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Do You Like Bats?

I love bats! And I have stories about them too…. look, JJ, it has ears! (Personal joke…) One of my favourite stories is how I rescued the guy in the shopping center across from me. He had hair down to his bum-hole. But he realized something was stuck in his still-closed doorway, so he called me. I went over to look, but when it popped up, it had ears. He thought it was a bird….Well, lo and…

Happy International Dog Day!

I love dogs, don’t get me wrong. But as a responsible dog owner, it would NOT be fair to own one at this stage in my life… But I have owned and loved many over the years, and made some good and true friendships, and asked for advice more times than I can…

Cancer – Don’t Forget To Breathe

This is exactly the way I feel these days… You ever feel like just stopping to breath? Yep, that’s me right now….So everyone reading this, find a comfy spot. Get a cuppa’ if you like… Sit comfortably. Close your eyes if you like. Deep, deep breath in through your nose, then out your opened mouth. Do this as many times as you need to…. Until you start to see clearly again. Cancer sucks, and I’ve…

Friday Funny June 18th

Sometimes I think I’m losing my mind… that I would forget my own head, if it wasn’t sewn on right! Am I the only one who does the following? I’ve lost count of the number of times, lol! Typical “Oops” email! I’m also prone to going shopping, and forgetting the one most important thing I go for… Like paracetamol (aspirin), or toilet tissue, etc… Is it my imagination, or has Covid-19 made this…

Motivational Mondays for Fellas

I thought I would do a quick post for all the guys out there. I know most inspirational posts are targeted at women, but I feel you deserve some love and respect as well.  Especially in these tough times, we all need to feel better about ourselves, and deserve to be able to reach out without fear of persecution. I feel men aren’t given enough credit for all they do, and many are afraid to show…

Memories Of My Uncle Bob

It’s hard to know where to start when asked about my memories of you. But they go back a long ways, that I know. I remember in my early years, spending a lot of time at Nana’s house, and that meant spending much of it with you, as she cooked, was baking or did the washing.I remember hours spent watching you put together your many model airplanes and seeing the finished products hanging from your…

I think I’m going to try try from now one… a little inspiration to get you week started. And here’s one for all my lady friends out there. I’m thinking especially about a lovely friend who is fighting cancer like I am, and starting chemotherapy today. I wish you best wishes and healing thought. You know who you are… Stay strong, you’ve got this, you warrior, you! I’d like to thank you for…

The Sleeping Giant Legend

I remember as a bairn (child) growing up in Kinross, hearing about some of the local legends and folklore of the area. Some of it was stories told by the adults, and some was whispered lore by the our school chums and play pals as we sat quietly on the grass and listened and let our imagination wander… That’s one of the things I enjoy the most about Scotland. No matter where you turn, there are…

Just What The Doctor Ordered!

Who doesn’t love a trip to the seaside on a gorgeous sunny day? I certainly do! And since I have chemo tomorrow and will miss out on the nice forecast for the next day or two, I decided that it was a good idea to take advantage of it today. I wanted spend some time to take some photographs and collect sea glass. It was also a good excuse for me to try out my new microphone I purchased for my…

Essential Oil Formula To Deter Cats From Scratching

Do you have a bad cat (or cats, like I do) who likes to scratch the furniture, curtains and other unwelcome places? It is a natural instinct for cats to want to scratch and sharpen the tiny little needles attached to those cute soft paws. But did you also know you can make an inexpensive and easy formula from Essential Oils to help prevent your cat(s) from scratching where they’re not supposed…

Become…

Here’s one for all my female followers. A friend posted this recently on Facebook, and I thought it would be a nice reminder, for all of us. We all need to remember who we are, and who we want to be. To become the best possible version of ourselves. There is magic within us all. We just have to remember how to bring it out!

Become…

Here’s one for all my female followers. A friend posted this recently on Facebook, and I thought it would be a nice reminder, for all of us. We all need to remember who we are, and who we want to be. To become the best possible version of ourselves. There is magic within us all. We just have to remember how to bring it out.

Making Every Day Count Six Years Later…

It’s a scary thought, that six years ago on this date, my cancer journey began. It was a Friday, and I was scared as Hell. Anyone who has been through a cancer diagnosis will be able to relate. No amount of doctor’s appointments, consultations, or medical tests can prepare you for what you will have to go through in the days and years to follow. In late April of 2018, when I received the bad…