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Supper time!


I was out at my niece’s for a nephew’s birthday party the other day. We enjoyed a lovely turkey dinner, followed by birthday cake and other desserts, and a time … Continue reading

April 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

Names of God


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5-6gwssX0Y&list=PL0B8D99F18F1DD37E A song for Easter… Some of the many names of our awesome God….. AJ

April 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Easter Thoughts


Some food for thought from Ann Voskamp. Two Easter devotionals (see below). I like very much the references to a one piece robe and a one piece life. It makes … Continue reading

April 3, 2015 · Leave a comment

Buttons Again!


Jayden, my granddaughter, is back and the buttons are out again. Sorting is fun! We can do this for hours! She had said, “Grandma, I’m bored!”. So we went to … Continue reading

April 1, 2015 · 1 Comment

Help Wanted!


I’m trying to fill in my world map (well, not really…it’s just happening) Can you help? Redirect some traffic, or something? Send some readers my way so I can fill … Continue reading

March 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

Pretty Awesome


  WordPress mail. “———” liked your post on Ann’s Corner. They thought “———” was pretty awesome” Well, I’m sure glad for the “like”, though I’m not sure I appreciate the … Continue reading

March 25, 2015 · 1 Comment

A Gift


I’m moved! Pretty much, anyway. A bit of cleaning left to do in the other apartment, and still one shelf to move in when the manager has finished his final … Continue reading

March 24, 2015 · 2 Comments

Still Moving……


Wow! It takes forever to move, or so it seems, as I am getting to the tail end of my move to my new apartment. I have been living in … Continue reading

March 20, 2015 · 3 Comments

God in a box?


“The God of this universe won’t be stapled together, filed, or folded neatly away into any box of our making, no matter how hard we try.” (I wrote this March … Continue reading

March 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Move


The Move. Sunday, March 15, 2015. Wow! I’m mostly moved, thanks to three of my friends who came over today to help. I was not sure I was going to … Continue reading

March 17, 2015 · 9 Comments

Are You In The Boat?


“There are three kinds of faith in Christ: 1. Struggling faith, like a man in deep water desperately swimming. 2. Clinging faith, like a man hanging to the side of … Continue reading

March 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Black Robe


Give this a watch (hope the link works). Very sad history of First Nations history, in song. My friend Eva said this about it: “Peace, Goodwill towards mankind”… That is … Continue reading

March 14, 2015 · 6 Comments

Moving!


Well, I’m moving next door. The unit I currently live in is a bachelor suite, an all in one, bedroom, living room, kitchen space. It has big old patio door/windows … Continue reading

March 11, 2015 · 1 Comment

Daylight Savings Time


“We’ve just sucked one hour of your life away. Tell me……. How do you feel?” Mostly dead? Good morning, folks 😉 AJ P.S. : http://perspectives.rea-hedrick.com/2010/03/13/count-rugen-on-why-daylight-savings-time-sucks/

March 8, 2015 · 9 Comments

Ann’s Corner


I was just at another blog, trying to describe my own blog for a post there, and suddenly I remembered how I thought of the name, Ann’s Corner. I’ve used … Continue reading

March 7, 2015 · 29 Comments

Smiling


This sign is one of the things, amongst many, that make me smile as I do my walking circuit around the mall after yoga and weights. I wonder where the … Continue reading

March 6, 2015 · 3 Comments

Parenting in the Wild


http://m.atchuup.com/wild-animals-and-their-youngs/ Just awesome pics of animals and birds with their young. Beautiful, and wild 🙂 ENJOY!!!!! AJ

March 3, 2015 · 5 Comments

Contemporary Irish Dance


http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=WZLYDLNX Wow! The energy! The creativity! The precision! This is amazingly well done. A great watch 🙂 ENJOY! AJ

March 3, 2015 · 3 Comments

Don’t Mess With Me!


https://fabrily.com/madescotland Haha! I like this 😉 I am a woman. I’m a Scot. Don’t mess with me…… 😉 AJ ❤

March 3, 2015 · 5 Comments

Just Another Sunday….


http://convergechurch.ca/ I attend this church in my home town. It’s a young church plant, with young families and lots of children. If you look around the site you will see … Continue reading

March 1, 2015 · 2 Comments

Therapy?


Yes! I think so! I love my square dancing class! It’s exercise. It’s social activity. It’s FUN. It’s FAMILY! Good therapy 🙂 AJ

March 1, 2015 · 2 Comments

BMW


This is so funny, I just had to share it with you! http://youtu.be/3S3mzAzOl6o “I’d love to spend a week with you.” Haha! 😉 AJ

February 25, 2015 · 3 Comments

Are You A Gentleman?


Old world gentlemanly charm still exists! I have PROOF! At Square dance tonight,  I was dancing with an elderly man for the last three dances. When it was over I … Continue reading

February 23, 2015 · 2 Comments

Busy Day


Well, I’ve been busy! The morning began with yoga, weights and mall walking. Yoga was great as usual. I felt good about all the moves and I know I got … Continue reading

February 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Julia’s Flower


The two images of a single flower you will find in this post come from Julia Manuel (https://mamamaitri.wordpress.com/). She challenged me to write about them them based on a comment … Continue reading

February 23, 2015 · 5 Comments

Saying Goodbye


I attended the funeral service of one of our First Nations elders today. She was the lady from whom my husband and I bought our house on Aktis that we … Continue reading

February 21, 2015 · 6 Comments

Bungee Jump


Get ready to LAUGH! This place is just 2 hours away from where I live…….so funny! AJ

February 19, 2015 · 9 Comments

The People of the Cross


Who are The People of the Cross? Who wants to be The People of the Cross? A tough article about a tough topic. No comfortable Christianity here…. http://www.aholyexperience.com/2015/02/the-wake-up-call-to-the-church-that-is-isis-whos-answering/

February 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

Jesus Woman


I was at a dinner, sitting by a friend. It happened that I was getting up and down because I was needing to do stuff. It was cramped quarters, so … Continue reading

February 16, 2015 · 1 Comment

The Snow Goose


The Snow Goose story. If you are going to read something meaningful today, please read this. It’s truly a rare thing of beauty. Click to access snowgoose.pdf Many thanks to … Continue reading

February 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Treat


Blessed by flowers from the Valentine’s Dinner in our building last night. Good food. Good company. Fun experiment with karaoke. Chocolates and little candy hearts with words on them, like … Continue reading

February 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

No excuses!


Excuses, anyone? I do yoga class every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, followed by small weights and walking. I really enjoy the routine. On Mondays, there are chair exercises for seniors. … Continue reading

February 16, 2015 · 1 Comment

My Love


I love this “double take” pic of my husband and I shortly before our wedding in 1981. My love. The one I chose to marry. The father of my sons. … Continue reading

February 14, 2015 · 11 Comments

More Than Words


Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you out there who have loved “more than words”, and to those of you who hope to find that kind of love one day … Continue reading

February 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

My Little Red Truck


I really love my little red truck! When I was interested in buying a new vehicle, I went to a dealership my niece recommended. The fellow and I had a … Continue reading

February 13, 2015 · 3 Comments

Mystery Man


Mystery Man I am getting back into my exercise routine again. Yoga x3 a week, followed by small weights routine, and then some laps around the mall. I begin at … Continue reading

February 13, 2015 · 4 Comments

Some Scottish History


For some who don’t know, here is some of the history of hard times in Scotland. I often think about this history of my country when I hear of the … Continue reading

February 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Highland Fling!


Imagine me doing the Highland Fling as a youngster (I did). I sometimes still feel like making an attempt 😉 Haha! I saw this next one on TV and I … Continue reading

February 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Blustery Walk


It sure was a blustery day for a walk. The water was rough. The wind was fierce. A few brave folks had their dogs out too. It was cold, brisk … Continue reading

February 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dads Lie……


This is such a beautiful piece…. ENJOY! AJ ❤

February 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Canada


http://www.businessinsider.com/canada-maps-geography-economy-population-2015-2?utm_content=bufferd9824&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer Some interesting facts on the country I now call home, though Scotland will always be at the core of my heart. AJ ❤

February 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Being Intentional


I have decided I need to be more intentional in the use of my phone, instead of letting it control me with all of its beeps, bops and badges, which … Continue reading

February 5, 2015 · 3 Comments

The Moon and Jupiter


See it! Best pics of full moon and Jupiter I had trouble sleeping the other night. A friend said it might be because of the moon, and sent me this … Continue reading

February 4, 2015 · 9 Comments

Earth from Space


http://m.space.com/28079-mind-blowing-earth-from-space-time-lapses-compiled-video.html A friend posted this on Facebook. I want to share it here. Mind blowing time lapse images of earth viewed from space. The awesomeness of God’s creation. The wonders … Continue reading

February 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

Costly Faith


Most of us have no idea…. Our faith remains to be so severely tested. I wonder if we ever take risks like this or come to a point where we … Continue reading

February 3, 2015 · 2 Comments

My Mind


Haha! It’s TRUE! ; 😛 O.o AJ

January 31, 2015 · 1 Comment

Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid!


Prices in Nunavut… This was the caption with the pic. “Juice just went up again for us here in Nunavut, you should really try this juice. It’s magic and you … Continue reading

January 31, 2015 · 7 Comments

Guard Thy Lips


Guard Well Thy Lips The following poem, each line of which is based upon a verse of Scripture, was sent in by Mrs. Annabeth Cartwright of River Forest, Illinois. She … Continue reading

January 31, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Good Deal


I would buy this, if I could! Maybe some of you out there can 🙂

January 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dogs and Prisoners


I love what my friend Eva had to say about this clip when she shared it with us on Facebook 🙂 “Check it out…beautiful and insightful posting. I know personally … Continue reading

January 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Thanks!


My thanks to everyone who takes the time to stop by and read my blogs, even when I am not posting. I really appreciate that very much 🙂 I’ve been … Continue reading

January 29, 2015 · 1 Comment

Pandora


Walking my friend’s dog, Pandora, down at the Spit. Not bad for a winter day, huh? Lots of people out with their dogs in this nice weather. I’m happy to … Continue reading

January 28, 2015 · 3 Comments

The Perfect Man


I finally FOUND him! Haha! 😉 If you want one too, try here: AJ

January 23, 2015 · 3 Comments

Step on it!


Haha! I say step on it! You might cry for a bit, but it WILL make you DO something about the problem. I avoided the scale like it was the … Continue reading

January 22, 2015 · 10 Comments

My Devotional Today


This is just an example of how I interact with my Oswald Chambers devotional (My Utmost For His Highest) with one very good online lady friend. We read the same … Continue reading

January 21, 2015 · Leave a comment

2 sides


1. The first article is one I can agree with fully. I am not in favour of the ‘flu’ shot in particular, for reasons stated in the article. I think … Continue reading

January 21, 2015 · 1 Comment

Yay!


Loving that my Reader page is back to normal and I can see the people I am following without having to wade through Blogging 101 posts. It’s not that I … Continue reading

January 21, 2015 · Leave a comment

Problem


I just posted something and a pic attached itself to it. (I did not choose any pic for this post.) It says it’s a permalink to the post? What is … Continue reading

January 20, 2015 · 4 Comments

Start SPENDING!


The Magic Bank Account Imagine that you had won the following “Prize” in a contest: Each morning your bank would deposit $86,400 in your private account for your use…. However, … Continue reading

January 20, 2015 · 6 Comments

On Turning 66


Well, it’s my last few minutes of being 65. In less than half an hour, I will turn 66! I’m wondering what is the last thing I should write in … Continue reading

January 18, 2015 · 9 Comments

For the Moms


Such sweetness ❤ Too good not to share 🙂 http://rare.us/story/garth-brooks-performance-moved-the-good-morning-america-team-to-tears/

January 16, 2015 · 2 Comments

Prison to Poetry


This really spoke to me. I’m glad there were subtitles, though I could figure out some of it. The body might well be captive but the soul can soar into … Continue reading

January 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

Something Fishy


If you are in need of a good laugh this morning, HERE IT IS! Haha! TOO funny! http://www.tickld.com/x/curtain-rods Some people are just TOO creative 😉

January 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

What I Did Today


OK. This should be a good indication of just how old my reader is. Do you know what it is that I am doing? Well? What is it? Come ON!!!!! … Continue reading

January 14, 2015 · 4 Comments

It’s Free But It Will Cost You Everything


Jesus is building a living temple, not made of hands, the body of Christ on this earth. “Jesus answered them, Destroy (undo) this temple, and in three days I will … Continue reading

January 12, 2015 · 2 Comments

Another Update on Mom


January 10, 2015 I know some of you out there are wondering about my Mom and how she is doing. Well, so was I. I had not heard from Dave, … Continue reading

January 10, 2015 · 10 Comments

JusJoJan, Reading: Transparency


“What we hunger for perhaps more than anything else is to be known in our full humanness, and yet that is often just what we also fear more than anything … Continue reading

January 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Blogging 101, Themes


I tried other themes. It took a bit of trial and error to get the theme I have currently and I do like it. It feels very comfortable to me. … Continue reading

January 8, 2015 · 9 Comments

Call the Midwife!


Have been watching a show called “Call the Midwife”, on Netflix. I’m enjoying the Britishness of it, the children in school uniforms, the brick buildings, the accents. It’s an excellent … Continue reading

January 8, 2015 · 1 Comment

A Letter to My Dream Reader


(Please click on the photo to make it full size, and really enjoy the magnificent view before you read on.) This photo takes my breath away. I just stare at … Continue reading

January 7, 2015 · 28 Comments

Cuss Words


Cuss words I’m not much of one for swearing, or cuss words. It hasn’t always been that way. I grew up amongst assorted, colourful British exclamations from my parents. They … Continue reading

January 7, 2015 · 2 Comments

A Wonderful World


What A Wonderful World “I see trees of green, red roses too. I see them bloom, for me and you. And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. I … Continue reading

January 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Mom Update


January 7, 2015 Good news on waking up today. A text message from Dave, my Mom’s husband. “Just back. Freda is ok. Sitting up and looking good.” (She is in … Continue reading

January 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

JusJoJan, #6, Reading


My Utmost for His Highest, an Oswald Chambers devotional, has to be one of my most favourite books (there are a few) besides my bible. This one is actually my … Continue reading

January 6, 2015 · 2 Comments

Blogging 101: Today’s Task (#3) : Say Hello to the Neighbors


Hi there…. I’m saying a big hello to all my wonderful WordPress neighbours who have been such a support and encouragement to me on my three month old WordPress journey. … Continue reading

January 6, 2015 · 2 Comments

Help!


Does anyone know why I have an added site on my list of sites called Blogging 101? It’s on my phone. Is that what happens when you join up? I … Continue reading

January 6, 2015 · 1 Comment

Blogging 101, Name and Tagline


This is my try at the second assignment. I think this is a link to my blog name……if I have done it correctly! Ann’s Corner I’ve had this name in … Continue reading

January 5, 2015 · 6 Comments

JusJoJan #5 Reading


This was in interesting read for me: “WARNING! Bible Usage Can Be Habit Forming. Regular reading can cause loss of ANXIETY and FEAR; decreased appetite for LYING, CHEATING, STEALING, HATING, … Continue reading

January 5, 2015 · 1 Comment

Blogging 101. Who Am I and Why Am I here?


Who Am I and Why Am I here? (Jan 5, 2015) Hi, I’m Ann. I’m fairly new to the blogging scene (just a few months old) and just wanting to … Continue reading

January 5, 2015 · 8 Comments

Success!


JAN 5, 2015 Update on Mom…… Text message from Dave, my Mom’s husband: “Freda back in ward and is as stable as she can be. Will see her tomorrow afternoon.” … Continue reading

January 5, 2015 · 6 Comments

JusJoJan #4 Reading


This is a sign I had a LOT of fun reading at a resort I visited during the summer 😉 Poor fish……. AJ Just Jot It January – Pingback Post … Continue reading

January 5, 2015 · 2 Comments

JusJoJan, #3, Reading


Found this bit of reading helpful today, in my current situation with Mom. ********************** Update for those praying for my Mom and family: I was awake most of last night, … Continue reading

January 4, 2015 · 3 Comments

Amputation


I slept for an hour only last night, then was suddenly awake, knowing that with the 8 hour time difference from us in BC, my Mom’s husband was seeing the … Continue reading

January 4, 2015 · 6 Comments

JusJoJan, #2 (Reading)


My most read and loved book would have to be my bible. My current bible is a little worn and slightly tattered. I think it’s my 3rd or 4th copy. … Continue reading

January 3, 2015 · 2 Comments

JusJoJan #1(Reading)


Do you like books? I sure do. I like to read, enjoy a good novel. I have a mountain of books I will read and reread because I consider most … Continue reading

January 3, 2015 · 2 Comments

Alone Again


Just said goodbye to my son, Ken, and his daughter, Jayden, after 2 weeks of having them home with me. Sitting here alone. It feels strange. I’m not sure where … Continue reading

January 2, 2015 · 5 Comments

Facebook Foibles.


I just got a couple of notifications on Facebook saying it’s MY birthday tomorrow. O.o News to me. I thought it was stIll on the 19th of January, as usual. … Continue reading

January 2, 2015 · 4 Comments

Update on my Mom


My heart was in my mouth this morning as my brother phoned from Scotland and said I needed to call Dave, my Mom’s husband, about Mom. So, I did and … Continue reading

January 2, 2015 · 9 Comments

Goodbye…..


I hate goodbyes. I will miss you. We definitely had our moments. There were ups, there were downs, but you ploughed through them relentlessly. You were always there. There were … Continue reading

January 2, 2015 · 1 Comment

Grandma’s Buttons


My $1 bag of buttons is great for sorting and finding pairs 🙂 Pastimes with a grandchild 🙂 AJ ❤

January 1, 2015 · 2 Comments

To Everyone


December 31, 2014 · 1 Comment

No time


With family here, it seems I have been too busy to post. This is my lowest day in a while, but everybody here might also be very busy today/tonight. It’s … Continue reading

December 31, 2014 · Leave a comment

2014 in review


The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 2,400 … Continue reading

December 29, 2014 · 2 Comments

In Need of Toothpicks


Need toothpicks to prop the eyes open! I should be ASLEEP! G’night…. ZZZZZZzzzzzzzz…………pfft! AJ

December 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Christmas is over….


Christmas is OFFICIALLY over, with the end of Boxing Day. However, in the family I grew up in, Christmas only began on Dec 25th and went through til Jan 6. … Continue reading

December 26, 2014 · 2 Comments

Duck song


Listening to the duck song on the futon bed with her Dad after our good pancake breakfast. It’s Boxing Day with family 😉 AJ ❤

December 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Boxing Day


I looked at the phone as I was typing a message to a friend and realized I had said Merry Chrustnad instead of Merry Christmas. I think I’m still tired….. … Continue reading

December 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Face Paint!


My granddaughter, Jayden, got some face paint in her Christmas presents, (it was on her wish list) and this is her very first try at painting her own or anyone … Continue reading

December 25, 2014 · 1 Comment

Gingerbread House


Our gingerbread house…. Messy project! Jayden had fun with this, as you can tell 😉 AJ ❤

December 23, 2014 · 3 Comments

Granddaughter Time


Sorry, not much time to post in here! Just enjoying my granddaughter. She likes the snowmen out in the hallway 🙂 AJ ❤

December 22, 2014 · 1 Comment

Sleeping Beauty


My 34 year old “baby” boy is sleeping soundly, complete with stuffed dolphin…..no, I didn’t put it there and neither did Jayden! Yay, Kenny! 😉 ❤ LOVE IT!!!!!! Good to … Continue reading

December 21, 2014 · 2 Comments

Naught To Speak Of……..


I have not been able to get to posting at all, since I have been quite busy with friends and family. I just have not had the time or the … Continue reading

December 20, 2014 · 5 Comments

Handy Dandy!


Yup! I need one of these…..;) Hope your day is as awesome as mine! AJ ❤

December 19, 2014 · 1 Comment

I’m a Grandma……


I missed these things….. Home made playdough, dolls, soft toys colouring and LOTS of laughs with my granddaughter. So nice to have her here at last. FUN!!!!! AJ ❤

December 18, 2014 · 4 Comments

Sanity


How disappointing 😉 😛 Just when I thought everything was going to be fine…… AJ

December 18, 2014 · 2 Comments

Roll It Up!


http://meredithvieirashow.com/videos/something-you-should-know-duvet-cover-roll/ Best tip I have seen in a long time. I’ve always had to fight with this and it drives me CRAZY!!!!! LOVE this! Can’t wait to try it out! … Continue reading

December 17, 2014 · 2 Comments

Weiser


Before my little dog, Rosie, was Weiser (Wiser), a shepherd mix. This pic shows our family when the boys were young yet (they are now 32 and 24) on remote … Continue reading

December 17, 2014 · 4 Comments

Checking In


Received this in email today. Too good not to share 🙂 “Just Checking In Today” A Minister passing through his church In the middle of the day, Decided to pause … Continue reading

December 16, 2014 · 4 Comments

Showdown….


4:00 PM Weather Report, on the Home Front, brought to you by the Messie’s Network A small whirlwind of undetermined duration is making its way through my bathroom, leaving everything … Continue reading

December 16, 2014 · 2 Comments

A Capital “P”


A Capital “P” Dec 16, 2014 Procrastination (with a capital “P”). I am an expert at PROCRASTINATION. If something needs to get done, you can count on me to do … Continue reading

December 16, 2014 · 5 Comments

What Am I?


What am I? December 16, 2014 Sometimes I wonder exactly WHAT I am…. Born in Scotland to English parents, a citizen of the UK. Lived in Scotland for 23 years. … Continue reading

December 16, 2014 · 2 Comments

War Zone Baptism


Was blessed and encouraged to see someone take this step under such circumstances. AJ

December 16, 2014 · 2 Comments

Something wrong?


What’s going on with the WordPress app? It seems to be stuck or something. It shows stats chart but nothing else for info. No countries, no posts viewed, nothing additional. … Continue reading

December 15, 2014 · 7 Comments

A Sock for Altzheimers


http://www.upworthy.com/a-teenager-comes-up-with-a-wildly-smart-invention-to-help-his-grandfather-deal-with-alzheimers?c=ufb1 This is awesome! What a great idea from this young man! Grown out of LOVE ❤ AJ

December 14, 2014 · 2 Comments

A Heart That’s Meant to Love You


Speaks to me what I need to hear right now. I’ve been single since my husband passed away in 2006 and since then I’ve sometimes mistaken some other things for … Continue reading

December 14, 2014 · 3 Comments

My Church


I like my church. It’s a new church, a fairly new church plant in my current town. A lot of people much younger than myself, young families and many young … Continue reading

December 14, 2014 · 4 Comments

Christmas Dance


My square dance club had their Christmas dance tonight. Lots of dancers came up island from other clubs. Colourful red and green outfits prevailed. I went in mostly black and … Continue reading

December 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

WordPress Map


This is what the map of my blog views looks like today, about half way through my third month here. A big thank you to everyone who has come by! … Continue reading

December 13, 2014 · 8 Comments

Rosie


This was Rosie, my 13 yr old dog who passed away a few years back.  She was quite a character. Feisty little old lady. She had been brought up with … Continue reading

December 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Lost Moorings


Lost moorings, December 12, 2014 Things happen in life. There are things we have some measure of control over, as in they are consequences of lifestyle and relationships, and other … Continue reading

December 12, 2014 · 6 Comments

Kettle Singing


Has such a good time singing Christmas Carols and hymns at the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle in Walmart. We sang for two hours and people were very generous. A big … Continue reading

December 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Teacher in Trouble


Weapons of Math Instruction I just read this. I never got into this kind of trouble as a teacher, thankfully! 😉 😛 Just a bit of silliness before I sleep, thanks … Continue reading

December 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Heartbeat


I used to do this any time we were lying down together. It was very comforting, even if his heart used to miss a beat sometimes….. It has been 8 … Continue reading

December 10, 2014 · 14 Comments

Fighting!


I’m fighting with 2 computers and my TV! It has been almost 7 hours now! Sometimes I wish I was not quite so determined or not quite so OCD about … Continue reading

December 10, 2014 · 2 Comments

Blanked out…..


I don’t know what to write… Inspiration apparently left the room. So, I am typing in the hope that something happens….. Apparently not…… Hmmm….. I have spent a couple of … Continue reading

December 10, 2014 · 6 Comments

An Atheist’s Journey


December 9, 2014 · 3 Comments

Goodnight, Stats ;)


Well, things are improving, I think. I’m pleased, anyway 🙂 Thanks to EVERYONE (Yes, YOU!) who has helped by visiting! You have made my day! Goodnight now.. AJ ❤

December 8, 2014 · 6 Comments

Ooops! Something Backwards!


(An example from the video of an error in DNA) Oops! Something Backwards! The root of our complexity as human beings is found in the occasional random errors of DNA? … Continue reading

December 7, 2014 · 1 Comment

Stuck Stats?


Anyone else finding that their stats are not registering today, despite being regularly informed of likes and comments and followers? Nothing seems to be registering! Maybe it’s a case of … Continue reading

December 6, 2014 · 4 Comments

Christmas Ideas


Some neat Christmas tips I just saw……

December 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Fernando Ortega


Beautiful song ❤

December 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Lettice Rowbotham


Here is this incredible lady once again….. Can’t help but share 😉 AJ

December 6, 2014 · 1 Comment

Violinist Surprise!


Violinist on Britain’s Got Talent….. This lady will rock your socks off, I promise you! How to blow away an audience 😉 WOW!!!!!!!!!

December 6, 2014 · 1 Comment

How To Cut Rope In An Emergency


Amazing! This is a handy dandy trick to know! No special tools required. Just thought I’d share it here…. AJ

December 5, 2014 · 8 Comments

Square Dance


This is an old movie I found on some square dance moves. I thought I’d share it with everyone. I joined a club and took up square dance lessons a … Continue reading

December 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Skin Smartphone…….


https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152591270139926&set=vb.24372799925&type=2&theater Speechless! Is this for REAL?

December 4, 2014 · 4 Comments

Incredible Cabins


These were cool to look at! It would be nice to have a cabin retreat somewhere 😉 Or my dream of a little stone cottage 😛 ENJOY! http://www.activejunky.com/thefix/gallery-20-incredible-cabins-around-the-world-article374#.VIDeUUDfcPY.facebook AJ ❤

December 4, 2014 · 1 Comment

String Theory Anyone?


“The idea that scientific theory that we already have in our hands could answer the most basic questions is extremely seductive.” “If you can’t test it (string theory) in the … Continue reading

December 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Dandelion Clock


What do YOU see? I just see evidence of the beauty and functionality of God’s creation……. ************************ As kids, we would look for these dandelion “clocks”, pick them and blow … Continue reading

December 3, 2014 · 8 Comments

My Christmas Wish List


My 2014 Christmas Wish List Thoughtfully prepared…. I’m getting it out early, just in case…. 😉 It’s short and sweet 😉 Who knows? I might get at least ONE of … Continue reading

December 3, 2014 · 3 Comments

Hallelujah!


Hallelujah! http://youtu.be/LElO2ljc6KQ Published on 21 Dec 2013 I’ve heard about this baby boy Who’s come to earth to bring us joy And I just want to sing this song to … Continue reading

December 3, 2014 · 1 Comment

Learning To Be A Widow


Learning to be a widow…. http://m.theglobeandmail.com/life/facts-and-arguments/i-lost-my-husband-and-then-there-was-one/article21639438/?service=mobile The lady who wrote this article captured the situation perfectly. I’m 8 years into widowhood, and I can relate to everything she had to … Continue reading

December 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Goose Barnacles


http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goose_barnacle My husband loved to tell this funny story about his brother Gunner (Andrew Justin) and a friend called Mark. It was one of his favourite stories. He would tell … Continue reading

November 30, 2014 · 2 Comments

Drive Through ATM’s


This is just for laughs, OK? I think it must be an old joke but reading it made me smile 😉 Especially the final part about the hand brake…… *************************************************************************** … Continue reading

November 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Missing My Husband


I went out on my own tonight, Jim, as has been my custom lately, and I did enjoy myself listening to local musicians at Serious Coffee. I think you would … Continue reading

November 29, 2014 · 6 Comments

Cardboard Testimonies


My Own Cardboard Testimony *Didn’t think it was ME who needed Him *Now I know it’s ME who can’t live without Him AJ, November 28, 2014

November 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Journey With My Mom, #18


A Journey With Mom, February 6, 2013 Last day here with Mom, have to get on my way early tomorrow morning. Mixed feelings of course. Do not know where Mom … Continue reading

November 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Snapdragon!


It’s how I feel, sometimes…. But I definitely feel better after doing some YOGA! 🙂 Have a GREAT day! AJ ❤

November 28, 2014 · 1 Comment

A Journey With My Mom, #17


A Journey With My Mom, Feb 4, 2013 Had a good talk with Dave yesterday about Mom. He reminisced about the old days, when Mom could still do things, how … Continue reading

November 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Journey With My Mom, #16


A Journey With My Mom, Feb 2, 2013 “How are you today, Mom? ” “All right, thanks.” :O !!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Ate up a custard with ensure in it … Continue reading

November 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Have You Seen Jesus?


April 4, 2010 Read the following bible passages and be blessed! John 1: 1-18 Romans 6 1 John , chapter 1 and 5 Have you seen Jesus? Have you really … Continue reading

November 27, 2014 · Leave a comment

Good Fruit


Message, March 17, 2008 Kyuquot, B.C.   Read: Psalm 71 Look at Galatians 5:16-26 NKJV Look at that list in verses 19-21 carefully! How have we lived in the past, … Continue reading

November 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Love Letter from God


Beautiful…….. Be blessed! AJ ❤

November 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Shack


A Controversial Book…… Discussion anyone? GO……….. 🙂

November 25, 2014 · 2 Comments

A Process of Reconciliation


This story is difficult to share, but here it is……I hope the sharing of it might help someone else somehow. ******************************** Struggling with so much personally right now in this … Continue reading

November 24, 2014 · 4 Comments

Tears


http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-microscopic-structures-of-dried-human-tears-180947766/?no-ist This was fascinating! AJ

November 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

Complete Silliness


Just for laughs!

November 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Take Care of the Garden


The garden of friendship We must tend the “garden”  of our friendships lovingly and carefully so that they not be overcome, or overwhelmed, by the ever encroaching weeds of neglect … Continue reading

November 22, 2014 · 3 Comments

Community in WordPress


“Your wings already exist, all you have to do is FLY”. Artwork by Christine Mason Miller Community in WordPress, Nov 22, 2014 I just want to take the time today … Continue reading

November 22, 2014 · 1 Comment

Tension


December 9, 2007   Read Matthew 5 I have been thinking fairly deeply on the “tension” that exists in the life of faith. It’s an idea that has been a … Continue reading

November 21, 2014 · 1 Comment

Dentist!


I love my dentist! He is very good at what he does and he is my brother in Christ. I always pray for him as he is working on my … Continue reading

November 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Foibles of Senior Citizenship


The Foibles of Senior Citizenship, Nov.21, 2014 My mind has once again been on a journey that made me laugh out loud! I was getting ready to go to the … Continue reading

November 21, 2014 · 1 Comment

Another Laundry Day


Laundry day again…… Was in some trepidation as I put my clothes in the communal machines….. However…..there was NO disgusting smoke smell being added to my clothing by someone else’s … Continue reading

November 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Life is a Microchip


Life has been reduced to a microchip. Sad… If there is something I can’t do without, it would appear to be my cell phone, which even has my bible in … Continue reading

November 19, 2014 · 1 Comment

Beauty Unfolds…..


The beauty of life unfolds around us, sometimes in the midst of pain, uncertainty and conflict. That’s GOD !!!!! AJ, May 31, 2011

November 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Blown Away!


Prepare to be blown away! Our God is an AWESOME God! And we are but a speck…… Check out our universe! http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/the-universe-is-scary?s=mobile It reminds me of the movie, “Horton Hears … Continue reading

November 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Soul in Sex


http://www.christianpost.com/news/look-where-the-soul-goes-during-sex-81046/ (if link does not work by cutting and pasting, I’ve placed the article in full in comment section) The Soul in Sex That’s one TOUGH article! It’s not a … Continue reading

November 19, 2014 · 8 Comments

Bubble Wrap!


Bubble wrap! The bigger the bubble, the louder the pop! So mindlessly SATISFYING! Love me some bubble wrap to pay with…… I do have some BIG ones stashed away somewhere….must … Continue reading

November 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Frog Popsicle?


Well I never! Our awesome Creator and his awesome creation! Frog popsicle, anyone?

November 19, 2014 · 1 Comment

Fret? Or Rest?


Psalm 37 is a favourite Psalm of mine. Here are verses 1-9, with notes from a little devotional I did on those verses, for a bible study group. ************************* FRET … Continue reading

November 19, 2014 · 3 Comments

Woman vs Bed Sheet


Haha! I needed this laugh! 🙂 AJ ❤

November 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Complain Here…..


Teehee……. 😉 Have a good day! AJ ❤

November 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Winning into Freedom


Check this out.. My Utmost for His Highest. I do enjoy reading  Oswald Chambers. There is so much “meat” for the soul in this little devotional book. Will post my … Continue reading

November 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Amazing Molecule


The Amazing Molecule, Nov 16, 2014 “A molecule is every single one of its resonant structures at every point in time, but it is no single one of its resonant … Continue reading

November 18, 2014 · 3 Comments

Lasting Relationships.


Relationships. They exist in a variety of forms, between boyfriend/girlfriend, wife/husband, friend/friend, parents/children. I like this article and share it here for those of you who are interested in this … Continue reading

November 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

Mistakes……


Mistakes, November 17, 2014 Sometimes in this life you will make mistakes. I have and I do. Some people will ignore your mistakes and carry right along as if nothing … Continue reading

November 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Journey With My Mom, #15


A Journey With My Mom. Feb 1, 2013 A new day with Mom. Mom opened one eye, and I said, “There, I see your beautiful brown eye” 🙂 Later, she … Continue reading

November 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Unknown Caller


Another pet peeve. (I also posted about this on my recent “Pet Peeves Anyone?” blog. I hope you will participate! ) I come home and there on my phone are … Continue reading

November 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Change Your Course


Sometimes we need to swallow our pride and just LISTEN!!!!! http://www.tickld.com/x/us-naval-ship-vs-canadian-authorities-this-is-priceless

November 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Pet Peeves Anyone?


Pet Peeve GRRRRRR! I hate when I do my laundry and it actually smells worse than before I washed it, because heavy smokers in the building are using the same … Continue reading

November 14, 2014 · 2 Comments

Wednesday’s Child Revisited


Wednesday’s Child Revisited, November 14, 2013 I remember a poem my Mom recited frequently as I grew up. It was a poem about the days of the week. I remember … Continue reading

November 14, 2014 · 4 Comments

No Internet!


November 13, 2014 Yesterday I went to a town that has no cell tower, Gold River, B.C. I learned that day that there had been a cell tower proposal but … Continue reading

November 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

Breath Taking View


To all my scientifically minded readers out there! And to those of you who just like chocolate 😉

November 12, 2014 · 5 Comments

Remembering the Sacrifice…..


November 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Thank a Soldier


Thank a Soldier My son is one of many. I’m thinking of him today. I’m thinking of his 6 months in Afghanistan last year. I’m thinking of all his countless … Continue reading

November 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Clever Mathematics ;)


From an email I received. I rather like closing thoughts 😉 CLEVER MATHEMATICS A farmer died leaving his 17 horses to his 3 sons. When his sons opened up the … Continue reading

November 11, 2014 · 29 Comments

Can’t Undo What’s Been Done


November 8, 2014 Can’t undo what’s been done……. Some lessons are hard to learn. To live with our consequences can be a hard but necessary pill to swallow. It’s efficacious, … Continue reading

November 9, 2014 · 4 Comments

What if you ARE…..?


I saw this today and literally LAUGHED OUT LOUD, before thinking “Oh my, that’s ME! I’m the one in the fence, being laughed at by the “cow”! ” It’s so … Continue reading

November 9, 2014 · 1 Comment

The Enemy Lies


November 8, 2014 All we can do is be who we are, the best way we can. Some people may not like us, or appreciate us, for who we are. … Continue reading

November 8, 2014 · 3 Comments

Standing In The Need Of Prayer


Standing in the Need of Prayer….November 8, 2014 It’s me, it’s me, it’s me, O Lord Author: Spiritual It’s me, it’s me, it’s me, O Lord, Standing in the need … Continue reading

November 8, 2014 · 1 Comment

A Journey With My Mom, #14


A Journey With My Mom, Jan 31 Mom not wanting to suck from straw much today….refused to have a drink earlier. She seemed to be mouthing words but nothing was … Continue reading

November 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Journey With My Mom, #13


A Journey With My Mom, Jan 30, 2013 Mom had a pretty good day today, nutrition wise. She ate up what I gave her (soup and custard, both with some … Continue reading

November 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Perils of PPV


Pornography PPV! O.o I was watching a very tense movie, based on a true story about a woman who had been raped. It was called “The Many Trials of One … Continue reading

November 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

Technology, Good or Bad?


Good one….. WAIT! I need to go take a pic of my dinner! 😉 😛 “You need not delete your social networks or destroy your phone, the message is simple, … Continue reading

November 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Journey With My Mom, #12


A Journey With My Mom, Jan 29, 2013 My mom greeted me with a whimper this morning…..sad. Do not know if she is in pain. Will try to give her … Continue reading

November 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Journey With My Mom #11


A Journey With My Mom, Jan 28, 2013 Mom’s breathing has deepened in the last few days, sounding much heavier than before, not sure what that means for Mom, but … Continue reading

November 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Journey With My Mom, #10


A Journey With My Mom, Jan 26 & 27, 2013 This makes me cry…………. This man (Dave) loves my Mom SOOOOOOO much. It’s pretty special for me to see and … Continue reading

November 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Journey With My Mom, #9


A Journey with My Mom, Jan 25, 2013 Got very little sleep last night, maybe 2x2hr “naps” before I was fully awake til morning. Came to see Mom, and gave … Continue reading

November 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Hallelujah!


Wow……. Keep listening right up to the finale! Hallelujah it is!

November 3, 2014 · 2 Comments

The Credit Trap


The Credit Trap This offer in the pic came in my mail today. Last week it was the offer of $10,000 from another company. It’s all about gratifying yourself NOW … Continue reading

November 3, 2014 · 2 Comments

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