RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I WAS TAUGHT MANY LESSONS AS A LITTLE GIRL.

 

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSONS I LEARNED WAS DO SOMETHING KIND FOR SOMEONE EVERYDAY WITHOUT EXPECTING ANYTHING IN RETURN.

 

 

This has stayed with me my entire life. It has become almost a Mantra in my daily living.

 

Something as small as holding a door for someone, bringing in a shopping cart , or telling someone who is working hard at a seemingly meaningless job that you appreciate what they do.

 

It feels good and it makes the other person feel good..

Win Win ..

 

My husband and I have taught our son about kindness.

 

It started when he was very young and we got him to go through his toys to donate to the children who may not have any.

 

We participate in food drives,

 

We have organised a not for profit pet food charity for those less fortunate.

 

Kindness doesn't stop when the holidays are done, or when the last can goes to the food bank.

 

It continues. through the smiles to strangers, the offers to help with carrying packages, and friendly conversation about the weather.

 

My families goal is one act of kindness daily.

 

Seem a little overwhelming?? start with one a week or month.. just start somewhere

 

Those who receive you kindness will thank you and so will your heart !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

THE BUCKET LIST

 

 



Everyone has been talking about "bucket lists". I don't really have one ,but i have been thinking of things I would like to do or see .

 

There is no particular order to my list ,just what pops into my mind as I write.

 

• TRAVEL TO IRELAND.
• LIVE IN TENNESSEE
• GO TO KEY WEST
• GET A PEDICURE ( EASY I KNOW , BUT WHEN YOU DON'T LIKE PEOPLE TOUCHING YOUR FEET , ITS A BIG DEAL)
• MAKE A  CROCHETED BOOK BAG
• TO ELIMINATE DIABETES FROM MY LIFE!
• GO BACK TO SCHOOL
• TASTE MOONSHINE
• TO FIGURE OUT WHO DID LET THE DOGS OUT?
• RIDE IN A HORSE AND CARRIAGE
• OWN A PAIR OF CHRISTIAN LOUBITAN BOOTS OR RUNNERS
• OWN A BETSEY JOHNSON PURSE -DONE
• GET BACK INTO WRITING. DONE
• TO ONCE AGAIN , OWN A CLAW FOOT BATHTUB

CAMP IN FORT WILDERNESS WITH MY HUSBAND AND SON (AGAIN EASY,BUT WHEN YOUR SON IS AUTISTIC AND AFRAID OF CAMPING ITS A CHALLENGE)

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I DON'T THINK MY BUCKET LIST IS EXTRAVAGANT BUT THESE ARE MY WANTS. THERE ARE PROBABLY ALOT MORE .

 

WHATS ON YOUR LIST????

 

JUST SOME SENTENCES

 

 

THIS WEEK HUNTUR STARTED THE "ON TARGET " PROGRAM. HE HAS NOT ATTENDED SCHOOL SINCE MAY OF 2012 DUE TO AN ANXIETY DISORDER. SINCE THEN , WE HAVE *FINALLY* RECEIVED SUPPORT THAT WE WERE IN DESPERATE NEED OF , FOR HIM AS WELL AS US!

HUNTUR HAS TAKEN TO THE PROGRAM AND IS MANAGING QUITE WELL. OUR HOPE IS BY THE TIME HE FINISHES OF HIS GRADE 8 YEAR (NEXT YEAR) HE WILL BE READY TO INTEGRATE IN TO A NORMAL HIGH SCHOOL . I JUST TAKE IT DAY BY DAY AND CELEBRATE OUR SMALL VICTORIES.

 

I HAVE TAKEN BACK UP MY CROCHETING. I AM NOT SURE WHAT I AM MAKING RIGHT NOW , I AM JUST TRYING TO KEEP MY SIDES EVEN AND STRAIGHT!! NOT AN EAST TASK FOR SOMEONE WHO CANT DRAW A STRAIGHT LINE!

 

I AM SLOWLY CATCHING UP ON MY HOUSEKEEPING AFTER A FAILED ATTEMPT AT HOMESCHOOLING A CHILD WITH NOT ONLY ASPERGERS BUT ANXIETY.. I AM QUALIFIED TO TEACH PRESCHOOL,, BUT I AM SO NOT READY FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHING.. ANYONE WHO CAN HOME SCHOOL SUCCESSFULLY IS AMAZING IN MY BOOKS!!!!

 

I WANT TO PAINT MY KITCHEN ORANGE.. DRAMATIC I KNOW BUT I WANT TO DO SOMETHING TO MATCH MY RACHAEL RAY  COOKWARE I GOT FOR CHRISTMAS.

 

 

I AM NOT SURE SO ANY COMMENTS AND ADVICE WOULD BE GREAT..



 

I AM GETTING READY FOR MY SON'S 13TH BIRTHDAY. I CAN'T BELIEVE  I WILL HAVE A TEENAGER. TIME SLIPS BY WAY TOO FAST

 

I AM ALSO STARTING TO PREP FOR EASTER. WHICH MEANS GATHERING PLASTIC EGGS, SEARCHING OUT REALLY GOOD HIDING SPOTS FOR TREATS AND MAKING SURE I HAVE ALL THE INGREDIENTS FOR A TASTY SUPPER.

SUPPER WILL BE HAM, MASHED POTATOES, MIXED VEGGIES AND HOMEMADE BISCUITS AND CORN MUFFINS. WITH A DESERT OF TARTS OR PIE AND A CAKE. ( YES WE ALL HAVE SWEET TOOTH'S IN OUR HOUSE!!

 

 



CHEESE

I was wondering what to blog about so I shouted out to my facebook friends. My cousin suggested cheese.

I started wondering what could I  blog about cheese?

I love cheese.. all kinds of cheese.

but was it blogworthy?


A SHORT  HISTORY OF CHEESE

　
Legend has it that a desert nomad was transporting milk in a pouch made
from a sheep’s stomach. Eventually, the rennet in the lining of the pouch, combined with the heat of the sun, caused the milk to separate into curd and whey. Curious, and no doubt hungry, the nomad drank the whey and tasted the curd. We can safely guess that he enjoyed the experience!

　

If this is truth all I can say is thank you .

　

Here are some random cheese facts

　

THE SMELLIEST CHEESE

　

Vieux Boulogne, it comes from France

　
THE MOST EXPENSIVE

Pule, a cheese made from donkeys sold for $650.00 a pound at a farm in Serbia .

　

PROCESSED CHEESE

　

These are among my favourites.

Processed cheese has a longer life than average natural cheese.

The most common processed cheese products are cheese slices and cheese spread.

　

KOSHER CHEESE

　

It is my understanding that as long as a cheese is not made with rennet it is kosher. Please feel free to correct me .

　

I love cheese. All kinds of cheese, if you are a cheese lover like myself, check out this website.

http://www.cheese.com/



　

 

PREJUDICE

 

 

 

I was talking to a friend today , and I realized this world is filled with prejudice.

 

 

Close your eyes and imagine a world without hate

 

 

Without the fear of the unknown

 

 

Without the fear of the new

 

 

Sounds wonderful doesn't it?

 

 

Maybe one day this world will find a way to become filled with love.

 

 

Today pledge to yourself that you will go out of your way to make someone feel good and accepted.

One smile

 

That's all.

 

and

You could be the one to change the world.

 

 



HUMOUR

　

Every ones sense of humour is different. Mine is very clear.

I will laugh at just about anything !

I have been accused of being insensitive, cruel and downright rude!

Do I care?? depends on who is saying it.

If I truly value your opinion and care what you think , then damn right I care . I will watch what say and do, so as not to insult you .

But if I don't really care about your opinion , watch out because you may be bombarded with off colour jokes and lots of F-shots.

I have never laughed at someone falling down and getting hurt, I have never laughed at the special needs person. Although , one time my Dad did dump my mom out of her wheelchair at Walt Disney World , once assured she was fine, I laughed my ass off. DON'T JUDGE> you weren't there :) .

My family fondly talks of that moment often. Yep , we are weird. But we love each other and that's all that matters.

I am going to include some of my favourite humour below.

If you don't think you will like it, skip it.

Don't send me nasty comments and expect me to care.

Cause I don't.

　

Q: Which sexual position produces the ugliest children?
A: Ask your mother.

　

Q: How can you tell which is the head nurse?
A: The one with the dirty knees.

　

Q: What's strong enough for a man but made for a woman?
A: The back of my hand

　

Excuse me
A man is in a hotel lobby. As he runs to the front desk, he accidentally bumps into a woman and as he does, his elbow hits her breast.
They are both quite startled. The man turns to her and says, "Ma'am, if your heart is as soft as your breast, I know you'll forgive me."
She replies, "If your penis is as hard as your elbow, I'm in room 243."

This one came from my friend ,Hevel , over @ Kosher kola

Ariel Sharon came to Washington for meetings with George W. and for a state dinner, Laura Bush decided to bring in a special Kosher chef and offer a truly Jewish meal. At the dinner that night, the first course served is matzo ball soup. George W. looks at this and after learning what it is called, he tells an aide that he can't eat such a gross and strange-looking brew. The aide says that Mr. Sharon will be insulted if he doesn't at least taste it. Not wanting to cause any trouble (after all, he ate sheep! 's eye in Honor of Arab guests), George W. gingerly lowers his spoon into the bowl and retrieves a piece of matzo ball and some broth. He hesitates, then swallows. A big grin appears on his face. He finds that he really likes it, so he digs right in and finishes the whole bowl. "That was delicious," Bush says to Sharon. "Do you Jews eat any other part of the Matzo, or just the balls?"

Organization

I am on a mission.

A mission to organize my home.

OK, not so much a mission as an obsession.

It all started a couple of years ago when I found cute storage bins at a thrift shop.

"I gotta have these to store toys in". Into the cart they went.

So the obsession began. I pursued every organization blog out there .

Re-arranged rooms to the point that my husband was ready to scream.

I am never 100% satisfied with how I have organized. I am always making changes and adjustments.

I am hoping one day to find the perfect combination or organization and functionality for my home.

Stainless steel buckets, wicker baskets, plastic file folders, glass jars.

Forget roses, these are the things that get my heart racing!

Upcycling an old milk crate into a cute little storage ottoman?? Yes please!

Old mint tins to hold elastic bands? yup

Hello my name is Michelle and I am addicted to organizing.

and I am not sure I want help!