Good Morning. Oh, the font has changed this morning. Cool. The sky is clear blue and I can see the sunrise reflecting off the buildings and trees out of my office window. Last night after work I went for a walk with my friends Jeanette, Alejandro and Eddie & Bruno. I brought out some treats (freeze dried liver) for them. They both gobbled them up and I was most pleased that Bruno was happy with the treat. He is not doing great but some days better than others. Last night was a good night. It was almost two hours from the time that I left my house to the time I returned for the night. Now part of that time was spent visiting outside with a neighbour who had been out mowing her lawn. I also came to realize just how loose my glasses are as when I bent over to give the boys their treats, they slid off my face. They are so much heavier with the sunglass clips. Perhaps I should have gone with transition lenses. If I put my head down they slide down. Not sure if going to the Optometrist to have fit better will help or not but I guess I need to try. I usually look down watching the sidewalk a fair amount or at least half of the time. I like to keep my head on a swivel. In this day and age, you have to be super aware of your surroundings. After the long weekend at our work site, more than ever this is important. Back to the walk. When we first left the sky was dark with big rain clouds and I thought that for sure we were going to get wet but after a few minutes into our walk the sky is cleared and we had the most beautiful evening. From time to time the wind would start to blow and the temperature would dip and then it would pass and life was good. I so enjoyed our walk last night. The grass had been freshly cut from the previous day. Most of the trees are almost fully out in leaves. We had a great walk including seeing some Robins. I love those birds. Little Robin Red Breast.
The time was almost 8 p.m. when I walked into the house after the walk and the visit but I felt like a million dollars. Nothing like spending time with friends and being outside in the fresh air and sunlight. After what feels like weeks of days filled with smoky skies – the clear blue sky was a gift. One that was so appreciated. I could have walked all night long or at least been outside till dark.
I snapped a few photos of the blue sky from my porch last night. Perhaps I should have walked about with my phone and taken some better ones but you will see the brightness. It is hard to take photos from your porch without getting cars and houses in the shots. Oh well. I also noticed just how dusty my front room blinds are at this time. Remember I was sidetracked from my spring cleaning! I will be washing the blinds this weekend for sure. YIKES. No one wants to see dusty blinds in a photo. Not me!
Photos and then time to head downstairs as I am catching the bus this morning to work.
That fresh blue sky and the sun! Great end to a wonderful evening.









Try not to inspect the photos of the blinds to hard although I can see the dust on the last photo, argh. Oh well. I am human.
Have a wonderful day! Be safe and aware and enjoy and remember to laugh.
Continuing to live this life with kindness, respect, compassion, patience, love, laughter, understanding, gratitude, focus, possibilities, coffee and forgiveness.
Always, Carol & Alvin, My Forever Angel
It is a NEW YEAR.
01 Apr 2020 Leave a comment
by mynewlifeat51 in It is a NEW YEAR. Tags: after the rain, Alvin and Humphrey, Alvin and Teddy, April 1st, April Fool's Day, babies, bright sunshine, Coffee brewing, comments, Friends, Lilacs, Milo and Aspen, roses, scents, schedule, snow, sunglass clips, sunrise, weather changes, Wednesday
Good Morning and Welcome to Wednesday the 1st day of a new month, April.
Usually people would be playing pranks on one another this morning but alas I don’t think it is likely appropriate this April 1st.
The sky is almost white this morning with a tinge of the palest of blues.
I am hopeful that the sunrise will be visible shortly.
Yesterday afternoon the SUN was so bright against the deep plush blanket of snow it was almost blinding from inside the house.
At one point I was thinking I should put on my sunglass clips but then I was not in the living for long and in my office it was not too bad.
Working from home as been interesting.
Today is our 10th day, I believe.
I do love being here with Alvin, going for walks at lunchtime when we can and the commute.
Nothing beats the commute.
Nothing.
Other than retirement and then there would be no commute, period. OVER and OUT.
But that is not where I am at this time so a short commute is wonderful.
It is nice dressing how you feel.
Somedays I feel like dressing as though I am going to the office and others it feels more casual.
I have not as yet wore my pajamas or gone without wearing a bra.
But we are just beginning in this new norm.
I have a feeling that it will be extended for us past April 30, 2020.
I have not been watching the news to see how many cases or if the virus has grown substantially in Canada.
I feel that I am doing my part.
Staying home and reducing the chance of catching the virus.
My friends drop things off at the door and when we visit it is in short spurts at the door and I am six feet away.
No hugs even though we really want to.
I wash my hands.
Importantly I get lots of rest, try to remain calm, get some exercise and eat right and keep hydrated.
Speaking of hydrating (kidding), I smell the coffee perking away.
Let me tell you there is nothing short of wild roses lining the path to the park or lilacs blooming or the scent of a little baby that matches the smell of coffee brewing.
I guess the secret is out.
BEST SMELLS EVER:
Wild roses
Lilacs
Scent of a baby
COFFEE
Perhaps after a rain ……
What are you favourite scents?
Maybe you could send me your list.
I am excited to see what everyone likes or loves.
Mr. Alvin ….
Even though he has my schedule for starting and ending work and breaks down to the minute, I think he is out of sorts.
I think that he has some pain in his paws due to arthritis.
It was/is a matter of time.
I will continue with his daily regimen of glucosamine.
I do know that when the weather changes, I can see a difference.
This is not news to his Doctor.
Don’t worry I keep her aprized.
How about some miscellaneous photos.
I love photos.
Let me see what do I have handy.
Oh my darling grand pup MILO closest to the camera and little KOBI in the background.
MILO and Miss ASPEN.
Love my grand pups.
I love the way the tree looks after a snowfall.
Branches gently cradling the snow.
Last year’s birthday …. the most delicious cupcakes.
With Key Lime Icing
Geese near the park by my house, last year or year before.
Time passes so quickly …..
Flowers from my friend’s garden.
I cannot wait to see her garden this summer.
Our friend next door, HUMPHREY.
Thankfully he does not have to wear the CONE often anymore.
But sometimes.
FRIENDS
I wished that I had one of Alvin and Teddy looking out of the bedroom window.
I have some.
ALVIN and TEDDY on the bed.
Well almost time to grab my coffee and get the start up to work.
I hope that you have an awesome day.
Wednesday, we got this.
Two more days until the weekend.
Living in Kindness and with Respect,
I, We remain as,
Always, Carol & Alvin