C'mon keep moving! I know its cold, just find a little something to do. I was pretty empowered today. Denise and I did a weight lifting set and I have moved up to working with 5 lb weights, which really makes a difference to me. As kids, we are constant motion, and we got out of bed like a shot. I think it is all about moving. You won't regret it AND drink water!
Romans chapter 10 - Great verses here - " Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." and "how beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" Spread the word of God so everyone knows who to call on and remember to thank the messenger.
1980 - On this day, Andy brought furniture over because I was babysitting the girls for the weekend. They went up to their cabin in St Helen, probably for snowmobiling. Merri and Lindsey would have been 3 and 1, I guess. I wouldn't have remembered this weekend if I hadn't noted it in my journal. Must have been a pleasant time, no calls for help, or hospital visits occurred. I was probably in my glory, Merri loved to be read to.
Parenting - I love to read to children. Nicole's childhood books sit on my bookshelf, waiting to be read another 100 times. My favorites were Beatrice Potter's animal stories and any/all of the Dr Seuss books. Nicole liked the Berenstein Bear books, but I donated the whole set to the elementary school. Such good stories that kids could relate to. And of course the Bible stories. Promised myself I would get involved in a reading program this year.
Vancouver - little more current news. We are all in the same boat with budgets and politics I think.
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier Christy Clark repeated her promise of a balanced budget Wednesday, less than a month before her government tables a fiscal plan that is expected to have a thin surplus.
The Liberal premier staked her re-election last year in part on keeping the province's books balanced, and she told a business audience in Prince George she and her finance minister will keep that promise.
"We have balanced our budget, and in February, Mike de Jong, our finance minister, is going to introduced the second-consecutive balanced budget here in British Columbia," Clark said during a speech to the Premier's B.C. Natural Resource Forum.
The Liberal government is scheduled to table its provincial budget on Feb. 18.
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
Friday, January 24, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
January 23, 2014 Thursday
Kathy Smith Fat Burning Workout - its so cold that even the name Burning sounds good today. It does stir up the internal heat to get you going.
1 Peter chapter 5 To the Elders and the Flock vs 7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. " It is hard to give it up, we think we can handle it all ourselves, or that we have to.
1978 - On this day, Pete and I played pool in a mixed league at Big Bills Saloon. It was on a week night so it wasn't too rowdy, just good socializing and fun. I always played pool, and wasn't too bad at it. We had a pool table in the basement when I was a kid, so I had some practice. I would say it was more luck then skill though. My cousin Don liked to remind me how he would take me to the pool hall in New Baltimore when we were teenagers to watch me clean up on the locals. I believe that was what they call a legend.... more story that got better every telling. What are you good at?
Parenting - Mom was talking about when we lived out on Maceday Lake, when I was a kid. She said that Dad had an ice shanty on the lake that the wind blew way over to the other side. There were some wealthy people on the other side of the lake and when they saw Dad trying to push his shanty back home they sent their black housemaid out to help him. I was horrified at the story. Mom just thought it was an amusing story. The difference between generations.
Vancouver - news item;
Only Hong Kong tops Vancouver as least affordable city
1 Peter chapter 5 To the Elders and the Flock vs 7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. " It is hard to give it up, we think we can handle it all ourselves, or that we have to.
1978 - On this day, Pete and I played pool in a mixed league at Big Bills Saloon. It was on a week night so it wasn't too rowdy, just good socializing and fun. I always played pool, and wasn't too bad at it. We had a pool table in the basement when I was a kid, so I had some practice. I would say it was more luck then skill though. My cousin Don liked to remind me how he would take me to the pool hall in New Baltimore when we were teenagers to watch me clean up on the locals. I believe that was what they call a legend.... more story that got better every telling. What are you good at?
Parenting - Mom was talking about when we lived out on Maceday Lake, when I was a kid. She said that Dad had an ice shanty on the lake that the wind blew way over to the other side. There were some wealthy people on the other side of the lake and when they saw Dad trying to push his shanty back home they sent their black housemaid out to help him. I was horrified at the story. Mom just thought it was an amusing story. The difference between generations.
Vancouver - news item;
Only Hong Kong tops Vancouver as least affordable city
First the bad news — if the average Vancouverite could duck all income taxes and live entirely expense-free it would still take 10 years to bank enough money to buy outright a home in the city. Now the “good” news — it’s even worse in Hong Kong.
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
January 22, 2014
Did not exercise today. Woke up in the middle of night to a loud bang, like a roof caving in. (that's what I thought) Could not get back to sleep. The health "officials" are reminding us more of how important sleep is. Make sure you get at least 7 hours they are saying, and 8 is better.
Exodus chapter 6 - This is God telling Moses to tell Pharaoh to "let my people go". He rescued and claimed the Israelites as His own. The end of the story is He claimed all of the rest of us through Jesus.
2005 - On this day, we had 12" of snow. Most of my day was taken up with cleaning my walk and drive and I always did my neighbor Al's across the street. We have been neighbors for 37 years, and even more now, I look out for her. On that day she prepared dinner for us, so Mom and I got through the street and went over for dinner. While we were limited to our travels that day, Nicole called and let me know she had traveled from her college, Albion, to State to be with friends.
Parenting - There is no time when you stop worrying about your child. It might get a little easier, but by that time the worries are on a grander scale. You trade crossing the street on their own - for flying to Utah to snowboard.
Vancouver - It's cold here in Michigan, want to know what its like in Vancouver today?
Exodus chapter 6 - This is God telling Moses to tell Pharaoh to "let my people go". He rescued and claimed the Israelites as His own. The end of the story is He claimed all of the rest of us through Jesus.
2005 - On this day, we had 12" of snow. Most of my day was taken up with cleaning my walk and drive and I always did my neighbor Al's across the street. We have been neighbors for 37 years, and even more now, I look out for her. On that day she prepared dinner for us, so Mom and I got through the street and went over for dinner. While we were limited to our travels that day, Nicole called and let me know she had traveled from her college, Albion, to State to be with friends.
Parenting - There is no time when you stop worrying about your child. It might get a little easier, but by that time the worries are on a grander scale. You trade crossing the street on their own - for flying to Utah to snowboard.
Vancouver - It's cold here in Michigan, want to know what its like in Vancouver today?
Weather Conditions for Vancouver, BC Canada
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
January 21, 2014 Tuesday
Love the balletcize. She is British, with that nice soft accent and so graceful. What an inspiration. Glad I don't have a mirror in the living room to spoil the mood.
1 Peter chapter 4 - The Christians in those days were living on borrowed time. They had a much more urgent message for one another, and we should probably do the same, no one knows when their time is up, so - "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."
1987 - On this day, I picked up Pete's grandmother, Xana, and took her to Mt Carmel hospital. Her husband, Kostya, was there in last stages of cancer. They were from Russia, and although they lived in a very modest home in south Warren, they had an air of aristocracy about them, they had been wealthy in the Ukraine a long time ago. Kostya had actually skied out of a Siberian camp with another man, that wrote a book about their escape. Now, there he lay, in terrible pain dying with cancer. Neither of them spoke English very well, so I went to the nurses station and begged them to ease his misery with more pain relief and told them his story. It worked.
Parenting - now there was an interesting family. Pete's. His mother and grandmother were originally from the Ukraine, (if I'm wrong they will both be here to haunt me soon.) They were wealthy, and you could tell, well brought up. Their manners and mannerisms spoke of good breeding. Tatjiana, Pete's mother had been a ballerina, (coincidentally) and showed me pictures of herself as a child. It must have been precious little memories that they had been able to escape with. They traveled to Chechoslovakia, where Peter was born and then on to Germany until they were able to escape to the United States. Pete was so catered to by both women, they fought over his attention, which is why I think he always had to have more then one woman in his life. Didn't fly with me.
Vancouver - current news - Vancouver, British Columbia, is one of the handful of major North American metropolises with no damaging earthquakes since modern seismic monitors were invented.
Without an earthquake record to provide insight into how the ground under the city shakes during quake, scientists aren't sure what will happen buildings in the City of Glass when a future earthquake strikes. Recent earthquakes in other cities, such as Christchurch, New Zealand, and Los Angeles, show that damage can concentrate in zones defined by buried geologic structures, such as sedimentary basins (lows or valleys filled by sediment). Basins increase shaking by focusing seismic energy, like a magnifying glass focuses light. Seismic waves can also ping-pong back and forth inside a basin, like waves sloshing inside a swimming pool.
A new study seeks to better understand how the big Georgia Basin surrounding Vancouver will fare in the next earthquake. The Georgia Basin is a shallow, wide bowl filled by silt, sand and glacial deposits. With computer simulations, researchers discovered that the city could see three to four times greater shaking during an earthquake than if the basin wasn't there. The findings were published today (Jan. 20) in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America.
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
1 Peter chapter 4 - The Christians in those days were living on borrowed time. They had a much more urgent message for one another, and we should probably do the same, no one knows when their time is up, so - "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."
1987 - On this day, I picked up Pete's grandmother, Xana, and took her to Mt Carmel hospital. Her husband, Kostya, was there in last stages of cancer. They were from Russia, and although they lived in a very modest home in south Warren, they had an air of aristocracy about them, they had been wealthy in the Ukraine a long time ago. Kostya had actually skied out of a Siberian camp with another man, that wrote a book about their escape. Now, there he lay, in terrible pain dying with cancer. Neither of them spoke English very well, so I went to the nurses station and begged them to ease his misery with more pain relief and told them his story. It worked.
Parenting - now there was an interesting family. Pete's. His mother and grandmother were originally from the Ukraine, (if I'm wrong they will both be here to haunt me soon.) They were wealthy, and you could tell, well brought up. Their manners and mannerisms spoke of good breeding. Tatjiana, Pete's mother had been a ballerina, (coincidentally) and showed me pictures of herself as a child. It must have been precious little memories that they had been able to escape with. They traveled to Chechoslovakia, where Peter was born and then on to Germany until they were able to escape to the United States. Pete was so catered to by both women, they fought over his attention, which is why I think he always had to have more then one woman in his life. Didn't fly with me.
Vancouver - current news - Vancouver, British Columbia, is one of the handful of major North American metropolises with no damaging earthquakes since modern seismic monitors were invented.
Without an earthquake record to provide insight into how the ground under the city shakes during quake, scientists aren't sure what will happen buildings in the City of Glass when a future earthquake strikes. Recent earthquakes in other cities, such as Christchurch, New Zealand, and Los Angeles, show that damage can concentrate in zones defined by buried geologic structures, such as sedimentary basins (lows or valleys filled by sediment). Basins increase shaking by focusing seismic energy, like a magnifying glass focuses light. Seismic waves can also ping-pong back and forth inside a basin, like waves sloshing inside a swimming pool.
A new study seeks to better understand how the big Georgia Basin surrounding Vancouver will fare in the next earthquake. The Georgia Basin is a shallow, wide bowl filled by silt, sand and glacial deposits. With computer simulations, researchers discovered that the city could see three to four times greater shaking during an earthquake than if the basin wasn't there. The findings were published today (Jan. 20) in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America.
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
Monday, January 20, 2014
January 20, 2014 Monday
Abs of steel to start the week.
Mark chapter 10 - James and John wanted preferential treatment. In two thousand years things haven't changed. The message hasn't changed though, we are here to serve not to be served. Looking into that deeper, if everyone is serving, then you must also be getting served, right? I think we need to think of others first and be grateful to those who serve us.
1986 - Mark went with me to the city council meeting. They gave a few people awards for services done for the city. I had volunteered for a few years in a one on one probation dept. program that they hoped would help teenagers stop repeat crime behaviors. We all like to be recognized for our efforts, but most people (I think) don't do it for the recognition. (oh, unless you are a politician). I feel like some of the people I worked with stood a good chance of changing their lives, but a few needed more rehabilitation then I could offer. I pray they got it.
Parenting - There are many situations in life that you can resolve with conversation or physical action, but not a broken or hurting heart. That just takes time and healing.
Vancouver -
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Birthday Don!
Mark chapter 10 - James and John wanted preferential treatment. In two thousand years things haven't changed. The message hasn't changed though, we are here to serve not to be served. Looking into that deeper, if everyone is serving, then you must also be getting served, right? I think we need to think of others first and be grateful to those who serve us.
1986 - Mark went with me to the city council meeting. They gave a few people awards for services done for the city. I had volunteered for a few years in a one on one probation dept. program that they hoped would help teenagers stop repeat crime behaviors. We all like to be recognized for our efforts, but most people (I think) don't do it for the recognition. (oh, unless you are a politician). I feel like some of the people I worked with stood a good chance of changing their lives, but a few needed more rehabilitation then I could offer. I pray they got it.
Parenting - There are many situations in life that you can resolve with conversation or physical action, but not a broken or hurting heart. That just takes time and healing.
Vancouver -
Entertainment
While Vancouver might best be known for its pretty face, its heart and soul is never more evident than in the many events - cultural, sporting and other -- that light up the city's days and nights. From Canucks fever to gallery shows and big name acts taking the stage, Vancouver's cultural scene is up and coming, and coming up strongEnjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Birthday Don!
Sunday, January 19, 2014
January 19, 2014 Sunday
John chapter 11 - About Lazarus. Jesus timed his arrival to be after Lazarus died. Those that followed him knew he could heal the sick, but raising the dead was new. This study was about how Jesus, even though he knew he would raise Lazarus, wept and mourned with the family and friends. Another lesson learned for us.
1985 - On this day, it was Aaron's birthday, still is. It was the first year that I actually celebrated his birthday with him after marrying his dad. We had Mark's and my family over for dinner, with cake and ice cream. He was 7 and his dad wanted to give him a bicycle for his birthday, even though it was the dead of winter and snowing. He was the best kid to gift, as he was always so appreciative and thrilled with anything you gave him. That bike got a lot of miles on it.
Parenting - I think, the best gift you can give a kid, is a bike, or a ball. Both are timeless and useful on so many occasions. When Nicole got older (before that I had a seat for her on my bike) I would take the kids on long rides, through the neighborhood, down to the marina's, out for ice cream, out to the show. Some days there would be 5 or 6 kids, friends that would go with us. I was a stickler about riding on the sidewalks and until they were older I made them walk the bikes across the intersections. they eventually quit taking me along. I hope the new electronic age doesn't ruin biking. I have seen kids biking and talking on cell phones, new worries.
Vancouver :
1985 - On this day, it was Aaron's birthday, still is. It was the first year that I actually celebrated his birthday with him after marrying his dad. We had Mark's and my family over for dinner, with cake and ice cream. He was 7 and his dad wanted to give him a bicycle for his birthday, even though it was the dead of winter and snowing. He was the best kid to gift, as he was always so appreciative and thrilled with anything you gave him. That bike got a lot of miles on it.
Parenting - I think, the best gift you can give a kid, is a bike, or a ball. Both are timeless and useful on so many occasions. When Nicole got older (before that I had a seat for her on my bike) I would take the kids on long rides, through the neighborhood, down to the marina's, out for ice cream, out to the show. Some days there would be 5 or 6 kids, friends that would go with us. I was a stickler about riding on the sidewalks and until they were older I made them walk the bikes across the intersections. they eventually quit taking me along. I hope the new electronic age doesn't ruin biking. I have seen kids biking and talking on cell phones, new worries.
Vancouver :
Activities & Attractions
So much to do, so little time. From city pursuits like cooking classes, museums, galleries and more, to outdoor thrills like whale watching, white water rafting, deep sea fishing, zip-trekking and more, there's never a shortage of activity in and around Vancouver. The sky's the limit, and even then, where there's a will there's a way (and a helicopter to take you up).
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Birthday Aaron!
Saturday, January 18, 2014
January 18, 2014 Saturday
Hit the Spot! with Denise Austin. Bonus video with 2 workouts, I would never do both on the same day. This one is 3 minutes or aerobics and 1 minute of weights. Drink water !
Jude verses 20 - 25 Not too often I get this in a suggested reading, but I like it. "Be merciful to those who doubt, save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear - hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh." I am pretty much unable to hate anyone, I always consider what why and who, but will avoid contact with those who hate me. (Taliban comes to mind)
1978 - On this day, the train broke down at Sherwood and 8 Mile, which I drove everyday to work. I was 45 minutes late for work, which they knew because it was announced on the radio. We didn't have cell phones back then, only James Bond had one. So, what do you do, in January, in Michigan stuck in traffic for 45 minutes. Well you could pray, but most people in that circumstance are not in that frame of mind, right? You could go back to sleep, your traffic neighbors would surely wake you up when the traffic started to move. I am a marvel at daydreaming, hence my lack of achievement in life. I can put myself in any script, anywhere at a moments notice and still need that honk behind me to get me moving again.
Parenting - Had to think of the parents of those men that were featured in the movie "Lone Survivor" that I saw last night. Not for the faint of heart. Four Navy Seals were trained for combat and survival, to the extent of unimaginable ability. The best shape a human being can be in, the epitome of fitness and strength. If you remember the news, the mission did not go well and this movie is the reenactment of that. My heart goes out to the parents of all servicemen and women, who have lost children or now have a wounded child home. We have since the beginning of humanity, fought wars, given up mostly our men and now women to protecting what we believe in or what is "ours". We have to immortalize them and thank them for their service, and I do when I see them, anywhere. If we had all the tears shed by mothers of fallen warriors we could end the draught in California.
Vancouver - go to: Four Elements of Vancouver cuisine. YUM
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
Jude verses 20 - 25 Not too often I get this in a suggested reading, but I like it. "Be merciful to those who doubt, save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear - hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh." I am pretty much unable to hate anyone, I always consider what why and who, but will avoid contact with those who hate me. (Taliban comes to mind)
1978 - On this day, the train broke down at Sherwood and 8 Mile, which I drove everyday to work. I was 45 minutes late for work, which they knew because it was announced on the radio. We didn't have cell phones back then, only James Bond had one. So, what do you do, in January, in Michigan stuck in traffic for 45 minutes. Well you could pray, but most people in that circumstance are not in that frame of mind, right? You could go back to sleep, your traffic neighbors would surely wake you up when the traffic started to move. I am a marvel at daydreaming, hence my lack of achievement in life. I can put myself in any script, anywhere at a moments notice and still need that honk behind me to get me moving again.
Parenting - Had to think of the parents of those men that were featured in the movie "Lone Survivor" that I saw last night. Not for the faint of heart. Four Navy Seals were trained for combat and survival, to the extent of unimaginable ability. The best shape a human being can be in, the epitome of fitness and strength. If you remember the news, the mission did not go well and this movie is the reenactment of that. My heart goes out to the parents of all servicemen and women, who have lost children or now have a wounded child home. We have since the beginning of humanity, fought wars, given up mostly our men and now women to protecting what we believe in or what is "ours". We have to immortalize them and thank them for their service, and I do when I see them, anywhere. If we had all the tears shed by mothers of fallen warriors we could end the draught in California.
Vancouver - go to: Four Elements of Vancouver cuisine. YUM
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
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