What a snowstorm. The biggest yet and it's the end of February. I have been listening to people grumbling about the weather, the cold, the snow. They grumble about the cold and they can't see the brilliant blue sky. Such a shame. They grumble because they can't go south, or they've been south and have come back to "this". I'm glad I'm in the moment. Now; I would grumble if.....
......suddenly the earth got stuck on the spin-cycle and we'll have winter forever!! That's something to grumble about. Yes "little feather" spring will surely come. Be patient with nature.

"Chicago" was fun, well done and quite intertaining in an old-fashion movie way. The book I'm reading "Shambhala..." is wonderful. So simple and pure and speaks the truth to me.

Honourable Son #2 is getting his tattoo today. Brave and fearless, I'd say. OMIGOD I woke up with a snake tattoo. I love that chorus of a song I don't know the title of sung by Amanda Marshall - I think.

Namaste,

L

It's snowing....lots and lots of snow. Winter storm warnings put our plans to go to the movies - "Chicago" - off until tomorrow. I'm puttering, cleaning out cupboards. Why did I ever think I needed 17 votive holders? I'm working in slow motion. Can't think of a profound thing to say. Our dinner is lined up on the kitchen counter - Bryan cleared out the freezer. Ummmm pizza delivery perhaps?

It's a brilliant day today. And it's mild. Funny now, how we feel -1C is "mild". I'm looking back on this week and I think I have taken a "vacation for the soul". I have done absolutely no office work besides being here to take calls from 9:00 to 5:00 pm. There hasn't been many this time of year. I've read, I've crafted, I've stared outside, walked the dog, cleaned the house, did yoga practice from my new DVD, cooked and planned projects. Perhaps this week has been an alternative vacation for me.

I have projects and ideas and plans whirling around in my head. These ideas always come back to clothing. I want to make a vest. I want to make a very different vest. How so? Well, everytime I put a vest on it screams "cowboy" and with that comes hurt'n country & western music and I just want to throw up. So I must design a vest that says anything else but that. Hmmmm maybe some luxurious fabrics, embellishments, asymetrical design. It has to be something comfortable and loose and covers the stomach! I think I'll go and put my mind to that project right now.

I'd like my own room. Maybe the big bedroom so I can set up my loom, decorate with my things, my sanctuary.

Namaste,

L

I bought a book today...yes another book. The stack beside my bed is growing taller every day it seems. There's not much time to read before my eyes get heavy - I wonder why I feel so guilty reading during the day? Anyway, bought "Shambhala, The Sacred Path of the Warrior". I'll let you know what I think when I get into it.

It's mild today, the icicles at the side of the house are melting. Drip drip drip-drip drip...it's like a winter water feature. God I hate that term "water feature". There are a few terms I don't like but I do like to use them for fun. I watch a lot of HGTV and here they come, the words I hate; but love to use. "Space", "punch of colour", "window treatments", to name a few.

Maybe I should use those words instead of swear words. The boys will really think I've flipped if I do. Can you picture it???

Today I took the 4-runner for a wash in one of those self-serve places. Oh what fun I had, never been to one of those before. For $4.00 I got a clean car and had a blast with that hose!

Namaste,

L

I'm sitting here looking at the screen and wondering what am I going to write? My mind is rambling...perhaps I should just let my fingers follow.

I've been feeling very esoteric lately, very spiritual, searching for soul work. Perhaps with all the turmoil in the global world this is a nice place to be; it's peaceful and quiet. I like it here. I've been listening to music that inspires me, I've been eating better. Well some of the time, most of the time. There are days when I eat only pure unadulterated poison - junk food. I've been practicing yoga more and loving that. I feel 5'8" after a session and that alone is a good thing. I have been attempting......no - I have been creating, a bit of painting, a bit of stamping, a bit of this and a bit of that. Whatever I create will be good enough for me.

Sleep still does not come easily though.

It's snowing. It is either too cold to snow, or it snows. I took Dunny for a walk in the field. Man alive he loves the snow. I looked like "Nanuk of the North" with my red James Bay coat down to my knees and my big white boots that go up to my knees. Dunny rolls, and dives and runs and buries his face in the snow. If he's not getting enough attention out there, or he thinks you are heading home too soon for his liking, he charges you. He always stops just in time but it can give you a fright. What a silly dog. He likes nothing better than getting to the top of the little hill, rolling on his back and propelling himself down the hill. He's a Disney Dog.

I suppose I have given myself a "mental health day" today. Haven't touched a speck of office work, though the house is clean and the laundry is done. Hmmmm what to do this afternoon? Perhaps read, perhaps create, perhaps......

Namaste,

L

Today was an absolutely delicious day. I did exactly what I wanted to do ..... I slept until I felt like getting up, waking every few hours only to drift back to blissful sleep. The sky was visible from my bedroom window - bright blue with fluffy white clouds. I knew it was cold, -21C to be exact, and decided this is where I will stay. I finally left my nice warm bed at 2:45 pm., had a breakfast and then a warm bath. A bubble bath,heavenly scented with lavender. I did "the works" - a spa day at home. And now it's evening and I'm so totally relaxed. Perhaps it's a night for a chick flick.

Namaste,

L

St. Valentine's Day. Hmmph. I did receive a big box of Laura Secord chocolates....which I have nearly consumed all by myself.

Namaste,

L

This could be a good day....but it must be handled very carefully.

Namaste,

L