It has been a strange year so far as we have spent most of the last two months with doctor visits, tests, X-rays, etc. Nothing serious our bodies are just falling apart!!! I have a dr appt next week to talk about my high cholesterol (there goes all my good food) and a B-12 deficiency (now I have a reason for being tired and not just lazy). My brother Jack suffered a major stoke last week which gave us quite a scare but he is doing okay - fast action and new drugs managed to reverse most of the effects of the stroke. My cousin in Scotland who I e-mail every other day informed us her husband has been diagnosed with cancer and his days are numbered.
I need some good news!!!
Monday, February 20, 2006
The Evolution of Language (Ottawa Citizen) - "Go Ahead and Say It - the F-word has finally come of age in Canada's discourse, and in our media - it has been a long journey!! Just another indication of the lack of respect that has become the norm in these times. "It has been alleged that former premier Mike Harris is not only a "common sense' man but a common man of the street with a mouth to match" says it all. He, the very one, who when he was premier commented on the lack of respect of our youth. "Badly misued the F-word is a vulgarity; well-timed in its spontaneity, a liberty bell" - NOT. Another quote "The word is after all in the world and parents who swear now and again in front of their kids will not damage their children - it is how kids are taught "responsible" speech. NOT. The F-word is profanity and if such a low habit is to be allowed to continue and become a fixed one among the coming youths it cannot do otherwise than eventually lead us to become a very irreverent and disrespectful race. The only way to change the habits of our young folks is for the F-word and other profanity to be discontinued by parents and especially those who hold office in this country. I know I am possibly in the minority on this issue but just look around at a large number of our young folks who show little or no respect for others - the very ones who could be leaders of our country??
Friday, February 17, 2006
Being "directionally challenged" I can easily get lost in a shopping mall. This always reminds me of a time when I was about 7 years old and with my lack of infinite wisdom decided to follow a classmate home. Now I was quite comfortable with my usual daily route and after having been strong armed by my two older brothers back and forth to school for the first year I was on my own except of course to check in with my dad at his store so he could see me across the busy main street - not that there was a lot of concern as cars in Glace Bay moved at a snails pace and in fact still do. On my adventure I ended up in an entirely different part of town and it never entered my mind that I might not find my way back - what was I thinking (obviously I was not thinking)? After some time had passed it suddenly hit me that I had no idea how to get home and it was getting late - panic set in and the tears started to flow until one of the kids we were playing with decided to take me to his place and fortunately his mother knew how to get me home. Convenience of telephones was lacking or non-existent and smoke signals were not allowed!! As I walked up to my dad's shop to open the door I just knew that "life as I knew it at 7 years was surely over" and my parents would likely kill me. I walked into the shop and was welcomed with open arms and tears and then immediately led home to be sent to my room without supper. Things I learned from my experience:
- it is never a good idea to disobey your parents
- your parents will not kill you when you do something wrong
- when you are lost someone will always help you find your way
That night there was a big fire across the street when a whole building block burned down (store, restaurant, apartments, etc) and my room was lit up like a candle. And no, I did not start the fire - that was someone making moonshine - I did not live in the elite part of town but that is a story for another time. It was a memorable day in my life and comes back to haunt me every time I lose my way.
POTTY PIC
"Just checking the stock market" How cute is this photo?
- it is never a good idea to disobey your parents
- your parents will not kill you when you do something wrong
- when you are lost someone will always help you find your way
That night there was a big fire across the street when a whole building block burned down (store, restaurant, apartments, etc) and my room was lit up like a candle. And no, I did not start the fire - that was someone making moonshine - I did not live in the elite part of town but that is a story for another time. It was a memorable day in my life and comes back to haunt me every time I lose my way.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
POTTY PIC
"Just checking the stock market" How cute is this photo?
Thursday, February 09, 2006
EVEN MORE THINGS I HAVE LEARNED:
Whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
People will forget what you said and what you did but will never forget how you made them feel.
To always keep my words soft and sweet just in case I have to eat them.
You can only go as far as you push
All the technology in the world will never replace a positive attitude
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes - that way when you criticize them, you are a mile away and your have their shoes.
Live your life in hope instead of letting the past and tomorrow take control of TODAY.
No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life goes on and it will be better tomorrow.
Life sometimes gives you a second chance.
THAT I STILL HAVE A LOT TO LEARN.
Whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
People will forget what you said and what you did but will never forget how you made them feel.
To always keep my words soft and sweet just in case I have to eat them.
You can only go as far as you push
All the technology in the world will never replace a positive attitude
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes - that way when you criticize them, you are a mile away and your have their shoes.
Live your life in hope instead of letting the past and tomorrow take control of TODAY.
No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life goes on and it will be better tomorrow.
Life sometimes gives you a second chance.
THAT I STILL HAVE A LOT TO LEARN.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
MORE THINGS I HAVE LEARNED:
Life is like a calendar - you can only turn over one day at a time so make the most of it.
The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.
The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.
It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser.
That forever is not as long as it once was.
Growing older is mandatory, growing up is optional and laughing at yourself is therapeutic!
My mind works like lightning, one brilliant flash and its gone!!
No matter how old you feel you are always younger than you will ever be again.
Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there is a 90% probability you’ll get it wrong
Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
(There's more)
Life is like a calendar - you can only turn over one day at a time so make the most of it.
The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.
The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.
It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser.
That forever is not as long as it once was.
Growing older is mandatory, growing up is optional and laughing at yourself is therapeutic!
My mind works like lightning, one brilliant flash and its gone!!
No matter how old you feel you are always younger than you will ever be again.
Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there is a 90% probability you’ll get it wrong
Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
(There's more)
Monday, February 06, 2006
Nothing to rant about so I will enlighten you with some things I have learned:
THAT:
Family is one of nature's masterpieces.
Some people make the world special just by being in it.
It is nice to be important but it is much more important to be nice.
How much simpler each day would be if we didn’t take ourselves too seriously.
A person needs three things to be truly happy in this world, someone to love, something
to do, and something to hope for.
The most aggravating thing about the younger generation is that I no longer belong to it
Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because you won't have a leg to stand on.
Even when I have pain, I don’t need to be one.
Patience is a virtue; but persistence gets results.
(More to come)
THAT:
Family is one of nature's masterpieces.
Some people make the world special just by being in it.
It is nice to be important but it is much more important to be nice.
How much simpler each day would be if we didn’t take ourselves too seriously.
A person needs three things to be truly happy in this world, someone to love, something
to do, and something to hope for.
The most aggravating thing about the younger generation is that I no longer belong to it
Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because you won't have a leg to stand on.
Even when I have pain, I don’t need to be one.
Patience is a virtue; but persistence gets results.
(More to come)