Wednesday Januaray 8, 2014 Guess what day it is?

I took the day off.  Problem is I always feel like I forgot something and wonder what it is all day.


Colossians chapter 3 - Great advice or maybe instruction is a better word.  (13) "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone."  It's a good day for this, early in the year, clean the slate.  I forgive anyone I have a grievance with as of this moment.  This is a great reading and puts your Christianity into perspective.  Forgive and be forgiven by God.


1977 - On this day, my friend Pete took me to pick up my Austin Healy Sprite.  It was the little two seat, yellow sports car.  Not the bug eye version, but the cheaper style, but I loved it, especially in the summer with the top down.  But it was doomed, like it had a bullseye on it.  Pete was forever fixing it or taking it into the collision shop.  I was never personally in it in an accident, it just attracted other cars when it was parked, maybe they didn't see it, it was small.  Anyway, Pete found the most interesting people, a black guy that lived in an old house down in the city and could find any part for any car.  You had to take a bottle of gin and sit and drink with him, leave a note with the part you needed for what vehicle and your phone number.  When he called you had to take another bottle of gin and go pick it up.  Now that's a great memory, and he was a great guy to listen to.  Never assume anyone is forgettable.  Drink gin with someone, even if you don't like it.


Parenting - My daughter is well aware of my previous life, BN (before Nicole).  She has heard it all from friends and family who have wanted to share and enlighten her, so nothing surprises her.  I enjoyed many experiences and know a lot of people because of it, and am tolerable of many personalities.  My life changed dramatically when Aaron and Nicole entered my life, probably because in my family, that was how kids were raised.  You provided a safe, loving environment, surrounded by family and friends that grew with your kids and taught them love and responsibility to each other and themselves.  They seem fine.


Vancouver -
Vancouver is consistently named as one of the top five worldwide cities for livability and quality of life,^[15][16] and the Economist Intelligence Unit acknowledged it as the first city to rank among the top-ten of the world's most livable cities^[17] for five consecutive years.^[18] Vancouver has hosted many international conferences and events, including the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, UN Habitat I, Expo 86, and the World Police and Fire Games in 1989 and 2009. Canada will host the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, and several matches will be played in Vancouver, including the final at BC Place Stadium.^[19] The 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Paralympics were held in Vancouver and nearby Whistler, a resort community 125 km (78 mi) north of the city.<sup>[20]


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Tuesday January 7, 2014 Deep freeze

After I took the garbage out at 7am and thought I froze my eyeballs (-13 degrees) I had to warm up with "Kicken with Country" with Denise Austin.  I was warm when I got done! Achy Breaky heart.

Matthew chapter 6 - a continuation of yesterdays reading, which today includes the Lord's Prayer.  I personally don't know anyone that can't recite the Lord's prayer.  They say that even patients with Alhzeimer's remember it.  Good thing to get stuck in your head. 

1973 -- On this day, Mom and her husband Bob, both 52 went somewhere to pick up a 2nd snowmobile. Everyone we knew had snowmobiles and Bob decided Mom should have her own.  They spent a lot of time in Gaylord and rode all over.  Problem was they didn't get home till after midnight and my 2 brothers, Andy and Mark and I were very worried about where they were.  It is all relative isn't it?  Those were the days before cell phones and they didn't call to let us know not to worry.  Well Bob had been a bachelor all of his life, so that's understandable, but Mom caught it when she got home.  Mom will be 92 this week, so snowmobiling must be good for you.

Parenting - My daughter is better then I am at checking in.  It only takes a text now to let someone know "here".   It is a considerate thing to do, teach your kids, they all have phones now starting at what? 3 or 4?  Just kidding.  right?

Vancouver - The original settlement, named Gastown, grew around the Hastings Mill logging sawmill and a nearby tavern, both established in 1867. Enlarging to become the townsite of Granville, with the announcement that the railhead would reach the site it was renamed "Vancouver" and incorporated as a city in 1886. By 1887, the transcontinental railway was extended to the city to take advantage of its large natural seaport, which soon became a vital link in a trade route between the Orient, Eastern Canada, and London.^[6][7] As of 2009, Port Metro Vancouver is the busiest and largest port in Canada, and the most diversified port in North America.^[8] While forestry remains its largest industry, Vancouver is well known as an urban centre surrounded by nature, making tourism its second-largest industry.^[9] Major film production studios in Vancouver and Burnaby have turned Metro Vancouver into one of the largest film production centres in North America,^[10][11] earning it the film industry nickname, Hollywood North.

^{Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!}

Monday January 6, 2014

Got out and shoveled snow early with Nicole.  That was two hours of good workout.  Think I might do some yoga later to stretch out and rest those muscles.

Matthew chapter 6 - this is about giving to the needy and prayer.  It says to not brag about your good deeds and how much you pray, which makes sense and usually makes others mad at you.  It is hard to not share if it is in fact part of your daily life, and when does it stop being bragging and just being casual conversation because that is what you did today?  Anyway, keep giving and praying and let God sort it out.

2005 - On this day, I had gone into the hospital the day before with chest pain, which turned out to be my gall bladder.  In the mean time, still thinking it was heart they did a catherization to see if I had a  blockage.  The doctor had to make two attempts to get the "thing" in and finally reached the heart from the groin area.  He excitedly turned the screen to me so I could see that the screen looked like fire works, he kept smiling and saying "look NO blockages beautiful!"  that was a good thing, but all during this the nurse had to stand for two hours putting pressure on the first "nick" as he called it so I didn't bleed to death. Thank a nurse for their undying dedication to patients. Wish I could call her and thank her again.  I will offer up a prayer for her, oh shouldn't have told you.

Parenting - Nicole and Mom stayed at the hospital with me.  After that procedure you have to lay flat on your back for 6 hours, which is ok if you can sleep, but then you risk that you might turn.  Nicole fed me a sandwich and held the straw so I could drink without lifting my head.  You really need family at the hospital because as great as those nurses are, they are terribly overworked and can use all the hands they can get to help. 

Vancouver - The City of Vancouver encompasses a land area of about 114 square kilometres, giving it a population density of about 5,249 people per square kilometre (13,590 per square mile). Vancouver is the most densely populated Canadian municipality, and the fourth most densely populated city over 250,000 residents in North America, behind New York City, San Francisco,^[5] and Mexico City.

Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable!

Sunday January 5, 2014 snow day

will get plenty of exercise today, shoveling snow, even if it is a day of rest.  Be sure you are in good shape before you go out and shovel.

Epheseians chapter 1 - God adopts a new child.  A child that he loves unconditionally and forgives all their sin.  He loves and enjoys the goodness of this new child created in love.  It is you.

2000 - On this day, I was doing yoga and emailing friends.  I had a Raquel Welsh video to follow yoga.  She did standing and stretching poses and I did them for an entire week at a time then.  That video is long gone, worn out, but I remember it when I see pictures of Rachelle in poses on beaches and plazas around the world, so much better!  I don't remember when I got a computer that was connected to the internet, but on this day I emailed my buddy Linda in Texas.  She called me New Years Eve to say hello, we talked for maybe 1/2 hour or so.  It was so much better.

Parenting - We love to see our kids do well in life and enjoy things that we maybe never had the chance to.  Rachelle traveled extensively this year and I asked her Mom and Dad how they could stand her being in so many countries, alone and Cathy said she was ok with it, happy for her.  Rick on the other hand sounded like she would be on a short chain when she gets home.  I pray a lot when Nicole travels, as I did for Rachelle.  Nicole is going out to Utah snowboarding later this month and later this year to Guatemala on a mission trip.  That's going to keep me on my knees.  Sometimes, I know we are just happy to see them go - anywhere, depends on the day, huh?

Vancouver:
Vancouver is the city that has it all: natural beauty and cosmopolitan flair. Set between the Pacific Ocean and the coastal mountains, it has a harmonious blend of nature and urban living. Gardens, parks, and beaches are as common here as heritage buildings, restaurants, and theatres. While maintaining the laid-back attitude of North America's West Coast, Vancouver has managed to build an international spirit. As the third largest city in Canada, it shares an ethnic diversity and ... More
Check it out!! 

Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable  Happy Birthday to Vera in heaven!

Saturday January 4, 2014

Good cardio and strength training with Jillian this morning.  Trying to build up to hang in there for more then 5 circuits.  I did cut back to the 3 lb weights, that helped.  I'll get there.

Philippians chapter 1 - I thank my God every time I remember you.  This should bring joy to all of us who knew Hilary, that now she is closer to God to thank him for us....  thanks Hilary.  Paul thanked God for his persecution and imprisonment, because it strengthened the faith of his followers and gave him new people to reach out the gospel to.  Setbacks can make us stronger I guess.

1991 - On this day- husband Mark and I took the kids and went to Grandma and Grandpa's in Florida the day after Christmas, but today was the day we headed back home.  We had a TV in the car then, but you drove out of the reception area every 1/2 hour or so, but the kids always entertained themselves some how.  Their dad entertained them too, like the multi colored loose pajama type pants that he wore home in the car.  When we got to Tennessee we finally stopped for the night and all piled out of the car at the hotel to get a room.  After the key was handed over and we were walking out the young girl at the counter called out to Mark "I like your pants" in her best deep south accent.  We have never forgot it.  Good times and memories.

Parenting - I prefer to remember all the wonderful times we had as a family and there were many!  The trips, the boat racing the parties and barbecues.  The kids had a great, happy childhood with a lot of love and loving people around.  Great friends also added to a positive upbringing.  Give your kids lots of happy memories and show them how you treat people (assuming that's good) and they will grow up to replay those experiences in their own lives.

Vancouver -

City in Canada

Vancouver, officially the City of Vancouver, is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. The 2011 census recorded 603,502 people in the city, making it the eighth largest Canadian municipality. Wikipedia

Area: 44.39 sq miles (115 km²)

Founded: 1886

Weather: 34°F (1°C), Wind 0 mph (0 km/h), 97% Humidity

Province: British Columbia

Population: 578,040 (2006) UNdata

Friday January 3, 2014

Pilates with resistance ring.  Leg squats and lifts with the ring around your thighs so it adds additional tension.  For the arms, using one hand to hold the ring while you pull against ring for biceps, chest and triceps.  Not bad and only 20 minutes.  Nice warm up for snow shoveling.

Micah chapter 6 -  Humility.  tough to swallow for us "be all you can be people".  I actually saw 3 separate readings from different resources this morning that all mentioned humility.  Must be the word for the day.  In Micah we are reminded of all that God does for us, which in fact, should make us humble.  You need the Holy Spirit to help you achieve this I think..... lots of Spirit.

1990 - It isn't a good way to start the year, but on this day it was my sister Alice's dad that we had the funeral for.  Joe was a great guy, loved to play cards - cheat, according to my brother Mark.  Funerals and weddings always bring families together, the joy and sorrow.  That's what families do.

Parenting - Most everyone I know, at my age, have already lost their parents.  I am blessed to still have my Mom, the last of her generation, on both sides of my family.  She will be 92 this month and is still in reasonably good condition, except, for her hearing.  I bought her some wireless head phones for the TV for Christmas.  I have been getting a headache from the TV blaring, so.  She doesn't like them, says they ruin her hairdo.  Bless her heart, hope she learns to read lips soon, just kidding.

Vancouver - our location for January.  Take a look at the history :

http://www.hellovancity.com/2012/11/20/evolving-geographies-of-immigration-in-vancouver-history-and-horizons-november-28-2012/

Enjoy the Day!  Make it memorable!  Keep those resolutions!

Thursday January 2, 2014

December was a busy month, I have had some people tell me they miss my daily rantings so I am back. 

Nicole gave me a new workout video with Jillian Michaels.  It is a pretty intense workout with weights, and, she gave me some 5 lb weights to bring me up to speed.  Well this isn't the workout to use 5 lbs with.  Into the third circuit Jilliam says they are only using 3 lb weights.  My arms were ready to implode, now I know why they tell you to watch all the way through before you attempt to do.  It will be a nice addition to my repertoire though.  Hope you keep your resolution to exercise. 

Nehemiah - chapter 8.  One line here says that Ezra read the law to the men, women and others.  I asked Mom who the "others" might be and she quickly replied "the teenagers".  The people of Israel were hungry for the word of God.  Too often we only depend on a preacher or teacher or Bible study guide to hear the word of God, I think it is good to go back to the source and read it yourself.   Add reading the Bible to your day, in addition to hearing the word from and with others.

1988 - On this day, which is usually pretty repetitive - cold temperatures, very often heavy snow and most every year taking down Christmas décor.  Mom was still in her own home in Eastpointe and made a beautiful rib roast for us.  She talked about it a lot over the holidays this year  because I made one, (for the first time) on Christmas Eve, which also turned out perfect.  I don't trust my cooking skills enough to work with that expensive a cut of meat.  With the help of wine, I got through it and dinner, with Yorkshire pudding, was delish.  Hope your holidays were wonderful.

Parenting -  From birth to death, from siblings to parents, whether you have children or not, everyone parents, or cares for, instructs someone else or offers opinions.  It is important to remember what you put into someone else's head might stick with them their entire life, good or bad.  I think it is important to only consider what is good for that person and not how it might benefit yourself, or how it might make you look.  An example might be in divorced parents turning children against the other parent, which leaves a legacy of sorrow.

Vancouver ! Canada - While you were watching football (I was too) we moved the location from Unalaska southeast to Vancouver.  Check it out beautiful place!

Enjoy the day!  Make it memorable.  Happy Birthday Darrel!