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signing off with my doodle art
I am heading to a different medium and blogging on this blog is ending. I am sharing with you my drawings of faces I have created over the years. Thanks for you comments and likes. To-do-loo! My beginnings with creating a blog started in 2008 and 15 years later it is ending. What a wonderful…
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adding more style + decor pattern
All these photos have a pattern in them. Clothing or home decor with a specific pattern have shown up for me as something in my life that shifted. All these photos are expressions of more boldness. If pattern is what you love and you have lots of it, you likely have dynamic energy.
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patterns with codependencies
I have never understood what Codependent meant. Here is the definition from this self-help book which is a world sensational revised edition of Codependent No More written by Melody Beattie. “A codependent person is one who has let another person’s behaviour affect them and who is obsessed with controlling that other person’s behaviour.” Melody Beattie…
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texture
I bought this iPhone cover protector for $1.67 CA at a Dollar Store. it is a tiny chunk of fun every time I pick up my phone as I can feel the sparkly texture. It is super for holding the phone and having a grip on it. What little things make you happy?
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five dumbbell exercises for neck pain
For me to continue swimming laps for several more years I have determined that I must have a strength training program. I always go to the solid steady tried and true Harvard Health website to get any kind of exercises for myself. I taped to the door the 5 strength exercises as there is no…
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gemstone book + green outfit
I have always liked gemstone jewellery. I am sharing this book on info about different rocks that are gemstones or some say crystals. It is the same. Spring is here and I am sharing my green outfit. I like green. It is a fresh and clean color. This pendant I am showing here is a…
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take note of the notebooks for March book madness
Writing in notebooks may seem “old-school” but I use them for journaling every morning. Please do not underestimate the power of these writing books. Since 2013 I have been writing 3 full pages each morning. I write from my stream of consciousness – as I journal long hand with a pen and paper It has…
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March madness horse art book
I really want to be able to draw a horse. Several years ago after I retired I practiced drawing. I saw this book on how to draw a horse and it looked like I could follow along. I have accepted the fact that I cannot draw a horse and follow along. I still like this…
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March book madness book shelf
I love a great mystery with only certain authors. I cannot just read any old mystery that comes out of any old pile of mystery books. So this month I am sharing my collection of books on my book shelves. They are not mysteries. What books do you always have on a shelf? I am…
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March book madness with rock painting book
I started to practice painting flowers on rocks when I came across this book. It gave me an art to practice drawing and painting on a rock. Rocks are so incredibly fun to paint on. So many different shapes and sizes to choose. We used to live in the southwest of Saskatchewan on an acreage.…
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March mad book about hot truths
This is Danielle Laporte’s quotes (which I love) from her book White Hot Truth I enjoy this spiritual hot woman and her quotes. This book is a good read if you can handle it! Which expression spoke at you? I have followed Danielle Laporte over the years and I keep her quotes in a recipe…
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A March Madness book for hurting moms
Hurting Moms Sometimes it is painful being a Mom. This book is about faith and how when a daughter or son goes a different way that is dangerous and you cannot prevent the child’s decision, either with drugs, living away from home under the age of 18, suicidal attempts, just any way but the way…
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March is book madness month
I have an urge to go outside and read. It is too cold. I want to ride my horse but I am a fair-weather rider if truth be told. My March madness is upon me. Expect some weird photo shoots. Style Statement (Live by your own design)
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I don’t mean to abuse my books
If I have a hard copy of a book or a paper back I tend to abuse them by folding the pages back and putting a coffee cup on them. This happens when I have my favourite book beside me at my reading space. (sorry books). March is upon us here in a few days…
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walking park with night lights
This trail has lamps lit at night for evening walking. I live on an acreage where smooth walking paths is not an option, The night lights are new to this park and appreciated.
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supper time light
It is nice to eat supper at 6 pm and have the light streaming through the window onto my plate. It was a breakfast /supper meal tonite.
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winter sunlight makes chores a delight
{Of course, I am listening intently to his instructions (wink)}
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Dancing in the Light
How I love, love this picture. My son and my mother dancing, or it kind of looks like Grandma is doing her own thing and my son is holding on. I like the light coming through the windows and reflecting onto the floor as they dance, like it was spotlighting them.
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light heals but does time heal?
Sun that shines against blue sky, uplifts the cortices of the brain, animals heal discomforts and disloyalties, by being honest and accepting. What does time heal? the distance, the span. from the beginning of the hurt to the present. Time , is left for us to think on the reason of why me, can change…
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colour and light
contrasting light through stained glass windows rich red vibrantly showing off its richness
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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 )
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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…
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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!
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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…
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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!
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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…
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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….
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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.
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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 ….
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.