It feels like a purposeless time in my life. I won’t depress you with this post. A lot of the time I do have a sense of purpose. But lately not so much. I need a picture or a photo, actually, here right now, to keep on writing. I am very motivated by photos and […]
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Let Go Let God
My happy place is Madge Lake (Duck Mountain Provincial Park) in Saskatchewan. Letting go of the summer season and letting Autumn come in. I enjoy photography in a simple fashion and only use a digital Nikon CoolPix B500. I don’t have to say it, if you know me, but of course we were on a […]
Mental Mindful Mania
The 3 M words I use throughout the day. Mental – I have a brain Mindful – Slow down and stay grounded, place hand on heart and breathe in and out 5 times and your true spirit will come forth…..grounding! Mania – nothing is making sense but I have a brain and I can breathe […]
Writing the weight off – does it work?
D0 you like food? How about do you binge eat? or do you know that you actually eat sensibly , but yet, you are still not losing any pounds or just not feeling as good as you could. FOR me it was all of the above.! THIS book called The Writing Diet written by Julia […]
active at gym vs. more active at home
I was never comfortable with a contract at the gym. I did sign up for one year under a team training contract. I was desperate to learn some things about what my body needed to feel well. This was my first ever gym contract and the workouts aside, it really aggravated me that control over […]
crescent moon Aug 21
Last night, August 21, 2020 I stepped outside at about 9:15 p.m. to pull a mat off the front deck and I saw this dropped crescent shaped moon. Our front deck is facing West and I was able to have a good view. I grabbed my tripod and camera and took these shots. I had […]
praise for the cucumber
I have discovered the many benefits of cucumber for my health. I know lemon is excellent so let’s start with my lemon water dilemma first. I knew that a lemon slice or wedge is great for putting in your glass of water or drinking bottle. Well …2 years ago, I ended up at the dentist, […]
the practice of not using the word struggle
We all use this word struggle. There is nothing wrong with it. It means to contend with an adversary or opposing force, and practicing the best way to resolve or remove what is difficult. My first struggle I mean practice with an opposing force was, and still is, losing my first born son at the […]
John Lennon would say today – Imagine
if you know at all about Law Of Attraction, then this was the beginning and he was one of the first practitioners to act on it.
KITCHEN RENO
OUR KITCHEN HAS BEEN UPDATED. We began plans for the reno in January of this year. THE COUNTER TOP IS RIVER GOLD – FORMICA ARBORITE THE CABINETRY IS CLEAR ALDER. Clear Alder is a light hardwood with no knots, having a grain pattern similar to Cherry. It is characterized by light brown and reddish undertones. It […]
large hay bale storage
These are our newly purchased round bales of hay. They are all stacked and covered for winter. We store our bales in this manner, as we have no hay shelter to put them in – YET? It will happen hopefully next year. We get the majority of our bales from one good hay farmer every […]
Morton’s Neuroma and being proactive
My foot care with a Morton’s Neuroma. First one is the massage ball. THE BEST treatment for all foot issues, in my humble opinion! A Lacrosse ball massage is key for me. Roll your whole foot over a lacrosse ball for 2 minutes twice a day. Here is my story…. Diagnosed August 2019 from an […]
grief and a dream
I was surprised when a write up on grief popped up on my screen. It was posted on my PinInterest page under Adversity 2 years ago. I wrote this post! I read it again and it surprised me how timely it was and I sometimes get so amazed of how I write about my grief. […]
July Sky
I enjoyed taking these sky photos. Cotton cloud formations. Interesting perspective arises when the sky speaks with mood and formations. \ I
in our sixties at the lake
I like this picture that was taken this month at a beach, sitting under a tree. It was actually hot enough to want to be under a tree. This summer thus far, has been on the cool side of the weather patterns. My husband is not a “lake guy” or “let’s go to the beach” […]
look in and up
It has been a very calm day for me today. The first time in weeks. I grabbed a ring for making a dream catcher and spent all morning practicing the perfection of the web weave inside the ring. Well I enjoyed practicing this craft many times over and It is still not good. A lesson […]
choosing
I am grateful for the opportunities I have to participate in many activities. Here is a moving forward poem I created I can I will I did I went I saw I gave I receive I practice I care I participate I chose You can keep adding to this freestyle poem. Go ahead?
worming through books
I read read read! Here is my current BEST reading blasts: NOTE: If there is a picture of the book cover on this post, it is a BEST BEST FAVOURITE!!! Mr. Penumbra’s 24 hour bookstore – (Robin Sloan) The Winemaker’s Wife – (Kristin Harmel) The Secret of the Blue Trunk – (Lise Dion) The Singer’s […]
Red is said to be…
Google searched the colour Red and here are the meaning and representations of this colour. It is interesting. The spiritual representation of red is power, energy, vitality, dominance, action, assertion, creation, survival and passion. When a spiritual sign appears in your life that is red, it usually represents that you are ready to take action on a new goal or project that […]
imagine before
Just close the eyes and remember, think back when there was not a Covid -19 pandemic, no Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau hype, no fast news and up-to-the-minute news. Racism is being noticed, every illness from everywhere is announced, all the retail and business sectors need a survey done from every customer or patient after […]
the next best creative steps
This tile pattern shown above here , was a slight conflict between hubby and I, in choosing a backsplash for our new upgraded kitchen. It is the last step and this is something we have to really like as it is stuck on those walls for a long time. I know we chose well as […]
a time to post
{photos by Jamie Tilley} This season of clouds and space and rethinking.
Living my truth-selfiewarnings
Dressing Your Truth (dyt) is all about living my truth. Google Dressing Your truth/Carol Tuttle and start enjoying your life. I came back to this Lifestyle with Carol Tuttle because this lockdown/Covid-19 was unstabilizing for me and I find that her program is grounding. A very clean program with no politics. This is for learning […]
writing posts
Hey! how is it going today? I am frustrated with my focus here lately. We are all dealing with a Virus and Pandemic quarantine, and slowly, like secret agents, entering stores, getting massages, etc. This last week I have had a haircut, donated blood and attended the dentist office for teeth cleaning. It’s distracting to […]
Embrace the wind
We live in a very windy province right now, Saskatchewan. It is a new acreage with trees that are still developing and do not provide much protection from wind. How to be outside and embrace the wind? Today the wind is blowing to 60 km all day.( 60 km winds is approx 40 mile per […]
yard work toils
Planting God’s beauties in the soil Formulating the plans to get it right this year More creative in landscaping Showing off the favourite colours with the precious babies in their greenhouse containers Time is of the most important here Saskatchewan is windy dry stormy careless weather to play with Using money to prepare the yard […]
re-open Kirkville
Saskatchewan is on Phase 2 in reopening with COVID-19 flatlining. It will be fine. For Kirkville, I am re-opening my adventurous spirit, I am not breaking long bike ride quests with my new bike as of yet, but 20 minutes is max for me riding on grid roads and around the acreage. (great exercise) This […]
Positives
Such a good word! Since March 20th it has been hard to get away from myself. You know what I mean. The distractions are gone and I’m at home with just my husband. How do I accept things I cannot change? I accept myself first. Getting to the value of what I find useful and […]
Exercise Ball
http://www.youtube.com/watch I do these 4 times a week AND these will make you aware of your breath. (Wink) Do not attempt the last balance ball trick in this video. I attempted it and I had to quickly reverse myself (don’t ask) My back, and my flexibility is so much better, especially horse riding and now […]
Selfie riding video
Some horse rides are so-so and some are as if I am back at the beginning with my horse. This ride, here, below, this afternoon was a good ride. Thanks Grace!
horse + rider photo flops
I am now getting quite advanced with my self-timer on my camera using a tripod. Well as you can see in these photos I have nailed it (LOL)!
16 years later…
A birthday musing. A loved one gone. Always remember. The streak of poor camera lighting in my picture above, is, what I want to believe, is the light, from my son, who popped in on these mini roses that was purchased for his birthday. Beautiful thought for me. Sharing for those who have lost loved […]
a friend letter
Hello Dear Friend Since I last wrote, I was blabbing about my stupid Morton’s Neuroma. That is over and I am fine on where it is at. I just massage my foot with a Lacrosse Ball every day for 2 minutes to keep my foot flexible. Since I last wrote, I was blabbing about my […]
are you supported?
I am in the process of healing my back. I thought it was a sacroiliac joint dysfunction and then I thought it was also a piriformis (syndrome glutes too tight). I checked out my sciatic as well. I have practiced several great mobility and stretching movements these past 2 weeks. I am 90% recovered, EXCEPT; […]
Saskatchewan outburst
This is a reminder for me to remember that I live in Saskatchewan, Canada. The colour orange of a tiger lily, the dark petals, the strong centre, the outburst showing, that beauty is stronger, than any thing I fear, for I live in the province of Saskatchewan and our country Canada, the land of the […]
placating the norm
A little church alongside a secondary road appeared on our drive in the countryside on Sunday afternoon. We were wanting to get out of the house for a break from the “stay at home” law. You can still get away in your car and go for a drive, like we did. This was such a […]
head on straight
This is my best “thinking” and my best “doing” cap. It happens when I ride a horse. Any horse. If I am around a horse: If I am brushing a horse If I am doing ground work with a horse If I am saddling and tacking up If I am petting a horse If I […]
Latigo wars
My spouse does not agree with the way I do up the Latigo when unsaddling my horse. “It is not right” he says and it does drive him crazy. I am retraining myself to do it correctly. This is the correct way as shown on this video. Got it! I’m on it!
fragmented
My attention span is lessening a bit and I am working towards writing without getting up 5 times in-between. I an only writing 3 pages but still the attention is short. I am doing a bit of water colour painting but I draw a line or two and leave it until next day. Next day […]
it's not so bad on an acreage
Self isolating is okay when you live in the country. I can go outside and dress weird or incompletely and not comb my hair, talk to a horse and never think that I am in quarantine. Country living is a bit like living in isolation. Our neighbours are not next door they are a mile […]
5G and my mind
Have you heard about 5G coming. Faster, smoother, warp speed internet. First of all, because I am a rural, we won’t get that internet speed. We are, at best, on 3G. I can’t take any more fast social media. My mind is not equipped to handle the constant statistic updates and information, good or misleading […]
an interview with a puppet
I had to go to the grocery stores today because there was an emergency in toilet paper supply for my son’s paper mâché puppet you tube channel. His puppets are made with a lot of T.P. and newspaper and cardboard and white glue. He is panicking because he has some more puppets to remake and […]
I remember when….
I figured out and asked a lifeguard how to use this pool lap clock while swimming laps. Yup it works pretty great. Better than counting my lengths or laps and then losing track. I purchased this heavy warm bathrobe 5 years ago. I have to say it is cozy but also very heavy and I […]
no surgery decided for Morton’s Neuroma
I saw my orthopaedic surgeon in February. He gave me 3 options for my WIDE NERVE in my left foot. Yes that is what he said it really is. A nerve is widened due to fibrous tissue that wrapped itself on it. “It’s not that bad” he said. Here are the options: “Cortisone injection on […]
The “Eyes” of March
March 15th is noted as the Ides of March. What does it mean? The Ides of March was a day in the Roman calendar that corresponds to 15 March. It was marked by several religious observances and was notable for the Romans as a deadline for settling debts. WikipediaDate: Sunday, March 15, 2020 My eyes are looking […]
what comes around goes around
It’s the truth, isn’t it! I always meet up with my truth full circle. Like when: I say yes to joining a committee when I am caught in the moment; not thinking it through. Now I am quitting because it does not bring me towards my goal or it is not how I want to […]
Your Own Great Athleticism
That is my meaning for YOGA (your own great athleticism); and below is what the word actually means: yo·ga/ˈyōɡə/noun a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation. I am back in with attending Yoga […]
A Horse Named Donna
We were in Saskatoon last weekend and the following are pics of the horse expo in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Honestly, I wouldn’t lie to you; this horse’s name is Donna and she won the NAERIC trainer challenge. (of course she did) …..this horse back riding is all right and I like my trainer (says the horse […]
when the stars align
If you ever wish upon a star….I never have; I just like to attempt drawing a perfect shaped star. Not happening as you can see below. (sigh) I do believe in synchronicity though and “the stars were aligned” famous quote. So many times I have had the Universe help me out. here are a few […]
My gym contract ends soon
I want to say thank goodness that time of renewal is here for my team training contract at the gym. I have 3 weeks left. A trainer called me last night to see when I want to come in and set up a renewal contract and talk about my goals. I said ” I need […]
