See him looking… he/she knew she was being admired.
Be in Tune with the feelings of Others.
Let’s start by trying to understand other peoples feelings.
PL2022.22
Have a wonderful day…
Oyashikiri
cute is cute
November 22, 2025
Friday
November 21, 2025
a memory – a long time ago, my husband (at that rime) was the morning man for a radio station in Montreal. The owner bought a station in Nova Scotia and wanted to ensure good ratings, so he talked my husband into doing a stint in NS. I was a city girl, having lived always in big cities, the most recent one was Montreal. I was not amused. But pack up and fly to Cape Breton .. we did. Talk about culture shock… I’m talking years ago, when life was simpler.
While exploring ..one cold winter day, we parked and started on foot across a big open expanse of land, we could hear the surf pounding (the Atlantic Ocean was never far away from where we lived) We used snowshoes so that we could make better time across the snow. As we came to a wooded area, and made our way around it, there sitting as pretty as you please was this small wooden cabin (like the one above)… only it was winter and there was smoke coming from the chimney.
A elderly man came out (Mr. MacDonald).. he graciously invited us in for tea.. to warm up… I was totally charmed, he lived alone out there, he had to walk out and into the little wooded area we passed to his private little loo… in the one room home, he had a wood stove, that heated the home, and doubled as the stove. I must ask Dean if he had electricity, I don’t think he did.. but there could have been a single line to the cabin, for a lighting.. I recall he had some kind of root cellar for keeping things cool.
I came across this picture earlier and it got me thinking… this was a moment that I lived years ago (another life time) but it stayed with me, his genuine hospitality, to two “weird” strangers tromping across his land. BTW the ocean was just over the hill, when we got to the small hill and walked to the top, below us was the ocean pounding in on a deserted beach strewn with big pieces of driftwood. It was doable (getting down) we were young, we left snowshoes in the snow and were able to scramble down the steep incline to the water’s edge. (couldn’t do that today)
When I give thanks for the life I’ve led and all the adventures I’ve had, going to distant shores and meeting with people with/from different backgrounds.. I feel very blessed.
I know this is one reason I keep writing/blogging, I’ve met through this venue so many different writers/expressionist, story tellers, that I so enjoy. Reading your thoughts, seeing the world through your eyes…. the readers who touch base, who relate to something I’ve posted.. L I F E I S G O O D….. and it is because of you.
On Thursday, there is a Thursday Door feature, I know I’m a day late, but I’m going to post to that feature https://nofacilities.com/2025/11/20/yale-peabody-museum/ so anyone interested please visit Dan’s No Facilities site… for more doors.
Today being the 21st. there is a Thanksgiving service (Day of Appreciation) at the church, service is at 10 a.m. If you are unable to attend in person, please, take a few moments around that time to close your eyes and spend a few minutes with us in prayer.
Your feelings of Appreciation become real when you express them.
Express your feelings of appreciation by actually saying “thank You” out loud or by doing something to show how you feel Not only will the person you are thing feel good, but you will too, leading to better things in the future.
PL2014.21
Life is what we make it folks.. I am fortunate to be able to say I am grateful for the friends in my life, and for knowing love .. and the blessing and rewards it brings to living on this earth.
Oyashikiri
Alone? Lonely?
November 20, 2025
Whether in an empty apartment or on a lonely street, there are times when being alone means… we have a lot of time to think.
Be creative in your efforts
If something is not going well, take a step back and look at how your tackling the problem. There is sure to be something you can improve on.
PL2014.16
Oyashikiri
Silent Wednesday
November 19, 2025
There are days I feel abandoned… then I remember all the life experiences I’ve lived through, the joys, heartaches and sorrows. Through all of the many opportunities and adventures…. I held love in my heart, and believed that … today would be today,… and the hope and the love I held in my heart would blossom. Faith is beautiful …. we are never alone… Time has shown me, patience is real… and when we hold on to our “dreams” … Life is G O O D …
Thank you Oyashikiri
change
November 18, 2025
Experience the joy of change
It is truly amazing when you look back at yourself this year compared to last year, or today compared to yesterday, and realize how much you have improved and changed.
PL2016
Oyashikiri
snow
November 17, 2025
The soft flakes fell ..,each a delicate masterpiece of beauty… with gentle precision they landed on the extended arms of the trees. The forest was covered in a blanket of sparkling organic gems. Some translucent and others the purest of white.
I was surrounded by scenes that were surreal ,the world had become a winter wonderland. Suddenly I’d get a flash of black as a frisky squirrel would scamper towards the “cafe”… then I would catch the rusty red of a smaller squirrel rushing to get a place at the “table”.
The blue jays were already poised to shop for the biggest peanut they could find… and since reopening, the woodpeckers were gathering higher up … waiting for the suet and butter bark to be distributed.
The chickadees,, nuthatch and a group of “gray” birds were busy grabbing would they could from the buffet tables. Chirping and chattering all the while as they flew back for second and third helpings
Here we are at the beginning of new week. I hope you have a beautiful start to your day/week.
Have clear goals and take appropriate actions
Always begin with a clear idea of what your goals are. Once you have pinpointed the target for your actions, things will move forward much more smoothly.
PL2019.17
Oyashikiri
The next day after the snow.. the cafe floor was filled with tiny and mid size paw prints. There wasn’t a crumb left.. all the tables/platters were empty.
Sunday
November 16, 2025
It was Q’s rez day yesterday (birthday)… I got the notice and realized that I had totally forgotten. I made time to go in to SL (Second Life) (virtual platform) to spend some time with her. Wow she first appeared in my life in 2007.. She was an adventure into a virtual world, there were a lot of lessons to learn. I had to learn to walk, sit, build, communicate with others. Basically exist in/on a virtual platform… I did it … over the years I have progressed and managed to move around and adjust to the many changes one faces in a virtual environment. Photography of course is one of my greatest loves and challenges. I have over 6000 photos on flickr documenting the many changes over the years. I am definitely someone who has learned to live conducting and using my creativity as an avatar to navigate part of my life. The big buzz these days is Ai … which has filtered into “today” world in/on all platforms.
Listening to my lessons, studies, I am getting to know just how much Ai is out there. My visits to the woodlands are more frequent with the changing of the weather, There is something very humbling about being a human standing alone in the middle of acres of land … where a young moose can wander past, or the a call of a patrolling wolf warning you of his/her presence…. joins the chatter of the critters coming to greet you … looking for the treats you’ve brought for them to enjoy. I am finding a balance… outdoors with nature, and indoors with a computerized world…. both take the need to be “present” as an important factor in balancing one’s waking hours.
You will notice that while Q was out, she saw a lot of Christmas decorations in shops she visited.. So yes, Xmas has arrived in her “personal” space. I noted looking out my window last night, that there was a fully decorated tree, with lovely lights on the balcony across the courtyard. Might be time I changed my fall bouquet (on my patio) to something more Xmasy…I won’t want to be out there trying to do something when the weather changes and we are in a full blown “winter” season.
Today’s calendar
Avoid being careless or overconfident
Even though you may have put your best effort into doing something you still may have made some mistakes, that is why it is important to always work with a prayerful mind.
PL2019.16
Happy Sunday everyone,
Oyashikiri
Q isn’t one who smiles much (like me) but she is happy and content in her world…. (like me) =^_^= contentment is a beautiful state of BEING.
Saturday
November 15, 2025
A busy person is someone who others can count on
The fact that you are busy means that you are needed by others, in a way, it’s a sign of how much they trust and rely on you.
PL2017.15
Oyashikiri
earth treasures
November 14, 2025
I thought I was going to get to the show early .. I got there shortly after 10… and met people leaving with boxes of goodies .. a few were taking “stuff” to the car and would be going back for more. Already the crew were restocking… In the spring when they had their show, they restocked several times over the week-end. This show was mostly for vendors… restocking for whatever shows they would be doing over the holidays. I was glad I got there during a bit of a lull… Still I had to make my way around customers who pulled carts along beside them filled with their “finds” There was a really good assortment of fossils…
Being around all those wonderful earth treasures … was a “high” in itself.. What I brought back i will let sit for awhile so that the energy collected by them at the sale will dissipate…. I will let the sunlight and moonlight filter over them for weeks… before putting them away.
Have a “Let’s do it” attitude.
Even if a task is difficult, keep in mind we are presented with opportunities all the time, and that we can handle anything we set our minds to. When one door closes another opens.
PL Precept # 1 Life is Art
yes.. it was worth the trip/drive.. I came home via Hawkesbury, went up on 417 and came back 174
Oyashikiri
Thursday
November 13, 2025
Decisions.. decisions.. sometimes it is hard to be an adult. My inner dragon is roaring … it wants to go to the rock/mineral show in Montreal….. Decisions… decisions… grumble… mumble
We are all wonderful in our own way….
Although results are important your effort is what is truly precious
PL2021.13
Oyashikiri
Gneiss Guy Annual Montreal winter sale – Thursday thru Sunday. Double Tree by Hilton. Pointe-Claire,Quebec (minerals and fossils) Earth treasures!!!
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