It's hard to believe that their son has now graduated from high school. He's the one on the right (in the photo), the young man in the maroon suit. By the end of summer he will be relocating to Toronto, Ontario to study architecture. He is a wonderful young man in every way. He is kind, thoughtful, generous, compassionate, intelligent, hardworking, academically gifted, disciplined and musical. He believes in God and he is practical in his approach to life's decisions. He won a scholarship to help him with his studies too. His parents have raised him right and they can be proud of what he has achieved so far in his young life.
Monday, June 10, 2024
The Graduate
It's hard to believe that their son has now graduated from high school. He's the one on the right (in the photo), the young man in the maroon suit. By the end of summer he will be relocating to Toronto, Ontario to study architecture. He is a wonderful young man in every way. He is kind, thoughtful, generous, compassionate, intelligent, hardworking, academically gifted, disciplined and musical. He believes in God and he is practical in his approach to life's decisions. He won a scholarship to help him with his studies too. His parents have raised him right and they can be proud of what he has achieved so far in his young life.
Sunday, June 9, 2024
A Saturday in June
I'm sure the Boston Fern enjoyed the brief time in the sunshine. I hope to put it out again tomorrow because I cannot put it out during the working week when the work men are supposed to be here.
Grayish one (L) is for the bookshelves. Blueish one (R) is for master b/r closet |
Saturday, June 8, 2024
A Neighbourhood Walkabout
Hello friends and fellow bloggers,
I hope you are enjoying your Saturday so far.
Today it got warm enough to wear sleeveless tops, sandals and shorts if you so desired. I don't wear shorts anymore and I usually wear a very light long sleeved top over a sleeveless one. But I saw plenty of people dressed for very hot weather today.
I've been trying to get out for a walk and errands as often as I can but it was actually very cold and rainy for about a week. As a result I developed a bit of a head cold but I didn't remain in bed. In fact, I probably needed more sleep and rest than I did get but I'm working on it.
These photos were taken when the weather was still cold and rainy earlier in the week.
Does anyone know what flower this is? |
Friday, June 7, 2024
First Friday in June - Skywatch Friday
Hello friends and fellow bloggers,
I hope the week has gone well for you and that you're looking forward to the weekend.
I've been busy with preparing for the move by sorting, cleaning, organizing and decluttering. But I took a few breaks. On this day I went for a walk to do some errands and to "smell the flowers" along the way.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
What I'm Reading
The book, After is my most recent read. It's all about Near Death Experiences (NDEs) as studied by psychiatrist, Dr. Bruce Greyson during his over 40 years of psychiatric practice and study of NDEs. It's quite fascinating because the book is based on actual patients studied by Dr. Greyson and the findings are based on scientific studies rather than simple anecdotes of patients.
The people who have had NDEs overwhelming reported a happy, pleasant transition to the other side with no pain at the point of death. Many of the ones who returned to life on earth come back with a strong sense of destiny and purpose to fulfill and the feeling that they haven't yet completed their 'work' here on earth. There are a few who have a horrible and terrifying experience but they seem to be in the minority. One's background of faith or lack thereof, doesn't seem to make a significant difference in how they experience a NDE. There are many other findings but these ones jump out at me.
I've always been fascinated by this subject so it was interesting to read about what has been studied and some of the findings to date. The end of the book contains a detailed listing of all references and sources for those who would like further study on their own.
The other two books I'm reading are Digging Stars and The Botanist's Daughter.
Digging Stars is by a new to me author, NovuyoRosa Tshuma.
Athandwa Rosa Siziba grows up in Zimbabwe without her father who is well known astronomer and professor living and working in the USA. When Athandwa is 11 she joins her father for a single visit but then sadly he dies soon after. Years later, she returns to the USA when she is old enough to start graduate university studies in the same graduate program her father had attended. What unfolds are the hard and uncomfortable experiences Athandwa faces in regards to race, political consciousness and scientific ethics. I'm at the part when Athandwa is just beginning to confront the challenges of being black in America.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
How Is Your Week Going?
Hello friends and fellow bloggers,
I hope the week is going well for you.
It's been busy here at the homestead.
It rained heavily on the weekend an a bit on Monday and Tuesday but otherwise it's expected to get quite warm for the rest of the week. Possibly longer.
Monday started with a bang. The workmen delivered a few pallets of cement blocks to the patio using a small crane. It was interesting to watch. These cement blocks will be used to build the garden wall which will then be filled with soil and ready for planting.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Tuesday Plans
The sky is always changing and I thought it looked especially interesting on a recent walk.
In Fly Lady Land it's Plan and Play Day.
I'm planning on moving out one room so the restoration company can better assess water damage. It means, I need to pack up everything I might possible need for awhile for my personal use while work is ongoing. It should be easy but I tend to think of every possible thing I might need and over pack. I do the same when I go on holiday.
I'll likely remain at home while work is ongoing at the condo, though that isn't 100% certain. Once they open up the walls we'll have a better idea of the work plan and schedule. I'll have time to work on a number of projects while I'm at home, even if it's only at night after the workers have gone home for the day.
For the play part of my day I'll likely read a good book, take a walk, go for coffee or watch some television. I may even do all four if I have the energy. We'll see how the day goes.
Have a good one!
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