My Guest Book
Wanna “sign” my guestbook? Want to review my blog? Hehe, I know this is kind of an old fashioned thing to do, but I want to try it out anyway. … Continue reading
Visitors….
Hello! Welcome here! If you are visiting my page , I just want you to know that this is my first attempt at having a “blog” of sorts. I’m experimenting … Continue reading
Science, God’s Order & Design in Creation, Faith and Health of Body, Mind, and Spirit
This Instagram clip is an awesome demonstration! Very interesting indeed! Take time to watch the short but comprehensive clip and please comment on your own view of it. I’m interested! … Continue reading
Cancer, Fear, loneliness, and a little “deer friend” gift.
Fear, loneliness, and my little deer friend…. It’s Feb 21, 2024. I’m a 75 year old woman, lying in a hosptal bed, hugging the stuffed animal gift my dear friend … Continue reading
Passwords! (Another Pet Peve).
Passwords!!!!!!  It’s about life on the internet. It will make things easier, they promised, and, so it seemed initially. You could bank, and do so many different things at … Continue reading
Lies & Truth, A Challenge
Lies & Truth, A Challenge Challenges to think on….. Did you LIE about anything this week? Think long and hard…. We don’t always tell “the truth, the whole truth, and … Continue reading
Blog Prompt: What Is Your Mission?
What is your mission? I have been a missionary, with NAIM (North American Indigenous Ministries) for years, ministering to First Nations mostly in Kyuquot on the west coast of Vancouver … Continue reading
Politics?
How have your political views changed over time? As I look back, I see that my political views have definitely changed over time. My understanding of politics has grown and … Continue reading
Canada Day 2023
Canada Day 2023 My first Canada Day as a Canadian citizen after 50 years in the country! How about that? I have not often joined in Canada Day celebrations in … Continue reading
When Are You Most Happy? (Blog Prompt Response)
When are you most happy? This blogging prompt “When are you most happy” was timely! I’m most happy when I am SINGING! I used to have many opportunities to sing, … Continue reading
Too old?
Is there anything you feel too old to do anymore? This is a fun blog prompt! It made me laugh as I thought about my preschool class, years ago now, … Continue reading
Sick Duck
Nov 9, 2023 Sick duck, apparently! Not been sick in so long I forgot what that’s like! (I know, cancer is there, but in general I’ve stayed very healthy despite … Continue reading
Signs of the Times
If you haven’t been reading your bible lately……….it’s a good time to dig it out, or get one, and start reading it. The book of Daniel and the book of … Continue reading
Rotary Phone!
I just watched this video, and can’t get the smile off my face! Remember those days? Our grandkids don’t have a clue! TOO FUNNY! Enjoy! https://fb.watch/nyXXLhmHzh/?mibextid=EAR70u Ann
Technology!
Prompt: Your life without a computer: what does it look like? My life without a computer? I would likely have to re-invent it! Technology is such now that it rules … Continue reading
Check the Label!
Wow! Check your labels!!!!! Manufacturers sure are sneaky with their added sugar! I failed to read a label while searching for bran cereal this morning, particularly the bran buds. I … Continue reading
The Writing Desk
The Writing Desk I purchased a writing desk for myself quite some time ago (years), fully intending it to be my place dedicated to writing. However, beautiful a piece of … Continue reading
“I Shall Live And Not Die”
This was the theme of the Oceancrest Community Church Ladies Retreat in 2019, which I attended with a number of other ladies that year. It was a special time, with … Continue reading
Golden Minutes
“Our days are filled with tiny golden minutes with eternity in them.” Wow!!!!I found this recently in Billy Graham’s “Unto the Hills” perpetual calendar. Stunning! What a wonderfully uplifting thought! … Continue reading
My First Computer
Write about your first computer. I wrote this post in response to a JetPack prompt…. I was so proud, as a teacher, to be able to purchase a Mac Classic … Continue reading
Salvation Army Kettle Surprise
A Salvation Army Kettle Surprise Dec 19, 2022 I like doing the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle shifts. It makes me happy to be doing something that involves people and helps … Continue reading
A Year Gone By…..
(A sort of poem…….) A Year Gone By I’m so surprised a year is gone.I don’t quite know what happened.But, on reflection, that’s a lie.I’ve been here since it opened. … Continue reading
A Problem Discussed…..
A Facebook post from December 30, 2020 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What is on my mind (since Facebook asked) is that I am worried about people thinking that taking this vaccine solves the … Continue reading
Not Much Time Left!
It seems I am running out of year again! This time it is 2022 that is trying to leave. I am thinking…… What do I want/need to get done with … Continue reading
Snow Day!
I saw the snow when I got up this morning and knew I would have to cancel my kettle shift, even though it’s not that far from where I live. … Continue reading
This One Needs To Taste Heaven…..
This is an old writing from 2014 that I found in my notes and decided to post. I do not recall the incident shared with me, the friend who shared … Continue reading
The Evolution (or devolution) of Language
Dec 2, 2020 I believe that language is a LIVING thing. It grows and changes, unless it is actually one of the “dead” languages, like Latin, which no one or … Continue reading
Fog
This GREY fog lies like a blanket Concealing everything Muting the world In its suffocating embrace @Ann Justin, Jan 26, 2014 (For Poetry Challenge @ Christian Writers.com)
Conversion vs Regeneration…..
Jan 10, 2018 I love my old worn out Oswald Chambers devotional. I rescued it when it was totally falling apart from use, by putting the pages into my late … Continue reading
A Strange Call
Draft Post: Oct 6, 2017 I have been plagued by strange phone calls lately…….the following a few minutes ago… Ring…….. Foreign Sounding Voice: ” Is this Miss Justeeeeeen? ” Me, … Continue reading
Sleep, or lack of….
Writing a Facebook post…..Dec13, 2018 “What’s on your mind?” asks Facebook……. Well, you asked……so here goes. Much Earlier:Sleep apparently left the building some time ago. Hope sleep makes it back … Continue reading
Saturday Six Word Story
 Saturday Six Word Story (A six word “story” based on a single word) Prompt for Week #109 (Dec 3, 2022 – Dec 9, 2022) “Love” Commitment. Cultivation. Concern. Challenge. … Continue reading
Blogging Challenge!
Hey, all you bloggers out there! I’m challenging myself to post one blog a day (on average, at least) in December! Who’s IN? Who’s up for the challenge? I also … Continue reading
One Liner Wednesday from Jan 24, 2018
Never published, but here it is. I can’t remember exactly what the challenge was, but it made an amusing sentence! Haha!!! One Liner Wednesday Jan 24, 2018 #1linerWeds. https://lindaghill.com/category/one-liner-wednesday/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ … Continue reading
What in the World!?!?!?!?
Spotted this originally on a friend’s Facebook post. It made me smile and giggle 🙂 I decided to look into it a bit more. I was amazed! fascinated! Intrigued! I … Continue reading
The Lesson in the Window
December 2, 2022 Another draft post I found that was never published!!!! So, here it is! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ June, 2018 The Lesson in the Window I saw her in the … Continue reading
A Friendship/Love Story
December 1, 2022 I wrote this story (Poem? Spoken Word ? Not sure what it is!) a long time ago but have decided to post it now. I may record … Continue reading
Remembrance Day 2021
November 30, 2022 It has taken me over a year to publish this post. It took a lot to even write it, and more to share it now, but I … Continue reading
My Citizenship Story
My Citizenship Story Nov 23, 2022 This is my story of citizenship. I was born in the UK to English parents, John and Freda McQueen, in Scotland in January 1949. … Continue reading
The Lesson of the Loon
The Lesson of the Loon. When I originally wrote this, we were at Bible College, Key-Way-Tin Bible Institute. It was Saturday, June 25, 1994, close to the end of our … Continue reading
Blog Update…..
Hello Blog! Long time no SEE…. What can I say? Life took a TURN and I am still finding myself. A close companionship relationship that ended rather abruptly in early … Continue reading
Sovereignty and Free Will
I have believed for a very long time that our free will resides right inside the realm of God’s sovereignty. I know it sounds kind of impossible, but I really … Continue reading
Bloom Where You Are Planted….
On the cement sidewalk, growing in a crack….. Amazing tenacity of life. A lesson which speaks volumes. No matter the difficulty of the circumstances, bloom where you are planted! Be … Continue reading
Latest Pet Peve…..
Dec 1, 2022. I wrote this Aug 9, 2022, but didn’t post it for some reason. I just found it in my draft folder. It’s time to fix that….. NB: … Continue reading
Finding My Feet
Finding my Feet…… It has been 7 months since a difficult parting from a loved one. It has been harsh and unforgiving to my soul. It has also been a … Continue reading
Barry’s Gleanings: “A New Peace Paradigm” — “Where in the world are Barry and Renee?”
This was a very LONG read, but so worthwhile! It was not at all what I expected!Some of it actually brought tears to my eyes as I recognized some of … Continue reading
AND THERE YOU ARE….
And There You Are….. ~A PARTING~ You are never far from my thoughts Waking Sleeping Dreaming And there you are…. ~AN INVASION~ I did not welcome you at first Anger … Continue reading
Sovereignty
The following is an excerpt from an article on Sovereignty at Crossway.org https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-key-bible-verses-on-gods-sovereignty/ Isaiah 45:7–9 “I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the … Continue reading
Where Are We Going?
Policy Horizons Canada on Biodigital Conversion Definitely an eye opener! Any thoughts? https://horizons.gc.ca/en/2020/02/11/exploring-biodigital-convergence/?fbclid=IwAR1Jff07p5Sda8dTNp1DRjcH-HsUSlYIfn64hvmoqD9Lu_aYnAPj0xmmDNI
Love Can Be Tough
Sometimes this is love lived out in truth…..despite all of your well-intended efforts. Love takes many forms and does not always need to be present (in human terms) to be … Continue reading
Broken…..
Broken Broken…. But Time is doing the mending Under God’s direction. In His time. Patience Soul Author: Ann Justin, March 8, 2022
Taking A Stand….
Taking a Stand Where do you draw the line? Where do you take a stand, no matter how difficult it makes life for you? During these troubling “pandemic” times, I … Continue reading
One Point of View
I thought this was quite interesting, considering what is mostly portrayed on TV sources, so I wanted to share this very personal story here. I believe it deserves to be … Continue reading
Google Pics and God
Looking at a mixture of Google photos (nature and architecture) flowing across the face of my tv screen, I had a thought: We stand in wonder at what man has … Continue reading
Just An Unabashed Plug!
Hi everyone! Doing something else new, just in case anyone out there would like to support me in my writing endeavours. When I started this blog I had it in … Continue reading
Fig Trees & Joy
I have been going through some difficult times of late, for me anyway. I know there is much worse going on out there for other people, and sometimes I believe … Continue reading
Pascal’s Wager
Something to consider…. Or not? Many have….. How about you? Interesting…… I choose to believe! You? It has been a real blessing for me in my life…. AJ ❤
How “Covid” Stole My Life…..or….A Journey Down the Wormhole.
Over the last two years, Covid (this “pandemic”) stole so much of my life, ripping sections out little piece by little piece…..friends, routines , activities (church, outreach ministry, bible study, … Continue reading
On The Wrong Track?
I feel very much like I am on the wrong track lately. I may even be “off the rails”! I saw this book on the shelf today and was drawn … Continue reading
Snow For Christmas
View from my porch makes a lovely Christmas card! Merry Christmas to all my readers! Ann ❤
How are you?
Hi there….. How is everyone out there doing in these very strange times? How are you coping? Care to share? I’m having some hard times, but I know I will … Continue reading
The Struggle for Integrity
Doing my best to be a person of integrity, despite the current difficulties, because I believe it is the very best thing to do and be……no matter how challenging the … Continue reading
Fickle Duck, Reblog
For one I know intimately….. What can I say? “Fickle Duck!” (check out original post here, at this link…..) annofgg.com/
How to Assess the Quality of Your Life
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay “It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.” ~Marcus … How to Assess … Continue reading
Poetics: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows “I read the dictionary, I thought it was a poem about everything.”– Steven Wright Hello Dear Poets and Welcome to … Poetics: The Dictionary of … Continue reading
Trust and Thanks…..
Reading “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp and struck today by a sentence, as indeed I have been by many so far in this book! So thankful for her insights! … Continue reading
On Friendship By Khalil Gibran
The Hill We Climb On Friendship By Khalil Gibran And a youth said, Speak to us of Friendship. And he answered, saying: Your friend is your … On … Continue reading
Breaking Up
I’m breaking up with my phone! I’ve discovered that I am suffering from iPhone addiction! Help!!! The dear lady naturopath I met recently subscribed me this book as a remedy … Continue reading
Angry Skies….
After a beautiful, bright, but now rather chilly day, I noticed the heavy skies through our apartment windows….. It looks OMINOUS!!!! It has its own kind of beauty. I wonder … Continue reading
A Quiet Reflection
I sit and listen to the clock tick and the occasional hum of trafic this evening. I’m pondering on life in the quiet reflection of the day. A day without … Continue reading
Where is the Open Debate?
I think there are some important points here that merit consideration, despite the current “climate”….. What do you think? multipolar-magazin.de/artikel/i-cannot-do-it-anymore AJ, Nov 15, 2021
Tragedy In Rural Alberta, A Courageous Doctor Speaks Out .
Originally posted on peckford42:
On the Steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery on Friday evening past , celebrating the 75 Anniversary of the Nuremberg Code, Dr. Nagase gave this Powerful…
Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair… As we walk through the “Vanity Fair” of life, what is it that attracts or distracts you the most? That dress? 👗 Those shoes? 👠 That furniture?🪑 That … Continue reading
Hope for the day…
This lifted me a little while ago as I listened on the radio…. I thought about all the unrest going on and where our hope and comfort really lies…. Enjoy, … Continue reading
A Journey With My Mom, #1
Originally posted on Ann's Corner:
A Journey With My Mom, #1 This is a bit of a difficult write for me, as it’s very emotional, but I really want…
Things My Mum Taught Me
My Mum Taught Me: To sing.She loved singing and communicated that desire to sing, that joy in singing, to me. Thanks, Mum… Love of music.I had piano lessons, pedal organ … Continue reading
Working on a Podcast!
Check out my podcast, Ann’s Corner, on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/ann-justin I’m trying a NEW thing! It began with deciding to try to write pieces that were roughly a minute long to … Continue reading
Daily Minute #11, Joy in Jesus
From my Oswald Chambers reading this morning, April 21, 2021. “Let not your heart be troubled….” Am I allowing ANYTHING to perturb my heart…? Am I hurting, disbelieving, or disobeying … Continue reading
The Quagmire of Political Correctness
A comical example of the quagmire of political correctness, and the current apology culture, thanks to a stalwart Scotsman! 😉 While highlighting the dilemma of life and speech in our … Continue reading
Nature’s Lessons…..
The Life of Trees I saw my friend Daniel’s post on Facebook. I watched the video. His summary of what he saw inspired me (he is usually very encouraging), so … Continue reading
Caught!
Caught…….. March 4, 2021 (Thoughts from the morning before NAIM Ladies Retreat ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today I feel caught. Trapped. Technology has robbed me. Captured me. Trapped me. I wanted to write … Continue reading
Solidarity
This is truly love and support in action…. Wow!!!! Had to share a fine example of solidarity….. I’m just FLOORED! ❤ ❤ ❤ Ann
Broken…..
“Our society fractures more each day.That’s very sad on all levels, whether it pertains to friendships, family, community or country.Relationships are fragile.Tend carefully to what you have, however you can, … Continue reading
To New Things……
2020 died a timely death……. Never to be forgotten, the imprint of 2020 will remain with us, I’m sure. We will ponder upon the things of 202O, no doubt, for … Continue reading
Eating Out in Covid (Or, Adventures With Eva)
A lady friend (Eva) and I went on a trip yesterday. The trip was originally planned to pick up a piece of furniture, a bed, from an elderly couple down … Continue reading
Holiday Blessings
Counting the blessings, even in the strangeness of this Covid season…… AJ ❤
Facts girl as WH press secretary: Kayleigh McEnany sweetly savage
Kayleigh McEnany, who looks like she should be hanging on the arm of a PGA golfer sipping a Mimosa, is President Trump’s cudgel for the press. Behind… Facts girl as … Continue reading
Two Worlds…..
Here……. And Heaven…. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I was exhausted. Physically. Mentally. Emotionally….. I slept. I cried. I felt better. I got up and made myself a coffee and reached for my little … Continue reading
December!!!!!!
It seems like every year I experience uncomfortable misgivings about December, rather than excitement or anticipation. In fact, this year, in these extra stressful Covid times, I have had an … Continue reading
Mistaken Identity
Are things always what they appear to be? Do we really see what we think we see? An online friend sent me this recently in Facebook messenger. I glanced at … Continue reading
Twelve Days of Christmas
Not a trace of seriousness to be found here. Just a really good LAUGH! Enjoy!!! Have a WONDERFUL day!!! Ann ❤
Senior Moments……and Storage Solutions!
Storage and cleaning up….It was much on my mind this morning…Make sure to watch through to the end! 😉 😜 (roffle, roffle…..) Should absolutely make your day! AJ
Vive La Différence!
It may not be politically “correct“, but neither am I, on the whole…….. 😉 😛 Your laugh for the day….I hope! They do say that laughter is good medicine! ENJOY!!!!! … Continue reading
Self Quarantine?
So, upon deciding I MUST have an early night, for a change, I tidy up, shut everything down and go to lock my front door, whereupon I see that if … Continue reading
Unplugged
Push, swipe Power off. 6 days of unplugged….6 days of rest? Staring at the black screen, itching to go back. Wondering about my friends and the … Unplugged Some interesting … Continue reading
I Am Me!
I’m ME! I may not be the most beautiful woman in the world . Average is fine, but I’m ME. I love to eat (the right and wrong foods) as … Continue reading
Lest We Forget
Thoughts on Remembrance Day….. My Dad, John Christie McQueen, was born January 25, 1924, and served in the army initially as a boy soldier of 15 years of age in … Continue reading
Why I’m Not Losing Sleep Over the Election Fallout
Originally posted on EttingerWriting.com:
By David Ettinger Angry and DistractedWhat is happening here in the U.S. as a result of last week’s Presidential Election is exactly what I feared.…
Grief Never Dies……
Grief Never Dies….. I was sorting through old things today looking for a frame for a precious piece of First Nations embroidery, my family crest with my late husband, and … Continue reading
What’s On Your Mind?
What’s On Your Mind? This is a question Facebook asks on a daily basis, and sometimes that question is worth reflecting on. I’m sharing a Facebook Post from 6 years … Continue reading
Truth for Today….
Two truths to speak to today’s political/social climate…… Pray it would be so ❤ “Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed.”Psalms 85:10 NKJV “‘Not by might … Continue reading
Daily Minute #9, Trust Is Not A Feeling.
Trust in God is not a feeling. It’s a choice. A decision. You say “I’ve lost my faith” You turned away, decided not to love God, or the things of … Continue reading
You Alone……?
“As the deer pants [longingly] for the water brooks, So my soul pants [longingly] for You, O God.”Psalms 42:1 AMP I lost a nephew recently, and as we had a … Continue reading
Daily Minute #8
Routine vs Change Sometimes you think you have the answers but the reality is that you don’t. I am a reluctant creature of habit who wants change but hates change … Continue reading
Wow…..and guess what?
I am no great photographer but I love taking pics and do it often every day whenever something catches my eye. I just use my iPhone 8 and I have … Continue reading
The Loss of a Precious Elder
Dedicated to the Hansen Family re: the late Hilda Hansen Our Family History with Hilda Our Justin family has some close connections with the Hansen family. Somewhere down the line … Continue reading
Black Lives Matter? One Perspective….
Black Lives Matter? YES, black lives matter…. Of course they do! Historically, there has been gross mistreatment and abuse of black lives. Some attitudes from that era do indeed remain … Continue reading
Miracles from Heaven
“Miracles from Heaven“ is a movie production based on a true story and well worth the watch. It deals with the real challenges and victories of faith. I found it … Continue reading
My Sister Norma and I
Just thinking about my sister Norma (Nonie), who passed away in November 2019. I found a few pics and put them together for her birthday, which would have been today, … Continue reading
Complaint……or Compliment?
What better time to try to find the good in any given situation? Something from Ann Voskamp to think about and remember. I have seriously tried to do this in … Continue reading
Who IS that?
This is especially true now, with cataract surgery done and stark reality in front of me, though I experienced it before…..just not as clearly or dramatically!!! Haha!!!! AJ ❤
Reality, Wonder, and Cataract Surgery
After cataract surgery, with the newly improved vision in my right eye, I was startled to see the stark detail of both my grey hair and my wrinkles……Other than that, … Continue reading
Are You Ready to Be Chipped? It’s Already Being Done!
Originally posted on EttingerWriting.com:
By David Ettinger The Time is Now!I have recently written two posts on the inevitable global cashless society which will be prominent in the last…
Protest?
Crows holding an urgent meeting/rally/protest about the state of the country, especially as it relates to the “crow”na virus pandemic. They have serious objections to being used, abused and misunderstood…..
Exploring the Act of Kneeling
Kneeling…. So many questions. A sign of respect? Or a sign of disrespect? When should one kneel? When should one not kneel? Should peer/group/political pressure influence a personal decision to … Continue reading
Covid Sense and Nonsense
This article I will share here made me sigh in relief. Most of what I have read previously has caused anxiety and confusion due to the constant dichotomy of information … Continue reading
Racism?
Racism is rearing it’s ugly head everywhere right now it seems, and is creating havoc in the U.S. I think the fact is that it is being used as a … Continue reading
Logic, anyone?
There is no logic I can see to many events/directives around Covid 19. So many blatant inconsistencies. I can’t even begin to list here all the disparities I have seen … Continue reading
A Dental Bonus!
We never quite no what surprise life might have in store for us, do we? I broke a front tooth somehow some time ago, in February, not long before Covid … Continue reading
A Hairy Story
With the arrival of Covid 19, hair and hairdressing became somewhat of a problem. I watched HILARIOUS movies of various attempts by friends to tame their unruly mops by administering … Continue reading
Covid, Peaceful Protests, and a Multitude of Other Things……
This world I live in now has gone all upside down and topsy turvy….. Unbelievable nonsense is unfolding right before my eyes and I can no longer bypass any of … Continue reading
Tired of Fighting
(Hopefully, this is my LAST pandemic post) It seems like we humans have done nothing but fight and judge for the last twenty years, and I am sick and… Tired … Continue reading
The Tragedy and Blessing of our Shortcomings. A Mother’s Day Story.
May 2020 It was another Mother’s Day…. I think of my Mum, of course, but I also think about my own motherhood. It has been an oddly peculiar reflection this … Continue reading
A Memory from 2011
Our direction can change, one precious thought at a time….. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its … Continue reading
Masks?
Got email from the Senior’s center this morning…. So, when we get to return to the Senior’s center (yay, senior’s yoga class…I’ve MISSED it!) possibly in June, we must ALL … Continue reading
Cat fun……
Are you a cat lover? My granddaughter, Jayden had a little cat 8 years ago. These pictures are a little bit of fun with that cat. She didn’t seem to … Continue reading
Flat Rainbow and Birdsong
Spotted this today. Have not seen a flat rainbow before! The birds were pretty excited too as evidenced by the cacophony of birdsong! It dissipated fairly quickly, so I was … Continue reading
Definitely an “Oops!”
This made me laugh, even though it was pretty scary! How NOT to fly…… 😉 https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a32144145/french-dassault-fighter-jet-joyride/ Have a GREAT day! Ann
Covid 19 Information for Reflection
I found this very interesting. Inside this video the doctor clearly outlines a regimen I am currently following as a result of independent research into how to boost the immune … Continue reading
Covid 19 Confusion
Are we confused yet? https://www.facebook.com/1635137497/posts/10220181020789137/? How are y’all doin’ in the midst of this insanity? Hang in there ❤ Ann ❤
My Covid 19 Emergency!
My Personal Covid 19 emergency! 😩 This has not been a good day 😞 Struggling with feelings of claustrophobia due to all the isolation and quarantine rules of Covid 19, … Continue reading
A Rock Sings Easter Joy
On a walk today, I spotted a splash of colour underneath a park bench. I stopped to see what it was. A colourfully painted rock, with an Easter message painted … Continue reading
Adventures in Covid 19
Well, adventures in Covid 19…. I went shopping with a friend today for some allergy medicine and other supplement necessities. Got all of those, carefully practicing social distance, when, in … Continue reading
Who Knew?
Dear readers, This piece was so popular last year, I am repeating it for the benefit of the 100+ followers I’ve picked up since then. Enjoy (again!). Who Knew? (I … Continue reading
Daily Minute #7 Don’t FRET!
DON’T FRET! There’s lots to worry about today! Corona virus….. Pipeline….. Climate change… Global warming….. Fires, floods, tornadoes, snow… Politics…. Conspiracies… Agenda 21….. The internet is flooded with all of … Continue reading
Daily Minute #6, Life is short
Feb 26, 2020 Life is short…. A breath….. A vapour… We are finite, in earthly bodies of flesh and blood but eternal God gifts us with spirit, for eternity. Hard … Continue reading
Daily Minute 5
Time The rhythmic ticking of my mantle clock…..seconds mark the passing time. I ponder….. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 is a beautifully balanced description. 1 There is a time for everything, and a … Continue reading
Daily Minute #4 “PLEASE BE SAFE”
“ Daily Minute #4 PLEASE BE SAFE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ God is not “SAFE”! He asks more than I could imagine! Only because I DO trust Him, I venture out! He’s “got” … Continue reading
Sunday Blessings!
Feb 23, 2020 Facebook post: “Blessed at a different church (one I was not sure would be a “fit”) this morning, by an awesome message, (thanks Brian!) but unfortunately lost … Continue reading
Daily Minute #3
Daily Minute #3 God will take care of you (based on the hymn in the link below) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do you trust God? Do you know Him? If you do, you … Continue reading
Daily Minute #2
Daily Minute #2 I have a PROBLEM , a CHALLENGE! It seems IMPOSSIBLE!!!! I don’t want to face it! It’s TOO HARD!!!!! 1. I WON’T do it! 2. I CAN’T … Continue reading
A Devotional Minute, Daily Minute #1
20:20, 02 20, 2020 A FRESH START Thank you, God, for: 1. CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES 2. NEW BEGINNINGS! 3. NEW PERSPECTIVE 4. A chance to CHANGE 5. DAILY MERCY…… 6. … Continue reading
Why Evangelicals Support President Trump
Originally posted on EttingerWriting.com:
By David Ettinger A Justified QuestionOn February 5, 2020, at a press conference the day after his acquittal from impeachment charges, President Trump used an…
Sleep(less)
Sleep Sleep, where art thou? Absent, though much desired….. Elusive, as often wont to be Come, I need you Be mine? ❤ (It’s too close to Valentines Day and my … Continue reading
Reblogging…..
creativepoetrycollection.com/2019/12/27/ignored-love/ This poem speaks to me of how relationships can fail, by focusing on the obstacles that can get in the way of relationship rather on the one thing that … Continue reading
I Dream…….
I dream of writing a book One day, I might…… The task seems overwhelming, though I did make a start I don’t remember when….. I write EVERY DAY, about something … Continue reading
Belt and Braces
Belt and Braces Belt and Braces — Read on matteroflifeanddeathblog.wordpress.com/2019/10/31/belt-and-braces/ This is a beautiful piece of writing by a blogger I just met ❤
An Oatmeal Story (or Microwave Foibles)
Well…. That was interesting. Put some 2 min oatmeal in the microwave on a low setting and left to do something while waiting for the beep. Some time later, I … Continue reading
Living in Gratitude
This was pretty wonderful to watch and hear, after the skinny dipping surprise! 😉 😛 What an awesomely stunning world we have the privilege to inhabit! Be BLESSED! Ann ❤ … Continue reading
A “ght” Story
(A piece of writing for Linda G Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday, using words contains “ght”) There was no end in sight Boxes and totes everywhere, full of old things, … Continue reading
Grounded
Grounded I’m grounded in Him. When I go through the tough things, I’m grounded in Him When I face my fears, I’m grounded in Him When I can help a … Continue reading
Relationships!
I just watched this clip (see link below) because it was in some feed or other. I was searching for something totally different. It popped up and I thought well, … Continue reading
Spaghetti & Grace
Invited a friend to stay over for dinner and made us spaghetti with a nice meat sauce. It smelled so delicious while cooking. I don’t make that often any more … Continue reading
The Good of My Soul
Originally posted on Ann's Corner:
The Good of My Soul Take my beating heart Lord…Calm it, soothe it…Help me to understand it is all for the best…Your design is…
A Winner!
I entered a poetry competition at my Senior’s Center recently. I submitted a few poems (in the nick of time on the closing date of the competition!) in order try … Continue reading
Cloud Spotting
I love clouds and will stop wherever to take pictures of whatever interesting formations I see around me. These are not the best, by any means, but just a few … Continue reading
Humble Pie
Humble pie may not TASTE very good, but it DOES have some great medicinal purposes 😉 Ann Justin (August 2011) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I wrote this for a Facebook status quite some … Continue reading
Technology and Addiction
I found this Ted talk on vaping very interesting. I have seen instances of the this technolgy and of its use and wondered about it. It has both intrigued me … Continue reading
Power and Abuse
It’s an old, old story, but pertinent to our times as sexual abuse of women by men in power comes to light for all to see. David has been called … Continue reading
In Tough Times….
Aug 14, 2017 A dear friend and colleague in missions taught me to ask this question of God, especially in times of calamity, “What do You have for me in … Continue reading
Retirement
It’s 8 already and I am awake, sort of, if laying in bed horizontally counts as being awake….. I’ve been doing this since before 7 am I would usually go … Continue reading
Spam? Or not?
Hey folks, I’ve been wandering around my dashboard help areas trying to find out something and I accidentally came across what I thought was a spam folder where I see … Continue reading
HICCUP!
June 6, 2019 HICCUP! Midnight Chocolate Santa! I do fairly well on the Weight Watcher’s program, now known as Wellness Workshops or WW for short. I have lost 60 lbs … Continue reading
No Matter What….
May 16, 2019 I’m overwhelmed sometimes by the goodness and mercy, the gifts of a loving and forgiving God, sent unexpectedly into my life, undeserving as it is. Brings tears … Continue reading
Perseverance “Personified”
I took this video while out on errands today. Initially, the colorful fish are what caught my attention. However, it was one of the turtles who made my day! I … Continue reading
Yoga Pants
Time for your laugh……. 😉 Yoga pants song! ENJOY!!!!! AJ ❤ https://youtu.be/GYv4Fs7nzIY
My WW Journey
It has been a over a year now since I joined Weight Watchers, now known as Wellness Workshops. What a journey! It was a reluctant start. I’m not a real … Continue reading
Procrastination
Originally posted on Postbox Poetry:
She picked up her pen, Picked up her pen, Twirled it around, Tapped, Tapped a little rhythm, Looked at the clock, And thought of coffee.…
Becoming……
I originally wrote this for a post in Weight Watchers after achieving my goal and lifetime status in the program. It was a journey of loss, loss of a different … Continue reading
Seeing My World #2
I do love trees….in ALL their seasons. This one is at the Spit, where I enjoy a walk in pleasant park/beach/ocean scenery. A recent quick pic…. I love the empty … Continue reading
Happy “Camper”!!!!
I have been on the Weight Watchers program since February 17 of this year. I weighed in at 199.8 pounds. It has been quite the journey! There have been celebratory … Continue reading
Seeing My World….#1
I want to try to catalogue a photographic journey of sorts. When I’m out and about with my phone I enjoy spotting something I can capture in photo form. I’m … Continue reading
What do YOU think?
It’s a LONG listen, and not a popular viewpoint, but I really would like to hear what you think about all of this…… https://youtu.be/oYhCQv5tNsQ When I look at how things … Continue reading
Clouds
Clouds come and go….. ….as the day goes by… ……and so it is……. ……that nature unfolds …….before us…… ……..in all of…… ……its beauty. ❤ ❤ ❤ Ann
Scammers!
Are you as tired of scams as I am? Lately there has been another spate of them. These ones are about owing taxes and potential arrest, which has been very … Continue reading
Confusion. FB Pages & Blog Posts. Part 1
A LONG 3 part story! A blogger friend posted his year stats today on Instagram. The stats went from the 50 thousand high a few years back down to a … Continue reading
Art Battle!
Facebook entry: “Went to Campbell River Art Battle! Wow, that was fun! Kept us occupied for 3 hours! Catch up with old friends too….❤ Delightful! 😀” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I had never … Continue reading
Alas, My Jar of Vaseline!
Originally posted on EttingerWriting.com:
By David Ettinger Such a Dilemma! Obviously, this post is an aberration, a blip among my collection of biblically-based writings. But, you see, this is…
Negativity
A bit of a rant in response to what I see and hear. Getting frustrated by so many negative attitudes. Don’t get your shirt in a knot now because of … Continue reading
God “Paints” the Skies
An old post from my draft folder that I must have forgotten to publish!!! July 4, 2018 Sometimes you just see something awesome and you want to capture it. I … Continue reading
Clay Balls…..
Just sharing a story I found online……. It’s a beauty…. ENJOY! ❤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Clay Balls” A man was exploring caves by the Seashore. In one of the caves he found … Continue reading
Goodness and Control
This is the real question that I believe is being asked when believers consider the question of whether or not God is in control. I know there are people out … Continue reading
In the Moment
I’m ever more aware that life is fleeting…..each day only comes around once, and I must make the most of it while it is here, no matter what it is … Continue reading
Slavery and Chocolate: Some Not-So-Sweet Truths
Originally posted on Blind Injustice:
Every Valentine’s Day, Easter, birthday, and Christmas, many of us in the United States like to give chocolate to friends and/or family. Most of us…
Seen Today
Just a photographic record of things I saw that piqued my interest today enough to take a pic…. 3 views from a friend’s house…… Flowers in the garden… Greenery on … Continue reading
The Irish Vote
June 1, 2018 The Irish Vote https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/26/ireland-votes-by-landslide-to-legalise-abortion ~~~~~~~~~~ These are some thoughts I had on the vote in Ireland on the legalisation of abortion. … Continue reading
Shadow Fascination
I was out walking today and just noticed the shadows of the trees. I was intrigued and I thought it was worth taking pics 🙂 I also spotted a couple … Continue reading
Thoughts on Prayer
I wrote the following journal excerpt in 2013, because it was something that had been niggling at me for quite some time as I listened to people pray, … Continue reading
Discouragement
So discouraged by the loss of a post I had worked hard on for almost the whole day. Have to remember to keep copying and pasting elsewhere so that it … Continue reading
WHY????
I HATE it when you spend a number of hours and a post, writing and designing it with appropriate pics,, then publish it and somehow it totally vanishes!!!!
After Bloom
I saw this beautifully blossoming tree on my walk last week. I so enjoyed the luscious, colorful, pink blossoms, I had to stop to take a pic. I … Continue reading
Tenting……
Saw the word “tent” on a plaque in a store window while doing my mall walk today and it reminded me of a scripture in 2 Corinthians 5…… “For instance, … Continue reading
Eggsactly…… ;)
Omelettes are my new PASSION! Eggs are free of points in the Weight Watchers program, so I often make omelettes for practically zero point meals, breakfast, lunch or brunch. Yum! … Continue reading
Celebrating a Different Kind of Loss
April 22, 2018 I am currently on a journey with Weight Watchers. It’s interesting, challenging, at times frustrating, and most definitely a learning experience! It’s going quite well, … Continue reading
Weight Watchers. REALLY?!?!?
My Weight Watcher’s Journey Feb 17, 2018 My dear friend, Eva, messaged me and said she was going to begin Weight Watchers. I thought it was a good idea, but … Continue reading
“Planet of the Grapes”
Jack Knox “Planet of the Grapes” A very clever Times Colonist article by John Knox on the political scenario currently playing out between Alberta and B.C. in a delightful, comically … Continue reading
WordPress App Malfunction
Is anyone else with the WordPress app having it freeze regularly? I have deleted it and reinstalled it several times now and it just keeps getting stuck on a different … Continue reading
The Making of an Apron
I really like this idea for making aprons. I wish I could sew. I can, by hand, I know, and I have actually made one dress on a sewing machine … Continue reading
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