Holding on forever

Lost my sweet father 39 years ago today.

I think of him everyday, but more on May 31.

The truth is time does heal the pain, but your heart always holds on and never lets go.

Love you Dad.

Love, pumpernickel.

A Pretty Place to Wait

This week I have been paying quite a bit of attention to my vehicle.

Getting it tuned-up, new tires, oil change, etc.

And yesterday was tire changing day.

The shop were I brought my vehicle in was attached to the mechanics home.

He told me I could wait in the waiting area, or if I choose, I could wait in his backyard.

Guess where I opted to sit and wait!

Beautiful grounds.

Good thing I brought my camera.
I was en route to see a few condos for rent in the Sarnia area, I will show these pics later this week.

The entrance to the vegetable garden.

To the left of the arbor.

The view from the above stone bench.

What a lovely way to wile away the morning as you wait for car maintenance.
Every auto garage should have this!

Diane

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I will be joining Favorite of the First over at The Polohouse
 

Finding Happiness

Happiness can be found anywhere.

Around the corner or around the house.

Happiness means one thing to one person, and another to another person.

Traveling and discovering new places, is always a good idea.

Sitting under a shaded tree or a lush green garden.

A pretty outfit to a wedding or church.

An afternoon nap.

Receiving mail, either electronically or the old fashion way.

Spending time with your pals.

Or some peaceful, solitary time to yourself.

Something nostalgic crossed your mind.

Mustn't forget a balanced diet.

Having your own wheels.

Becoming one with nature.

Don't teddy bears make everyone happy?

Everyone needs a good joke and a fit of the giggles.

And sometimes, every once and awhile......it's okay to be unhappy

Surrounding yourself with love, either two legged or four legged.

My mother always said.....happiness is what makes the world go around.

What makes you happy?

Diane

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 I will be linking up with Pink Saturday over at How Sweet The Sound

A Free Woman

For some time now, I have referred to my son graduating from high school this June.

Next month.  Twenty school days actually.

He is my last child in the public school system.

I confess I am excited about the freedom I will have now that school is no longer mandatory.

Twenty years in the school system raising my two children.

 Now I am a free woman!  

I can do whatever I want to do now that I am no longer sending someone to school everyday.

But the question haunts me......now what do I do?

Kinda exciting, kinda scary.

Almost from the beginning of him starting grade 12, I have been pondering that very question.

So I have been looking at different options.

 

I looked at starting a new business.  However, I am not able to do that at this time.  

I will be putting that on hold until daughter is well enough to completely care for herself.  She is slowly, slowly getting there.  Last summer she was struck by a vehicle and suffered a broken back. Although she returned back to her studies at the University this spring, she is struggling with it physically.  

So I find myself busy with her, however I can help.

I am considering purchasing a motor home - very tempting.

This past weekend I looked at purchasing a mobile home in a beachside town in Michigan.

I am talking with contractors at present and getting some quotes for renovations.

I regret I did not take any pictures of the home.  Would you believe I did bring my camera, and completely forgot to take pictures of it.

Some days I think about moving to live closer to my Mom.  Mom also lives in the same town where daughter is going to school.  However, that town is no where near the water.  And it is a bigger metropolitan.

As most of you know I own a pretty home in the country, but it is currently rented out.  That tenant seems to be happy there, so I will leave that alone.

I think about buying another home for myself.  Just the time is simply not right. It doesn't feel right.

So, now that I am a free woman I will continue to ponder what is next for me.

And I am bringing you guys along for the ride!

Diane

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What The World Needs

What the world needs today, I am thinking, is a hug.

So here is my hug for you.  If you need one, take it.....it's free!

And all you have to do is pass it on!!   

Have a great day my friends.

Diane

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Cowgirl Up

 
We're cowgirls.

We call home in the country.

We find peace and tranquility with our best friend.

We work hard from sun-up to sundown.

Comfortable in our work cloths.

And at the end of the day, come home to a comfy blanket and hot cocoa.

And our cowboy.

We redeo just as much as the boys.

But just as soon be back in the barns....

 back on the ranch.

Cowgirls.

Diane

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Join me every week in the Cowgirl Up series 

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I will be joining the Cowgirl Up party with fellow cowgirls over at Cedar Hill Ranch