Thought Of The Day

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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 ...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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 ...

  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...

  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 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...

  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...

  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...

  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, ...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...