with expectation

just to make sure you understand

that your taking a break, is NOT

what you should be doing

I did my best to ignore the pair

however their persistence

was not to be ignored

dog noses are very cold

being stared at is not really

a soothing lullaby

all is not lost

I did find two cars for my

“play car” collection =^_^=

I started a card

the beaver has a chewed ear,

I did find two maple leaves

then suffered a kind of writer’s block

so except for hello

that’s it for the day

my Mother is 95, legally blind and hard of hearing

yet here she is doing what she does best,

living each day, getting the best out of whatever opportunity

comes her way

In this case she is looking at a smart phone to catch up

on recent pictures.

my sister who is trying to catch a glimpse is now in Iceland

where she will be surrounded by

happy people, celebrating the win today against England (soccer)

here .. my addiction…

cold, very cold, ice coffee with a side glass

of ice water..

the perfect mix.

all this to say

life is good everyday

someone sent me a smile today

let me share it with you

the caption on this one was… take your pick…

=^_^=

Namaste – Oyashikiri

Pl Principle # 12 I will get up pleasantly in the morning

PL Principle # 17 I will not say nor do things that hurt others

Chop Suey = this and that

pictures are candid

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A window can tell us many things, especially when we can walk up and spy what is inside. It was a beautiful day and finding, I gave her all the admiration I could, separate as we were by glass. It was late in the day, we were on our way back to the border, when we are happy, everyday is a holiday.

This sleek lady was on the lot, but I’m afraid she did nothing to ring my chines, simply not my style. She had cleaned up, was buffed and shined ( dressed ) for the party, but she lacked the lines that would catch my eye. I’ve included her because, I know she did want to be admired After all she was in the front line up.

For my friends who like me are interested in doors, and locks, this gem was another find I found in an older building. Polished up, I would love to have it in my collection. Suffice to say, a camera capture will have to do.

Another week lies ahead, what excitement and adventure will it bring. Have a great start to your week where ever you are.

PL Principles # 3 I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things

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recent find

June 26, 2016

look at her lines

isn’t she a beauty

to think, when I was younger

there was no way I would

ever have considered

owning an American car

my first car was British

the second a Renault

now, when I see one of these babies

I just have to stop and admire

I’m captivated

down to the white wall tires

would I trade my truck

for a vintage classic

but I do love looking at them

=^_^=

any guesses as to the year of this beauty!

19?? Buick

found off hwy 11 NY State

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card making

June 25, 2016

I stared at the blank screen for some time, I knew I had an idea, but that idea was not coming through loud and clear. So I went in search of a picture, since I had already put in a title, I looked into the files where I have put some of the photos of cards I’ve done, when the urge hit to take a picture for my files.

Typically I do something admire it for a few minutes and let it go.

This bird arrived the other day, I played around, stamping the image, and then cutting it out before colouring it.

These pictures are not done to perfection, I was taking them just to capture the “idea’ Being a perfectionist at times, when I have to go back and look at something that I just did candidly, not with an intent, I’m often surprised at this side of me. I lean towards lazy. Where I began doing the cards on a lark, since I never really wanted to do cards for a pastime. However, be careful with your projects. The cute stamps and dies, soon had me thinking about what I could do with them. Being the “artist” that I am, I was not interested in what other people have done with them, but rather, what I want to do. So…. of course, I end up with some weird combination. But.. I like them and that is all that matters.

Rocky the crab really caught my attention.. so after I found Crabby here (Xmas card), I had to search high and low for a supplier that had Rocky on hand. Heaven forbid that I wait for an order to come in. That is the stubborn streak in me.

This is Rocky, totally different designer. Who knew that playing with dies,stamps and card stock could be so much fun.

PL Precept #1 Life is Art

PL Precept # 2 To live is to Express One’s Self

Every action in life, will bring about another action/reaction. In being mindful when doing any activity, from years of following the Precepts and Principles of PL, I see when my “lessons” need to be reflected on, and changes considered.

There is one Principle, PL Principle # 9 I will not have a mind to be dishonest. I never would have admitted to being dishonest, but I am, to myself, when I try to say or do something, that I know is not really REALLY how I should be doing something, cutting corners when crafting, using a glue that is handy, rather than get up and find the glue that is best for the project I’m working on, Small things, but small actions add up.

PL Principle 2 I will not have complaints about others, matters, nor the weather. Rather I will always be creative and will look for shortcomings in MY OWN thinking and actions.

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Chop Suey -Saturday

June 24, 2016

Listening intently, even tho’ the message could be one of great value, if you do not understand the language, you can only watch and listen to the words being spoken and assimilate what you can. This was my first time to experience such a moment, My first time in a foreign country where the primary language was totally foreign to my ears. One of the other participants when we talked of this, said, ” what we need to do is just drink in the essence, and the ambiance of being here”.

The greatest lessons from my last trip to Japan, were the ones where I learned about myself, how I cope, and that I managed through all the various challenges to come away with heartfelt connection to the country and the people there.

It is about covering the distance between me, myself and I and my surroundings. It didn’t matter really what country I was in, or who was there. What mattered was that I was alive, I was taking in new visual and auditory information, and my taste buds were experiencing new and wonderful delicacies.

It all seems subtle at the time, because you are living it, 100% the world is vibrating with newness. It is the same sky, but … no… it’s not…. you are drinking water, eating food, but …nothing is the same. Things you never thought you could do…ie. enjoy their bathing customs, by the time I left, it was all so natural and part of my day. You assimilate, you simply live in a mindful state. If I had gone there thinking of doing that, I doubt it would have happened

Life is Art…………………. in nature, when one goes with the flow and allows life to happen, the results are often extraordinary. when we try to structure every second of our day, we go against the natural ebb and flow of the world around us.

PL Precept # 18 Each moment is a turning Point

PL Precept #7 Everything exists in Relativity.

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Let’s First Accept and Appreciate Things as They Are

I poste this before, I feel it could easily apply today too, and of course my precious is still her beautiful self =^_^=

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PL teaching day 25 > Let’s First Accept and Appreciate things as They Are. Even when dealing with someone you don’t like or when you are facing an uncomfortable situation, take a moment to first accept whatever comes your way. There is always something that you can learn from these situations. Let’s First Accept and Appreciate Things as They Are.

There is a pure essence of innocence in all of us. When we were children our actions were not to achieve for some ulterior motive, we simply acted on our intuition. Today looking in a mirror and seeing myself in an outfit that hugged my figure, I realized that I had to be more accepting of my outline, and appreciate my healthy body. Looking in the mirror, reminded me of a story recently published in the Portuguese newsletter (Jornal Perfeita Liberdade) from Brazil, (Feb.2013 issue) no matter how many…

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Thursday doors 6.23. Japan

June 23, 2016

Good morning, thought you might find these doors interest, the whole concept actually. I have only seen this arrangement in Japan. They are little toilet areas for children travelling with their parents. As you can see, the child goes in has his /her privacy (more or less) to attend to his/her business.

BUT, the child size area, has an observation area for the parent(s). This way the child is able to have the secure knowledge that the parent or guardian is right there, should they have any problems.

My thanks to the Reverend and his wife for being obliging models for this picture =^_^= These could have been in the Tokyo airport or the depot for the Bullet train, I’m not remembering this morning. Suffice to say, it is Japan.

Namaste – Oyashikiri

for more Thursday Doors, Norm 2.0

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Wordless Wednesday 6/22 – textures

June 22, 2016

taken in Japan

Namaste – Oyashikiri

There is beauty in everything, one only has to look

yes, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder

=^_^=

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totally silly

June 21, 2016

did you know there are moments that come and go… and tho’ you don’t really recall doing something the reminder of that forgotten moment is still around.

there are times, when you just don’t know what happened, how a situation came to be. but… there it is…. and you know there is nothing that you will do to change it.

You have seen this before, but here it is again, hope springs eternal, some days, the mind functions with great effectiveness, other times, there are times, a mind that is quiet .. is best.

If you’ve read this far, I’m headed back to Japan in July, to the searing heat of a Japanese summer. Looking forward to seeing what pictures I will be able to gather, when I’m not attending a lectures,class or in prayer.

Namaste – Oyashikiri

sculpture is mine, done for the garden, way back when

last picture taken in Japan on campus

cartoon,Pinterest

elephant picture?

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each moment is a turning point

June 20, 2016

This is a sign post on the campus grounds of the PL headquarters community near Osaka. I remember when I saw it, wondering if the construction happening off to the left, was something that would be finished that year, that was 2013. Japan has been very “present” for the last several days in one way or another. In particular these everyday signs/objects

Do I know why, no I don’t. It is as if something is trying to speak to me, so I’ve been searching through pictures and casting out greetings/messages to see if anything “pops” up that says, “hey look here” So far nothing, just this strong urge /desire to be in Japan.

A visit now, will mean that I will be the only member from Canada going, there will be a few members from the States I’m told, in a gathering of many, we may or may not connect. I am surprised that I am wanting to go without the “security” of other church members being with me who speak the language and know their way around. Previous time in Japan has shown me that English is not a language many people speak or know in Japan. But.. it seems there is a reason for this present moment, and I will have to practice patience to discover just what this “opportunity” is all about.

PL Precept #19 Begin once you perceive.

Pl Precept # 16 All things progress and develop

This peaceful and serene place is also on the grounds, day or night, it is tranquil and energizing. This picture was taken from someone in the party from Spain, I love it. I am filled with anticipation, yet I still don’t know if I can swing the trip on such short notice.

PL Precept #7 Everything exists in relativity

There comes a time when we have to “let go and let God”

Namaste – Oyashikiri