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  • nature’s grow light

    Donna

    February 7, 2023
    February Light, flower; garden; beauty, photography
    good things, grow light, musing, pony tail palm, snake plant, yucca plant leaves, yucca tree
  • pool light reflection

    I do enjoy my swims, especially when the pool is calm just before I get in and the light reflects off the water.. (These are aqua cycle bikes )

    Donna

    February 5, 2023
    about me, February Light, photography, what works for you
    good things, perspective, swimming, musing, I love to swim, pool, indoor pool, aqua cycle bikes
  • blurry light

    Sometimes, even in the light, we do not see.

    Donna

    February 4, 2023
    February Light, photography, yard
    blurred photography, horses, musing, perspective, photography
  • Shadow and Light

    It seems we need both the shadow (darkness) and light (brief joy)

    Donna

    February 2, 2023
    February Light, photography
    plant shadow, shadow and light musing
  • February’s Light

    Hello February!

    Donna

    February 1, 2023
    February Light, photography, what works for you
    blog post theme is light for February, curtain window, February theme, good things, grateful, musing, photography, selfie, sunshine
  • out and about with the horse throwbacks – January 26

    Yesterday, was Wednesday and I posted a throwback Thursday titled post. I spent all day thinking that today would be Friday! So this is my throwback Thursday and flashback Friday post. I found these magical memories today, which is Thursday btw. (sigh) Are you confused yet? Which day is it? I am finishing my January […]

    Donna

    January 26, 2023
    about me, horse, January magic, photography, what works for you, yard
    Grace, horse, last post for January magic, out and about with the horse, Rocky, throwback day confusion
  • throw back Thursday – my first horse

    Rocky is a golden Dun horse who taught me about being a leader and to be more assertive in knowing what I want January horse magic memory!

    Donna

    January 25, 2023
    about me, acreage event, fun, horse, January magic, photography, what works for you
    calm and assertive horse riding, good things, grateful, horses, musing, my Dun horse, my first horse, my horse taught me assertiveness, Rocky, throwback Thursday
  • about resilience ……

    “I wish people understood that it’s never the terrible things that happened to you that make you stronger; it’s the resiliency-building skills you engage toprocess the terrible things. What doesn’t kill you can make you stronger, but only if you feel your feelings, process your experience (i.e., figure out what theexperience means to you), and […]

    Donna

    January 23, 2023
    about me, grief, heal, January magic, photography
    deer print in snow, Katherine schafler, marsh plants in snow, musing, perspective, photography, power of connection, resilience and trauma, resilience building
  • breaking through

    It’s hard to dislike our Saskatchewan winters when sunshine breaks through a forest of birch trees amongst a carpet of snow. Magic!

    Donna

    January 22, 2023
    January magic, photography, what works for you
    good things, hiking trails, Logan Green Park, perspective, Saskatchewan winter in January, sun breaking through birch trees, walking at eco park, winter snow scene
  • Reading books for January

    Donna

    January 20, 2023
    about me, books read, heal, January magic, what works for you
    a little magic each day in January, braiding sweet grass, Eat & Flourish, everyday gratitude, focus, good things, life application study bible, reading books in January, write for life
  • connection is important to mental health

    Donna

    January 20, 2023
    about me, grief, heal, photography, podcast, writing
    ash trees in winter, connection is important to mental health, Gretchen Rubin interview, healing with my blog, Katherine Morgan Schafer author, my mental health connection, perspective, photography, podcast on mental health
  • An old horse’s health

    This horse is at least 27 years old (he may be even 28 or 29) We bought him in 2002 when he was 6 years old. He did not have registered papers. This winter we are noticing his health is deteriorating as he is getting thin; always was a slow eater. My husband is feeding […]

    Donna

    January 20, 2023
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  • throw back Thursday at Sceptre Sand Hills

    This is not my best look but it was a blast spending time at the Great Sandhills at Sceptre, Sask. Graham (15) on the left, Tommy (13) in the middle and me many many years ago….

    Donna

    January 19, 2023
    about me, children, fun, grief, January magic
    good things, Graham, Great Sandhills, musing, Sceptre Sandhills, selfie, tbt, throwback Thursday, Tommy, travel
  • a chalkboard quote

    I took a chalkboard and wrote on it. It is placed on the overhang as you go down the steps into our basement. I have had it there for several years.

    Donna

    January 18, 2023
    about me, B & W, January magic, what works for you, writing
    chalkboard quote, sunshine in darkness out
  • my youngest boy Tom is Jan 16 magic

    This is the 13th day of finding a little magic in January. My youngest child and only child now is the most important January magic ….

    Donna

    January 16, 2023
    children, heal, January magic, podcast
    a little magic each day in January, art, artistic expressions, good things, grateful, grief, healing, my grief, my son, my son Tommy, podcasts, relationships, spirit, Tommy, TommysPuppetLab
  • January 15th day of honouring + a magical quote

    This is the 12th day of finding magic in January. This quote about loss is a little magic for me each time I read it on this day. Every moment that’s ever been, or ever will be, is gone the instant it’s begun. So life IS loss. And the secret of happiness is to learn […]

    Donna

    January 15, 2023
    about me, books read, children, fun, grief, heal, January magic, parents
    Graham, Graham in 1987, grief, honouring January 15th pictures, January is a difficult month, January magic, quote from What Happy People Know, What Happy People Know
  • January 14th – my magical man

    I do not mention very much how my husband is behind the scenes doing magical things for me and around the acreage and home. Here are a few pics I am sharing of him because he is not much for selfie photos but he is a good sport! He has a very dry wit and […]

    Donna

    January 14, 2023
    about me, January magic, parents
    Brian, good things, January 14th magic, my husband, my magical man, selfie, spouse photos
  • Hygge magic January 13

    Donna

    January 13, 2023
    about me, Food, heal, January magic, nutritious, podcast, video, what works for you, yard
    calm, cooking, Denmark lifestyle, good things, health, hygge, musing, podcast on hygge, reading
  • Saddling up for January Magic January 12

    My husband always saddles my horse for me. He is magic as I come out to the riding arena and their she is, saddled.

    Donna

    January 12, 2023
    acreage event, horse, January magic, photography, yard
    good things, husband photography, January magic, musing, my horse Grace, saddle up the buckskin mare, winter riding
  • January magic is in nature today

    January 11 magic in colour or no colour! …….this is a Willow tree bud in our back yard . I think it is magic. Photography is magic! I use photos to heal and support my journey in my life.

    Donna

    January 11, 2023
    acreage event, B & W, flower; garden; beauty, heal, January magic, photography, yard
    musing, perspective, photography, photography in black and white, photography in colour, willow tree winter bud
  • A little more blue and red magic January 10

    Donna

    January 10, 2023
    fun, January magic, what works for you
    earrings, glasses, good things, musing, royal blue accessories, selfie
  • A little magic January 9 on peace and worthiness

    Donna

    January 9, 2023
    about me, heal, January magic, parents, podcast, what works for you
    a little magic each day in January, a little magic every day, appreciation and gratitude are the same, everyday gratitude a network for grateful living, gratitude and feeling worhty, gratitude quote on peace, worthiness
  • January magic picture window

    Donna

    January 8, 2023
    acreage event, heal, horse, January magic, photography, podcast, what works for you
    a little magic each day in January, beauty in January, good things, grateful, horses, little magic in January, looking out, musing, podcasts, the picture window
  • little magic on January 7 – Yucca heal

    For today’s little magic this Yucca tree actually died or almost died. I read that you can strip it bare of its leaves and just let it regrow. The only thing is it get s a new green tree leaf and then it starts to get brown. I researched more thoroughly and I found that […]

    Donna

    January 7, 2023
    flower; garden; beauty, heal, January magic, what works for you
    dying yucca plant, getting healthier with my grief, grief month in January, healing a plant is magic, little magic in January, yucca plant, yucca tree
  • Little magic with a blanket

    Voicing a little magic today (Jan 6) for my little magic project for the month of January. Yesterday I posted my mindful souls gifts. See you tomorrow!

    Donna

    January 6, 2023
    about me, grief, podcast, what works for you
    a little magic each day in January, January is a difficult month, musing, my red blanket, softness magic
  • a little magic project

    I posted yesterday in my own voice about how difficult January is for me. I mentioned that I will find magic each day. My project is to post a little magic photo or voice recording this month. Every day up to Jan 31st. My mindful souls subscription box comes each month. I pay monthly and […]

    Donna

    January 5, 2023
    about me, grief, heal, January magic, photography, what works for you
    a little magic each day in January, a little magic every day, January is a difficult month, mindful souls subscription box, sweet gift to myself
  • Finding a little magic in January

    I am “voicing” my thoughts this month

    Donna

    January 4, 2023
    about me, grief, heal, January magic, podcast, what is bugging you, what works for you
    musing in January, planning the magic in January, plenary is January, tree fairy and magic, tree fairy magic, voice recording, voicing my thoughts on January
  • Dear 2023 …my word for you is ‘connect’

    I use to have a word for every new year and I now am beginning with that again for this year and the word is CONNECT. I have this urge to connect with the human race better than I ever used to. Connection is so funky now with the pandemic restrictions dropped and we can […]

    Donna

    December 31, 2022
    about me, heal, what works for you
    connect is my 2023 word, musing on 2023, physicians and holistic medicine, the number for 2023 is 7, word of the year
  • Christmas Card to you

    I went through all my favourite cards to find one that I can send to all of you and finally decided on this one below. Thank you to all who read this blog! I am sending a light and simple Christmas to you all without the overwhelming feeling of always checking off your list. For […]

    Donna

    December 22, 2022
    B & W, photography, what works for you
    Christmas Card choice, Holiday wishes saying Merry Christmas, thank you
  • my 5 most restful-relaxing things to do

    Donna

    December 13, 2022
    about me, crafting, heal, what works for you
    5 relaxing things to do, 5 restful things to do, Astronaut pose, cutting out paper while crafting, glueing onto paper, good things, infrared sauna is relaxing, meditate for 3 minutes, musing, nap, relaxing things to do, restful things to do, soft pillow
  • believing

    Donna

    December 4, 2022
    children, parents, what works for you
    believing in Christmas, metal santa, nativity globe, photography
  • 3 ways I got rid of back pain

    The aging gracefully statement is now serious business as I enter into the last half of my sixties. I caused a strong ache and stiffness in my back that has made me stop my exercise classes for now. It could of happened during aquacise at the pool or a yoga stretch over done or lifting […]

    Donna

    November 30, 2022
    about me, heal, what is bugging you, what works for you
    aging gracefully is serious business, back pain, cat cow pose, cat cow stretch, foam roller, infrared sauna, thermal heat
  • 5 things that make me happy (thankful)

    I have read so many American posts on thankfulness this past weekend so I thought why not share along with their thanksgiving.

    Donna

    November 28, 2022
    about me, B & W, what works for you, writing
    5 things that make me happy and thankful, thanksgiving holiday
  • I remember when…OTTB arrived

    Our off the track thoroughbred (OTTB) was delivered to our acreage. (July 28, 2019)

    Donna

    November 23, 2022
    acreage event, B & W, horse, photography, yard
    good things, horse photography, Norman OTTB, OTTB, racetrack horse comes to our acreage, Roman Humor
  • Holiday Grief

    It is always November that I sense my grief so intensely, (or I used to). The surge of Christmas preparations beginning and all gift ideas and recipes with the family sent me into a hurtful tail spin. I no longer have that pain in November as I have worked through it. There should be 4 […]

    Donna

    November 21, 2022
    about me, grief, heal, photography, yard
    holiday grief, my November grief, willie nelson grief song, willie nelson lyrics to grief song
  • long hand written affirmations

    This is about affirmations. I understood that they were just fake words made to place an idea in my head. Here is a better explanation: An affirmation is a positive statement of (positive) belief, and if we can become one-tenth as good at positive self-talk as we are at negative self- talk, we will notice […]

    Donna

    November 20, 2022
    about me, heal, what works for you, writing
    affirmations, julia cameron, long hand written notes
  • when you miss the mark

    I am sometimes misunderstood. People’s perceptions of me are so wrong so much of the time. Maybe they are just not paying enough attention. Things get a bit blurry. Did I miss the mark or did they? lol! It feels uncomfortable when I am misunderstood and find myself in someone’s spider web and you don’t […]

    Donna

    November 17, 2022
    about me, horse, photography, what is bugging you, what works for you, yard
    being balanced, being centered, being clear, being misunderstood sometimes, missing the mark of who I am, musing, perspective
  • stepping up and letting go

    So many times I have stepped up and planted my foot in a stirrup and kept my focus between the ears of my horse and my thoughts on the rhythm of the ride. This photo gives me a strong sense of letting go as I took the shot I was pulled to thoughts of how […]

    Donna

    November 15, 2022
    feet, horse, photography, what works for you
    frozen tree leaves, horse and stirrup, horse photography, letting go thoughts, musing, nature, perspective, photography, step up into a stirrup
  • any glittery winter plans?

    I am still contemplating about vacation plans that involve flying with an airline. I am thinking there has to be a way to vacation without the hoopla and stress for me to get on an airplane. It loses its glitter and sparkle . If I just tap my heels together and fly that way like […]

    Donna

    November 13, 2022
    about me, photography, travel
    glittery winter plans, musing, perspective, The Wizard of Oz ruby slippers, travel like Dorothy
  • when you finally finish

    You know when you have been working on something for a long period of time and then all of a sudden it is done. You finish it. You perfect it forever it seems and it is over. You tell someone, have a drink, make a phone call and celebrate. I began writing this story in […]

    Donna

    November 6, 2022
    about me, horse
    good things, grateful, I finally finish my story, my novel, my story is written, old selfie, quote Ursula K. Le Guin, sharing an excerpt of Chapter 1
  • expo to learn from the horse

    Saskatoon Horse Expo 2022 It was so nice to get back to this annual expo. The last 2 years were cancelled. We are very interested in working with a horse. We own 5 years and we began our riding the horse journey back in 2001. It is nice to own a pet. Horses are bigger, […]

    Donna

    October 31, 2022
    fun, horse, photography, travel, what works for you, writing
    A Letter From A Horse, horse poem, learning more about horses, Saskatoon Horse Expo 2022
  • icy beauty

    hard moisture danger ahead ice is naughty winds keep blowing the naughtiness showing

    Donna

    October 25, 2022
    photography, what is bugging you
    good thing about ice, ice can be pretty, ice on branches
  • play date

    Our friend came over with her two little boys yesterday and it was a fun time just playing. We had noodle fights, visited our horses in the pasture and then halloween cupcake snacks in between. It was a good feeling to play like a child and follow their imaginations. A play date to remember. Until […]

    Donna

    October 20, 2022
    about me, acreage event, children, fun, horse, what works for you, yard
  • if it’s shiny its got to be good

    I was told once that all things shiny are not as special as we think they are. I will never forget my silent response to that statement. “Excuse me, I like alot of things shiny.” This silver concho on my western saddle brightens my tacking and saddling process. It makes me feel rich and elaborate […]

    Donna

    October 12, 2022
    about me, horse, photography, what works for you
    feel special, good things, musing, perspective, reflecting back our emotions, shiny things, silver concho, western saddle concho
  • don’t take yourself so seriously…seriously?

    There is a motto I learned many years ago at a seminar in Calgary, Alberta called CHOICES. This one reminder that was taught to me was “Don’t Take Yourself So Seriously AND Have Fun! How many times do I need that reminder? Thinking I go through my days laughing once in a while and enjoying […]

    Donna

    October 6, 2022
    about me, fun, what is bugging you, what works for you, writing
    Choices Seminar, don't take yourself so seriously, feeling low and alone, have fun, musing, perspective, piano notes chart, too much social media
  • a tendency we are born with

    I will start with my tendency and that is: We are born with a natural tendency. I am reliable, committed and have no problem meeting outer expectations. I do have struggles with meeting my inner expectations I will oblige what others want to do first. This Obliger tendency is the most common group of people. […]

    Donna

    October 3, 2022
    about me, books read, fun
    Gretchen Rubin, human tendencies, The Four Tendencies, what is your natural tendency
  • My son, my blessing

    I have a wonderful son who is a blessing! He is journeying through life with ups and downs and plateaus and anything in between.

    Donna

    September 28, 2022
    children
    my son is a blessing, my son Tommy, national sons day, throwback photos of my son, Tommy's Puppet Lab creator is myson
  • living room window cinema

    I don’t like to take pictures through a window but our living room window is a very lovely spot to get great views, like a cinema screen.

    Donna

    September 26, 2022
    acreage event, flower; garden; beauty, photography, yard
    a home window cinema view, living room window
  • velvet pillows for bedroom

    A while ago I posted about getting new pillow covers to change up the season decor in place of buying another set of pillows. I wanted a new pillow colour/pattern for the living room but this is where these beautiful rich dark blue pillow cases are now. If you have read this far, and were […]

    Donna

    September 21, 2022
    about me, home reno, Reno, what works for you
    home decor pillows, master bedroom decorative pillows, pillow case decor, pillow covers, rich navy velvet pillow covers
  • the angle is wrong but perspective is everything

    I look at things and see what is wrong. I use perspective to get what is right about the thing. This house tells me so many stories in my head. It has value and purpose in the house of days gone by. Maybe memories, Maybe good stories or not-so-good stories,

    Donna

    September 20, 2022
    home reno, photography, travel
    angle shows neglect, everything is about perspective, house of days gone by, old leaning house, perspective, run down house, stories in my head when I see neglect
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