Reblog: An Attitude of Gratitude, Day 4
I could not find the reblog button on this post, so had to do a cut and paste job instead! Update: 5 years later, I now have a delightful grandson … Continue reading
An Attitude of Gratitude, Day 3
Originally posted on Ann's Corner:
An Attitude of Gratitude, Day 3 December 3, 2012 Today I am thankful for the ability to be mobile……being able to do things like…
Christmas 2017
Thinking about all my friends and followers here on WordPress. I may not ever get to see you or meet you in person, but I do think about you. … Continue reading
An Attitude of Gratitude, Day 2
Originally posted on Ann's Corner:
An Attitude of Gratitude, Day 2 December 2, 2012 Today I am thankful for the neighbours in my building. A lovely Christmas card slipped…
An Attitude of Gratitude, Day 1
Originally posted on Ann's Corner:
Gratitude Journal….I love this idea. A friend of mine has been doing a Daily Gratitude Journal for the past month and I have been…
An Effort to Create a Quieter Mind Space
Well, today I removed or rearranged apps on my phone. There are still way too many. I fear I will need to become RUTHLESS! I decided I do not need … Continue reading
A Visit to the Zoo
Back in 2013, I was in Carberry, Manitoba, with my granddaughter while her Dad was away for 6 months. We enjoyed our time together and I made some new friends … Continue reading
Elevator Dysfunction
Pet Peeve This is a bit of a rant because I am frustrated with a frequently occurring, very annoying and upsetting problem we are having in the senior’s … Continue reading
Has God Gifted You?
November 19, 2017 Has God Gifted You? I went to Trinity church this morning with a good friend, and the message given by John Green really spoke right into my … Continue reading
Just Goodness
Originally posted on Keely's Graffiti:
Some people shape thought Parents, teachers, musicians They write on the soul Children are sponges Let them soak in just goodness Sun, food, water,…
The 5 Stages of Grief & Loss
Originally posted on Dr. Eric Perry:
By Eric Perry, PhD-c “The whole world can become the enemy when you lose what you love.” ~Kristina McMorris The cycle of life is…
A Balancing Act
My problem is that I just can’t seem to keep all the balls bouncing all of the time. I try, and sometimes I succeed, for a while anyway. More … Continue reading
Travel Intro
Travel Plans 😉 i am going to be writing some travel blogs in the near future, so this is just a humorous intro to those new blogs. (Adapted … Continue reading
Hard Words
Heard any hard words lately? I have…. Am I listening? Will I let them bear fruit? He speaks these hard words into the stillness of our hearts. If you hear … Continue reading
Living Your Faith
The sermon I heard this morning at a church I was visiting talked about how we try to “domesticate” (tame) our faith and make it try to do what we … Continue reading
Hello In Here
Apologies to those who have missed me here. Life got very busy and I have not posted much at all lately. I am hoping to get back to work here … Continue reading
Happy Canada Day!
It’s our 150th birthday! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Day Our building society decided to offer cupcakes and cookies to our residents today, so I decided to snap a quick pic or two … Continue reading
Boobs and Boo-Boos
June 15, 2017 This was a STRANGE day! They do say to expect things in threes, but little did I know, starting this day, what was going to happen in … Continue reading
When Grief Knocks….
June 6, 2017 When Grief Knocks…. Grief knocked unexpectedly at my door……. I did not want to let him in. I actually thought that I had met him before and … Continue reading
My Orchid
My good friend, Eva, likes to bless me with flowers. I like to take pics of them at various stages, so that I can enjoy them still once they are … Continue reading
The Question of Holiness
The Sunday sermon was thought provoking. It was based on 1 Peter 3:8-18, and taking a look at holiness, what constitutes the holiness of God and how we are to … Continue reading
Coffee and Church
This was an interesting Facebook discussion today. I had to comment: “Any church I have been to has coffee/tea/juice/water available after service so that people can mingle and chat instead … Continue reading
There Is Hope
May 21, 2017 No God, no hope Know God, know hope ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Seeing some things lately that bring home how sad and broken a life without faith really is, mainly … Continue reading
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A Dam Insult!
This is a very cleverly funny response to a government agency letter about propert violation. I’m sharing it from a friend’s Facebook post…. Go, Ryan Devries! http://writical.com/read-individuals-hilarious-action-state-environmental-agency/ Too comical……. It … Continue reading
Ladies’ Retreat
Well, I’m down in Victoria at a retreat for the weekend with a bunch of ladies from our church and other churches. I have looked forward to this. We ate … Continue reading
Night Owl
Sweet Dreams, people ❤ Remember…….. God loves you ❤ That should make you SMILE….. AJ ❤
Coastal Idiocy?
Time for your smile…… Perhaps this fellow took the instructions a bit too literally 😉 Haha!!!!!! 😉 Nice one 🙂 😀 AJ
The Depth of Grief
It has been a very hard day today, experiencing the anniversary of my husband’s passing while in Kyuquot. He was born here. Our home together was here. We had family … Continue reading
Peace in Troubled Times
Please take the time to visit and encourage a blogger friend! It would be great if you could leave “likes” and comments at her blog when you visit… Thanks so … Continue reading
How Awesome is God!!!
Originally posted on Gods Light Christian Counseling:
From time to time God blesses me with moments where I get to see just a little glimpse at just how absolutely AWESOME…
My Daughters in Christ………….
Originally posted on A Call To Mercy:
My daughters in Christ………..His love for you knows no bounds. His love unconditional. As you walk thru this world know that you are…
Sandcastles in the Air
So much for “sandcastles” in the air. I keep building them, but they don’t stand, because there is no substance to them…. And so they fall, crumbling around me. That … Continue reading
Bloom Falls
Bloom Falls ~ Thing of beauty Bloom falls God’s creation A wonder ~ Simple flower Speaks awe A testament To design ~ My heart swells God lives! Reveals himself In … Continue reading
Would you censor Alex Jones and Mike Adams if you could?
What is “free” speech? Who decides what can be published and what should be restricted? What does it matter? Some interesting points in this article…….. What do YOU think? Ann
Roll Up the Rim
Haha!! 😉 This was too funny NOT to share, especially since we did have a lot of snow…. My town, Campbell River apparently broke some sort of snowfall … Continue reading
Popping Bubbles
I do enjoy popping bubbles! I keep a small supply on hand, for when I feel bored and for when I have little visitors who need something to do, though … Continue reading
Cashless Society
I watched a YouTube video clip today on this topic, and was quite amazed, even though I knew it was coming! Frighteningly interesting! Wow! A pretty amazing achievement in the … Continue reading
Goodbye 67. Hello 68!
So now I’m 68. Just like that. I’m amazed I am still here…. It was my birthday on Thursday and I am writing this on Saturday. I have not blogged … Continue reading
Loss
I just feel like all the stuffing has been kicked out of me. CANCER. Two dear ones have just passed away from it, another two wait in the wings. Others … Continue reading
The End of a Year…..
There is so much about life that I don’t understand….. Sitting here thinking about this old year that is about to end, and…..I’m not ready for it to … Continue reading
An Autism Success Story
I loved this story. So encouraging….. ENJOY!!!!!! AJ ❤
Relationships Are Not Easy (but they are worth it)
The Facebook article below (see link) is so true. I’ve been in these situations on both ends of the matter. What I try to remember now is that God knows … Continue reading
Granny Annie Calling
My dear granddaughter just had her 11th birthday. She got a cell phone (an iPhone SE like mine) for a present. She is texting and face timing me like crazy … Continue reading
Old Joints
Watch the snowflakes and sing this little ditty loudly to the tune of “Let It Snow”…….. Make up your own verses and post below…. Haha! 😉 And for those of … Continue reading
Snow!!!!! :D
Surprise! Snow, and LOTS of it! It’s still falling! (That’s my balcony way up there!) I just went out and cleaned off my little red truck. PHEW! Lots of work … Continue reading
English, not German……really?
Shared by a friend and enjoyed by me, so now I am sharing it with you 😉 🙂 😀 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The European Commission has just announced an … Continue reading
Today….
My day today….. Shopped a little. Got the necessities and a bit extra for our building coffee group. Came home and had coffee/visited with other residents in our new set … Continue reading
Exercise, or FUN?
Sometimes it’s hard to find the motivation to exercise. Like this morning. I missed yoga, weights and walking. My alarm went off, but I ignored it and slept some more. … Continue reading
Spelling
Homework with Jayden: Grandma: “Spell ONE…….” Jayden: “Zero…n….e!” Gales of laughter! 😉
$3 worth of God
Our being in Christ should spill out and touch every area of our lives….. Don’t be just a “Sunday christian”. It’s not just $3 worth of God. It’s a complete … Continue reading
Locked out!
Now I appear to be locked out of my account somehow. I was trying to get help for the notifications glitch at the mobile help site and my WordPress password … Continue reading
The Battle with Memory (an ongoing saga)
I’m fighting with my memory again. I hate it so. I seem to recall saying to someone, somewhere, about something, “I’m not busy on Friday after music ministry at the … Continue reading
Notifications
Anyone else not getting notifications in their mobile app recently? I see a number on the app, but when I open it there is nothing new. I can get the … Continue reading
An Outing
Just had a lovely afternoon with my sister in law, Martha. She had messaged me about the warm sunshine outside. We often get together for a little outing, so we … Continue reading
THE HATE EXCHANGE …
“Loving someone you really want to hate is difficult. But it’s the difference in changing your object …and changing the world.” I’m thankful for this perspective amongst all the hate … Continue reading
Don’t Forget the Elderly
Originally posted on EttingerWriting.com:
By David Ettinger I recently came across this gut-wrenching poem, written by an elderly women living in a nursing home, and obviously someone who tragically…
Everything You Read on the Internet is True….
Originally posted on See, there's this thing called biology…:
Everything you read on the internet is absolutely true. For example, here is one of my favorite news stories. It…
The Value of a “LIKE”
https://thehonkinggoose.wordpress.com/2016/10/28/what-a-like-means-to-me/ I’m reposting this blog from The Honking Goose, because the question asked raises some valuable points about WordPress “likes” and blogger behaviours in general for me. The discussion comments … Continue reading
On Being God’s Woman
http://utmost.org/submitting-to-god’s-purpose/ This reading from Oswald Chambers brought tears to my eyes, because I am aware that I fall so short in so many ways, but I now see and understand … Continue reading
I’m out
I’m out. Of money, that is. It’s official. I went to the grocery store today to pick up some essentials and I got the dreaded “Insufficient Funds” screen on the…
Notifications, anyone?
Is anyone having a sudden problem with notifications on the iPhone app? I can no longer see any of them as of this morning…… That’s what I see….. NOTHING!!!!!! … Continue reading
Busy!!!!!
Well, I’m having to “move”!!!! UGH!!!! The thing is, I’m not even going anywhere. Figure THAT one out! Some of us moved into units in our building … Continue reading
Ever watching His Children
Originally posted on A Call To Mercy:
He set the trap, that devil I walked right in Forgot to guard my heart Tender and gentle Gave in to temptation Your…
DIRT
Originally posted on atimetoshare.me:
I recall making mud pies, as a child. What fun it was holding wet dirt and molding it into round shapes and covering them with colored sugar. …
Meet and Greet: 10/8/16
Originally posted on Dream Big, Dream Often:
It’s the Meet and Greet weekend everyone!! Ok so here are the rules: Leave a link to your page or post…
Dinner in a Skillet :)
One pot meal for Thanksgiving dinner. I’m calling it “Harvest Medley”. So there! Smells good 🙂 Can hardly wait! Sweet potatoes, green beans, onion, tomato, bacon and turkey bits. A … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
October 10, 2016 I was feeling a bit lonely and out of sorts at this family time of Thanksgiving, so I decided to list the things for which I can … Continue reading
I find in you…….
Originally posted on A Call To Mercy:
I find in you The brightness of day I find in you The joy within my heart I find in you Complete understanding…
Window Dressing
Walking at the mall, getting my exercise, my mind often works overtime. I walk by the various stores, and notice things. Some things strike me or grab my attention … Continue reading
Oh Matilda!
She is 94 years old and absolutely amazing! This one ought to make us all think…. What is it they say? You’re only as old as you feel? Look out! … Continue reading
Hot Ears!
Wow! My ears are so hot! Someone must be talking up a storm about me! My mother used to say “Right’s your mother, left’s your lover…” My real Mom in … Continue reading
Exercise
I was SOOOOOO reluctant to get out of bed this morning! I barely acknowledged the two alarms! However, I told my lazy body off, climbed out of the toasty blankets, … Continue reading
Stalemate, Rain, & LOL
I want to write a post but I don’t have a post to write, so I am STUCK! What to do? What to DO?? I could try to write about … Continue reading
Letting Go
Originally posted on "I AM" Annalise Pilar :
Trusting your gut feeling. Letting go. This is the second time I have had to trust my gut feeling with letting…
Overwhelmed, but Thankful!
Wow! My eyes are about popping out of my head as I look at the number of visitors and the page views since OM reblogged my Guest … Continue reading
Smile and make someones day
Originally posted on A Call To Mercy:
They say a smile is worth a thousand words. But it is so much more. It takes more muscles to frown than to…
Generosity why not?
Originally posted on A Call To Mercy:
Generosity is encouraged. Doing something for no other reason but to bless someone. Just little things mean so much. Get a coffee for…
Joy in the Lord
Originally posted on A Call To Mercy:
We all have joy in our lives. But what do we take joy in? Does our joy come from material things or the…
Introducing a Friend to the World of WordPress…….
Ever notice how the world judges you. They believe that because you are a Christian you are suppose to be a certain way. PERFECT…………. But we are all sinners and … Continue reading
Love Lessons
September 16, 2016 (www.picturequotes.com) Love Lessons Learning about love and relationships again, as a single, elderly woman, in my late 60’s, after 25 years of marriage and 10 years … Continue reading
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Pet Peeve Drivers who block me from exiting my parking lot. I was in a rush today. Turns out I accidentally double booked myself, so I was rushing out to … Continue reading
Fickle Duck
This YouTube clip always appeals to my warped sense of humour. I hope you enjoy it too 😉 On a more serious note, if it’s possible to be serious … Continue reading
Annoyed
I had not been here for a while, for one reason or another, but finally felt I had a good post I could put together. I went right to work … Continue reading
God Is Everything I Will Ever Need….
September 4, 2009 (Facebook Notes) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today I have been frustrated, discouraged, and verbally abused while trying to work out the best thing to do in some mind blowing situations … Continue reading
French Toast Roll Ups
I found these again today, much to my viewing pleasure. How to get hungry 😉 They just look AWESOME! I would love to make them sometime. How … Continue reading
A State of Confusion
Newsflash: WordPress shifts the stats button……WHY? ~~~~~~~~~~~~ How do I know I’m really focused on my stats? Well, this morning my index finger goes for bottom button on the menu … Continue reading
Off the grid
Been away camping for a couple of days. Took a few pics. Will write up a blog sometime soon. Just got home tonight. Hope all is well in blogger world! … Continue reading
Low Data
My data is now dangerously low on both my cell phone and my wifi. I don’t know what has changed. I’ve never had a warning on my wifi usage before, … Continue reading
A Work of Art
Turn your scrap metal into works of ART! That’s what this guy, John Lopez does 🙂 Awesome! Read all about it here: http://m.atchuup.com/john-lopez-awesome-sculptures/ AJ
An Oldie, but a Goodie
I was visiting down in our building lobby today. We have coffee/snack times (by donation) there every weekday except Sunday. It’s a nice time to go sit and get … Continue reading
Critique
I would really like someone with “know how” to advise me on what to do with my writing. I would like to know if it can ever go anywhere, or … Continue reading
“Smudging” and Bacteria
Having spent many years in close association with First Nations people, through marriage into a west coast community, I came across this practice of “smudging” now and again. I held … Continue reading
Failed? So What?
The road to success is often paved with failure. Don’t give up! Keep trying! Ann ❤ Save Save
Senior Playground? YES!!!!
If we had a playground for seniors in our town, I’d definitely be up for it! What FUN!!!! And WHY NOT??? http://www.upworthy.com/playgrounds-for-senior-citizens-genius-idea?c=ufb2 Life is not OVER in our senior … Continue reading
Blooper!
Wow! I did a whole post called “A Morning” and left out the very best bit! I didn’t find that out til just now! So, if you already … Continue reading
A Morning
I saw someone’s challenge to write about a typical morning, so I made a sort of a photo “record” of my morning yesterday Wake up, open the curtains, air … Continue reading
Cool signs….
I found this sign online…. Have you seen any cool signs on your travels lately? Here is one I found downtown today. It took me a little by … Continue reading
