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Glass Half Full Not Half Empty

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Rainy day hazy cloudy morning 12 C but feels like 6 C as sun is hiding  somewhere underneath the dark clouds. Not raining so hard sort of heavy  drizzle so I can see lots of birds. For the last couple of weeks there were none.  I was thinking they all gone to South of the Border and not be back  before spring. Now they are here, I think came to pick up some of the stuff,  left behind. I am working part time Darts only no Bowling today. Sunday was very busy for me, in the morning I was busy watching TV show and with my computer. My Eldest was leaving for his Uni. I was making pancakes for him but everyone wanted fresh pancakes so I did it for the whole family. It gives you so much happiness when you have a feel that you still can do it and people still enjoy your cooking. My middle one I mean Slurpee Boy had his inter school Deca competition from  1 pm to 4 pm in the city of Whitby. I opted to go with him. It is always better to get ou...

We are accountable not anyone else

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 It is Monday morning sunny bright cold 5 C. It is 9.15 I am sitting in the  Billiard room. Today is PA day in Durham region so all schools are closed  in our area.  Kids are off. Teens are sleeping at home like Master Golden  and  Slurpee Boy.  Billiard room is full with younger kids. They are busy  with all sorts of activities. Supervisor is a friend of mine, she was offering her room to me, to have seat  and  to write my Blog. I told her I would like to sit outside with kids. I wont  be bothered rather, will enjoy the beautiful atmosphere, while writing my  Blog. Kris Dear I am sad, as I told you earlier, I believe, you are equal partner  in  all the plans to make Hannah and Niklas lives miserable.  I regret why  I asked them to come back. They were safe at Hannah's parents place. You and Father promised that things will be changed but nothing happened.  Everythin...

Bundle of Memorable Moments

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It is Wednesday cool bright morning 18 C. Today I have to go to Tooting Broadway to my cousin's place. She has arranged a get together dinner  for  me.  I am leaving tomorrow from Croydon to Reading for my Youngest  Daughter's  place. From Reading I will leave for Toronto on 28th of August. My stay here in England was great. I enjoyed nearly my two months long  trip.  When I arranged my journey, it looked like it will be too long but  I was busy  whole time. Now not even a week left for my departure. I had great time with my Daughters and with my grand kids. These  moments  will be memorable. I also had a chance to see two of my school  friends. That was amazing.  I am getting older day by day, I don't know if I will be having another  chance.  I don't know but I enjoyed all the moments in hand. I will be  leaving  England with no regrets, rather with beautiful memories to k...

Love at first sight

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It is Thursday very hot morning already 27 C no wind. Today my Daughter invited three families. All her friends total will be 20 people. She is busy with things for Dinner tonight.  I skipped taking my breakfast in the back garden. I quickly finished my  breakfast  to help her out, whatever I can. It is important to help people out,  when you see them under pressure. Sharing imparts great impact. It is sort of light in the tunnel. Sort of breather. I am sitting in the kitchen at my favorite spot near the back  entrance.  From here I can enjoy beauty of the back garden also busy participating in kitchen activities.  First we have to make ourselves comfortable and take away our own  pressure after that we will be in a better shape to help out others. I am  busy cutting veggies to be stir fried. Now cutting watermelon, red cubes  looking  so beautiful in the transparent glass bowl.  Dishes to b...

When to talk and how much to talk

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Kris Dear please don't yell at Niklas It is Tuesday morning 24 C I am not working today. It is my calls  and walk day. I called my Daughter in Grimbsy others are at work. She told me that she will be coming to London on 7th of  July to  pick me up. 8th July is her birthday, we will celebrate that in London after that will go to Grimbsy nearly 7 hours drive. Her husband's birthday is on 12th, they are having a big event for that on 14th July. Everyone coming I mean my Daughters from Reading and from Croydon with their families. It is his 60th birthday so She has a big  plan  for that with 200 plus people. Father please keep in mind nothing will be cooked at home. She will be  there like  a guest as everything to be served will be from outside. I don't  think  anyone does that.  I mean, to make Hannah cook for hundreds  of  people.  If it costs from outside then don't do it.  On Saturday m...

Calm Down and Leave Everyone Alone

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          Today please also read my            Recipe Blog.   Thank You Kris Dear please don't let Father do  any party. Let Nikla play video games It is good if he stays home Pub not good for him.  Dear Smile Army my friends it is OK just forget and move on It happens, don't you worry. It is Wednesday bright, sunny beautiful day with 6 below 0 C I am working full time today darts, also playing carpet bowling. It is 9.15 I am sitting in the billiard room, writing my blog. For now I am thinking about my dear Retirees. I believe my friends that being old is not any disease or disability.  It is just an stage of life with lots of experience on our  resume. We can tackle our life very well but I am sorry to say that it doesn't happen in most cases. We start developing all sort of  phobia, which affects not only our life, but the lives of people we live with. We ...

Trail of Life

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Kris My Dear you have to be strong for the whole  Family Fix hours for Father to watch TV Take Tablet away give to Niklas  it is important to make him stay home You have to do it  by Hook or Crook pl. make it happen I feel sorry for Niklas and Hannah To My Retirees Friends                   &   All Parents and Seniors When I was retired I didn't plan anything as I go with the flow but only one thing I planned I decided to keep myself busy to make sure that I would not be the person to just waiting for my Kids calls Thank You God I made it because of your help I hate to see my Kids getting sick of me  I try to keep in mind that they have their own families their work and their own time  Not fair to go on asking their time put them under pressure and cash my Motherhood relationship I don't need that If we have trust in ourselves inside our Heart a...

Smaller Towns

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Grimsby  England 26 July 2016 Today My daughter invited couple of families at her place she was d iscussing menu with me we were busy doing groceries together from T esco and meat shop I was helping her in the kitchen for dinner preparation Her husband is a doctor Grimsby is a small town only one hospital so close knit doctors community families know each other their kids about the same age group party started at around 8.30 pm and they left around 11.30 pm two of the families came from Scanthorpe it is a bigger town 40 minutes away from Grimsby closer to London  from there London is 3 hours Everyone was feeling at home  and having good time 10 year boy of one of the families was autistic my daughter too has one autistic girl couple of years back when my daughter was living in London she has nowhere to go totally stuck with her autistic girl whole time it became so terrible that she had no choice but to leave her in "...

Cleethorpe Festival

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Cleetorpe England 24 July 2016 My daughter got tickets to go to a Festival at Cleethorpe Memorial Hall It was seven Pounds per person My grand daughter and grand son were also with me You feel really great to be with your University going Teenager Grand kids Keep in mind it doesn't happen so often they are busy they have their own interests their own circle we have to  admire  and appreciate their time Cleethorpe is a t ourist spot at sea side 25 minutes away from Grimsby it is 2 pm we had Lunch together walked around the Stalls dance music and the colorful Dresses all  giving color to the festive atmosphere Now I am sitting outside on the wooden bench at the round about beautiful weather not so warm perfect to enjoy not much traffic here may be it is Sunday Flower baskets hanging all around white and pink flowers giving color Opposite is a football match going on Having a Great time What else you want the Festive ...

Precious Moments

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Grimsby  England 22 July 2016 Today I am staying with my 6th grade Grandson My daughter went to Brimengham for her daughter Graduation ceremony at Warwick University I will make my Day memorable to keep it in my Memory Box Playing Monopoly with my Grandson Watching movie " Strangled " with him like such things Keep in mind time flies  couple of years after he wont enjoy my company I wont be needed anymore Enjoy the Moment Every Moment is precious as it wont come back will be gone forever Weather is  good 18 c° with light rain I am sitting in the kitchen  keeping the door open to have a view of the backyard garden The flowers the plants and green grass Everything so beautiful Thank God for making me able to enjoy all of your beautiful Creations You are Great I am so happy to feel that You are always there for me No matter what Please God keep looking after me Thanks

Thornton Heath

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Thornton Heath London, England 14 July 2016 I am with my daughter ? I mentioned in one of my earlier Blogs I think in " Mothers are Mothers " Mothers don't get time they are always in Waiting Area With work and family  no time is left to spend with Mothers not their Fault we should realize and be patient Don't be pushy Just appreciate what we get No complains and no expectations My daughter is a  school teacher leave the house at around 8 am back around 4 pm I live in my Day tight compartment we have to enjoy our own company we don't have to depend on how to spend our day We have to plan our Day on our own In the evening My daughter was going to Parent's Meeting I accompanied her with my pen and paper to write my Blog and to have a chance to spend time with her we have to keep our distance  To keep the connection alive  with our children I am happy I am keeping that I am enjoying my time

Nothing to Fear

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Everyday  sun rises  and  sun sets and hundreds of different things happen in between take time everyday for play humor, relaxation and good company refrain from anger or criticism for your own good even when you feel it is justified be pleasant and tolerant toward everyone absence of love and care from your life will impart more damage on your body and soul than the damage due to any wrong diet wake with sun in the morning watch sunset in the evening and if you have a chance enjoy the moonlight especially when full moon eat light, natural foods drink water and milk be generous with others in every way give presents and compliment s to people around you point out the best in everyone don't try to be great yourself let others to do that let generosity and trust truly blossom you will have nothing to fear from life

Nobody Listening

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Our birth is a beginning and life is a journey we pass through different stages of life Our body starts showing up all the effects from our day today wear and tear The most damaging effect is from our Negative thinking We have to adjust ourselves every moment according to our circumstances If we are living with families, keep in mind they have their own priorities , activities, interests friends and above all their immediate family husband / wife and kids Don't be demanding  acknowledge and admire whatever they do Everyone needs appreciation We have to adapt , try to fit in change your attitude and push yourself to find something positive every day Don't complain as complaints are never welcomed admire yourself for making adjustments Be gentle and supportive to yourself praise and give gifts to yourself anything which you love and enjoy a walk, a hot cup of tea / coffee Go shopping we have to make our day Don't comp...

Rainbow in Our Life

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2011  I was coming back from back home to Canada at the airport terminal while I had to checkout my luggage I was worried it might be overweight A porter was helping me out and I started talking to him about that This is my weakness I mean to talk to people I love to communicate and to initiate conversation  It makes me happy I enjoy that I asked the Porter to please pray for my pleasant Trip and that not be any problem with my luggage His quick reply was that those people who talk with others nicely can not have any problem God always takes care of them and makes things done for them I am sure I will never see him in my life I can not recognize him even if I ever see him Still he is always in the back of my mind Whenever anything good happens to me or any problem is averted  his words get refreshed I think these people are like Rainbow in our life When our Life gets clouded they emerge in our memories to make us feel ...

The Healing Process

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We do choose our thoughts We can change our attitude The universal power never Judges or criticizes us It reflects our beliefs in our lives If we want to believe that life is Lonely and that nobody loves me, then That is what I will find in My world Our subconscious mind accepts Whatever we choose to believe We have unlimited choices about What we can think Be willing to forgive Willing to forgive begins the Healing process All dis -- ease comes from a state Of  un - forgive -- ness Loving the self is the Key to solve all the problems It may be poor health, lack of money or Un -- fulfilling relationships

Gift Pack

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Every morning we are gifted twenty four hours To make use of that We are gifted with that clean slate Every day for the rest of our lives We can't replace it we are forced to spend it minute by minute and once we spend it We can't retrieve it We can measure the quality of life The way we spend our time Time is life Don't kill your time Use your time Don't take it for granted Value your time and use it wisely

You can do it

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Treat people as adults as partners With dignity and respect That's the great advice of business world It's also great advice for Everyday living No one will ever go wrong by Being polite A man's words will always express What has been treasured In his heart Our rewards in life will always be in Exact proportion to the amount of Consideration we show toward others Honesty is still the best policy Kind words cost little but Accomplish much Few things in the world are more powerful Than a positive push A smile, a word of optimism and hope A " You can do it " When things are tough.