I know we have a few owl lovers out there, so I saved this baby owl photo from my email for you! Happy Monday! Linking to Magical Monday Blog Hop.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Sunday Sketches - Camels
Welcome to Sunday Sketches! Please stop by the others to see what they did today.
I was inspired by a photo of the Mongolian Desert that I saw in the travel section of the newspaper. I simplified it quite a bit but stuck with the blue skies that I was attracted to.
It's done on 9X12 inch acrylic paper in acrylic.
I was inspired by a photo of the Mongolian Desert that I saw in the travel section of the newspaper. I simplified it quite a bit but stuck with the blue skies that I was attracted to.
It's done on 9X12 inch acrylic paper in acrylic.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Sweet Saturdays - Fall Skies
Welcome to Sweet Saturdays! Please stop by the others to see what they found sweet today.
I'm meeting a friend for coffee this morning and going to an annual church Xmas sale. I hope I don't buy any baked goods! It'll be bright and sunny but a cold 4C (39F) as I walk.
The skies have been so pretty at this time of year, I took a few photos this week that I thought you might enjoy:
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| Heavenly |
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| Morning Sun |
Friday, November 4, 2011
Paint Party Friday - The Desert
Welcome to another Paint Party Friday! Please stop by the others afterward to see what they did this week!
I was inspired by a photo of the Mongolian Desert that I saw in the travel section of the newspaper. I simplified it quite a bit and did a monochromatic background. It's an acrylic ACEO.
I was inspired by a photo of the Mongolian Desert that I saw in the travel section of the newspaper. I simplified it quite a bit and did a monochromatic background. It's an acrylic ACEO.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Food For Thought Thursdays - Pumpkin Cake
Oh I read this great tip in the newspaper yesterday, try pinning your Remembrance Day poppy onto your jacket with a safety pin! Think of it, no more stabs! I did it right away.
It's Food For Thought Thursdays...please stop by the others and join in the fun!
It's Food For Thought Thursdays...please stop by the others and join in the fun!
I'm featuring a two ingredient pumpkin cake from 'The English Kitchen.' I couldn't wait to try it and it did not disappoint. You just add two cups of pumpkin puree to a white cake mix and bake for about half an hour! It was moist and delicious and with just a hint of sweetness. I didn't make the glaze for it.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
How We Treat People
We had great weather yesterday, the temperature went to about 15C ( 59F). Weather like this in November makes you happy! A friend called to meet up for a walk which was a great idea. We always stop off on Main Street for a cup of tea and a chat.
I received this in an email and found it inspiring, I hope you'll like it too!
Five (5) lessons to make you think about the way we treat people.
1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I
was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions
until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who
cleans the school?"
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman
several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would
I know her name?
I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before
class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward
our quiz grade.
"Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many
people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care,
even if all you do is smile and say "hello".
I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
2 - Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American woman was standing
on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing
rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man
stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled
1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put
her into a taxicab.
She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and
thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To
his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A
special note was attached.. It read:
"Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night.
The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you
came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying
husband's bedside just before he passed away... God bless you for
helping me and unselfishly serving others."
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nat King Cole
3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve.
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy
entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass
of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked.
"Fifty cents," replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand
out of his pocket and studied the coins in it
"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired. By now
more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing
impatient. "Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied. The little boy
again counted his coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said.The
waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked
away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When
the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table.
There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five
pennies..
You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough
left to leave her a tip.
4 - Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path.
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he
hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock.
Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and
simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping
the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of
the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon
approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to
move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and
straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load
of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder
had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King
indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder
from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand!
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
5 - Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts...
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to
know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare & serious
disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood
transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had miraculously survived
the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the
illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother and
asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister
I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and
saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will save her." As the transfusion
progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all
did, seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his face grew pale
and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a
trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away?"
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought
he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to
save her.
. "Work like you don't need the money,
love like you've never been hurt,
and dance like you do when
nobody's watching."
NOW more than ever - Peace...Pass It On.....Pay It Forward
I received this in an email and found it inspiring, I hope you'll like it too!
Five (5) lessons to make you think about the way we treat people.
1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I
was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions
until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who
cleans the school?"
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman
several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would
I know her name?
I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before
class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward
our quiz grade.
"Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many
people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care,
even if all you do is smile and say "hello".
I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
2 - Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American woman was standing
on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing
rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man
stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled
1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put
her into a taxicab.
She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and
thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To
his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A
special note was attached.. It read:
"Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night.
The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you
came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying
husband's bedside just before he passed away... God bless you for
helping me and unselfishly serving others."
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nat King Cole
3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve.
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy
entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass
of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked.
"Fifty cents," replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand
out of his pocket and studied the coins in it
"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired. By now
more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing
impatient. "Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied. The little boy
again counted his coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said.The
waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked
away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When
the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table.
There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five
pennies..
You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough
left to leave her a tip.
4 - Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path.
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he
hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock.
Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and
simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping
the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of
the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon
approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to
move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and
straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load
of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder
had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King
indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder
from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand!
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
5 - Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts...
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to
know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare & serious
disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood
transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had miraculously survived
the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the
illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother and
asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister
I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and
saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will save her." As the transfusion
progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all
did, seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his face grew pale
and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a
trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away?"
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought
he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to
save her.
. "Work like you don't need the money,
love like you've never been hurt,
and dance like you do when
nobody's watching."
NOW more than ever - Peace...Pass It On.....Pay It Forward
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Upbeat Attitude
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| Pretty Garden |
I went for my annual mammogram yesterday. It's a beautiful clinic where I have it done, spacious with pretty paintings hung and nice plants all around. The nurse gave me a breast exam first and asked if I checked myself monthly, to which the answer was no. I said I felt that since I'm doing these mammograms every year that it would be enough. She said most people find lumps on their own, not through a mammogram. She said one lady found a lump six months after her mammogram. So ladies, please do your monthly breast exam!
At the gym the other day, there was a man in a motorized scooter, I'd guess he was about 60 years old. He had a young, male personal trainer assisting him. As he was being helped onto one of the weight training machines, I heard him joke 'I'm going to have to be a gymnast to get into these machines!' Later on, I saw him driving the scooter around and noticed all the control buttons that seemed to move the machine every which way. I told him 'my son would love to drive that!'. He asked how old my son was and remarked that his assistant liked the scooter too! Then I thought he seemed to have such an inspiring, uplifting attitude. The mere fact that he was at the gym in spite of his disability (he seemed unable to walk much) was proof of that. And I didn't feel sorry for him, he seemed to be making the best of things.
My friend S and I went to a charity sale on the weekend. I bought a raffle ticket with fabulous prizes! K is excited that we might win a BMW. And it's for a worthwhile cause! I asked him if we should just take the cash if we won the car and he was horrified. (lol)
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