Smoke....

Smoke again...cough, choke!!!  Can't imagine what it would be to live closer to the fires...pictures posted of day looking like a foggy night.
The leaves are beginning to turn colour.   How do they know that they are supposed to?  The days are still unusually hot and the nights are warm.   
Can't believe I won something again!  It may not be much, but at least it's something and something is more that I had.  Right?
Why would a person long for and stalk a man who has made it clear he just isn't interested?

Reciprocation...........

Do you ever feel like you are the only one?  The only one who ever texts, who phones, sends a gift or flowers?  Do you always initiate a conversation?   My question is:  Do these people really not like me?  Would they rather me not initiate a conversation?   Often it is just a quick text or message asking this person how they are or to wish them a nice day or offer a Birthday Greeting.   Should I be more aggressive and outright and ask if they would rather I didn't bother with these messages.   Maybe I am scared of the answer.   
A few people have been invited to our home to share a meal...........more than once.   They seemed to enjoy themselves, but we have never had a thank you or an invitation to their place.   We have taken them out for meals as well......same response or lack of.
Just comtemplating...................

All 'trumped' up!

Get over it and get on with life.   It is what it is and obviously, the American people voted for their new President.    

I do not imagine for one moment that it will be easy for the Donald in the White house.  He will be hated by many and criticized by the rest.   His flamboyant style and big mouth may not be conducive to White house and presidential life.   A president needs to be secretive, tactful and clever.   I am not sure this man is up to this.   It was suggested that the next step will be a reality show of the Trumps in the White house.   This may not be too far fetched...if the media has any say.   

As for Hillary, she is probably suffering from shock today.   She has no doubt given her all and has put aside her life to compete in this election.   She most likely feels very fragile today.   She will no doubt pull herself together and this is not the last we will hear from her.

I have this feeling that the US may never be the same...............

Old & New

It just hit me the other day........why some older people are 'in touch' and others are not.   Recently, I met a friend for lunch.   She is somewhat older than me and retired.   She reads a lot of novels, is pretty much up to date with politics, but other than the crafts and gardening she does, there is not much to talk about anymore.     Then there are those older people....some in their 80's or better who are totally 'with it'.    And guess what?   The first person I mentioned does not frequent her computer or FB.    Several other people I know are avid FB followers and they know what is going on with almost everything.    It most likely reflects what your FB likes are and the variety of ages on you FB site.    Interesting...right?

I was so grateful for the bountiful produce this summer.........Saskatoons like grapes, one potato is enough for a meal....... there is a drawback I am sure...... like the yellow leaves falling, the frost on car windows this morning.    And early nasty winter?  Ugh!   
At least the sun is shining.

mixed.........

Mixed feeling for sure.............anger or relief?     I so often feel taken advantage of.   The nicer and more accommodating you try to be........the more people take advantage.   I have saved a space......no actually three space for a family, who now are rethinking day home.  I could have most likely filled these spaces with 3 full time children.    This is not the first time this has occurred so one would think I might have learned my lesson.    In the future, I am going to have to be much more 'businesslike' and charge to hold a space.    I realize and know where the parents are coming from, but at the same time it is very annoying.   

Amazing grace

I am weary of the lesbian/gay issue.   I am weary of the Muslim issue.   I am weary of Donald Trump, I am tired of the Kardashians, I am tired of Bruce/Caitlin, and it is probably the media that I should be directing my feelings toward...

We are bullies at heart....we think we are kind...we think we portray love......
The fact is we are ignorant.   Do we know how a person who struggles with their sexual identity feels, do we know what it is like to be persecuted, or be facing prison or possible beheading for our faith?    That FB article about a child who could no longer face the world infuriates us...........a victim of viciousness..... 
.....I don't have to fight these battles...personally...............
Someone who is 'different' by societies perception shouldn't have to go out on the street and fight for their rights ............you should not have to pay for your countryman's sins because he took an evil path......

A ranting politician or preacher.......can't remember which.........stated that we (the US) is no longer a 'Christian' country........way back when witches were burned at the stake, we were?   As long a mankind has an evil heart we will not know peace and tranquility.

A minority should not have to fight tooth and nail for equal rights............women still are not treated as equals............  

We have every modern convenience possible and when you think what our iPhone is capable of......we are amazed.   We have come so far technically, but our hearts have not evolved......

Our potential is huge.......and if we gave in to God....the possibilities are infinite......there is a way to grace.............. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

We are bombarded with commercialism............as soon as you walk through the doors of any store you are immediately hit with hearts, and candies and stuffies.........bearing 'love'...........  TV commercials make you feel like a terrible person if you don't take that significant other out to dinner, buy a few diamonds.....  
Has anyone ever thought that just maybe we should be showing love....God's love every day, not just one day.   How about an act of kindness shown every day? 
Stop feeling sorry for yourself because you might be alone....no one said that you couldn't do something kind for someone .... bake some heart shaped cookies and take them to a shut in, buy some chocolates and give them to a random person, buy coffee for the person behind you....put a note in a friend's mailbox...... just thinking about doing something for someone makes me feel happier.....