Boring...do not read.

I have been asked again why I bog, and what is its purpose. It is difficult to put that sort of thing into words... but I will give it a go.

My reasons are many... There is always the thrill of meeting other like-minded people, but my blog is also a diary of sorts where I share my life, my story, my interests and my philosophy. I find, for reasons unknown, that I just have to put "it" out there, and often there is no one who is interested, or who has the time to listen.... Once in a while, someone will happen across this site who shares the same challenges, concerns or interests and we connect.

Life is a journey. I believe that many lessons can learned along the way that help us develop strength of character and help us in our quest to perfect our spirit.

Did you ever hear that expression "I wish I knew then what I know now?" Of course you have. Too many of us express that feeling of regret when the opportunity has long ago passed to do things differently... and I have to say I wish I knew then what I know now.

Over the years my greatest lessons were learned from the mistakes I made. In the past, I was careless with things of great value... like relationships. I judged people too harshly. I have been guilty of overlooking the good and have focused on faults. I have not nurtured relationships, nor have I given others the opportunity to prove their worth...and I have learned that it ended up being my loss.

I was also careless of how I treated our gentle and beautiful planet. I had no idea of the damage that we were doing, without awareness, in our every day lives. We have used harsh chemicals in our homes and in our fields that have made us sick and have poisoned our streams and wildlife. I had no idea of the corrupt practices that exist because of the desire for monetary gain. I know better now, and so I do better, and I want to talk to people who feel the same way.

I want to do things differently and I want to chart my progress. My journey began long before I discovered blogging but I am thankful for this means of communication.

Over the years I have developed interests in gardening, art and simple living. Those interests bring me great joy, peace and contentment.

My relationships with others also bring me great happiness now. I have wonderful children who are talented in many different ways, and who have never disappointed me in their choices of profession or partners. Although I watch them struggle at times and I have to resist interfering and giving advice, it is my hope that something they read here might interest them.

So..those are my reasons for blogging.

And they all lived happily ever after...

Sometimes circumstance can alter the course of our lives, and then that unseen hand intervenes and we are given a second chance.......

Shannon and her Dad, (My brother)

Shannon and her poppy.

The groom, Jamie, Shannon's little sister, Megan, and the beautiful bride.

A dance with dad...

A hug from big brother, Buddy... (She really DOES like it!)

And the one who made it happen... Cousin Mandi (who never forgot her playmate) Shannon and Jamie. Thanks, Mandi.

...and we WILL live happily ever after.

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Horses in need of homes....

Horses are in need of saving!

Source: www.barnmice.com

These horses are from South Dakota and are now in Georgetown, Ontario. they are destined to be slaughtered for meat if they do not find regular owners. Most of them are young and not in great condition, but nothing that a little TLC won't fix. ...

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Happy Birthday, Dad!

With much love, and great respect....  Muff  xoxoxo

 

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Yet another post...

I am entering a period of night shifts and am not sure when I will get on to blog again, and I wanted to write about my month of "buy nothing new." How did I do? HORRIBLY! What did I learn? MUCH!

I discovered that I have a conscience that really can nag at me when I am breaking my own set of rules. I discovered that it is hard to provide for those who don't think like I do.

The first crack in my resolve occurred when hubby approached me and announced that we needed a new lawnmower. Ours had been out of commission for two summers and we had borrowed from neighbours and family. I told him that I did not want to talk about it. (He reads my blog!) So off he went and came home with a beauty. He rationalized its purchase by saying..."Look, honey.... it does not run on gas and is rechargeable." (He knows how to get to me.) I am pleased with it. It is quiet and has cut the lawn twice on one charge.

The second purchase was a stroller for baby #2 for son #1. His MIL asked me to split the cost and I did. Hopefully someone else will benefit from this purchase down the road.

My third and last purchase was for a new outfit for my niece's wedding. This is the one purchase I regret the most, however... I will wear it again to my step-daughter's wedding. Why do I regret it? Had I more time I could have spent less money at Value Village. I have learned that to make this work I need to plan better.

I have also learned that I want to try this again. I am not sure that I will announce my intentions to blog world....then again...maybe I will. It annoys me that I can not get it all right at the same time. Since starting this blog I have made so many changes in our home. It seems as if personal changes are the hardest to make. (Amber... I admire you...one year without buying....)

So ends this confession. (Perhaps I should call this a "flogging" rather than blogging.) Till next time...

A much simpler way to blog...

As I mentioned in my last post, hubby has discovered an easier way for me to post to my blog. He found Posterous.com and now all I have to do is pick the pictures I want to use, add captions and mail it to my blog account at Posterous. Try it...you will be surprised at how easy it is!

For the past several years I have tried to grow these beauties in a planter box. I always lose them mid summer.

I understand that you need to water them more when they are in pots. I am glad that I was able to capture these pictures before they died off.

I think there may be a painting here....

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Trying out a New System of Posting....

Hubby has discovered, what he thinks is an easier way to post pics and narrative.  So.. what follows is an experiment.  

On Saturday, hubby, Alexia and I visited the local Alpaca farm.  Have you ever seen Alpaca?  They have the most beautiful faces attached to very long necks.  They also have the softest fur known to man.  Their coats come in several different shades....tan, brown, black and grey.  Their fur is used in the same way as other wools.  It is cleaned, carded and spun into a luxurious fiber.  Alexia was very interested in these strange-looking creatures, which are becoming more common on Canadian farms.  

These Alpaca appear to have been sheared recently.

 Notice the different colours?  This fellow is wearing my next pair of socks!

 You don't need an awful lot of land to have a herd.  These animals are well cared for and have lots of room to roam.

 You may occasionally see Llama in with an Alpaca herd.  They act as sentry protecting the herd.

If you are a knitter, try using this fiber.  It is soooo soft to work with!

Wendy

wayneandwendy@sympatico.ca

http://wendyytb-overhaul.blogspot.com/

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