Unity And Hope – Part One – Why Is It So Impossible?
Originally posted on ~Idiot Writing~ :
We forgot to live. We are falling for it. When WILL we not be afraid? When will we feel safe? Will we walk our streets…
Another Sea Walk
Feb. 4, 2018 It was a good day for a walk out at Willow Point, on the Sea Walk. It wasn’t too cold, or too wet, and not overly windy … Continue reading
An Affair of the Heart
Wearing a heart monitor overnight. Not quite like the one in the picture……a bit more to it. I’m supposed to track my activity on paper while wearing it for 24 … Continue reading
Rock the Dogs
Originally posted on sianeriththomson:
What goes up must come down, and that is just what Maggie Tyerman-Norbjerg did on Sunday at 2 p.m., 24 hours after she climbed up on…
Snow Walk
January 26, 2018 Snow fell earlier today, surprisingly, and I feared it would keep me inside. It’s lovely to look at, of course, but a pain to drive in or … Continue reading
True Love Waits
Originally posted on Ann's Corner:
True Love Waits, August 3, 2012 The necklace I wear all the time reads “true love waits”………. It has meant so much to me…
Glazed French Toast Cinnamon Swirl
This looks so delicious and not really that difficult to do! Have to try it out! Full recipe here: http://twistedfood.co.uk/glazed-french-toast-cinnamon-swirl/ Have fun if you try it! Ann ❤
My Fridge
One Liner Wednesday Jan 24, 2018 #1linerWeds. https://lindaghill.com/category/one-liner-wednesday/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My fridge is the place where I keep all of my top secret highly scientific (perhaps even dangerous) “experiments” of assorted … Continue reading
Skirmish!
January 21, 2018 Skirmish The morning assaults me with a stream of questions which dance across my consciousness and challenge me to wake……. I grab a pillow and … Continue reading
A Birthday
Someone knows I love chocolate and that it’s my birthday today! Happy 69th to me! YUMMY!!! Haha! 😉 😛 Those are some BIG bars! O.o…… I also got some gorgeous … Continue reading
The Ink
Originally posted on Object relations:
I opened up a book and the words fell out. It was cold and windy and from a storefront reflection, I could see the surprised…
My Relationship with Crib
The Game of Crib (January 17, 2018) “15/2…15/4….15/6….and a pair of 4’s for 8” Haha! Words like that used to drive me CRAZY!!!!!! I heard them every night for hours … Continue reading
A Happy New Year Prayer
This might be considered a little late by some of you, but I got it late and wanted to share all the special wishes and lovely photography with you…..not to … Continue reading
Happy New Year, 2018
Wishing you all the best in this new year ahead of us! ❤ Ann ❤
Holiday Treat #2
Dec 29, 2017 Holiday Treat #2 This looks so delicious…. I can hardly wait to taste it. Could someone please make this for me????? (Just kidding! I hope … Continue reading
Friends I’ve Never Met
I enjoyed this. Strangers are just friends we haven’t met yet. I had fun trying to figure out the bloggers whose descriptions are mentioned in this article and I may … Continue reading
Holiday Treat #1
I so want to try this!! Just looks so yummily delicious! Mouth watering……. (Credit: Better Homes and Gardens) Raspberry Puff Snowflake Pastry https://www.allcreated.com/snowflake-pastry/?utm_content=buffere675e&utm_medium=fbpage&utm_source=gtpg&utm_campaign=gtupdate
Reblog of An Attitude of Gratitude, Day 5
Dec 2017. This is an adapted reblog of a previous post in my earlier 30 day Gratitude Challenge, which can be found on the sidebar of my blog page. There … Continue reading
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’s Blog:
By Eric Perry, PhD-c “The whole world can become the enemy when you lose what you love.” ~Kristina McMorris The cycle of…
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 … 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 Call2mercy :
My daughters in Christ………..His love for you knows no bounds. His love unconditional. As you walk thru this world know that you are shinning stars.…
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
Remember to love and care for the old ones. They had a life you don’t know about and they MATTER! ❤
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 Call2mercy :
He set the trap, that devil I walked right in Forgot to guard my heart Tender and gentle Gave in to temptation Your hand heavy…
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
Here is a “Meet and Greet” page where you can leave your link so others can explore your blog. Check it out 🙂 Ann
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 Call2mercy :
I find in you The brightness of day I find in you The joy within my heart I find in you Complete understanding I find…
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 Call2mercy :
They say a smile is worth a thousand words. But it is so much more. It takes more muscles to frown than to smile. Smiles…
Generosity why not?
Originally posted on Call2mercy :
Generosity is encouraged. Doing something for no other reason but to bless someone. Just little things mean so much. Get a coffee for a fellow…
Joy in the Lord
Originally posted on Call2mercy :
We all have joy in our lives. But what do we take joy in? Does our joy come from material things or the experiences in…
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
*!!!!!!!!!!!*
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
The Powers That Be
Feeling MIFFED! “Why?” you ask….. (Our building before. Note private, enclosed porches. An outdoor living space) Well, I wrote previously about the million dollar exterior renovations that took place … Continue reading
Dear True Love
Dear True Love (Sleeping At Last) Dear true love, I’m a writer without any words, I’m a story that nobody heard When I’m without you. I am a voice, … Continue reading
Sign The Guest Book
If you have ever visited my site, please stop by again and “sign” the guestbook at the top of my front page, if you have not already done … Continue reading
Pokemon GO…..
I don’t know about this Pokemon thing……do you? I have not downloaded the app, played the game, or seen anyone playing it, though I have heard about people flocking in … Continue reading
Stats Talk
I decided to check on the stats, a little over half way through 2016, to get an idea of how my little blog is doing. Whatever you might think of … Continue reading
Moving Sculpture
This is an awesome piece of moving wood sculpture! I enjoyed just watching this play and seeing how all the moving parts worked. What a work of art! 🙂 … Continue reading
Innovative Bandage
Very impressive indeed! This would be a lifesaver, no doubt….. Apparently, it’s called the wound clot and it was invented by Israeli doctors in hopes of saving lives. … Continue reading
10 Signs You Are Doing Well In Life
This is a great little video. I love the happy music and the positive outlook. Most of us don’t realize just how blessed we are and then … Continue reading
What is Poetry
My opinion is that poetry is made by poets, which means there will always be new rules to be written, otherwise genius and creativity would be stifled. Poets live outside … Continue reading
Help wanted
Does anyone experience problems editing in WordPress? I’m so frustrated with the process, and I am, by nature, generally a patient person with such things. Here’s what happens, over and … Continue reading
A Dream
I dreamed of Jim. I was in the old house on Aktis Island.Sal had visited. He had left to head home. I was alone, upstairs, getting ready for … Continue reading
An Ode to Sleep
An Ode to Sleep Sweet warmth of quilt Bids me to sleep Soft billows soothe Comfort deep Alas, awake I keep. Where are my dreams? Soul, do not weep! … Continue reading
Piano anyone? Check this out!
Like watching people get into their music? I sure do! Watch the ENERGY of this young lady! Hope you can see the link and enjoy 🙂 (Make sure you see … Continue reading
Lost and Found. A Coffee Story.
Remember the story of my missing keys? It’s here: https://annofgg.com/2016/04/17/missing-keys/ In that story, I showed a pic of my special little nail clipper, the one that belonged … Continue reading
Lymph Nodes
Here is some more cancer info, this time about lymph nodes. I just looked into it a bit more and found an article I will paste below my comments. … Continue reading
An Opportunity to Help
I discovered the plight of a couple in my building and I am trying to help them out. If you would like to know more, and if you would … Continue reading
The Old Spoon
OCD sometimes pays off! (July 5, 2016) Somehow, I lost my favorite old spoon! I have no idea where I got it from, and it’s not as if it … Continue reading
Losing It….
July 14, 2016 Losing It…. Today I quietly let a friend know that she was wearing her sweater inside out, label and laundry instruction tags hanging out. She had not … Continue reading
Sleep
Finding it hard to sleep, so I wrote a poem instead…… Sleep, where art thou? Must thou desert me now? Come back and bless me with sweet rest Your gift … Continue reading
Underwater Restaurant, The Maldives
Can you even BEGIN to imagine eating here? Wow……. I think I’d be so beautifully distracted I might forget to eat….. Ann
Is this normal? A WordPress question.
Hi Everyone, I’m wondering if anyone else is having the same problem I am, or if I am hacked somehow at WordPress? Is that possible? When I click from my … Continue reading
Stalker Alert!
Help! I’m being stalked! O.o I don’t like this. I wish I could be left alone, but it seems that every time I turn around, there is the stalker. … Continue reading
Long (SoCS)
Live, not Long I find that I long for so many things so much of the time. It’s natural, I know. However, when I really think about it, this longing … Continue reading
A Rare Bird Indeed
Bird watchers! Look out for this rare Scottish hummingbird! Remember to wear earplugs because it will be a BLAST meeting up with this one. Gotta love it! 😉 😛 … Continue reading
Don’t Get Your Shirt in a Knot!
For starters, I don’t think this is what you think it is…. I think it’s a very interesting, well balanced piece, on a very touchy subject these days. I know … Continue reading
Church and Church Life (What’s the Problem?)
This was a very interesting article. It contains some really good, valid, well, expressed points about church life. Much to ponder on. Good food for thought. I’m not sure how … Continue reading
Fun and Games with Siri
I tap Siri by mistake fairly often and hear her say, “I didn’t quite get that, Ann.” It happened today again. I decided to give it to her straight. Here’s … Continue reading
Buttons Galore!
My button collection is still growing 😉 I came home from Alberta, had one day to breathe, it seemed, and then my granddaughter arrived to stay. What a blessing she … Continue reading
No Food, No Teachers, Violence in Failing Venezuela Schools
Originally posted on AP Images Blog:
Photos by Ariana Cubillos Maria Arias slipped her notebooks into her backpack, scrounged for a banana to share with her brother and sister, and…
Back Home
I’m finally back home in BC, and back to my working laptop (though I took it with me, I had left my charging cord at home…..useless!), but I’m not quite … Continue reading
No Posts Yet, Sorry!
My apologies! I’ve been too busy to post or even check in while away with friends in Alberta. Another long day ahead tomorrow. I’m not back home til June 23. … Continue reading
I wish, I wish….
I wish I wish I was a fish…. Nah, but it’s something to think about to distract my mind from other far more important things….. And that is one BEAUTIFUL … Continue reading
Laughter the Best Medicine Archive- Doctors, Opticians and Dentists.
Your morning laugh… Too funny! ENJOY… Ann
For the Moms
Being a Mom is a joy and a pleasure, a heartache and a heartbreak. Who could foresee the summit of the highs or the depth of the lows? What … Continue reading
For Eva, with love <3
Originally posted on Ann's Corner:
Dog walking at the Spit. I noticed a difference in how my friend Eva and I walk dogs at the Spit. I was talking…
My Stats Today
Hmmm… I don’t pay a whole lot of attention to the WordPress stats, but I saw someone’s post today and thought I should take a look and see how I’m … Continue reading
The Perfection of Flaws
Nothing can compare to the work of God’s grace on an imperfect life. I should know. I’m so thankful for His grace in all my imperfections. His perfect love … Continue reading
The Perfect Man (Bubbles and Sweets)
May 7, 2016 I found The Perfect Man today! My friend Eva and I went to the local Farmer’s Market on Quadra Island and there, at one of the … Continue reading
Deal Day!
Wow! I’m AMAZED! I wasn’t particularly looking forward to the day. I had to go have an annual diagnostic imaging done. It has been 5 years now of being cancer … Continue reading
Languages and Translation
Morgan Mosselman has been serving as a translation consultant in training for Wycliffe Bible Translators of Canada in DR Congo. He is partially supported by Converge, the church I attend, … Continue reading
Burning The Midnight Snack
Why is it that writing comes so much easier to me in the later or the “wee” hours of the night? I get totally absorbed and time just flies by. … Continue reading
For the Teachers
This YouTube clip is especially for the teachers, of whom I am blessed to have been one for many years, but also for the parents, who may wonder, and for … Continue reading
The Lobster and Stress
Are you feeling stressed out? Here is a little video clip from Dr. Abraham Twerski, about the lobster, which may help you look at stress differently. If … Continue reading
Kinetic Sculpture, Howe Art
Anthony Howe’s work is indeed mesmerising. I have enjoyed viewing these sculptures, especially the videos which show movement in the wind. If you follow the link below, it … Continue reading
Just Wow! (Caution, sensitive content!)
Male to female sex reassignment surgery. This brought tears to my eyes…. Just wow…… I cannot imagine the distress that would cause someone to want to go … Continue reading
Baked Potato with a Difference…..
I want to try this out!!!! Getting HUNGRY! http://boredomtherapy.com/right-way-to-bake-a-potato/ I wish I had a big potato right NOW! Ann 😉
The Soul in Sex, updated
I was editing my post on The Soul in Sex, and realised I should probably post that it has been updated. I’m sorry the link to the page (the original … Continue reading
For No Reason
I am sharing this post for no reason. Seemed like the right thing to do……… AJ 😉
“Bitter Grounds”
Forgiveness out of “bitter grounds”. Only God can can do a work like this in two such lives, in two men’s hearts. It’s an AMAZING story of the forgiveness of … Continue reading
Siri Forgives Me
Sometimes I press buttons on my phone and the wrong things come up. Sometimes it happens repeatedly, and then I get a little cross. And maybe a little Canadian, for … Continue reading
The Big Rock
My niece, Maggie, is in this story, near the end of the piece. She is a dog groomer/pet rescuer/animal advocator. I love her passion for what she does as she … Continue reading
First Musings
Originally posted on Beautiful and Precious:
Hello everyone This is my very first attempt at writing a blog using WordPress. My aim is to post regular blogs about my business…
Uptown Funk, Retro
Great collection of old dance clips working perfectly together with very modern music ! This was very cool. Someone did a great job of putting that all together … Continue reading
Missing Keys
“Anyone know how to get hold of anyone from Steve Marshall Ford outside of office hours? My keys, apartment and car keys, are locked in their building…. 😦 “ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ … Continue reading
community
Originally posted on How to be Alone:
Black Orchid by Arjay Whenever you do something outside of a community’s morale, either because you are ill or simply because you are…
The Vacuum Cleaner (Or: My Mind Is A Scary Place)
The Vacuum Cleaner (Or: My Mind Is A Scary Place) I know I need to do something about the little rug on my kitchen floor. Hmmm… I notice it … Continue reading
Cancer Info Tonight!
Learn lots of useful information about your own health and cancer. Free information sessions start TONIGHT! Follow the link and sign up NOW! (I watched this series already and found … Continue reading
Gifts from the Spirit
I was given a surprising but very thoughtful gift from a brother in Christ tonight when I went to attend our church Gospel Community (small group) meeting. The gift is … Continue reading
Grace is the answer
I love this expression of the grace of God in our imperfect lives. I needed the reminders I found in this article. Ann Voskamp shares the writing and personal … Continue reading
Taco Braid
This just looks so mouthwateringly scrumptious. Maybe I’m just hungry???? Hehe….. I may try this out! Happy Eating! Ann ❤
Spiral Potato
Methinks I’m HUNGRY! This looks YUMMY! Potatoes are my favourite, ANY style! Thanks, Cynthia! ❤ AJ O.o
Stuffed Steak Rolls!
Oh my goodness! I just watched this little video and I so want to make these! Looks so delicious! AJ ❤
Love her like a rotted tree
Originally posted on Momentum, Science & the Law of Attraction :
Be the best rotted tree you can be. Mantra for the week. Take a walk out into the forest. You’ll…
Free Cancer Info
I watched this free nine part series last time it was on and found it well worth devoting the time. I learned lots of interesting things about alternate cancer recovery … Continue reading
WordPress Chat?
WordPress is not as easy as Facebook with regard to keeping in touch. I’ve had to search out a few people lately, but it’s harder here when site/blog names change … Continue reading
Quote a Week Tuesday 2016-03-29
Originally posted on Rantings Of A Third Kind:
Posted in A Quote a Week Tuesday “There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer” Ansel Adams…
How to Develop Discipline and Unlock Your Hidden Potential
Yes, it’s all about basic discipline. Will share more on this and the strategies I have used later in another blog….
Unexpected Beauty
I’d like to explain about this apple picture and what it means to me…… This apple speaks to me about what happened in the garden of Eden. When Eve was … Continue reading
Where do you draw the line?
This post is particularly thought provoking for me right now, as it applies to friendships and relationships, so I am sharing it here ( for totally selfish reasons! Thanks, IW … Continue reading
Little Resurrections – On Spring and Grandchildren
Originally posted on joanneeddy's blog:
Spring is found in small resurrections, The insistence of life anew, a bud, a leaf, a flower. One raindrop, one last winter tear, merging…
Phobias
What are YOU afraid of? This one should make you laugh 😉 Thanks, Didi! 😀 AJ 😉
Driving Me Crazy!
I hate it when somehow or other I end up deleting an app, and can’t think for the life of me what on earth it was, though to merit the … Continue reading
The Nothing Box
The differences between the brain of a man and the brain of a woman, as explained quite clearly by Dekho Bhopal. Your morning giggle, folks 🙂 ENJOY!!!! AJ 😉
Be Patient <3
One thing I know for sure is that you can’t please everyone all of the time. Someone, somewhere, is going to be upset with you about something. None of … Continue reading
The Joys of English
Our language can be so confusing. Here is a short, light, and very funny look at the intricacies of the English language through the eyes, ears, and mouth, of a … Continue reading
SPLAT!!!!
On Fridays, at lunch time, I go to the Lighthouse Soup Kitchen with a ministry team. We sing and play for the people who come to have lunch. It’s always … Continue reading
Feeling Sorry For Yourself?
Well, we can be down about the smallest of things, can’t we? I know I can. If you are feeling a bit sorry for yourself today, for whatever reason, then … Continue reading
Can’t I Just Email You a Link to My Blog?
Haha! As a retired teacher, and a blogger, I think I would say “Yes, please, send that link to me.” But…..I’d also likely follow up with a request for an … Continue reading
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