Loving

 

The words on the picture say:  Love is like the wind, You can’t see it, but you can feel it.  -  Nicholas Sparks

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The feeling of being loved is the most generous, all encompassing, delightful feeling that I know.  It comes from our family, our very good friends, and our pets.  It helps us get through the terrible times when we suffer grief, pain, anger, and even life threatening situations.  When people do not like you, it is the absence of love.  It does not matter.  Why associate with anyone that does not know how to love?

Blessings,

Judy

How Do You Choose?

The poster says:  You have two primary choices in life:  to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.  —- Author Unknown

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When you walk through life, each decision is a fork in the road.  We all know this at an unconscious level.  However, we all need to be mindful that each choice is like the stone hitting the water; waves ripple across the pond and move the lily pad, splash the frog on the rock, or lap over the shoreline.  Our choices always have consequences. When we accept that we must change something, we can pray to move through that change with grace and dignity.

Blessings,

Judy

Canada Day 2026

Picture of July 1 celebration in Banff, Alberta, Canada,  - from the Banff website

There is nothing like the feeling of celebrating Canada Day in a crowd of Canadians filled with pride about their country.  Several years ago, my husband and I and our dogs were in Banff for the celebration.  It was awesome!  Several elk even made an appearance.  There were bands, dancers, First Nations folks with ceremonial dress, displays, hot dogs, and drinks. 

 Now, the crowds are so huge, that wildlife stays away, and people fight for sidewalk room and for line ups at restaurants and pop up vendors.  There are still bands and dancers and entertainment.  It is an experience.  

Whatever you decide to do today, enjoy it.

Happy Canada Day,

Judy