I can't believe we are on Wednesday already, not to mention the last day in February. How will March come in? Lion or Lamb. I know it is predicted to come in like a Lion here and if the disruptive weather we had yesterday is anything to go by with more of the same in the offing, I would say its a fair prediction!
The camelia by our front door has started to burst into bloom. Someone forgot to tell it that Winter is not quite finished . . .
I snapped these with my phone yesterday when we got back from my blood test appointment. The roads were a bit dicey, so it was a good thing we only had to go around the corner. By afternoon most of it had melted off the pavement, but it is freezing cold again this morning, so I expect it will be a very icy start for some. Our Sybil and Mary are off on their travels again, so I do hope that they don't experience much disruption to their plans with flights, etc. I always say the most annoying/stressful part of any holiday is getting to the airport and getting booked in for your flight, etc. It shouldn't be, but it is.
I had a wonderful start to my day this morning with a fabulous conversation on FB with my cousin Hal. Hal is my Aunt Freda's middle son. He owns a very popular and successful Pizza Place back in my home town called The Pizza Factory. We don't talk near often enough, so this was really nice. I think he is planning on popping over to see mum sometime soon, which will really please her, and give her something special to think and talk about. He is a good, good man, but I am a bit biased. I think all my family are good, good people. If you are ever in Middleton, Nova Scotia and looking for a good pizza, check out The Pizza Factory. It is the best in the valley, and they sell it by the slice. He was telling me this morning that they are supplying the lunch program for all the Schools now, which is great! Good pizza speaks for itself! So proud of him!
I know what you are thinking . . . why are we looking at a picture of your dishwasher again. Well, I will tell you why . . . *grumble*grumble* We finally got it back from the shop late last week. I have used it for exactly four times. ONE TWO THREE FOUR After having them keep it in their shop for over a week for repairs, and having had three call out repairs prior to that, it is now doing the same thing again! UGH! I turned it on last night before bed and came down this morning to see that it was making that same noise and had not turned itself off. I reckon its about time they replaced the damn thing. Enough of whacking on a dead horse. They have dragged it to the water, but its just not drinking folks! How much you want to bet that they send a repair man out again and the problem repeats itself. Nevermind that the cost of the repairs thus far have probably surpassed the cost of a new one! I truly think its time to call it a day and cough up on their promise to repair or replace. That is the reason we pay them the big bucks.
We watched a fascinating show on Netflix last night called "The Push." The premise of the show is "Can we be manipulated through Social Pressure to commit murder?" Its about how readily we hand over ownership of our lives every day. The programme saw Brown setting up a social experiment looking at the powers of compliance and obedience. I found it a bit disturbing, but also extremely fascinating. I won't tell you how it ended, but I can tell you that you will be surprised and maybe not so surprised. We found ourselves asking ourselves . . . would we? I highly recommend a watch! I know I am a very compliant person. I will do almost anything for anyone, but do I create more problems for myself than need be by doing so . . . hmmm . . . food for thought there.
Great show. There are supposed to be a further two or so
episodes planned for this year and I look
forward to them!
I should have been a psychologist!
My sister is going for her first cataract surgery today. Please keep her in your prayers for a safe journey, successful operation and complete recovery! She has another one to look forward to in a few weeks time. Todd has a cataract, but they are waiting until it gets to a certain point before they operate and I was told that I have the start of one in one eye, I forget which one. It sounds like they are a very common thing as you get older. I think the wonders of modern medicine are miraculous . . . the things that they can do are amazing. Years and years ago, people just went blind. I am carrying you Sis. Hope all goes well. ♥♥♥
I had the mother of all headaches yesterday. I could not shake it. It lasted the whole day through right on up until I went to bed last night. Thankfully it seems to have gone off this morning. I am not sure what the cause of it was, but nothing would budge it. Stress maybe? I don't know. I ended up having to use my spray last evening, and boy did it sting, but it worked. I never had any more twinges the rest of the night and slept like a baby once I fell asleep, right through until this morning. Disturbing dreams however, and you know how very vivid my dreams are. I dreamt I was under the control of a very abusive partner who was very evil. I was trying to figure out a way to get away from him, but he kept thwarting me at every turn. I was happy to wake up and shake it off. I hate dreams like that!
I had a lovely catch-up on the phone yesterday with an old friend that I had not spoken to in probably a year. I was telling her about that person who did me wrong re my book and the review, etc. I wanted to talk to someone who knows both of us and who has spent time with both of us in person, and see if my hurt over this was real, or was I imagining something that wasn't there. I told her I felt it was the worst mistake I had ever made in my career in trusting this other person, and I wanted to know if I should confront them, or was it all in my mind. She revealed to me just how vitriolic this person had been about me in past years when we were all hosts over on the RecipeZaar platform, and how vindictive and mean spirited her conversations about me had been, (which I did not know about). I wish I had known because I would not have trusted her in the least with something which was so precious to me. I still can't get my head around the mean-spiritedness of some people, and there is a part of me that wants to shout out to the world, don't read this person's blog. She is bad karma. But I am too nice to do that. But my friend and I agreed that letting her know she had adversely affected me in this way would only give this nasty person more to hurt me with, and that I should let karma take care of itself. I do believe that what goes around comes around, and I felt better for having discussed this with someone who knows us both and that I totally trust. I don't think I will ever be able to understand the vindictiveness of others, and maybe that's a good thing.
But we are supposed to be talking about happy things!
I don't know how she puts up with me and my pestering her when
she is sleeping. I just have to go and cuddle her when
she is being so cute.
Its okay though.
I usually reward her with cheese.
So she doesn't mind too, too much.
March Hares . . .
Have you ever wondered where the term "Mad as a March Hare" comes from? Its an expression that has been in use for over 600 years. One of the most delightful sights of spring has to be their mating rituals, which sees the hares seemingly boxing each other, dancing in the air, to win the approval of their prospective mates. It is usually the female landing the blows, fending off over amorous males. It is also thought this behaviour is aimed at testing the male's strength before deciding whether to proceed on the next step of courtship. Either way, in the still bare March fields this is the best opportunity to view these otherwise mainly nocturnal animals.
Whatever . . .
Hares do fascinate me . . . they really do. Kind of like miniature kangaroos . . .
without the pouches.
And with that I will leave you with a thought for the day . . .
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*.˛. If you sleep with rabbits,
you'll wake up with hairs.
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BOOK OF MORMON CORNER
Today's Reading - Mosiah 11:16-29
Question - What have you learnt from the reading today? How does the Lord's message apply to us today?
Thoughts - This is what stood out to me today.
'Except "Marie" repents and turns unto the Lord her God, she shall be
brought into bondage; and none shall deliver her, except it be the Lord
the Almighty God'. This is pure truth found in verse 23. Deliverance comes
from the Lord, I cannot deliver myself. I have to incline my heart to
His, and allow His will to be done in my life, or I will be brought into
bondage, which to me is cycles of compulsive behaviour. But the truth is
He is almighty, He is the deliverer, He is my Saviour.
Last year when I read this scripture, I
was taught this, and I needed to write it out and read it again at this
time. This year is hammer time, time when what I have learned in the
past is put to the test!! Also it shows me that the Book of Mormon is an
inspired book, a living book. "This is what I felt/heard as I read the
scriptures. Put ME (meaning God) first and everything will be ok. Love
ME first and you will have more than enough love for everyone else.
Think of ME first and you will find your answers. Trust ME first and you
will feel secure in my arms. Seek ME first and you will be filled. In
ME you will find rest to your soul. In ME you will find light, a perfect
brightness of hope to dispel the darkness of fear and doubt. He asks us
to put HIM first because of what it does for US".
This was the note I had already written in the margins next to this scripture from last year. It amazes me (but really shouldn't) how the scriptures are always able to speak to me right where I am at, at the most perfect of times.
Tomorrow's Reading (Day 110) - Mosiah 12:1-16
Question - Why do you think the Lord threatens to smite Noah's people? What do you think is the purpose of it?
In The English Kitchen today . . . Scalloped Chicken Supreme. A delicious casserole composed of leftover chicken, cooked rice, a gravy and sauteed mushrooms, peppers and toastetd almonds. Very delicious!
Have a lovely Wednesday wherever you are and whatever you get up to. Don't forget!
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And I do too!
PS - Just had a call from the Doctor's office. They want me to go in at eleven as something in my blood test was highly elevated. I have no idea what it is, but your prayers would be very much appreciated. Feeling very anxious at the moment. 😧
