Today, it has started again, that pounding feeling in my head about writing. As I think about “our life in the moment” and all the moments that have gone by so very quickly… I realize that these past few months I have again allowed the ever present, stand in front of you, distractions!! How have I come to be here? Here, in the frame of the quickly ending November? As my mind searches back,visions come into play: I retired, the getting ready of selling the Montana house, then it is sold. Next the journey to Arizona and then??
It is the last week of July. It is sweating hot, I must empty the u-haul, must get settled, have company coming!!! And so passes August.. Then September sneaks around the corner with it’s unforgiving distractions and responsibilities. My aging fur baby (MaggieMae) is not doing well, my life partner is in and out of the hospital and our rental is expiring!!! Life’s unexpected entries that changes ones plans is in the works and no one can control it! The month goes on, prayers and research and love move toward the undying and relentless “I can fix it theory”!! Things are looking up…
I find a 6 month rental to keep us on our journey. The fur baby has recovered as best as possible for an old girl. My partner, well, a new beginning is emerging. He is definitely improving,the light has gotten brighter, the moments worth every ounce of effort as the results are proving uplifting and exciting. New found opportunities, energy and motivation are emerging and life seems to be getting back on track!
We have now been in our new rental for almost 2 months and everyone is doing pretty good for old timers. We have some exciting ideas and events to look forward to. Thanksgiving was one of absolute thankfulness and feeling extremely blessed. All of this has led me back to the path and desire to write. It has been awhile and fingers for typing need oiling but my heart and my soul are definitely in it again!
“Share the love and enjoy all your moments!!”
Back to the path
25 Nov 2017 Leave a comment
in The Little Things, Writing Tags: for the love of writing, reflections
A New Journey Begins!
28 Feb 2017 1 Comment
in daily thoughts, The Little Things Tags: reflections
A new journey begins
A vision, a dream… the time is finally here. The gathering of minutes, hours, days, years and now it is here. Maybe to travel across the country, to see family and friends, to enjoy the riches of the earth, to sit back and gaze at the stars. Maybe fish in a brook, paint or write… the options are numerous! I wait in anxious excitement to step into the discovery of this new journey.
There is much to do / to prepare!! There are decisions to be made. There are motor-homes to look at!!!
Lions and tigers.. Oh my!! Oh but what fun it will be!!!
What was I thinking??
22 Jul 2016 Leave a comment
in daily thoughts, Reflections Tags: Daily Thoughts, life in the moment, reflections
Does anyone else have those moments where self doubt just takes over and you wonder is it you or is the other person just not getting it? Where you go over it and over it again and again in your mind using up all your energy and wasting the day because you just can’t get it out of your head or understand why they just don’t get it?? Maybe it was me? Maybe it was my fault? Maybe, maybe…. You tell yourself: oh well, just let it go… it’s done it’s over… move on… And then, here you are again trying to get out of your head!!!
Tomorrow will bring a new day and time will help to let it go!
Deep in thought!
01 Jan 2016 4 Comments
in daily thoughts, Reflections, The Little Things Tags: a new year, Daily Thoughts, life in the moment, reflections
January 1, 2016!!! I was so caught up… so busy at work… so tired when I got home… and on and on went the reasons and the time!!!
Today, for some unknown reason, I began to flip through the blogs of those I follow but have not visited for quite sometime. I started flipping through the post’s of past, discovering how much has happened and changed! I cried, I smiled and I gazed into space pondering the stories and life changing events that have happened to those I have come to know through their blogs and post of sharing……
I realize it is a new year, a time that lends itself to think about the past and the future… it awakens something deep inside and calls out…..
I must, somehow, get back…. it is after all a new year!!!
Tonight my dog won🙀
18 Mar 2015 3 Comments
in Bulldogs, Pets, Reflections, The Little Things Tags: bulldogs, pets, reflections
Funny, funny😄😄 I was laughing so hard… My MaggieMae has been on some medicine and it was the last pill. The only way to get her to take the pill is to hid it in some yogurt. She absolutely loves yogurt so onto the spoon it went buried in the luscious treat…. Well yogurt was everywhere, over her mouth and nose, the floor, my fingers and half gone But the pill still remained!!! I could not believe it!! She got her treat put there on the floor sat her pill. She was so proud of her win. I would have taken a picture but my hands were covered with yogurt 😊 Boy am I glad that was the last pill😳.
An appropriate start ?
04 Dec 2014 Leave a comment
in daily thoughts, Mom, Reflections Tags: Daily Thoughts, life in the moment, Mom, reflections
Today I think I will begin with a small post on Mom”s blog, So if you don’t mind clicking here: PurpleEleganceandLace and continuing reading there that would be wonderful… Thank you. 🙂
The Mountains!
03 Dec 2014 4 Comments
in daily thoughts Tags: Daily Thoughts, Montana, reflections, skiing, Whitefish
Tomorrow is Thursday and we are expecting another snow storm. The skiers are rejoicing because the mountain’s opening day is this Saturday. Seems like this year has just passed so quickly! We have not been through a winter in the new house yet and now we have a garage!! Wohoo!! It is absolutely fabulous not having to scrape frost or snow off the windows and the car starts so much easier… I am happy 🙂 At work, we are gearing up for the skiers. The hotel is usually completely booked and I am very busy. Skies, poles, lots of people and beer… let the good times roll!! It is party time!!! The mountains of Montana are beautiful. There is such an unexplainable feeling about stepping out, looking up and gazing out over the land… where the mountains meet the sky. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! Whitefish has become quite the hot spot.Its downtown area is really cute with specialty shops and restaurants.There are parks and walking trails and plenty to do. There is a ski bus that picks up and drops off skiers downtown. It really is a great place to come and visit while enjoying all the area has to offer. Glacier National Park is only about 20 to 30 min away with all its trails and beauty of its own. I can see why people are attracted to this area. Gosh, the airport is only 15 min away, the train comes right into town and of course always your own car. My grandson is on the ski racing team so watching his races this year will be a big thing for me. It certainly is wonderful being next to family 🙂 Well, getting late and have to get up early so must say good night.
Have a great day tomorrow and remember to “live your life in the moment with passion, love and kindness”
NaBloPoMo Day 30 last day!
30 Nov 2014 Leave a comment
in daily thoughts, NaBloPoMo, Reflections Tags: Daily Thoughts, life in the moment, Mom, NaBloPoMo, reflections
As I post for the last time for NaBloPoMo I thank all the fellow bloggers for reading, commenting and liking my posts :-). I also thank you for all the great variety of posts that I have read, commented on and liked. It really has been fun, entertaining and informative. I look forward to the continued blogging and reading of this wonderful community of new found adventures and friends!!
My next goals include my “Purple Elegance and Lace” blog for my Mom (purple elegance was already taken by someone so I added “and Lace”), My Sweet Bullie blog for Maggie Mae and my whatever posts for my Our life in the moment blog… I may also do a bit of the e-writing 101 for tips here and there :-). A bit of fun for me…
Now I am on my way to PurpleEleganceandLace to work on getting it up and published today! I will reblog here, to this blog, when it is published.
NaBloPoMo Day 29 Mother Teresa
29 Nov 2014 Leave a comment
in NaBloPoMo, Reflections Tags: Daily Thoughts, life in the moment, NaBloPoMo, reflections
Being that November and Thanksgiving are just about over I’m feeling a little reflective. Christmas is coming and the feeling of thankfulness and gratitude is slipping its way right in! I am so thankful for where I am. I turn and look down the road of past, I look where I stand today and then invasion the road ahead… I am truly blessed and live with much gratitude thanking God everyday!!! Things could have turned out so differently!! I welcome this opportunity to help others, to understand and not judge as I have been there, to smile and to love :-). My blogger friends, may your last day of November tomorrow and your fist day of December on Monday lead you into a beautiful and wonderful December filled with love. :-).
Leaving you with this reflective thought from Mother Teresa:
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”
NaBloPoMo Day 28 Shopping :-(
28 Nov 2014 6 Comments
in NaBloPoMo, Poems Tags: Daily Thoughts, life in the moment, NaBloPoMo, poem, reflections
Run me over
Mow me down
Look man here I come!!
In the store, wanting more..
mine, mine, mine I say!!
Do not touch, do not grab
least I stab you in the ab
Life means nothing
I’m going hunting
sales are it!!!
Live you say
then stay away
come what may
you will pay!!!
I, in particular, do not care to get involved with black Friday. I have never jumped in as that kind of shopping takes the joy out of it for me. I would rather take my time and enjoy the sound of Christmas bells, the decorations…. I know discounts are great and I really don’t have the funds to being paying top dollar but I just don’t enjoy the crowds, the pushing, the grabbing and rudeness. Oh well, maybe someday???
Our LIFE - in the moment 