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 🙂 http://youtu.be/Qvu0J-gaJ50 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
Jealous
http://youtu.be/34p9TAaU2h8 Just listened to this again. The emotion is powerful….. ENJOY! AJ ❤
If It Be Your Will
Perhaps this will touch your heart as it did mine……<3 “If It Be Your Will” Leonard Cohen If it be your will That I speak no … Continue reading
Sticking My Foot In It
Something I do periodically is stick my foot in it. I make an idiot out of myself by saying or doing completely the wrong thing. It makes me squirm and … Continue reading
Quackery?
The following YouTube link provides some common sense info on vaccines and health from a “quack”. I don’t know where you stand on vaccinations. I held off with my child … Continue reading
Prayers appreciated
My sister in law is going through brain surgery today. Doctors found 4 aneurysms in the center of her brain, one very dangerous, meaning surgery was scheduled very quickly. … Continue reading
Please Let Me Be
Please let me be, Future of Forestry Please let me be Darling, cause just so much has happened to me Through the maze of a woodland I’ve gone … Continue reading
Growing Through the Dirt
Growth is only really visible after we’ve pushed our way through the “dirt”. Remember this…. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ if you would like to check out a poem I wrote in 2014 that … Continue reading
You can have consciousness made out of poetry or brain surgery
I love this… It’s so funny it had me laughing, but it’s so sad, because it’s what we DO. We STIFLE! Mind control is something that can be done TO … Continue reading
“Scrambled Eggs”
Thinking about “scrambled eggs”. “There is an old saying that says ‘You can’t unscramble eggs’ ; that is, you can’t go back and restore things just like they were at … Continue reading
Passwords with a Purpose
Password problems? Check this out! http://www.today.com/health/how-password-changed-one-mans-life-better-1D79878606 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I think this is a GREAT idea! I really want to try it out. Next time I’m asked to create a new password, … Continue reading
Do I Own My Story? But What If It’s Also Your Story, and You Don’t Want Me To Tell It?
Originally posted on The Brevity Blog:
Laurie Hertzel By Laurie Hertzel Like any good student, I sat in the front row, took diligent notes, and believed, for a while, everything my…
Sex, Marriage, and Fairytales, Spoken Word
A young man speaks straight in a spoken word poem about sex, friendship, marriage and Jesus. Some things to think about….. AJ
The Benefits of Stress
A very interesting talk on stress. A new and healthier way to think about the stress in your life. I appreciated this Ted Talk session by Kelly McGonigal. She has … Continue reading
A Double Wow!
I’m amazed! Get ready for 2 surprises rolled neatly into one adorable package 😀 ❤ This was an awesome event. AJ ❤
Spam!
Ever wondered how to cope with your spam email? This had me laughing right out loud! Seriously! http://youtu.be/VT2BNsMSwEo Enjoy! AJ 😉
Running Out of Time
I will be 67 when I wake up tomorrow. Seems like I barely had time to be 66, and now it’s running out already. What can I get up to … Continue reading
A Good Day
I just read this article and watched the little movie clip inside the article. It was such a blessing, in the words of a little girl and an old … Continue reading
Talk Chin Free
Is my chin getting bigger, or am I just being careless with it? I wonder……..???? 😉 I keep shutting people off with my chin when they call my iPhone. … Continue reading
Christmas 2015
It was an unusual Christmas, without Jayden, my granddaughter, and her Dad, Ken, around this year. Jayden and Ken have spent the last few Christmases at my place, which has … Continue reading
Would you ever, if you never
I love this… The rhythm of the lines, the depth of thought on life and the living of it. OM always says he’s not really a poet, but the poetic … Continue reading
The Way I See It
The way I see it…. I’m not very good with live plants. I keep killing them lately. So, I surround myself with whatever beautiful artificial ones I can find. … Continue reading
My Guest Book
Wanna “sign” my guestbook? Want to review my blog? Hehe, I know this is kind of an old fashioned thing to do, but I want to try it out anyway. … Continue reading
Smelling Chocolate
(This is a copy of an old Facebook post, with names removed, except for mine) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ann: Can’t figure out why I keep smelling CHOCOLATE! MT: Check your pockets … Continue reading
How to Write With a Whip
Originally posted on Joan T. Warren:
Ever get caught up in frustration that there’s just not enough time to write?? Between working full time, homemaking, investigating information we need to…
How I Got Here
The Process, Jan 12, 2016 Reblog and revision of my very first blog post of 2 words, “Believe“, March 8, 2013. I wanted to write. I knew people were blogging. … Continue reading
My Journey with God.
I wrote this in 2011, but it could apply to today or any day. I struggle with many things but specifically family losses, the return of cancer and depression in … Continue reading
A Thoughtful Challenge
A short (20 mins) video clip about a computer scientist, her research and faith. I’m struck on several levels by this interview of a woman in the field of computer … Continue reading
Seenager
Yup! That’s me, at almost 67! I’ve seen a lot, that’s why I’m a Seenager. I’ve seen it all (and done most of it) and yet, as a Senior, I … Continue reading
Persnickety
JustJotJan, Jan 1, 2016 – Persnickety (Sirius Bizinus) Just Jot It January 2016 Rules ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (Definition from vocabulary.com) Persnickety is a lively, fancy word for “fussy.” If you’ve sent your salad … Continue reading
Earthquakes
I’m posting an information article on our local earthquakes, for those who might be interested. I did not realise the extent of the current activity. Vancouver Island is my … Continue reading
Thoughts On Church
I appreciated the article I am sharing here so much that I was close to tears several times reading through it. The author has expressed so well my unsaid and … Continue reading
The heresy of worshiptainment
Originally posted on Mike Livingstone:
The great heresy of the church today is that we think we’re in the entertainment business. A.W. Tozer believed this to be true back in…
Let No Man Steal Your Thyme
This is from the movie “Far From the Madding Crowd”. I thought the song beautifully sad. I love these traditional songs. Here are two versions of the words to … Continue reading
A Glimpse
Enjoying what I can see of the sky from my place……. Brilliant! Blue, yellow, gold, orange, bright white light and dark cloud……. A snippet of God’s handiwork in the … Continue reading
Children Tell Christmas Story
This is so funny, and yet so precious!!!! 😉 ❤ ENJOY! Ann ❤
Hallelujah!
This is so beautiful! Take the time to listen to what is shared at the end of the piece. http://www.barkvines.com/hallelujah-violin-cover/ Enjoy! Be blessed! AJ ❤ \0/
Finding Blessing
I have been singing this carol a lot this Christmas and really enjoying it. Here are the lyrics and one YouTube version of the song I enjoyed. I hope you … Continue reading
Thoughts on war
Originally posted on Keely's Graffiti:
Thoughts on war, And bombs, And killing… When we Do this We are Never winning! How could Stooping to Such depravity Ever be An…
The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
A boy with a need. A struggling family. A desire to learn and to overcome. A great story about what one person can do against seemingly impossible odds. Determination. Hope. … Continue reading
A Message From The Queen
Just a bit of FUN, at the expense of both my home country and my American friends 😉 A MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN To the citizens of the United States … Continue reading
Some Cancer Info
“Since cancer is a symptom of an underlying imbalance, a person’s entire lifestyle and diet choices must change no matter what therapy is used to assist the body in … Continue reading
OCD-dity and “Time Lapse Photography”
Eating chocolates… Or any other wrapped candy, for that matter…. I forgot to take the first picture of my 3 candies. I was just too eager to get into them … Continue reading
“The Crisis of the NOW”
(….when the United States government wants to, it will round up and imprison a selected group of Americans at gunpoint, denying them all due process, even if they are completely … Continue reading
God Whispers….
How often is it that we reach out to God to speak into our lives and then we miss out on His reply? The little video has touched my heart … Continue reading
What Child is This?
This piece by David Ettinger is beautifully written, shedding some light in a new way for me, on Israel, with regard to Jesus and who He is. I have been … Continue reading
An Attitude of Gratitude, Day 13
Originally posted on Ann's Corner:
? Day 13, An Attitude of Gratitude Dec 13, 2012 Today I am thankful for all the beauty that surrounds me. I am sitting…
Real Life Goals!!
Originally posted on A Small Act Of Kindness Can Bring Smile On Million Faces:
This revised list shows what is really important in life. It also reminds me that goals change as we age and gather life experiences under our belts. A Small Act … Continue reading
A Reading
I went to my first book “reading” at the local library a couple of days ago. Two books by two authors were up for reading and discussion. One was Circle … Continue reading
Role Reversal
This puts the “shoe” firmly on the other “foot” 😉 😛 Pic posted by a friend on Facebook today. I could not resist sharing it and commenting here…. 😉 AJ … Continue reading
Do You Pray for President Obama?
Originally posted on EttingerWriting.com:
By David Ettinger The Conflict How do you feel about leaders who hold worldviews that conflict with yours? Do you resent them for espousing secular…
10 Things You May Not Know About Me
This was originally a Facebook post. 10 things you may not know about me….. 1. I had to be legally adopted, even though my Mom and my Dad were my … Continue reading
Surprise!
A Challenge from over at Christian Writers website. Three randomly selected words are to make a short story. The story can be as short as one hundred words or as … Continue reading
Shrinking!
I had to go down island to see the doctor today. It was not a very nice drive down with all the rain and such. I’m not fond of driving … Continue reading
Exposure
Originally posted on Wind Rush:
“Trail of Tears” by Donald Vann Exposure Winter just started; no shelter, no fire Just mountains of promises broken Thin boots, heavy burdens, the burn…
Be A Blessing
This poster made me think of the song, Make Me a Blessing. We used to sing it often in church. I really enjoyed hearing it again 🙂 … Continue reading
Truth? Subjective vs Objective
Writing 101 submission for day 12) Truth? Subjective vs Objective A friend posted this on Facebook today. Here is what was written, along with the illustration: “I love this illustration … Continue reading
Flowers vs Guns
Flowers vs Guns As someone said, no, flowers and candles cannot protect us. I agree, but they will unite us and remind us with hope that there is beauty … Continue reading
The Drop Box
If you have not seen this, please take the time to see it. It will challenge your thinking for sure! I know it did mine….. http://dropbox.focusonthefamily.ca/ BLESSINGS! AJ ❤
Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to my U.S. friends (we had ours in Canada last month) and many blessings as you celebrate family and all you have to be thankful for … Continue reading
Out of Control
My email is officially out of control! I have not the least desire to sift through the almost 2 thousand emails, 1,000 in Gmail and the rest in yahoo. I … Continue reading
Sweet Words
I met a fellow on the internet one time, who was just FULL of sweet words. He said many beautiful things to me, over a period of time. I had … Continue reading
Poor Chicken Little
Sad day for Foxy Loxy, Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Henny Penny, and Turkey Lurkey 😦 Looks like Foxy Loxy lost his entire meal…… The others lost a friend 😦 It … Continue reading
Greenhouse Wrapped Home
This is fascinating! I hope you enjoy as much as I did. http://www.hortidaily.com/article/22194/Sweden-Family-designs-greenhouse-to-wrap-around-home-and-warm-it-naturally AJ
Samaritan’s Purse Workers Greet Syrian Refugees
Love in action…. This will touch your heart. Christian love in action…. Watch here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RBjZ7kpTLrs Speaks volumes…. AJ ❤
My Fans, Day 13, Writing 101, Play with Word Count, 50 word story
My Fans I love fans. My collection is small since I moved, but I’ll share it with you. They are inexpensive. They just caught my eye. First, a thrift store … Continue reading
What Kind of a Snorer Are You?
A New Product….. What Kind of a Snorer Are You? All I know is that I wake myself up with a loud SNORT, which can be embarrassing if I have … Continue reading
The Silence in the Fog.
Originally posted on Twilight73:
The fog has returned again this morning and the temperature is 31 F. but the snow has not appeared….yet. The world seems to disappear at the…
Writing 101, Day 8, Reinvent the Letter Format
A Letter To My Mind Hello Mind… It’s been a while. How are you? I’ve missed you….missed our good times together. I feel like you’ve been gone a long time, … Continue reading
Writing 101, Day 9, What do you do when you’re not writing?
Writing 101, Day 9, What do you do when you’re not writing? Writing is interspersed throughout my day, though I often also have concentrated blocks devoted to writing, when I … Continue reading
Batteries, Writing 101, day 10, Let the Scene Write Itself
I got this assignment far too late today and the day was too cold really to be out. I did need to go out for batteries for my thermostat, so … Continue reading
Pen Pals. Where are they now?
Originally posted on Ann's Corner:
Did you ever do the pen pal thing thing when you were growing up? I’m just wondering about your experience with it. I remember…
Remembrance Day
Veteran: someone who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to their country for an amount up to, and including, their life. That is beyond honor, … Continue reading
One reason why I want to write
Originally posted on jennessjordan:
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Education. Or Not? (Writing 101, Day 7, Let Social Media Inspire You)
You study, study, study, and at the end, you are lucky enough to discover the greatest gift of education: that you know nothing at all. — E. J. Koh 고은지 … Continue reading
Light into Darkness. Love into Hate. Writing 101, Day 5, Hook ’em with a quote
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” ― Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The … Continue reading
Home, Writing 101, Day3, One Word Inspiration
Home Sometimes I wonder where home is…. I was born in Scotland, of English parents. Scotland is my home, the place of my birth. Scotland is where I spent the … Continue reading
A Leap of Faith, Writing 101, Day 4, A Story in a Single Image
Writing 101, Day 4, A Story in a Single Image A Leap of Faith This picture speaks to me about faith…. It would require much faith for me to leap … Continue reading
The Space to Write
For Writing 101 course, Day 6 The Space To Write, Writing 101, Day 6 What are your writing habits? I write whenever I feel the urge to, which, fortunately for … Continue reading
ONE-ZIP- PERFECTLY-MADE-BEDS!
I love ALL of these ideas! The ready made bed idea is one I never heard of but it’s a great product. It’s like a sleeping bag but so much … Continue reading
Tags, Blogging 101, November 2015
I learned how to make and follow tags in the Reader today. YAY!!!!!! Had not learned this either in my year plus of blogging, though I did learn how to … Continue reading
I Chose You
I love this. Our life is made up of choices, and this writing reveals a sequence of beautiful choices ❤
Blogging 101, November, Reader List! Wow!
Loved discovering this after a full year of blogging frustrations of not being able to find blogs I wanted to read from people I have not been able to … Continue reading
New Is Not Always Improved
Bye bye old, cozy, private, enclosed, protective porch…….I loved you ❤ Our building is undergoing an outside million dollar improvement project, which means we are getting our porches torn off … Continue reading
A Solution for Bullying…..
This is absolutely AWESOME! Imagine what our schools could be like if this was in place in our classrooms. Just a few kids, seriously changing lives! 🙂 AJ ❤ http://fifth-grader.socialchive.com/five-teenagers-are-asked-why-1-kid-is-being-bullied-watch-what-the-boy-on-the-end-reveals/
A Broken Heart Can Be Mended
(www.fanpop.com) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I had a dream…….. In my dream, James and I (my Jim and I) were having a disagreement of some kind. He would come close but frustratingly stop … Continue reading
Why Do I Write? (New Blogging 101 course, Day 1) Otherwise known as “Who Am I and Why Am I Here?”
Hi Everyone! I’m doing a new Blogging 101 course and this is the first post. I know I’ve got another one like this on my blog, but I’m not going … Continue reading
Chalkboard Desk
Grandma’s Chalkboard Desk I have an old desk I bought for a grand total of $3 at my niece’s garage sale. It’s red and black, the black part being a … Continue reading
Hot, hot, HOT!!!!!!
Hot Peppers! I cooked up something different for my son last night. He is visiting me for a while. I needed to make a meal out of what ingredients I … Continue reading
EU leaders move to slow migrant arrivals, provide shelter
Soon enough, no doubt, we will face this situation in Canada….. Not looking forward to the myriad of problems it presents, even if it is a humanitarian move. AJ ******************************************** … Continue reading
Learn about Cancer
Have y’all been watching the series “The Truth About Cancer”? I just watched the eight episode of nine, and I’m looking forward to the last one.Lots of good info. I … Continue reading
Vancouver woman’s Facebook letter to Stephen Harper goes viral
I don’t know how you are voting, my Canadian friends, or why, but here are some thoughts I’ve had to to consider this time around……. This article: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/15/stephen-harper-master-manipulator?CMP=share_btn_fb … Continue reading
Panic…I need HELP!
UH-OH!!! I tried to unpin a blog post. I had made it sticky, to stay on top, and it looks like my action DELETED my post!!!! I can’t find it … Continue reading
Do You KNOW Jesus?
Knowing Jesus Do we KNOW Jesus? Or do we just know ABOUT Jesus? I sat in my church this morning listening to a message from Mark Myles based on Ephesians … Continue reading
Alternative Cancer Treatments
If you or someone you know is fighting cancer, you might want to share this video series….. Part one is a very long video (about 2 hours), but the rest … Continue reading
Take Kindly the Counsel of the Years
Loving this line from “The Desiderata” and pondering a little upon it. Much food for thought in that little sentence. I think “Take kindly the counsel of the years” talks … Continue reading
On Being Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving! I must admit to being in a bit of a slump this Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. I was feeling lonesome and more than a bit sorry for myself, sad … Continue reading
Miss Whiskers
Just taking a moment to remember one of my cats, Miss Whiskers. Here she is, seated on the table in my old house, right before I told her to get … Continue reading
Perspective
Originally posted on Storyshucker:
Today I logged into Facebook. Or is it Fightback? Gosh. I was only there to see cat pics. The routine arguments were still in play: I…
A Disappearing Act
Your Money………… This was an eye opener, a real education. An amazing “disappearing act” indeed! Makes you think…… AJ
A Smart Outlet
The Smartlet This sounds cool, looks great and has some novel functionality. READ ALL ABOUT IT! 🙂 https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/smartlet-bring-your-outlet-into-the-21st-century#/ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/smartlet-bring-your-outlet-into-the-21st-century#/
I’m a year old already…….
My stats today 🙂 Wow! Hard to believe it has already been a year in my blog! I’m amazed! I’m very thankful to everyone who has helped make it come … Continue reading
Where Are You From?
Are you a multi local, like me? I never know what do do with the question “Where are you from?”. I was born in Scotland, but I live in Canada, … Continue reading
Buddy. For You and Your Dog.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/buddy-the-dog-collar-re-imagined#/ This sounds like a great idea for some dogs and dog owners. It would be a very comforting connection and a great way to locate your missing dog. I … Continue reading
Outside vs Inside
Sign outside the door…. And the sign inside when I went to explore the “good food” options…. Haha! 😉 Some senior citizen having a moment of craziness. I’m not alone … Continue reading
Bear in Bed
I saw this at Rivercity Mobility Ltd, a medical supply store selling all kinds of mobility equipment, in one of the windows, where there is usually just an empty bed … Continue reading
Nee-nah” or “woo-woo? The Big Debate.
Haha! Well???????? Is it “nee-nah” or “woo-woo” ? Police apologize for using sirens to settle ‘nee-nah vs. woo-woo’ debate What do YOU say? AJ 😉
Retired
Retired? (a poem) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Abed at dark Awake with the lark Staying in bed Napping instead Dreaming those dreams A good thing, it seems Nowhere to go Nothing to do … Continue reading
Fog, a Poetry Challenge
FOG This GREY fog lies like a blanket Concealing everything Muting the world In its suffocating embrace Ann Justin, Jan 26, 2014 (Written for a Poetry Challenge on Christian Writers.com) … Continue reading
Dogmatic Bunny vs Scientific Bunny
This reminds me of so many online discussions, especially those pertaining to faith. I think asking questions and searching for answers is a healthy approach. Closed mindedness never has … Continue reading
Thank You!
A big thanks to all those who have “liked” my blog page on Facebook! I am trying for a minimum of 30 likes at the moment ( I have 18), … Continue reading
Worship Music
(A page out of my bible) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Listening to free scripture songs, by Robert Evans, which is proving to be a very pleasant experience on this Sunday evening. Simple … Continue reading
Reaching Out to the World
Originally posted on I Read Encyclopedias for Fun:
Welcome. I see you’re from Earth. That’s great, because I want to have visitors from all over the world. So, here’s what…
Out of the Mouths of Babes…..
A Special Moment “Grandma, did you know Jesus cries tears for me when I hurt?” I said, “That’s because Jesus loves little children.” “But Grandma, He cries for grown ups … Continue reading
Another Milestone!
WordPress just informed me… It has been about a year at WordPress. Celebrating in true “Queen” style 😉 (It’s a fun pic from a volunteer appreciation night, thus the … Continue reading
New Vancouver Island medical simulation centre provides students with real-life scenarios
This intrigues me….. ************************************ The $2.9 million centre will be working in partnership with Island Health, the University of Victoria, and the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine. Source: … Continue reading
WHAT I REALLY NEED
Source: WHAT I REALLY NEED This blog from someone in prison really spoke to me of the universal need for love, no matter our circumstances, so I am reposting it here. … Continue reading
Robin Williams on Depression | [QUOTES]
I can identify with this…. Thanks to Robert Goldstein for sending me here so I can reblog it too!
A Coffee Kiss
Coffee Kiss Sculptures by Chinese Artist Johnson Tsang Just love this piece of artwork! ❤ And again…. This one is HOT! 😉 And gorgeous 🙂 Hehe … Continue reading
Stolen Body Parts?
Too funny not to share with y’all 😉 My Thighs Were Stolen From Me… My thighs were stolen from me during the night of August 3rd a few years ago. … Continue reading
Asking for Help – Please Share and Help Me Find My Sister
You never know which link might help find the person you are looking for, so I am happy to reblog this for Jason……
Ministry of Silly Walks
This is a favourite of mine. Something to laugh about, if you share my weird British sense of humour, I guess 😉 AJ 😉
Million Dollar Improvements?
http://www.campbellrivermirror.com/community/326473591.html?mobile=true I was so upset about what I read that I wrote a response to this article in our newspaper, online, as follows: “This is all well and good, and … Continue reading
NOISE!!!!
“Amidst the chaos of the cities, a part of you always yearns for the silence of the woods.” Ram Mohan ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just realizing what a circus of noise this place … Continue reading
E-Mail Rebellion
E mail notifications I’m looking at the little red number on my emails with some loathing. I don’t want to know that there are 70 emails waiting for my … Continue reading
Multi Purpose Travel Jacket
Amazing! I want one! Please?????? 😛 It’s kinda like a dream come true for traveling, but for any other time too. No need to pack an extra bag for all … Continue reading
Love in Action
This made me cry out, cry tears and smile real big all at the same time! How wonderful to see real love in action 🙂 If our love doesn’t have … Continue reading
Expectancy, Not Expectation
(Originally written in my Facebook Notes, September 8, 2010) ********************************* As I mull over some recent life experiences, I begin to see disappointment and disenchantment for what they really are……both … Continue reading
Yes I have done this a few times!
Originally posted on Momentary Lapse Of Sanity:
I only did this once. I’m so glad I had the opportunity! I had been trying to have a child for years, to no avail. Then it happened! I would … Continue reading
Politics At Home
Politics in my area. Elections coming. How to vote…..hmmmm. Federal Election 2015: North Island-Powell River riding http://globalnews.ca/news/2147973/federal-election-2015-north-island-powell-river-riding/
WordPress Stats Lag
Has anyone out there noticed a definite lag in WordPress stats? There doesn’t seem to be much correlation between what is happening in real time and what shows up for … Continue reading
Wireless Earbuds!
Sounds and looks great! I like that the little carry case is the charging unit as well. Love hearing about all the innovations at indiegogo! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hearnotes#/
Communion, Grief and Hope
We all took communion together at my church today, for the second Sunday in a row. Usually it’s an individual thing, or a small group, or a family taking … Continue reading
~ Butterflies are self propelled flowers
Originally posted on Let it come from your heart:
Self propelled flowers…. I love that ❤ Let it come from your heart View original post
Hope
Hope The hope of the rest of our tomorrows is written on today’s blank slate. AJ Heavenly Father, thank You for Your love and for Your mercies, which are … Continue reading
Consolation?
It won’t pay for the tow, of course, but finding the $50 might be a bit of a consolation 😉 Haha! AJ 🙂
Being Found in Him
Being Found in Him (originally posted as a note on my Facebook, ) Thoughts from today’s devotional reading (Our Daily Bread, Philippians 3:1-11) Just what came to mind as I … Continue reading
Don’t Tell Me About Your Jesus, unless…..
I loved this message from Ann Voskamp, so I am sharing it here…. Our life is still our best witness….. http://www.aholyexperience.com/2015/09/why-she-said-dont-tell-me-about-your-jesus-or-how-a-river-runs-through-the-current-of-things/
Panic Attack!
Panic Attacks/Fear of Death A friend on Facebook asked a question about panic attacks. It got me thinking. I have a memory from younger years, when I was still … Continue reading
Odd Socks and OCD….
The Sock Eater I used to call my washer “The Sock Eater”. Two socks go in, only one comes out. Disappointed again….. I kept all the odd socks for our … Continue reading
Desperate Measures!
This shocked me. The people subjecting themselves to such things must be very desperate indeed. I cannot imagine…. Migrant found curled up in car hood trying to get to Spanish … Continue reading
Nothing to Write
Inspiration eludes me today Words refuse to come my way Many a thought, but none to mention This day did not defy convention ******** E’en in the wee hours of … Continue reading
Marcy Borders, known as ’Dust Lady’ in haunting 9/11 photo, dies of cancer at 42
“Dust Lady” dies….. Images from that day still haunt…. I can’t begin to imagine the trauma so many lived through……..
A Silent Scream
Wow……. This post from OM drew me in and held my attention. It speaks stark volumes about the pain present in our world today. Very moving…. My son was over … Continue reading
Terrafugia TF-X
Coming soon……… Car/Plane Hybrid. Just WOW!!!!! Don’t yah just WANT one???? Right…..haha 😉 http://youtu.be/wHJTZ7k0BXU​ More details: http://www.cnet.com/news/terrafugia-unveils-new-tf-x-flying-car-design/ Enjoy dreaming! AJ 🙂
West Coast Parking
One misty, moisture west coast morning, when the tide went out, this is what we spotted. It was a bit unusual, so I snapped a pic. It’s not the best … Continue reading
Yay!!!!!!!
Sometimes I wonder if I am getting anywhere and then WordPress sends me some encouragement. Thanks, WordPress! 🙂 Also, MANY thanks to all those “LIKERS” out there who have made … Continue reading
UBUNTU – A very nice story…!
Originally posted on A Small Act Of Kindness Can Bring Smile On Million Faces:
The motivation behind name given to Ubuntu Operating System in Computer. An Anthropologist proposed one game…
Flying Cats (No Easy Feat)
Originally posted on The Joyful Soul:
Yesterday a guest post I wrote was published over on Katzenworld. In the post I told Sampson’s story and asked the readers if they would be willing to…
Bratz Makeover
This is just a lovely story! There is something very wholesome about the whole thing 🙂 Tree Change Dolls “The solution is difficult, but one mom is figuring out how … Continue reading
Parrots, the Universe and Everything
I watched this Ted talk (see link below) and thought it was a hoot. Much laughing out loud!!!! It’s at least an hour and a half long monologue, but … Continue reading
Tasha
This was one of my dogs, Tasha, at the beach. As you can see, lots of logs to beachcomb on this beach. I would come back here and pick driftwood … Continue reading
Same, but different
Same kitty (the one inside the paper bag), in a different spot. Cat in the Bag She loved this blanket, which was also a favourite of mine. I liked her laying … Continue reading
Pilot involved in Calgary plane crash says guardian angels helped him out
Great story…… Love the attitude of gratitude and the expression of faith…. AJ ❤
The Story – Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Originally posted on The Hope Blog:
The greatest testimonies of God’s faithfulness that are written in song have come from those in difficult circumstances. How would we know of God’s…
Pen Pals. Where are they now?
Did you ever do the pen pal thing thing when you were growing up? I’m just wondering about your experience with it. I remember two people specifically, though some details … Continue reading
Trapped in Time
Originally posted on See, there's this thing called biology…:
Ah, the nature of time. We don’t even fully understand it, we are incapable of perceiving it properly, and yet…
Elevator Joke
Originally posted on Nutsrok:
Elevator Magic A hillbilly family took a vacation to New York City. One day, the father took his son into a large building. They were amazed…
The Dream That Became A Nightmare
This is a good read about a very serious matter. How blind we can be sometimes…
Racism Exposed
It’s about time this happened. The history of racism in our country is shameful and needs to be exposed. “The changes are part of the B.C. government’s response to … Continue reading
Cat in the Bag
There was nothing one of my cats from yesteryears, Missy, liked better than to crawl inside a paper bag and peek out. This is an old, faded picture, but … Continue reading
What in the World, WordPress?????!!!!
Wow. This morning I have gone into my posts to try to edit a couple of things and WordPress has WIPED the posts out completely after I press the edit … Continue reading
Swish, Swish, Swish….
Haha! I just saw this on Facebook and could not help but share! Don’t get mad, ladies! Just SWISH! Too funny! AJ ❤ Save
Tesla Battery, end of fossil fuels?
This was a pretty interesting article….. http://www.businessinsider.com/the-tesla-battery-heralds-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-fossil-fuels-2015-5 http://www.businessinsider.com/the-tesla-battery-heralds-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-fossil-fuels-2015-5
The Big C
TimeHop is an iPhone app, and I am enjoying daily glimpses back into the past. It’s quite interesting, walking down that memory lane. Today, the app reminds me that it … Continue reading
Pain in the Butt!
Pain in the butt? Sciatica, anyone? (Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor of any kind, nor a nurse, and these are simply suggestions to examine and follow at your own risk. … Continue reading
The Difference
“One can get in a car and see what man has made. One must get on a horse to see what God has made.” ~ Author Unknown I like it……. … Continue reading
Easy Bread
How about this? I really want to give it a try! Easy Bread Recipe
Did Jesus exist?
Concise support for the existence of Jesus as a historical reality……
Father Apart
This affected me deeply. I commented in the original blog…….
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