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Kinjii


Water safety. This sounds like a great product to support! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/kingii-the-new-standard-in-water-safety#/

July 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Doorway to the Kingdom


A reading I enjoyed from the devotional by Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest (July 21, 2015). Sometimes I interact with these, but today I was happy to just … Continue reading

July 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

#43 Our Sun: Helioseismology


Interesting stuff!!!!!!!! 🙂

July 18, 2015 · 1 Comment

The Pain of a Mom


  A Mom’s Hurt A mom cares The child rejects The heart hurts Who dares? ~ Darts are fired Wounds are deep Tears fall The story tired ~ I do … Continue reading

July 18, 2015 · 3 Comments

My Bucket List ~


Originally posted on CHRISTian poetry ~ by deborah ann:
  Lord, I’ve got me a bucket, filled with things for me to do so the world may know. . . why I…

July 18, 2015 · Leave a comment

Remembering….


  My Jim. I met him when I was up in Kyuquot, on my first public school teaching assignment in Canada, in the early 1970’s. I remember that day. I … Continue reading

July 18, 2015 · 3 Comments

Forgiveness and Repentance


(Image from: http://www.fpcfl.org) Repentance and Forgiveness July 14, 2015 I was thinking again about this matter of repentance and forgiveness, and asking questions. These are my own thoughts, combined with … Continue reading

July 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Thoughts On Prayer


Written on July 12, 2013 (for Facebook) My praying friends…… Just something to ponder….. Sometimes when faced with prayer requests, I wonder how best to pray. I personally don’t think … Continue reading

July 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

Cock-a-doodle-doo! 3D-printed feet allow Calgary rooster to walk again


Amazing potential for those who need prosthetic devices! They would look really realistic if they just weren’t BLUE! 😉

July 10, 2015 · 2 Comments

I Miss Him


This reminded me of how much I miss my husband, who passed away suddenly in 2006. I often wish HE never had to depart……

July 10, 2015 · 2 Comments

Newsboys, “Where You Belong/Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”


Originally posted on Silver Opus:
When you’re dull from all that glitters, when you’re thoughts have a hollow ring, when you can’t escape from the fact you are getting it…

July 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

My Day So Far….


I had hoped to get a good sleep last night so that I could make it out to yoga, weights and walking today. However, I had trouble getting off to … Continue reading

July 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Have You Laughed Today?


If you haven’t had your laugh today, here it is.  Have FUN!! 😉 http://youtu.be/kHnRIAVXTMQ AJ 

July 8, 2015 · 1 Comment

So There…….


  

July 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

See You Later


  

July 5, 2015 · 1 Comment

Talking to Siri


I think I’m bored…. I’m talking to Siri….. 😉   

July 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

Be Anxious For Nothing


Be Anxious For Nothing July 3, 2015 Philippians 4:6&7 Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite … Continue reading

July 3, 2015 · 5 Comments

Day 8 of Proverbs


May 16, 2015 Day 8 of Proverbs You don’t have to look very far for wisdom. The proverb tells us that wisdom is readily available, even crying out for you … Continue reading

June 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Burdens


  

June 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

Knot Prayer


  

June 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

Eurozone denies extension to Greek bailout


June 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

New twist on common scam puts Calgary seniors in harm’s way


This happened to a lady in my building (Vancouver Island). She received a phone call from someone claiming an official capacity and representing her son, who had supposedly been in … Continue reading

June 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Excuse Me?


I spotted this sign on my mall walking route this morning, and just had to quit walking and take this photo. I could not believe my eyes! I understand that … Continue reading

June 22, 2015 · 1 Comment

Stats Question


Does anyone know how to access the old map which would show a progression of countries the blogger has reached over time periods…a moth, a year, several years, to date? … Continue reading

June 19, 2015 · 5 Comments

Someone is Wrong on the Internet


   My favourite, haha! 😉 AJ ❤

June 18, 2015 · Leave a comment

Accidental Image


   I often take pics on my phone without knowing it. I love this one….. Can you guess what it is? AJ ❤

June 18, 2015 · 2 Comments

Deliverance


Originally posted on Ann's Corner:
God still delivers……. God is still into deliverance…… I had a bout with depression, and God delivered me in an unmistakable way. I just…

June 18, 2015 · Leave a comment

If Ever


If Ever If ever I liked you It was when you smiled And your eyes caught mine And held If ever I wanted you It was when we touched And … Continue reading

June 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Love Grows Old


Love Grows Old When love grows old And worn around the edges It is like a book well read And every page committed to memory Known and treasured But sometimes… … Continue reading

June 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

David


David I hardly knew him. We sat on the beach At the party Exchanging small talk. I liked his gentle smile. He brought me a bunch of ferns As if … Continue reading

June 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Woman


A Woman Into the calm of this morning There is not even a pebble To ripple the surface Of the waters of my mind I feel at peace with my … Continue reading

June 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

Balderdash!


Balderdash Big headed, bull mouthed lout Full of self importance Barging through the china shop of my mind Shattering my priceless, fragile ego With his cold and cutting “observations”. The … Continue reading

June 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

Cooking 101: Strawberry Avocado Salsa


Mmmmmm…. Sounds so DELICIOUS!

June 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

For Those Who Struggle On Sundays


Originally posted on john pavlovitz:
It’s Sunday here in America. For many people that means going to church; a place where they can find community and grow in faith and…

June 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Happy National Cancer Survivors Day!!! – Tell us how you survived or how you helped out?


4 years of health after a brush with cancer…. Many lifestyle changes…. Much gratitude…. Much hope 🙂

June 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Why E-Books Stink


Originally posted on See, there's this thing called biology…:
Actually e-books don’t stink, they smell like nothing. Gone is the stale musty scent of times gone by, the faint…

June 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

How should we talk about mental health?


“People are liberated by laughing at themselves.” A good sense of humour goes a long way towards creating comfort with mental illness and reducing fear of those who suffer with … Continue reading

June 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Stubborn Will


Dysfunctionality impedes progress. Sad, but true, unfortunately. 😦 Hoping and wishing for better things. God knows what’s best and for that, I am thankful. Here is a truth worth reading: … Continue reading

June 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Senior’s Center Benefits


This is my yoga class. Our row is not in the video, thankfully! 😉 However, I did get an interview after the class, to talk about what I thought were … Continue reading

June 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

On Political Correctness


I’m not sure he’s worried about being politically correct…….   

June 6, 2015 · 1 Comment

Mystery Man, cont.


May 31, 2015 Today I saw the intriguing Mystery Man (from my earlier blogs about mall walks……see link below) busy in his workplace! Yay! He was making sushi behind the … Continue reading

June 3, 2015 · 1 Comment

Holes in U.S. airport security prompt changes in procedure


Hmmmm…… Scary findings! All that we put up with at airports, only to find out it’s not enough to keep us SAFE!

June 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Staggering Question


I am never without hope for anyone, because I know what I was, and what I am, apart from the merciful grace of God in my life. We like to … Continue reading

June 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Safe People


Thoughts, anyone?

May 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Outdoor Service


   Sang and played accordion at an outdoor Salvation Army gathering today. It was a beautiful day, there was nice fellowship and good food.  I am in outreach ministry with … Continue reading

May 24, 2015 · Leave a comment

Wedding


   My beautiful niece got married today. Lovely wedding. Great meal. Pretty flower girls and cute ring boys. I have a new nephew 🙂 He’s a lucky man, don’t yah … Continue reading

May 23, 2015 · 1 Comment

A Farewell


A neighbor wanted me to go to karaoke with her last night, so I went, though I wasn’t sure about the whole thing. There was an elderly man they called … Continue reading

May 22, 2015 · 3 Comments

Rethinking Infidelity


A challenging talk on marriage and infidelity. Hope and truth for those who are hurting and a challenge for those who participate. What do you think about this?

May 21, 2015 · 4 Comments

Wisdom Wednesdays – Love Thy Neighbor


Right on, Mr.Rogers 🙂 Thanks, Be Like Water!

May 21, 2015 · Leave a comment

Berwick By The Sea


   I went on a free tour of a plush new local seniors retirement residence today. It’s a beautiful new building with all the amenities you could wish for. There … Continue reading

May 20, 2015 · 2 Comments

God Forbid….


“God forbid, you don’t get a roof over your head, food on your table and the safety of no bullets shattering your windows because you deserve more — you only … Continue reading

May 19, 2015 · 3 Comments

Total Country Views, May 18, 2015


Interesting to see who is visiting my blog and where my visitors live. Looks like my main views are still from the States, for some reason, though Canada, my home … Continue reading

May 18, 2015 · 2 Comments

Picture this!


Oh my! That would be something! Dragged through the hedge backwards, flattened completely, squeezed through the wringer, tied in knots, mangled, ripped apart, totally shredded, and whatever else! It would … Continue reading

May 18, 2015 · 2 Comments

  Recognize These Ladies?


These are two little collector dolls I have. The one singing on our right is Belle, which I spotted noted on the base, but the name of the other one … Continue reading

May 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

Day 13 of Proverbs


This is an old one that missed getting posted here, but still relevant, I think…. Day 13 of Proverbs, Feb 23, 2014 I have not written anything from Proverbs for … Continue reading

May 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

Money Management


  I struggled with money on an off over the years after coming to Canada from the UK in the very early seventies. I arrived here with cash in hand … Continue reading

May 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

3 technology projects to watch for in the next year


Some interesting new technology……

May 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

WATCH: Woman lists her husband for sale after botched Mother’s Day


Haha! Good joke…. 😉

May 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Zero


Zero views today? Zilch. Nada. Wow…… OK? I guess I became invisible….. AJ

May 14, 2015 · 5 Comments

PHOTOS: 8 Winnipeg soldiers killed in First World War buried in France


I had to reblog this…….. My SON is in these pics from Global News…. ❤ He has been first in Germany and then in France for this ceremony. He is … Continue reading

May 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

Would Jesus sit in a bar, drinking beer, and watcing basketball?


Amen……..

May 13, 2015 · 3 Comments

For Eva, with love <3


 Dog walking at the Spit. I noticed a difference in how my friend Eva and I walk dogs at the Spit. I was talking to her one day about it, … Continue reading

May 13, 2015 · 1 Comment

Curbing the OCD Tendencies….?


Busy day. Yoga today. Usually it’s yoga, small weights and then mall walking at a brisk pace, Monday Wednesday and Friday, if possible. Always the same routine. Lunch at the … Continue reading

May 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

For Those Who Hurt On Mother’s Day


Originally posted on john pavlovitz:
Today is Mother’s Day. For many people that means flowers and handmade cards and brunches and hugs and laughter. It means celebration and gratitude and…

May 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

3 Lessons From Our Mothers


Originally posted on 2HelpfulGuys:
If you had to clean up someones poop, puke, and pee, or had to listen to them cry and scream at all hours of day and…

May 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Happy Mother’s Day


Originally posted on Mon Ange:
?? Good day, Beautiful People! Happy Mother’s Day to all the natural and spiritual mothers, grandmothers in the world. This is a tribute to you…

May 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Painted Lesson


Originally posted on anewperspectiveperhaps:
Last night I tried something that I have never done before, a painting class. If there is one thing I can say I’m not with absolute…

May 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

For Moms Everywhere


 All of us have, or have had Moms in our lives, in some shape or form.  Moms are not perfect people. No one tells you what it is like to … Continue reading

May 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Goodnight!


 As I went to lock the door for the night, I found it already locked and realized I had not set foot out of my apartment all day. Haha! Yep, … Continue reading

May 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Pieces of My Puzzle


Love this! ❤

May 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Beauty of Technology


http://youtu.be/KD0AC43fc_4 The blind can “see” this world so much better than we ever could. This is so touching….. AJ ❤

May 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

Technology FAILS!


  Technology replaces almost everything, but……………. http://youtu.be/lAd3FrFGbco Haha! AJ

May 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

To Be Deeply Seen: How Precious & Incredibly Scary


I really like this article. I think y’all might enjoy it too….. AJ

May 3, 2015 · Leave a comment

Remember those pens with women in bikinis when you turn them upside down her clothes come off?


“Haha! That made me laugh out loud (I have never been able to persuade myself to write LOL). I never saw one of those pens, thank goodness, but I did … Continue reading

May 3, 2015 · Leave a comment

Music in my family


I grew up with music in my family. My Dad played drums daily, he and my Mom loved to sing and encouraged us to sing too. I remember having impromptu … Continue reading

May 3, 2015 · 2 Comments

Much Needed Maintenance


I did not know the anatomy of a windshield wiper until now 🙂 All I knew is that mine were completely shot. I was unaware of the importance of the … Continue reading

April 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

Hmm……


Anyone else get these? I don’t know how many times I tried before giving up… AJ

April 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

Neuroscience Made Simple


https://www.ted.com/talks/greg_gage_how_to_control_someone_else_s_arm_with_your_brain Fascinating clip. Interesting experiment. Science can be FUN! 😉 AJ

April 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

Spontaneous Order


https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=Vbb2_Yq0-Po This was interesting. I had not heard of “Spontaneous Order ” before this, though I may have witnessed such a thing at some point in my past when traffic … Continue reading

April 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

Help!


Can anyone help me understand why my posts from my phone app regularly lose some content once they are posted to WordPress? This has happened several times now after I … Continue reading

April 27, 2015 · 5 Comments

It’s True!


Yup! I just love this pic….. And…..I love my chocolate 😉 AJ ❤

April 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

Grrrrr!


WordPress is acting up! I type a title, post a pic, write an article, publish it and then only the pic shows up. The article is gone. GRRRRRRR! Not a … Continue reading

April 18, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Free Drink


One of those totally unplanned happy event  “if I hadn’t gone there, I wouldn’t have met this old friend” days……. COOL! I remembered late today that I had been given … Continue reading

April 18, 2015 · 5 Comments

Directions


This is totally ME! Haha! 😉 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Head north (south, east, west)…..” Uh-huh. I never know which way is north…..or any other of those directions. I grew up in Scotland, … Continue reading

April 18, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Moment in Jewish History


http://youtu.be/syUSmEbGLs4 Powerful moment of celebration at the time of liberation. I love this very haunting song. AJ

April 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Political Statement?


  I spotted this on my walk the other day. A novel way to make a statement, don’t you think? I wondered who wrote it. I wondered  why it was … Continue reading

April 16, 2015 · 2 Comments

In Love With The Dandelions


    I took Pandora for a walk along the back lanes the other day and was fascinated by the dandelions, amongst other things. Mostly the dandelions.    I tried to … Continue reading

April 14, 2015 · 1 Comment

I Gave My Heart To Jesus….Or Did I?


I Gave My Heart to Jesus, Or Did I? I wrote this two years ago, on Facebook, but it still bears sharing today…… April 11, 2013, 4 am As Christians, … Continue reading

April 12, 2015 · 6 Comments

We were all humans until….


Originally posted on A Small Act Of Kindness Can Bring Smile On Million Faces:
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April 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Broken Girl


http://raagwap.com/download-368777/Broken-Girl-Matthew-West.html For all the “broken” girls (I was one)…. Let the love and grace of God heal all of your hurts and make you whole again. AJ ❤

April 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Walking Pandora 


I’m pet walking again. It allows me a little pocket money, lets me have some enjoyable exercise and fresh air, meet other dog owners along the way, and feel like … Continue reading

April 9, 2015 · 1 Comment

Supper time!


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

April 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

Names of God


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

April 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Easter Thoughts


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

April 3, 2015 · Leave a comment

Buttons Again!


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

April 1, 2015 · 1 Comment

Help Wanted!


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

March 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

Pretty Awesome


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

March 25, 2015 · 1 Comment

A Gift


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

March 24, 2015 · 2 Comments

Still Moving……


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

March 20, 2015 · 3 Comments

God in a box?


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

March 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Move


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

March 17, 2015 · 9 Comments

Are You In The Boat?


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

March 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Black Robe


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

March 14, 2015 · 6 Comments

Moving!


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

March 11, 2015 · 1 Comment

Daylight Savings Time


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

March 8, 2015 · 9 Comments

Ann’s Corner


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

March 7, 2015 · 29 Comments

Smiling


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

March 6, 2015 · 3 Comments

Parenting in the Wild


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

March 3, 2015 · 5 Comments

Contemporary Irish Dance


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

March 3, 2015 · 3 Comments

Don’t Mess With Me!


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

March 3, 2015 · 5 Comments

Just Another Sunday….


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

March 1, 2015 · 2 Comments

The only thing stopping you is YOU


If you don’t yet know OM (Harsh Reality, Jason), I encourage you go to this post as a way to hook up with this source of very helpful information on … Continue reading

March 1, 2015 · 3 Comments

Therapy?


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

March 1, 2015 · 2 Comments

In the Chrysalis


Originally posted on Susan Irene Fox:
As Christians, why do we struggle against the world when we are told our enemy is not flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12)? Why do…

February 27, 2015 · 4 Comments

BMW


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

February 25, 2015 · 3 Comments

Intimate Spaces: The Archaeology of Pockets


Originally posted on Archaeology and Material Culture:
The contents of Abraham Lincoln’s pockets when he was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre in April, 1865 (Library of Congress). On April 14, 1865…

February 24, 2015 · 1 Comment

Are You A Gentleman?


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

February 23, 2015 · 2 Comments

Busy Day


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

February 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Julia’s Flower


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

February 23, 2015 · 5 Comments

Christian forgiveness will prevail over Muslim hatred


Originally posted on Mustard Seed Budget:
The brother of two of the Christians decapitated by ISIS in Libya says the atrocity has only “strengthened our faith” in Jesus. “Since the…

February 21, 2015 · Leave a comment

Saying Goodbye


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

February 21, 2015 · 6 Comments

Bungee Jump


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

February 19, 2015 · 9 Comments

The People of the Cross


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

February 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

Jesus Woman


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

February 16, 2015 · 1 Comment

The Snow Goose


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

February 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Treat


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

February 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

No excuses!


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

February 16, 2015 · 1 Comment

My Love


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

February 14, 2015 · 11 Comments

More Than Words


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

February 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

My Little Red Truck


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

February 13, 2015 · 3 Comments

Mystery Man


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

February 13, 2015 · 4 Comments

Some Scottish History


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

February 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Highland Fling!


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

February 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Blustery Walk


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

February 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dads Lie……


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

February 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Canada


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

February 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Fresh New Snow Fun (Another Video)


This reminds me of last little dog, Rosie……. I love the movie, the text commentary and the repetition. Great stuff! ❤

February 5, 2015 · 1 Comment

Being Intentional


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

February 5, 2015 · 3 Comments

The Moon and Jupiter


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

February 4, 2015 · 9 Comments

Earth from Space


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

February 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

Costly Faith


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

February 3, 2015 · 2 Comments

Inside of Me


Originally posted on Source of Inspiration:
I’m an old gal with a new gal inside of me trapped in wrinkles full of wiggles I’m an old gal with a new…

February 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

More Climbing Frame Than Man


Originally posted on tastehitch:
There seems to be something of a crisis in male identity and it’s easy to see why. Long gone are the traditional male roles, replaced by…

February 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

My Mind


Haha! It’s TRUE! ; 😛 O.o AJ

January 31, 2015 · 1 Comment

Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid!


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

January 31, 2015 · 7 Comments

Guard Thy Lips


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

January 31, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Good Deal


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

January 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dogs and Prisoners


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

January 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Thanks!


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

January 29, 2015 · 1 Comment

Pandora


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

January 28, 2015 · 3 Comments

I am Broken now ….(long post I’m sorry)


This is so beautifully shared from the heart. I had to reblog….. Sorry for your loss. I’m so glad nothing was left unsaid between you two. AJ

January 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

day 2


Originally posted on Paddles, Paws, and Pauses:
Mac backup hard-drive- check. USB to create pic file for a friend- check. Portable wifi booster for my home signal-check. Car in check-up…

January 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

An Amazing Story About the Kindness of People.


Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
In 2005, I was travelling in Italy with my parents. My Dad was in his early 80s, suffering from advanced Parkinson’s… but he wanted to…

January 25, 2015 · 3 Comments

Incredible Whale Encounter – Mother Gray Whale Lifts Her Calf Out of the Water!


Originally posted on Cute Puppy Love:
A mother gray whale lifted up her calf, seemingly to help it get a better view of the excited onlookers, and they caught it…

January 24, 2015 · Leave a comment

3 am and starting a blog


Originally posted on Paddles, Paws, and Pauses:
Well i am stumbling through this process and I am sure it will get easier. …I hope. Oh- I am referring to the…

January 24, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Perfect Man


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

January 23, 2015 · 3 Comments

Step on it!


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

January 22, 2015 · 10 Comments

My Devotional Today


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

January 21, 2015 · Leave a comment

Cook Up A Storm!


http://mixingwithmichelle.blogspot.ca/2014/05/thm-crock-pot-cooking-menu-session-1.html I so want to try this out! How about YOU? AJ ❤

January 21, 2015 · 3 Comments

2 sides


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

January 21, 2015 · 1 Comment

Overnight Oatmeal


Originally posted on Cute Puppy Love:
Overnight Oatmeal — 5 Delicious Ways! For the oatmeal: 1/3 cup rolled oats 1 tbsp chia seeds ¼ cup Greek yogurt ¼ – ½…

January 21, 2015 · Leave a comment

Yay!


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

January 21, 2015 · Leave a comment

Problem


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

January 20, 2015 · 4 Comments

Start SPENDING!


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

January 20, 2015 · 6 Comments

On Turning 66


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

January 18, 2015 · 9 Comments

For the Moms


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

January 16, 2015 · 2 Comments

Prison to Poetry


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

January 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

Something Fishy


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

January 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

What I Did Today


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

January 14, 2015 · 4 Comments

It’s Free But It Will Cost You Everything


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

January 12, 2015 · 2 Comments

Another Update on Mom


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

January 10, 2015 · 10 Comments

JusJoJan, Reading: Transparency


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

January 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Blogging 101, Themes


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

January 8, 2015 · 9 Comments

Call the Midwife!


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

January 8, 2015 · 1 Comment

A Letter to My Dream Reader


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

January 7, 2015 · 28 Comments

Cuss Words


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

January 7, 2015 · 2 Comments

The Voice


I had to reblog this. A combination of Shel Silverstein, mental “illness” and unquenchable HOPE that challenges everyone who is stuck in the mire of helplessness and depression…….

January 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Wonderful World


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

January 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Mom Update


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

January 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

JusJoJan, #6, Reading


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

January 6, 2015 · 2 Comments

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


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

January 6, 2015 · 2 Comments

Help!


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

January 6, 2015 · 1 Comment

Blogging 101, Name and Tagline


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

January 5, 2015 · 6 Comments

JusJoJan #5 Reading


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

January 5, 2015 · 1 Comment

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


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

January 5, 2015 · 8 Comments

Clothe your humanity with……


Originally posted on A Small Act Of Kindness Can Bring Smile On Million Faces:
COOL! 😉 😛 A Small Act Of Kindness Can Bring Smile On Million Faces View original post

January 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Success!


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

January 5, 2015 · 6 Comments

JusJoJan #4 Reading


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

January 5, 2015 · 2 Comments

JusJoJan, #3, Reading


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

January 4, 2015 · 3 Comments

Amputation


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

January 4, 2015 · 6 Comments

JusJoJan, #2 (Reading)


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

January 3, 2015 · 2 Comments

JusJoJan #1(Reading)


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

January 3, 2015 · 2 Comments

Alone Again


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

January 2, 2015 · 5 Comments

Facebook Foibles.


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

January 2, 2015 · 4 Comments

Update on my Mom


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

January 2, 2015 · 9 Comments

Goodbye…..


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

January 2, 2015 · 1 Comment

Grandma’s Buttons


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

January 1, 2015 · 2 Comments

To Everyone


December 31, 2014 · 1 Comment

No time


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

December 31, 2014 · Leave a comment

2014 in review


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

December 29, 2014 · 2 Comments

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