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Ring out the Old to Ring in the New

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  Happy New Year Happy Holidays To My Dear Readers  It is cloudy misty morning of 31st December. New year 2021 is fading away leaving bunch of memories, sweet and sour. Any year is like a mixed plate, can't be total plus. Same is life, like a Combo of happy moments mixed with some challenges to tackle. Same was the year 2021. We managed to handle things around Covid. That was really great. Weather is mild today, 2 C below zero at my place in Toronto. My eldest daughter is in Edmonton, over there, is 50 C below zero. She is ok with that. They have special coats and boots to handle that weather. We Humans are amazing, we can mange any circumstances. It is the last day of 2021, tomorrow is New year 2022. For the last two years, it is totally different scenario because of Covid situation. Gatherings and parties are on hold. We have to follow Directives. This is for our own safety, for our loved ones and for the people around. We have to keep social distancing and use Masks wheneve...

Don't have to cross Limits

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  It is mixed sunny cloudy morning with 2 C. Sun is hiding somewhere inside the hazy sky. O n the misty canvas,  I see some beautiful blue sketches, like paintings in water color. What a scenery. Nature is great. We can enjoy every season, every day, all time. Thank You God for Your Blessings. We don't deserve that. Christmas is done. New Year about to give it's entry. Gatherings and parties, all on hold. It is sort of lock down here in Canada. Malls and stores are open with limited capacity. We can't shut down businesses.  It is a changed world. People with Masks and keeping distance, to not to come close. No hugs, no shake hands. Kids busy with computers, so ae we elders. Nowadays it is very important to focus on something positive. Anything, to get busy, to keep ourselves away from negative thoughts, away from thinking low, to not, to be depressed. Everyone is home, not many places to get out. It is a must to give everyone privacy, have to stay away from interfering ot...

It is a White Christmas No Doubt

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  Merry Christmas Happy Holidays To all my Dear Readers Enjoy your festive moments  with Masks on.  Follow the Directives.  Keep social distancing.  This is a must in this COVID period. Hope things will be better soon. Let's hope for the good. Have patience. Patience wins in all circumstances, resolves problems, helps to make our day. It is December 24th, day before Christmas. Beautiful morning. Snow everywhere. Skeleton trees are decorated with white powder. My front and back garden is covered under white blanket. Driveways are spotless, all white. Cars covered under white sheet. Beautiful atmosphere to cherish. It is a White Christmas, no doubt about that. Most offices will be having half days. My son is off this week. He is busy packing gifts for neighbors. My eldest grandson will be off at 2 pm. He has his own plans. Kids have to enjoy their own time. We don't have to interfere. It is their time, their life, to enjoy with whatever they want. We have to respe...

I Don't Deserve That

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  It is Tuesday bright beautiful sunny morning. Nearly end of December. Year 2021 is leaving us with many questions, unanswered, like when this Covid period will end. When we will be out of Masks and start our normal life. This is all unpredictable. For now we have to follow the Directives to ensure the safety for others and also for our own self . This is the only choice we have for now.  Stay strong, have patience and go with the flow. Try to do what you can, to make your time. Have to tackle things with dignity and grace. Ups and downs are norms of  life. This too shall pass. There is always light at the end of tunnel. Stay positive to stay strong. Things will be sorted in due course.  Take one day at a time. Plan your day to get busy with whatever you like to do. Busy with your garden. There are so many indoor hobbies too, to be busy with. Have some pots of flowers or veggies, water and enjoy to watch them grow. Start reading your favorite books / Magazines. Enjo...

Snow on Hold may be next week

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  Beautiful morning bright and sunny. Snow is on hold for sometime. May be next week. Let's see. Enjoy for now. Tomorrow is tomorrow. Present moment is everything. Don't have to waste the moment in hand. It is 12.30, I am just back from work, from playing Darts. We got some good News today that our Carpet Bowling is about to start soon. Great. Things are getting back to normal. F ollow the rules, wear Masks and keep social distancing, to control this Covid from spreading and to carry on your activities. Do what you want to do to enjoy your time, to make your day. Thinking about Carpet Bowling, I keep my finger crossed. It is two years time, we haven't played that, because of Covid situation. In these two years, so much is changed. I am two years older, my health must be, not so good as to throw Balls. Let's see. I am not so sure. For now I am enjoying my Darts. It is 12.45, I am in my kitchen, making banana shake for my son and for myself. My daughters calling me from K...

Lake Trip on Hold Today

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  Beautiful morning. Sun shining, up and above, in full bloom, to make our day. No rain no snow for now. It is 3 C feels like zero. It is like a summer for we Canadians. We are enjoying. Not have to bundle up in layers. Just a jacket will be enough. Grass looking great on my front and back gardens.  Not  windy, looks a calm quiet atmosphere. Skeleton trees not shaking their heads, standing quietly, waiting for what be the next. We know this is mid December. Things will change quickly. Snow will be anytime soon.  We learned our lessons, just bring it on, we can handle. Yesterday, cars were not available. My eldest grandson has to go to work, in person, every day. My daughter in law goes twice a week. My lake trip, not possible at that time. I chalk out my plans before hand, to switch, to get busy. We have to be ready for anything. Nothing is so important, which can ruin your day. Keep plan "B" ready to make your day. I was busy with my laundry, had to do two loads, to...

Not Retired still in the Rink

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  Cold cloudy morning. Sun is hiding somewhere under grey blankets. My back garden is no more a garden now. Flowers are taking a break. Grass looking beautiful with white powder sprinkled over, here and there. It is a scenic view to behold. Winter season has it's own beauty. It is 8.30, I have to get ready to go to work, to play Darts.  I am at the library, with my mask on. Game has to start in five minutes. We have to pick numbers to decide teams. I am in team number three. We have three players in each team. We are twelve players, today in total. Kitchen counter looking great with variety of cookies and cupcakes. Tea and coffee pots are ready. Such a festive atmosphere. We waited so long for all this.  We take break after couple of games to enjoy our coffee time. It is nice to have company around in this Covid period. We have to show our vaccine passport and other papers to make sure that safety is not an issue and we all are following the Directives. It is important to...

Hurray Darts Tomorrow

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  It is one of the cold mornings of early December. Temperature is dipping to sub zero. It is normal for these days. We are ready with our our coats, hats and gloves on, to counter the Canadian cold. We start sorting our closets for heavy coats by the end of October. No worries. We are ready. Bright beautiful morning. Sun keeps showing it's presence to elevate our moods, to make our days. So nice of him. Anyone can make a difference. Keep trying to spread happiness around.  It is Tuesday, working day. My son is busy with his work. My eldest grandson, the Lucky Guy left for his new job. He was in bank for couple of weeks, he didn't like that, now changed to a new one. He is happy. Pay is good and also the working atmosphere. Kids nowadays, know what they are doing. We have to trust their caliber and capabilities.  My youngest grandson, the Slurpee Boy left for school. He opted for in person schooling. I think kids are now bored with isolation, want to connect with their fr...

I Love My Sprinklers

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  It is 11.45, I am just back from my work, playing Darts from 10 to 11.30. We have to fill the long form, show our double vaccine passport and our ID, every time we go. It is lot of work but no pain, no gain my dear. Nothing is total plus, there is always something negative. We have to check the balance and go for that. This is Covid time period. This Virus is not going anywhere soon so do whatever you can. Follow the SOPs and Directives to start doing your routine things, to make your day.  We can not lock ourselves down to stay away from everyone. Use your Mask, follow the distancing and that's it. We have to go with the flow.  It is 12.30, I am in my room with my computer, to connect with my friends and family. My daughter, the middle one is calling me from Grimsby. She is going back from work. It is already evening at her place. She is five hours ahead of my time in Toronto. It is 1.30, my youngest grandson, the Slurpee Boy is back from school. It is his break time. ...

Skeleton Trees loaded with Flowers

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  December not even started and snow is everywhere. Skeleton trees are loaded with white cottony flowers. My Lexus and SUV, are under white sheet. My son is busy, clearing the driveway. Tuesdays are garbage pick up days in our neighborhood. People putting the Bins outside. My grandson, the youngest one is leaving for school, with two jackets on. We Canadians know, how to deal with our winter days. No worries. I already signed up for my work tomorrow. I go to play Darts on Wednesdays and Fridays.  We have to capture any chance  available , to get out, to make our day. Don't have to wait for tomorrow. We never know, what happens tomorrow. Things change. Our health, the circumstances, nothing will be the same. Value the present moment. Moments go on draining out of our hands, for never to come back. Do it, what you can, within health and safety limits. Use Masks and keep distancing please. We have to follow the Directives. It is a must in this Covid time period. I keep my do...

My Documents are Ready

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  It is one of cold bright mornings of late November. I am just back from my work. I am all set with my documents, my double vaccine Passport and my ID. I am back to my work, playing Darts from 10 to 11.30 on Wednesdays and Fridays. I skipped two weeks after my trip to England. We have to follow the Directives.  It is very windy, gusts around 50 km, looked to me that I will be blown away. My son was there, outside the library, to pick me up. I didn't have to stay out for long. So nice of him. We have to appreciate, what our kids do for we parents.  I have to wash my hair, make some calls, book doctor's appointment for my off and on head spinning at night and have to write my Blog too.  Busy day for me. First thing first, have to make calls. I will call my colleague back home. He was in Chemistry department. We worked together for more than a decade. We are still in touch. It brings unique experience, while connecting with the people, you  shared time together. I...

Siler Flakes at my door steps 

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  It is cold sunny morning, 3 C below Zero, feels like 6 C below. My deck is loaded with Silver. Gold and Bronze, in my back garden, all mixed up with Snow Flakes, glittering under the sun. It is giving a beautiful view, to behold. Days are passing. Every day brings new experiences, new Wonders, to make our moments. Nature is amazing. Every day I open patio doors to enjoy the breeze outside. Today, I skip. We have to be careful at our age. It is not good to be a liability to our kids. They are already busy with their own things, work and family matters. We have to avoid to put extra pressure. Let them enjoy their life. I am planning to do my laundry. Washer and Dryer is in Basement, my eldest grandson is sleeping, I have to wait for him, to wake up. I don't want to disturb him. It is good to respect everyone's privacy. It helps smooth running of relationships. That is a must in Household, for a peaceful atmosphere. Being elder, we have more responsibility. From tomorrow, I am p...

I am at Tim Hortons

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  Another beautiful sunny morning of November. Days are passing quickly. Things go on changing. Just one more month to go to start another new year. Chapter of 2021 will be closed.  It is 8.45, I am sitting in my eat - in kitchen, next to patio doors. My back garden is loaded with Gold. Some Bronze and Copper leaves are also scattered around. Such a scenic view to behold, can't see any flower. I think, they are taking time off, taking a break. It is 10.30, I am in my room with my computer switched on, browsing messages from friend and family. My grade five childhood friend messages me every day from Perth, Australia. Lucky to have someone to share with, at your age. We can relate, what we talk.  It is 11.30, my son has to go to doctor for his routine check up. I am going to Tim Hortons. He will drop me there, I will walk back after. I am at Coffee House. They are taking my name, my phone number, checking my ID, my double vaccine passport.  It is a new world, so much ...

Just Top Up Some Fuel

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  It is beautiful cold sunny morning of mid November, 2 C, feels like one below zero. Winter already started. Yesterday went to Petticoat Creek, it was very cold, I had to be back in my car after few minutes. Although I was wearing warm jacket and gloves, not enough, I think. I have to take out my heavy coat from now on. We have to dress up according to the weather conditions. Have to go with the flow. It is 9.15, I am done with my breakfast, now in my room. My computer is in front, window curtains are drawn up. I can see my front garden, also the view of my neighborhood. It is Tuesday, our garbage pick up day. Blue, Green and Grey bins are all lined up on  driveways. I salute all the front line workers for their efforts to make our lives easy, in this Covid period of time. We have to value their contributions. They are great. My daughter, the middle one, called me from Grimsby. She was going back from school. Her day is nearly done. It is already afternoon in England. She usu...

Passed My Tests - I Did It

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  Beautiful sunny morning of early November, in Toronto. We have couple of more days to enjoy before temperature will start dipping to sub zero. Trees will be like skeletons, leaves will start turning into Gold, Copper and Bronze.  I am beck from my trip to England, visiting my daughters and my grand kids, attending the wedding ceremony and celebrations of my grand daughter, in Grimbsy and Hull. Hull is bigger town so the main function was in Mercure Hotel, there. Guest were in Premier inn Hotel, in Grimsby. Hull is one hour drive from Grimbsy. My trip was short, just for three weeks, lot of things to accomplish like, in person Covid testing at designated locations, waiting twenty four hours for the results. It was must before flight. In England, within two days, Testing and Posting the kits in the designated post Boxes, waiting for results till the next day. In case you are positive, you have to quarantine for fourteen days. I was keeping my fingers crossed, might miss the en...

They All Want A Piece Of Me

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  Beautiful morning, it is 9.45,18 C. Sun is in full bloom. Red, Yellow, Orange and Purple Dahlia flowers are smiling in my flower bed. Black Squirrel is enjoying his morning snacks on the lush green grass of my back garden. Couple of birds are around the bird feeder, my son filled last evening. I am done with my breakfast, enjoying my morning cup of tea in my garden. My daughters calling me from England. My youngest one is in Reading, the other one is in Kent. They usually make a conference call. It saves time and you don't have to repeat the same thing again and again. Nothing special to talk. Just a chit chat.  We have to be careful while making conference calls. This only works when people are at the same page and on the same wave length. It can go wrong otherwise. Everyone is different, takes things in his/her own perspective. It can create confusion and may cause damage to your existing relationships.  If not sure about the consequences, it is better to call separat...

They Know Party is Over

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  It is 8.45, in the morning. First week of October already gone. Time flies so quickly. Weather started changing. Next season is just around the corner. Colors started changing. Red, Purple and Yellow Flowers of my Dahlias, are still smiling but I can feel, they know, what will be the next. Their smile is not the same. They know, party time is over. It is just a matter of time.  Next weather episode will be coming soon. The Season of " Fall ". Time for us, to behold the Beautiful colors. Master pieces of Arts and Crafts. Gold, Bronze and Copper, all will be at our door steps. We will start feeling rich, fortunate, to have all that.  Everyone is unique, has his own personality, his style. Same are Seasons. Every season has it's own beauty. Provides us various shades of Nature. Provides time to ponder, to look through the beauty inside, to behold the deep down of the Creations. Creations of the Great Creator.  Busy days for me. Last week before my departure to England...

Keeping My Fingers Crossed

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  It is 9.30 morning. My deck is wet. I think it was raining. Beautiful view in my     back garden.  Dahlia, Roses, everyone looking great after having morning shower. Red, Purple and Yellow flowers are smiling, enjoying, shaking their bodies, in thrill and excitement, also giving me a nod to come, to join, to enjoy together. Sun smiling too, shining up and above in full bloom.  I skip, taking some time out. My body is not ready to go to the garden to have a chit chat with them. Needs some time to rewind. Sometimes we have to listen to our body. Don't have to push hard. My back not in good shape. My travel date getting closer. My seat is confirmed. Travel is booked. My son is worried about me. I keep my finger crossed, leaving everything to God. He is the Best Planner. Knows what is the best for me.  Yesterday, I sorted things, what to pack. Tomorrow is my doctor's appointment, to get some prescription medicines for my travel. I take with me for, just ...

Pearls Sparkling Under The Sun

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  Beautiful cold sunny morning of the first day of October. September is gone, now history. After couple of months, will be new year. Days are passing so is our life. Every day is a brand new day, starts with a brand new morning, to start with. To cash another brand new credit of twenty four hours. To get ready to do something new. To try new experiences.  My daughter in law just left to airport for Houston, to her parents. Busy morning for me, to help out for her last minute things, to pack lunch for my youngest grandson, for his school. Everything now done. I am done with my breakfast too. Enjoying morning tea in my back garden.  I feel lucky and grateful to God Almighty for keeping me mobile, to do things on my own, and able to help out my loved ones too. It is great to put smile on the faces around and also to share their pressure moments. It matters a lot for people, helps to shoot down their stress level and to calm them down. Everyone needs that sometimes. We get h...

Mom I am Listening

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  It is 8.30, beautiful sunny morning, 12 C, not so cold for we Canadians. Looks like summer. Snow and sub zero temperatures are still weeks away. Enough time to get ready, to dig out our closets for coats, gloves and stoles. For now we are enjoying the beauty around. I am done with my breakfast, walking on my deck. It is wet, but I think safe to walk. Let's take chances. I will be careful. Grass looking great, loaded with pearls, sparkling under the sun. Red, Yellow and Purple flowers of Dahlia, giving me smile. I think giving me invitation to come closer. I am staying on the deck, will skip to walk on the grass. Not nice to crush any of the pearl under my feet. I smiled back. We have to acknowledge gestures.  Pink Canadian Roses and David Austin, the Red English Roses, are still enjoying their break time. Everyone is different, same are plants. We have to give space and leave  them alone, to decide and go with their own plans. My elder grandson started his job, and my d...

It is a Different World

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  It is 8.15, one of the cold mornings of late September. Weather is changing. Winter is just around the corner. For couple of days, was raining of and on. Day before it was all day. My Dahlia plants are not in good shape. All bent down because of wind and heavy rain, still managing, trying to look  composed. I salute their will power. Their attitude, to face things with grace and dignity. Their Red, Purple and Deep Yellow flowers are smiling, like nothing happened, it is all set.  It is mixed sunny cloudy morning. Sun is hiding somewhere, inside the misty sky. My Deck is all wet, I think, was raining early morning. I am walking in my back garden, my feet are deep down in the wet grass. I am enjoying the unique experience, as if, I am in a Marshy land. Nature is amazing. We get something surprising every moment. Just keep your eyes open, to observe, what is going around. You will get the thrill of the moment, to cherish, to make your day brighter. Every day brings new exp...

Controlling Their Giggles

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  Beautiful weather, not too hot , not too cold. It was raining last night, my Deck is all wet, shining under the sun. Sun is not in full bloom, hiding somewhere inside the hazy sky. It comes out once a while, to give assurance that I am here, not far. It is 8.45, I am done with my breakfast, enjoying my morning cup of tea in my back garden. Grass is lush green, loaded with pearls. I have taken my shoes off, to touch the grass. It is a great experience to be cherished for long.  Beside the wooden fence of my garden,  Red, Yellow and Purple flowers of Dahlia, are looking great, giving color to the scenic view, adding up the beauty of my garden. I see, my friend the White Butterfly is also here, talking to flowers, in a whisper. Flowers are  smiling, shaking their heads, I think, they are controlling their giggles. It is 10.15, I am sitting in my room.  It is cool Breeze outside. I can feel with my  windows open. My computer is beside me, like an open book, t...

Started Working on Fridays

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  It is 8.30, I am in my kitchen, making my breakfast, my oatmeal porridge and stir fry egg, will have with my morning cup of tea. Beautiful Scarlet Red, Deep Orange and Yellow flowers of Dahlia, giving me smiles from the flower bed of my back garden. Black Squirrel is also here, busy with his work outs on the wooden fence of my garden. It is a beautiful view to behold. But  no time for me to enjoy.  I started working on Fridays,  have to get ready to leave at 9.30, to my work place, to play Darts.  It is 11.40, I am back, will take a quick shower after that will go to my kitchen to make banana Blueberry shake for my son and for my eldest grandson, he is awake, will be happy. It is good to put smile on the faces around. We feel good too. What goes around, comes back to you. So simple. I will make Shake for myself too. Never have to forget, to give treats to yourselves. It will help to push your body to get going, to cooperate with the plans, our mind got ready f...

Writing the Next Chapter of Life

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  It is mid September. Weather is tricky, like roller coaster. Rain at nights, mornings are cool and days hot. Today it is 25 C, feels like 3 1.  It is 9.15, I am done with my breakfast. My eldest grandson left for his job. He started his first job after his Uni. Opened up the book of his life, to write a new chapter. He will have very different experiences than that of his student era.  Student life is our time of adjustment, an era of try and error, the period of learning to compile our "Handbook" of experiences, to refer after, in our practical life. Here we don't have to pay much for our mistakes, we get time to correct, to come back on track, which we don't get so often in our practical life.  Student life is like our journey through the fairy land. Land of fantasy. We go to school with bulk of Dreams. Dreams, we plan to make it happen. We believe, Dreams are not just fantasy. It is reality, will "come true", in just matter of time. We have confidence, ...

Open Letter To My Readers

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  Dear Readers Just got comments from you people after long time.  Dear Friends in Ireland, please don't get confused. Vaccination is must. I am double vaccinated and have my vaccination Passports. Take your vaccination seriously. This is for your own safety and for others. I think, it is clear now. My apology for the confusion.  Only vaccinated people be allowed for the Reading sessions of my Blogs. I request the Higher ups to please give a second chance to " Smile Corner". I will be highly obliged. Thanks.  Dear Reader doing 2 Jobs. Stop getting groceries for the Wicked worker. Don't take your third job. Please don't give any money to the Wicked worker. Discuss things with the Happy Worker, not with Wicked worker. Be careful with her. She didn't got your job back. It is because of my friend the Supervisor.  Dear Retirees, why Malala posters were there. I requested many times that please keep reading sessions of my Blogs out of political and Religious matters...

If worth it go ahead

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  Beautiful bright sunny morning. It is 9.15, I am done with my breakfast, enjoying morning tea, in my back garden. Black Squirrel is passing by my flower bed. Beautiful Red, Orange and Yellow flowers of Dahlia, are in front, for me, to behold, to cherish their beauty. Grass is lush green under my feet, is loaded with pearls. I am walking carefully, not to crush, any. My youngest grandson is about to leave for his school. My eldest one, just left for cottage, with his friends. He has to start his first job, after finishing Uni, from Monday. He has couple of days left, to enjoy his time before that. Time flies, things change quickly. Kids have to move on, leaving their Nest empty.  We have to accept that. It is reality. We did the same to our parents.  Enjoy whatever time, you share with them. Show tolerance. Try to be  patient, be kind with words and actions, so that, they leave, on a happy note and baggage of good memories, to carry on, for the rest of their life. W...

Fall the Season of Color and Beauty

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  It is 8.30 morning, one of the mornings of early September. Weather is tricky, unpredictable, like a roller coaster. Some days are hot and humid, some Breezy. Evenings are pleasant, slightly cold. I think, September is the month of adjustments. Time to take an exit from "Summer" and to give entry into "Fall". Fall, the season of colors. Time to take a break from summer activities. Time to pa us e, to relax, to behold and cherish the beauty around. It is Tuesday, our garbage day today. Bins are lined up on driveways, in my neighborhood. Yellow and brown garbage truck just arrived for pick ups. I salute all the people, working on front lines. They keep on managing things, in this Covid period, making our lives easy. You people are Great. No doubt in that. My prayers are with you. May God Almighty keep you safe and healthy. Amen. My daughter in law goes to work on Tuesdays, so no car today. No lake trip for me, today. I was planning to walk to "Metro" to ge...

Flowers Butterflies and Squirrels

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  Beautiful morning, not so hot, not too cold. September already started. It will change quickly, from summer to winter. Don't have to worry about. It will be fine. Fall will be, in between like a buffer. We will get enough time to dig out our closets for coats and gloves, to get ready for our Canadian winter. For now, time to enjoy summer. Time to get out, to walk around, to go to lakes. Time to behold the beauty of Flowers, Butterflies, Rabbits, Squirrels. Time to feel and inhale the aroma, the fragrance of the scented  atmosphere around. Time to enjoy and cherish the beauty of moments, as a keepsake for your memory box. To open up, to enjoy later. Our memory box is a rare treasure. We are Humans, not Robots. Have to face our ups and downs, while dealing with our day to day matters. Sometimes, we have to take an exit, to have our time alone slots, to open up our memory box, to feel good, to be back on track. The track of positivity.  It is 8.45, I am done with my breakf...

David Austin Smiling

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  It is 8.30, hot humid morning of the last day of August. Sun shining up and above, in full bloom. I am sitting in my eat in kitchen, next to my patio doors. This is one of my favorite spot. From here, beside enjoying my breakfast,  I can have a view of my back garden.  Scarlet Red, Orange and Violet flowers of Dahlia, giving color to the flower bed of my garden. Red, David Austin Roses smiling at one side. Pink Canadian Roses adding up the beauty of the flower bed of my garden. It is like Cherry on top.  Couple of birds, enjoying their morning walk, having chit chat and snacks on my garden. I miss my friend, the Black Squirrel. He is not here, may be,  already done with his exercises. He is an early riser.  I am done with  my breakfast, my oatmeal porridge and stir fried egg, will enjoy my morning cup of tea, in my garden. I love  to be part of the scenic view, to have a  feel of aroma and the scented atmosphere around. Dew drops are s...

Piling up into Our Basket of Past

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  Beautiful hot humid morning. It is end of August, couple of days left to turn the page. New month will start after, and in couple of months, we turn another page, to another New Year. We are turning pages, every moment, but we don't realize that. Our moments are turning into past. We are entering into our future, every moment. We hold our present moment, not for long. It leaves us soon to be gone into the basket of our Past.  Welcome your Mornings with smile, be in good shape, in full of energy Mode. Don't start mornings with Grumpy mood and negative thoughts. Try to look into your glass, Half full, not Half empty. Glass, I mean, the things you have and have to tackle. The matters, you are facing in your life. Life is the same for everyone. It is all up to us, how we take it. No Genie will come to make our day. It only happens in stories. Not in real life. Life is like a mixed plate, with sweet and sour items. We have to accept, whatever is there, with grace and smile. Try t...

Love You My Kitchen

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  Beautiful hot humid morning. Sun is shining, in full bloom. No rain, no clouds. No breeze. It is very quiet, like a wait and see atmosphere. Trees standing still, tight lipped, fingers crossed, waiting, to figure out, what will be the next.  Down, on the back of my garden, in my flower bed, Pink Canadian flowers are smiling, to give color, spreading happiness, to change the situation. Deep Orange colored flowers of Canna and Scarlet Red colored flowers of Dahlia, adding up color and beauty of my garden. Everyone counts, everyone matters, can bring change, can alter the situation. It all depends on us. Life is the same, like an unpaved path, like a trail with bushes around. We have to make our day, have to find the right path, in between the bushes.  Have to keep on picking flowers of happiness. Flowers of happiness, I believe, are the moments of peace and harmony. We can only get peace and harmony out of spreading peace and harmony to others, to the people around. Not t...

Open Letter to My Readers

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  Dear Readers, just got your comments. I don't get so often because of Glitch  I am writing to you my Friends. It is already after midnight.  Dear Friends in Ireland, Vaccine is not optional. It is a must. Please don't get confused. I think I was not able to convey my message properly. My apology. Keep social distancing and use Masks whenever required. Thanks. I am worried about the situation at Smile Corner. I will pray you people. Hope things will be sorted out. It was my fault. Please convey my apologies to the Higher ups.  Please ask my friend the Mayor and Councilor, to take my Blog, to show my apology and request them, to change their mind.  It might help.  Let's hope for  good. I am praying for you people. God is Great Listener. He will take care of every thing.  Dear Reader doing 2 Jobs, go for vaccination. Stop getting Groceries for the wicked worker. Focus on your work and listen to your Supervisor. Dear Retirees, Please don't bracket m...

Gold and Copper at Our Door Steps

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  Beautiful Morning, hot and humid. It is fine with me. I know these are just couple of more hot weeks of summer. From mid September, it will dip, will be changed. We have to start, getting ready to welcome "Fall", to behold the beauty of Fall colors. Colors of Yellow, Orange and Red, will be scattered all around, in all shades. I wont complain for hot and plus 30 C temperatures.  This is beauty of Canada. We can have a feel of all four Seasons. Every season is intense. Winter comes with snow and sub zero temperatures. We, bundle up in sweaters, coats and gloves, go to lake. From mid March, things shift, to change. April is showers, May flowers. Summer is hot and humid. Fall is full of colors. Gardens and walkways loaded with Copper and Gold. Cones and Bronze leaves, scattered like pieces of Art and Crafts. We already have learned our lessons. No problems. We enjoy all that. It is fine. We have to take whatever is available. Try to make use of the moments in hand, to enjoy yo...