Well folks we made it through another week.
This weekend marks the end of February 2020 and the beginning of a new month March 2020.
March is an extra special month for me as it is the birthday of my daughter.
Also is the birthdate of my Dad’s only sister, my Aunt, son-in-law’s brother, friend’s children, sister-in-law, niece in-law and some of my most dearest friends.
A busy month to be sure.
Which reminds me that I forgot to pop a card and letter into the mail for my Aunt.
I will do that this weekend and even though it may be late ….. always better to send than not to.
She is of the generation that cards and letters were important.
The largest way of communication next to the telephone.
Long before the days of email, texts and video chats and social media.
I have a good stock of miscellaneous cards as I still love to send them from time to time.
Last night on our walk …. oh, it was so beautiful.
We bumped into the gal that delivers our flyers down the street at the houses near the park.
We stopped for a chat.
The chat carried on for several minutes when all of a sudden I saw out of the corner of my eye and then did a quick spin …
To see by Alvin and me, this chocolate lab pup off leash.
There was a family coming down the sidewalk and I called out to them.
They explained as they got to us that this pup had just joined them.
He/She walked beside them the whole way.
Now as they were on a busy street they were concerned.
No one happened to have an extra leash.
As we were near the house of a friend, I ran up the walk to see if she could help us out with a leash.
She has two small dogs.
But no one was home.
Quick thinking, I thought of tying some poop bags together but that didn’t seem like a great idea, no one had a scarf (I would have given up my scarf, for sure) but I did have
my Bath & Body Works lanyard on my keys.
So I removed the lanyard and it worked perfectly as the pup did have a collar with a ring for hooking leashes.
We hooked up the lanyard and I asked if they were able to take the pup and contact the appropriate authorities and they said of course.
The pup seemed perfectly happy to be with them.
Alvin did okay with the pup considering there was no leash on the pup and hard to hold him/her.
There was a bit of growling on Alvin’s part but the pup was so good natured it did not last.
I hope, pray and wish that they found the pup’s home or the authorities did.
Such a beautiful pup.
There was no one out looking during the time we were out.
I am not certain where exactly the dog joined them.
Best of luck to you little one.
I should have carried my phone but did not have the appropriate place and my hands were full.
Well almost time to leave here.
My neighbour is feeling better and will give me a ride to work this morning.
Yesterday funny story.
I left home a few minutes earlier than what I normally would to catch a bus and when walking by my friend’s house, she was backing out.
She saw me and gave me a ride to the bus stop.
That helped greatly … no dodging ice …. yay, me.
I caught the earlier bus and was to work before 7:30 a.m. ( I do not start till 8 but like to be there early).
Well time to fly.
I hope that you have an awesome, amazing, wonderful day.
Isn’t the morning sky beautiful?
Getting more light everyday.
Take Care.
Always, Carol & Alvin
Treating the world with kindness and respect.
Trying …..
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