We went to the movies today,
I highly recommend this to any race fans!
Saturday, November 30, 2019
A Shaman Was Asked
What
is poison?
-
Anything beyond what we need is poison.
It
can be power, laziness, food, ego, ambition,
vanity,
fear, anger, or whatever.
What
is fear?
-
Non-acceptance of uncertainty.
If
we accept uncertainty, it becomes adventure.
What
is envy?
-
Non-acceptance of good in the other.
If
we accept good, it becomes inspiration.
What
is anger?
-
Non-acceptance of what is beyond our control.
If
we accept, it becomes tolerance.
What
is hate?
-
Non-acceptance of people as they are.
If
we accept unconditionally, it becomes love.
Via
Chris Youakim
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Monday, November 25, 2019
A Birthday Treat
We took a ride on the bike as the sun was setting tonight. The sunset was lovely but what a treat to see Venus and Jupiter there to celebrate my birthday! 
Sunday, November 17, 2019
5 Years
November 17th
Five years ago today was a life lesson for me.
It snowed the night before, and I woke to the most beautiful winter landscape.
The Kentucky hills were covered in white. It was my first snowy morning.
I loved everything about it!
Then in my best winter wear.... I’m a girl from Phoenix, so my best winter wear was lacking,
off to work I went. The roads had been cleared before I left, a blessing I’m sure.
But little did I know that black ice is a thing. I soon found it to be super scary.
The narrow two lane country road came to a sharp curve where the overhanging trees dripped melted snow on the road as the freezing wind turned it to ice.
I remember driving slowly, but when I hit that ice my Tahoe had a mind of its own. It slid this way then that, then spun around before hitting the ditch and rolling over.
I learned that you should always keep your handbag closed so it doesn’t empty all over your cars interior. I learned that you should keep your cell phone somewhere where it can’t go missing. I learned that seatbelts work, even when you are hanging upside down. I also learned that strangers are often the biggest blessing in a very scary event.
I will never forget the events of that day or the people who took care of me.
Five years ago today was a life lesson for me.
It snowed the night before, and I woke to the most beautiful winter landscape.
The Kentucky hills were covered in white. It was my first snowy morning.
I loved everything about it!
Then in my best winter wear.... I’m a girl from Phoenix, so my best winter wear was lacking,
off to work I went. The roads had been cleared before I left, a blessing I’m sure.
But little did I know that black ice is a thing. I soon found it to be super scary.
The narrow two lane country road came to a sharp curve where the overhanging trees dripped melted snow on the road as the freezing wind turned it to ice.
I remember driving slowly, but when I hit that ice my Tahoe had a mind of its own. It slid this way then that, then spun around before hitting the ditch and rolling over.
I learned that you should always keep your handbag closed so it doesn’t empty all over your cars interior. I learned that you should keep your cell phone somewhere where it can’t go missing. I learned that seatbelts work, even when you are hanging upside down. I also learned that strangers are often the biggest blessing in a very scary event.
I will never forget the events of that day or the people who took care of me.
THANKSGIVING TREE
When my children were young, we made a Thanksgiving tree each November. Each leaf was something we were thankful for. 
This year I made the tree alone.
I have so much to be thankful for.
But I sure miss this kids!
BOOKS
In the past I read to fill boredom. Now my eyes are it what they once were,
but my passion for reading has grown. I try not to be a tv watcher as a rule.
(although I do more bing watching than I’ll admit to)
In the past I bought lots of books. I can say I had a very nice book collection.
But after several moves, I donated more than a few boxes of literature.
Now I use the app through my local library to find my books.
I just can’t see paying for something I will only read once.
Please don’t get me wrong, I do buy books, I still love my little hard and soft cover collection.
But for the most part I listen to audiobooks.
The invention of audiobooks was the best thing since the internet I do believe.
I spend about 7.5 hours a week driving.
I also have hobbies that give me time to listen.
So as I drive or sew or paint or cook and clean, I listen.
I try to listen to a verity of genres. I love historic fiction, cozy mysteries,
magical suspense, self help and a steamy romance every now and then.
I try to choose books that are part of a collection.
I also like books with several hundred pages.
If the book is filled with details and an intriguing plot,
I want to get caught up in it for as long as possible.
Last year I listened to 53 books. This year I am currently on 43.
But there are several weeks to go still in this year.
📖🎧📚♥️
but my passion for reading has grown. I try not to be a tv watcher as a rule.
(although I do more bing watching than I’ll admit to)
In the past I bought lots of books. I can say I had a very nice book collection.
But after several moves, I donated more than a few boxes of literature.
Now I use the app through my local library to find my books.
I just can’t see paying for something I will only read once.
Please don’t get me wrong, I do buy books, I still love my little hard and soft cover collection.
But for the most part I listen to audiobooks.
The invention of audiobooks was the best thing since the internet I do believe.
I spend about 7.5 hours a week driving.
I also have hobbies that give me time to listen.
So as I drive or sew or paint or cook and clean, I listen.
I try to listen to a verity of genres. I love historic fiction, cozy mysteries,
magical suspense, self help and a steamy romance every now and then.
I try to choose books that are part of a collection.
I also like books with several hundred pages.
If the book is filled with details and an intriguing plot,
I want to get caught up in it for as long as possible.
Last year I listened to 53 books. This year I am currently on 43.
But there are several weeks to go still in this year.
📖🎧📚♥️
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Table and Chairs
I bought the table several years ago, at a second hand store. I fell in love with it. 
First chair
It cost me $25.00
It had paint splatters and oil rings on it.
But, it is a darling little table.
I had sanded it twice but it still looked sad.
So it was time to give it some TLC.
We sanded it for the third time and picked out some paint. After several coats and some very stinky polyurethane, my darling table is now a dining room table!
Then there was the issue of chairs.
I knew I wanted a mismatched set of sturdy wood chairs. We found the first one at a second hand shop in Central City for $6.00
Then we went to Owensboro’s Trading Post.
It is an amazing place! They have everything under the sun there, it’s organized and stocked full of happiness!
We chose 5 chairs we liked, all of them mismatched. Sturdy old wood beauties! One is totally unfinished, and gives off splinters. One was broken and has been repaired. One matched my parents chairs from my teen years and one was from the Tell City Chair company. We liked them so much I went back and bought two more! The chairs need some elbow grease. But they are wonderful!
First chair
We went to one place to look for chairs, and were told that we would never find good chairs for my asking price.
But we did.
In the long run, a table and eight chairs cost $101.00...not bad at all!
Cookie & Milk
When you are binge watching Jack Ryan and need a sweet but don’t have time to roll those cute little crisscross cookies! 
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Today’s Funny
As I researched promotional details with a vendor today, I got more than a little grumpy with the rep I was speaking with. I knew the information I was requesting was accurate. I just needed specific details. However the rep was fast to tell me I was inaccurate and to email my information in to their support department. I thanked him and hung up.
I then called back and got a different rep.
I asked my question, provided my sources and showed the new rep where to find the information I had. ( Same information I attempted to give the first rep.)
This rep walked through my steps, put me on hold and got a supervisor to verify my details.
She came back with the requested information. We went over all the details and the process to get it taken care of. She thanked me for being so patient. (The call should have taken no more than 10 minutes and I had now been on the phone with this company for over an hour.)
I thanked her for all her help and for not being the same rep that I spoke to at first. I may have said something about doing bodily harm to the first rep. (All my coworkers overhearing me, all laughed out loud.)
As I concluded my call my boss walked into my office and set a toaster on my desk and then left my office. I laughed so hard I nearly cried!
You see, I try to treat everyone as if they are all wonderful humans. But truthfully, some people just aren’t. And once in a while I just want to gift those people a toaster for their bath.... I may have an wicked streak!
At my desk, back against the window is a cute little picture in a cute little frame that eases my evilness. My coworkers know me well, one giving me the frame, one giving me the picture. But when my boss brought me the toaster today... that was just priceless!
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Positives
When my children were young, I didn’t allow tv programs, video games or movies that were stupid, ugly, rude, negative or hateful. My thought was that if we had positive and wholesome in our home, then maybe the stupid, ugly, negative and ugly in the world outside our home would stay a foreign thing, an outside thing. Not a thing that became part of who my family built their lives on.
You can not shelter your family from the realities of the world but you can definitely make sure the positives in life are the building blocks from what was learned at home.
You can not shelter your family from the realities of the world but you can definitely make sure the positives in life are the building blocks from what was learned at home.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
ikigai
Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means "a reason for being." The word "ikigai" is usually used to indicate the source of value in one's life or the things that make one's life worthwhile. The word translated to English roughly means "thing that you live for" or "the reason for which you wake up in the morning."
Monday, November 4, 2019
Sunday, November 3, 2019
Write It Down
In the future you will forget and you will wish you had made more effort to remember your life.
Write down your day...so the future you and those that come later will remember.
Saturday, November 2, 2019
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