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<img src="http://siggiez.com/countdownz/can/bans/05.jpg" width="468" height="60" border="0" title="Siggiez Countdown Banners"></a>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-28735213972995209302009-06-23T22:15:00.002-06:002009-06-23T22:23:39.849-06:00Dogman's Post Office Picture<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoMscATFIRk/SkGost39LKI/AAAAAAAAACk/onLVmOGNY1U/s1600-h/DOGMAN.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350743318474861730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoMscATFIRk/SkGost39LKI/AAAAAAAAACk/onLVmOGNY1U/s320/DOGMAN.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Please note that his eyes appear to look a bit funny as he is going blind but nothing can be done to fix his eyes- they(lens) are slowly turning hard. he still gets around the house quite well and managed to chew up on of my scrabble letters--today. I think he has dogtimers as he is over 80 years according to the vet. According to him he is only two--LOL</div><div>and he chose a P to chew but we can still use it to play with it.</div><div>hugs from Meme</div>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-42398990148300182972009-06-22T23:08:00.001-06:002009-06-22T23:12:19.096-06:00Dogman's sin not so simpleI went out to his pee patch to scoop his poop- I was a few days behind which is ok as he has little poops--and goes to the same area which is private from walkers. And I discoverd that he had eaten a blue and white J clothe and pooped pieces out in his poop- there were big pieces and little pieces too and sigh-<br /> I was so scared mad at him and me- I had forgot that he stole these in the old days so we quit using them. I had used a few half clothes for cleaning but only with vinegar and a little soap plus water in a spray bottle- because they are light they blow of the counter and he is such a scamp that he grabs and hides- We have disposed off any remaining clothes as I cannot let this happen again, and as Dogman has a short memory he will not remember the Meme tears.<br /><br />I am praying that all of the clothe is pooped out now- it was some time last week when I used them and as I generally toss them away so I did not notice anything missing- he does this with kleenex to so no one is allowed to blow a nose with out immediatley disposing of them in a deep garbage-I gave him the Meme talk and he wagged his tail laughing at me-He really did!!!<br /> sigh with hugs from Meme and Dogman wagsOma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-78975647903252787162009-06-08T23:46:00.003-06:002009-06-08T23:53:56.823-06:00Simple chili supper<ul><li>made up a fun recipe for porcupine chili</li><li> as I need to ignore beans for a while due</li><li>to tummy issues.</li><li> I made this for supper--porcupine chili</li><li>------------</li><li>1 pound hamburger</li><li>1 can diced tomatoes * not drained</li><li>1 can tomato soup </li><li>1 can water</li><li>1/2 cup uncooked rice</li><li>chili power to taste </li><li>plus salt and pepper to taste</li><li>-----</li><li>brown hamburger and drain fat- add the rest of the ingredients - stir - and bring</li><li>to simmer- low simmer with lid on for approx. one hour-. recipe can be doubled and </li><li>left overs make nice sloppy joes for tomorrow.</li><li>hugs from Meme</li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-36554325013760470332009-05-18T23:03:00.001-06:002009-05-18T23:03:37.366-06:00SNOW DAY HEREthat is right- we got the SNOW and it is still on the ground- about 2 inches and maybe more tonight-we were organized enough to bring in Miss Ashley's planter boxes that had already come up- and the ones that were too big for us to lift I covered with glass windows(old and was going to toss but decided to keep for this very reason--LOL) and then blankets- I can only hope that this is warm enough to save them for her- now she knows why Oma says not to plant seeds in this part of Alberta before May 15- I know tha seeds can be replanted but she did it with such joy and excitement that I am praying to save them for her- on the grand scale of things this is small but to see Miss Ashley have joy is joy to me------so I shoveled snow today and also took advantage of the snow day to do nothingI did tidy as I did normal daily living so the house is no worse than yesterday night and maybe even a little better.<br /><br />hugs for SNOWY ALBERTA CANADAOma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-42106901516749132792009-05-16T23:23:00.004-06:002009-05-16T23:48:00.187-06:00A SIMPLE MEAL LESSON<ul><li>The other day we had a busy time and no one wanted to really cook</li><li>but eating out was not a financial option</li><li>so I asked everyone(4 of us AND then 3 came later)</li><li>what they would order</li><li>in a cafe that was not too expensive</li><li>everyone came to the conclusion it would be </li><li>toasted bacon and tomato and lettuce sands /fries</li><li>this came up as B-----works in a cafe and she knew </li><li>the prices etc' and that they come with fries-</li><li>however having this supper out still was not an option</li><li>so I decided to make our own and give a money lesson</li><li>at the same time</li><li>my cost for seven sands: was 3.49 for the bacon-</li><li>1.99 for the bread and 1.15 for 2 tomatoes plus 1.99 for </li><li>the oven fries and no one </li><li>wanted lettuce which is what they would done if we were</li><li>out too- we had butter and mayo and salt etc,</li><li>we made the sands together </li><li>took no longer than if we drove down and ordered</li><li>waited</li><li>for them -to come to us</li><li>our cost rounded off was 8.65 - and we ended up</li><li>with 7 sandwiches- I had B..... help make them as </li><li>they would have come if we were at the cafe-</li><li>we had great fun but the real lesson was that if we</li><li>had bought these sands in the cafe- at 9 dollars per</li><li>person times 7 - we would have spent 63.00 plus </li><li>5 % tax-(another 3.15 plus tip)</li><li>we do not have to pay taxes on the food</li><li>direct from the grocery store- only on cafe foods-</li><li>and no one tipped me--LOL</li><li>the price difference rounded off - </li><li>came to 57.00 dollars-</li><li>yes- we did the work and yes- we did have some</li><li>cost re-- electricity </li><li>it is wonderful to eat out and fun too </li><li>but eating in can be wonderful and fun also</li><li>no one could believe how much we saved</li><li>by not having the option of going out</li><li>--------</li><li>this is a good lesson for us all </li><li>in today's economy and </li><li>there are less expensive quick home meals </li><li>but we were in the a treat meal and</li><li>we had a treat at a very low cost</li><li>at home compared to the cafe</li><li>lessons in life for my teens and dear daughters and </li><li>we had bread left over too :-)</li><li>hugs from Meme</li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-78728034596803190782009-05-06T22:23:00.001-06:002009-05-06T22:25:01.583-06:00book club<ul><li>to day was book club day at our library and what </li><li>we do is get together and giggle and on occasion</li><li>read the book</li><li>it is the simple things that can bring joy and laughter</li><li>and make memories</li><li>hugs from Meme</li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-41014451958806614572009-05-05T23:09:00.002-06:002009-05-05T23:26:25.761-06:00spring showers<ul><li>we had a few spring showers this evening so soon the flowers</li><li>will start to grow</li><li>some green grass is peeking through</li><li>I love spring and our spring is late this year</li><li>playing peek a boo........</li><li>I had a simple day ....and made some chilimac for supper</li><li>it is quite simple-</li><li>(1 pound) hamburger</li><li>brown the hamburger - drain extra fat- add tomato soup-</li><li>1 can water </li><li>and a wee bit of pizza or spaghetti sauce</li><li>I added half a cup and then add 1 tablespoon chili powder </li><li>this is a recipe from Meme's head so the details are</li><li>kind of sketchy- (wink)</li><li> bring to low boil-and added another cup of hot water</li><li> and add 1 cup of macaroni</li><li>cook(low) for 20 minutes- </li><li>mixture should just have tiny bubbles or</li><li>it will burn.........</li><li>(this can be made in the oven also but my </li><li>oven is not working right now)</li><li>and serve to two teen age-rs-</li><li>help your self first as there will be no left-overs</li><li>we shredded some cheese as topping and also</li><li>would have had sour cream but we were out-LOL</li><li>we had no healthy salad or veggies but we had buns :-)</li><li>this was just a fun meal for Oma who was </li><li>taking some time off to enjoy her simple day-</li><li>one pan to wash....</li><li>you can double this recipe etc- and it will thicken </li><li>as it cooks..........</li><li>hugs from Meme aka Oma</li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-52422857524436664332009-05-04T00:01:00.000-06:002009-05-04T00:02:15.206-06:00spring in our yearyesterday and today were good weather days here and so<br />we began to clean up the yard and do spring chores<br />Miss Ashley and I did a lot of work and the boy who is<br />a friend lent us a hand but I must say we are much more<br />intent- he is a good helper for lifting and watching_LOL<br />we did a lot and we both sure missed papa hubby here<br />we trimed trees and raked leaves and cleaned - and cleaned<br />I am a year behind as last spring papa was our priority-<br />it was nice working together and discussing papa memories<br />the church misses him a lot too<br />as he did the yard work there too<br />but I will not be able to take over that job<br />Miss Ashley did plant some flower seeds but I think she is<br />rushing Alberta weather- but this is how she learns and there is<br />always a chance that we will not get a spring snow in May--LOL<br />she also topped some of the trees that papa planted when a<br />grand child was born - so we have a few<br />she is strong- Oma could hardly pick up the trimmers but she<br />did a good job- and would have passed papa's inspection -<br />the boy who is a friend and the future husband<br />made supper and burned it and burned it--LOL<br />smoke and smoke and more smoke<br />we ate it anyway as we workers were hungry<br />but a tough frying pan mess- sigh- he used two so<br />we still have two frying pans soaking -<br />I think one should not cook if there is a hockey game on TV<br />but every thing will come out in the wash and the smoke<br />has disapated so we do not run into one and other -LOL<br />good night, all--happy spring<br />hugs from Meme aka OmaOma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-6611386704665676232009-04-26T23:48:00.002-06:002009-04-26T23:55:07.305-06:00A BUSY WEEK COMING..<ul><li>it seems like this week has every day planned</li><li>but I am looking forward to get some of the things</li><li>caught up so that when spring comes I can be </li><li>outside more often this spring and summer</li><li>I know that I said spring was here but now</li><li>it is snowing here again</li><li>it is fairly light and melting quickly but</li><li>there is not much outside chores that</li><li>can be completed</li><li>Monday is bank and bill day-</li><li>also our our church ladies</li><li>passed away at the wonder age of 96</li><li>so there will be a funeral to take care of</li><li>on Wednesday-</li><li>Tuesday is doctor day and seniors day</li><li>so I will have to balance out both</li><li>it will be nice to not have to cook supper home -</li><li>as supper is at the church this week</li><li>Thursday is meetings day</li><li>so the week will be busy</li><li>have a wonder week and take care</li><li>of each other</li><li>think I can keep all of this in my head</li><li>and then I can report in - :-)</li><li>hugs from Meme</li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-52241664499439946492009-04-21T22:42:00.002-06:002009-04-21T22:47:36.368-06:00snow rainbow<ul><li>our weather man says that we are going to get some snow tomorrow</li><li>and this what our spring does in Alberta-</li><li>and so our world may turn white for a while</li><li>but he did say that it would melt quickly</li><li>I have been out side a lot the last few days</li><li>just enjoying the fresh air and sunshine</li><li>Dogman joins me for a while but he is too old</li><li>to like the wind on his body-so he waits in the</li><li>house most days for me and greets me every time</li><li>I come back into the house</li><li>it does not matter if it is two minutes or two hours</li><li>he is just glad to see me again</li><li>I have been talking to him a lot</li><li>just to reassure him that I am still here </li><li>loving him</li><li>I am feeling better about life in general </li><li>and next week I go back to the specialist to see</li><li>what my tests said about me</li><li>have a wonderful day tomorrow and remember that</li><li>Jesus is in the spring- a spring of hope</li><li>hugs from Meme</li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-8796932134513115922009-04-17T23:15:00.002-06:002009-04-17T23:26:27.820-06:00SIMPLY BUSY<ul><li>spring is here now and looks like it plans to stay</li><li>most of the snow has melted </li><li>so yesterday I got side and re-arranged our outdoor</li><li>chairs and etc plus Dogman's love-seat into the shade</li><li>we are on the south side and it can get quite hot</li><li>by supper time but it would be nice to have some</li><li>picnic suppers out there for the grand kids </li><li>and Meme and Dogman too</li><li>also more shade for Dogman as he can go </li><li>under his loveseat for shade or lay on it</li><li>for a suntan</li><li>Dogman and I had our own picnic supper outside last night</li><li>we swept and dusted and washed and now it is just </li><li>like an extra room</li><li>we had such a long winter and it feels good to </li><li>have the balcony ship shape</li><li>it is quite large as it is Dogman's play ground as </li><li>it is fenced on all sides and then he has </li><li>a personal pee patch a few feet away- </li><li>I find doing things like this does help</li><li>my grief ......yes, there are memories out there too</li><li>but happy rejoicing memories</li><li>now this week end I do have some more yard </li><li>chores to do- and the front will need another week</li><li>of thawing snow before we can do anything</li><li>Miss Ashley can look after that area</li><li>I hope I never lose my love of being busy</li><li>I remember to rest too and I am just beginning</li><li>to learn at my age - to pace myself-</li><li>have a wonder week end</li><li>hugs from Meme who is miles behind in blogging but</li><li>filled with fresh air and sunshine</li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-23945598447663727072009-04-06T23:17:00.001-06:002009-04-06T23:19:23.820-06:00A SIMPLE MEME DAY<strong>what a lovely weather day- sunshine and soft breeze<br />and melting snow**<br />when I walked down town I had on no hat or gloves<br />this is the first time in 2009 for the gloves and the second day for the hat </strong><br /><br /><strong>the grand daughter and I went to do some small shopping<br />and then I stopped off and did the church chores-<br />Miss Ashley rested while I did them because<br />her feet hurt--LOL- and I thought I was the older lady<br />alas she is still a teen which means she buys shoes for looks<br />and not comfort......... </strong><br /><br /><strong>we had a nice day outing together<br />and we found the neatest book<br />called ---"I Remember Grandpa''<br />It is like a journal where you put all sorts of<br />special memories of grandpa so Oma is going<br />to do them with the girls-(I got each of the g'kids one)</strong><br /><strong><br />Miss Ashley is old enough<br />to put in her memories-<br />they will be a wonderful<br />journal for the younger kidlets and if we do them<br />together Oma can help them with some of the<br />memories- there are places for photos etc- and<br />the nice thing is that they were at a dollar store(which<br />is why I could give one to each of the g'kidlets-<br />they are made with good quality paper etc -<br />and have a family tree to also follow and<br />questions and ideas and a lot of room to write in<br />the memories------- </strong><br /><br /><strong>so I was pleased- I find that the Lord<br />gives me so many blessings to help<br />all of us walk in our grief-<br />sometimes non christians cannot understand<br />how I can have joy in my grief </strong><br /><br /><strong>I tell them that my joy is a gift from the Lord<br />and a gift that Papa hubby prayed for me<br />before his home-coming-<br />have a wonder-filled week<br />huggles from Meme</strong>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-88019500430206024472009-04-04T23:12:00.002-06:002009-04-04T23:23:59.111-06:00IT FEELS LIKE SPRING HERE<ul><li>Today was a wonderful spring like day</li><li>and now the snow is melting fast</li><li>before I know it or want too (wink)</li><li> I will be out spring </li><li>cleaning the yard-----</li><li>I am going to keep the outside chores</li><li>simple this year- just a few flowers</li><li>to decorate the balcony</li><li>I like spring as it reminds</li><li>me of renewal</li><li>where everything is restoring --</li><li></li><li>we call it spring time in the Rockies</li><li>even though we live about a 100 miles</li><li>from the mountains</li><li>we can see them from a hill a little </li><li>ways from our house and we can see</li><li>the snow on the tops reminding </li><li>us that winter must come too</li><li>******************************</li><li>cleaning is never easy to do</li><li>but everything looks so nice when we are done</li><li>it is a type of restoration to our</li><li>homes and to us-- and Easter</li><li>reminds us what life is really all about...</li><li>I miss papa hubby being here and </li><li>I am OK and</li><li>OK is enough for now</li><li>happy Sunday to everyone</li><li>and see you soon</li><li>hugs from Meme</li><li> </li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-37069725196530980532009-03-31T20:10:00.002-06:002009-03-31T20:20:07.736-06:00I am not lost --------<ul><li>I have had a few days off from blogging and writing</li><li>I had Miss Sidney on an overnight Saturday</li><li>and some how Meme ended up on the mat on the floor</li><li>she woke up and her lips had stuck together</li><li>just being to dry and she had a little blood</li><li>if frightened her more than hurt </li><li>so Meme got the vaseline out and we got</li><li>them smooth again</li><li>but it took her a while to go back to sleep</li><li>and she ended up in Meme's bed</li><li>trying to sleep with Miss Sidney </li><li>is like sleeping with bouncing ball</li><li>so Meme crawled down on the mat--LOL</li><li>nice and warm down there and cozy</li><li>but no one told me I had to get up again</li><li>I guess I am too old for being down so far</li><li>at any rate- Meme rearranged her shoulder</li><li>which hurts and now has gone down my side</li><li>so I am whining and not feeling up to sitting</li><li>up like a lady --</li><li>3 days now so I am hoping that it will</li><li>all just go away soon.....</li><li>Miss Sidney went home happy and</li><li>with smooth lips - the joys of being grandma</li><li>some times has ups and downs</li><li>so I will leave you with a Miss Sidney thought</li><li> that she told her dad</li><li>""Oma, has glue to UN do your lips and blood</li><li>will not stain your fingers- "" LOL</li><li>huggles from Meme aka Oma</li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-81055994119568462482009-03-28T19:23:00.002-06:002009-03-28T19:26:08.246-06:00sharing - I found a blessing..........while continuing to clean out things in the house,<br /> I found a 2 lovely pictures of Papa David Hubby--<br /> that were taken in 1966 the spring before I met him-<br />I did not know he had these pictures with his box of stuff..<br />.I am so happy that I am ''high''--LOL<br />-they are so precious and I will take them down this week<br />and make copies for the girls--<br />as they do not have pictures that old or before us or them---<br />--he was so handsome-- and cute and--------blond<br />I was a bit shallow at that time as I was so young-like just barely 18(that summer) -so I went out with him for his looks and his car--LOL<br />and love came to stay with us-and we were married in October--(1966).<br /><br />I have been cleaning odds and ends in the house<br />for a couple of years now- a day here and a day there*going through all those boxes where one tends to stuff things for later..........<br />..and these were in one of papa hubby's evelopes that he kept special things-I never went into his things before his death as we were very respective of each other's private things-----he was the same with me.<br /><br />it has taken me about 2 years to get where I am<br />( cleaning things we gathered over the years but knew we were keeping )<br />--and I found 10 dollars tooso that will help pay for the pictures to give the girls copies-<br /> I want to do them for Easter gifts----<br />-what a family blessing!--hugs from MemeOma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-34781563939241931772009-03-26T22:31:00.002-06:002009-03-26T22:42:05.062-06:00Meme is getting soft.........<ul><li>due to health problems Meme has to start eating soft foods</li><li>or well cooked ........so much for salads-and carrot sticks too </li><li>and it got me to thinking about </li><li>how my life is rather soft</li><li>compared to the old days</li><li>which we look back on fondly</li><li>but I am not sure I would be able</li><li>to live that way again</li><li>there is something nice about</li><li>turning up the heat</li><li>turning on a tap</li><li>pushing buttons on dishwashers and</li><li>buttons on stoves</li><li>and listening to the flush</li><li>our old days were good</li><li>but they were hard work</li><li> too and I can see </li><li>now how hard mom and dad</li><li>had to work to make a living</li><li>so we could eat and etc.</li><li> even as they grew old they </li><li>had to make due with old ways</li><li>I am grateful for the blessings</li><li>that I have that make my life</li><li>much easier- </li><li>and especially now when</li><li>Meme has to go soft</li></ul><p>Meme sends soft hugs.......</p><ul><li></li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-1531532470438733262009-03-23T23:25:00.003-06:002009-03-23T23:32:32.001-06:00Dogman speaks...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoMscATFIRk/Schu8BiYM4I/AAAAAAAAACc/01Re7O_hUgA/s1600-h/dogman+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316621337594704770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoMscATFIRk/Schu8BiYM4I/AAAAAAAAACc/01Re7O_hUgA/s320/dogman+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Dogman felt left out so he wants you to know</div><div>that he lives here too</div><div>and if he had only seen the kitty first--hahaha</div><div>he really does not mind cats as long as they stay</div><div>on the other side of the fence-</div><div>here he is on his old kitchen rug but we had</div><div>to buy him a new one as his nails would</div><div>get caught so he upgraded- the floor is too cold for him in the kitchen</div><div>with Alberta winters.........</div><div>so we have an area rug- sigh- I am beginning to think we do a lot</div><div>for him-LOL</div><div>his own chair- his own rug-</div><div>his own corner--his own special diet- wow </div><div> no wonder he thinks he is the top dog in this house-</div><div> </div><div> hugs from Meme and Dogman who is does not believe in simplicity-----</div><div> </div><div> </div>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-60283808873981730652009-03-22T16:13:00.003-06:002009-03-22T16:21:10.298-06:00MEME HAS A PICTURE<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoMscATFIRk/Sca4wWex34I/AAAAAAAAACM/yu3y73lQ2yc/s1600-h/dinner.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316139550965358466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoMscATFIRk/Sca4wWex34I/AAAAAAAAACM/yu3y73lQ2yc/s320/dinner.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><ul><br /><li>- YES- a new picture- this was at our house</li><br /><li>the birds are ours ( the blue bird died just a few days before papa did)</li><br /><li>and the cat is a visitor</li><br /><li>they got a long fine</li><br /><li>but I know what that kitty was thinking-LOL</li><br /><li>here is bigger picture of the little picture </li><br /><li>I am playing and learning too</li><li>so you will have to be patient with me</li><li>now I just have to get Miss Ashley to down load some </li><li>more of my pictures</li><li>some time soon</li><li>----this is Dogman's balcony and out behind the gate</li><li>is where papa did his wood work-</li><li>he had a shed but it does not show </li><li>Dogman always watched him work</li><li>he has to stay in as he is a leash dog</li><li>and does not know how to travel on his own</li><li>and would walk away - or chase a cat too--LOL</li><li></li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-12392139632972217532009-03-22T14:46:00.002-06:002009-03-22T14:52:46.734-06:00we got the snow<ul><li>10 inches so far- wet-heavy snow- not terribly cold though</li><li>and wind is slight so not moving the snow around</li><li>poor </li><li>Dogman- stepped of the door step and fell into the snow</li><li>up to his arm pits and that is where he stayed</li><li>so I had to go out and shovel him a pee patch</li><li>the snow is heavy so I will have to do it in</li><li> samll sprats- </li><li>it is call ''heart attack snow''</li><li>here in Alberta</li><li>pray for all and also roofs</li><li>we are blessed to have a high peak roof </li><li>but some are not so blessed</li><li>pray for no cave-ins and the high-ways</li><li>must go and drink some tea</li><li>and store up some energy for more shoveling</li><li>alas- some storms are not simple</li><li>but it is part of the joys of living in Alberta</li><li>hugs for today</li><li>Meme</li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-5228615012216983922009-03-21T18:56:00.002-06:002009-03-21T19:11:14.961-06:00SPRING HAS COME TO MY CLEANING<ul><li>I started spring cleaning again</li><li>I did start once but got caught u in our winter here</li><li>it is not springy right now we have storm warnings</li><li>across Alberta</li><li> and we are being asked to stay at home</li><li>so Meme will have a quiet evening here</li><li>I may continue the cleaning bite by bite</li><li>and have a rest in between.......</li><li>I am trying to go through every nook and cranny</li><li>on the main floor</li><li>it is amazing how much one collects over time</li><li>and also how difficult it is deciding what to do </li><li>with some of the things....</li><li>it is not easy this year with</li><li> having no papa hubby here</li><li>he was my leg man</li><li>who vacuumed corners etc </li><li>while I cleaned and sorted --------</li><li>I am letting go of more things now</li><li>as I am the only one here and I have</li><li>become half of us....</li><li>Poppy was more of a keeper than I am</li><li>so I will give and toss and sort </li><li>and in the end I am hoping that there </li><li>will be less next year to gather dust</li><li>I enjoy this kind of cleaning but</li><li>only once a year</li><li>here we generally do not do a lot</li><li>of fall cleaning as we have work</li><li>to do outside preparing for our winters</li><li>hmmm- maybe we should change the name</li><li>to winter cleaning and we would all be done</li><li>when spring comes to us - but what else</li><li>can one do in Alberta in April as</li><li>we stay in between seasons with our</li><li>weather --</li><li>off to spring clean something</li><li>and I am hoping that it will be simple--LOL</li><li>huggles from Meme</li><li></li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-9788268940361787182009-03-18T19:49:00.002-06:002009-03-18T20:18:55.833-06:00SIMPLY ME....<ul><li><strong><em>I am beginning to find</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>the me in me again</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>after papa hubby died I felt lost</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>nothing seemed or felt right</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>the world was inside out</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>but lately I have been finding</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>little things of me again</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>shoulders a little straighter</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>life seems more alive with</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>a laugh here and a cry there</em></strong></li><li><strong><em> and tears for others too</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>my smile is more real</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>my heart less broke-</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>the sun is brighter </em></strong></li><li><strong><em>and the sky less gray</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>and </em></strong></li><li><strong><em>I know that papa hubby</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>would want to see me </em></strong></li><li><strong><em>as me again</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>I will always love him.</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>Death does not end love-</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>so slowly I will dig my </em></strong></li><li><strong><em>heart out of the sand</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>because then I can see</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>what God wants for do=</em></strong></li><li><strong><em> as He guides me into</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>being me again.</em></strong></li><li><strong><em></em></strong></li><li><strong><em>huggles from Meme</em></strong></li><li><strong><em></em></strong></li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-1761083829136247312009-03-17T19:41:00.000-06:002009-03-17T19:42:03.473-06:00pocket stories<a href="http://aweepingwidow.blogspot.com/2009/03/pocket-stories.html">pocket stories</a><br />Pocket stories is another blog<br />that I am working on where I am<br />putting some of my writing<br />that I did before papa hubby got sick<br />they are lessons of life<br />that the Lord has taught<br />me since I became a Christian<br />in 1987<br />some stories are new<br />you may notice papa mentioned<br />in some of the old.....<br />I used to write more before cancer<br />as an encouragement to other woman<br />you are welcome to read<br />it will take me some time<br />to transfer stories over<br />so it may not be a busy blog<br />God has taught me many lessons<br />and these are but a tiny sharing<br />and He is still teaching me<br />as I live my life for Him<br />papa hubby was my greatest fan<br />and loved to sit and watch me write<br />it was one of the things he said<br />he was looking forward when he<br />came home from the hospital<br />the first time<br />I quit my writings for a long time<br />but I feel it is time to share<br />and write again<br />feel free to read them or<br />free to not read<br />this is just a reminder that<br />they are there<br />you may share any you want too<br />I just ask that you leave my name<br />attached -<br />sometimes they will say copy write on them<br />but I feel they belong to the Lord<br />so nothing will happen if you<br />forget who the author is<br />(wink)<br />and hugs and here is the link<br /><br /><a href="http://pocketstoriesfromeme.blogspot.com/">http://pocketstoriesfromeme.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Pocket StoriesLittle stories of life that have a message-fact and/or fiction- lessons of growth that God has blessed me with-the Lord teaches US each day as He blesses us in all things-lessons gifts to help us follow the Shepherd- please feel free to share but leave my name with the story- God bless everyone!! A pocket story is a short story- small enough to carry in our hearts and big enough to use again and again.<br />huggles MemeOma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-57255745202673759512009-03-16T21:54:00.002-06:002009-03-16T22:00:03.823-06:00UPDATE FROM MEME<ul><li>the fire is out</li><li>they had to tear down the building today</li><li>4 businesses and 4 homes gone </li><li>but no deaths</li><li>one small injury </li><li>to make sure no hot spots continued</li><li>the two buildings beside have water- smoke</li><li>damage but our little cafe is still there</li><li>felt some better today</li><li>went for a walk to see the mess</li><li>and did chores at church also</li><li>I think Meme is hanging </li><li>out to much with teen -age gal</li><li>and not getting enough sleep</li><li>so Meme may have to change her</li><li> new bad habits-</li><li>and also I think some allergies</li><li>are coming and going</li><li>I will be a good example </li><li>and get ready for bed early</li><li>hugs and good night</li></ul><p> </p>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-87883068336934905362009-03-15T21:35:00.003-06:002009-03-15T21:45:01.671-06:00fire in our town<ul><li>part of our down town is on fire</li><li>I walked down to see what is.......</li><li>I should not be out</li><li>as Meme is sick and</li><li>really should be in her room </li><li>if not in her bed........</li><li>but down town is special</li><li>to me as that is where</li><li>I met dear hubby</li><li>the fire is on the same side</li><li>and two doors down </li><li>from our cafe.......</li><li>the buildings are older</li><li>than me and connected together </li><li>so we may lose more and they are </li><li>part of our history </li><li>is going up in smoke</li><li>it reminds me of what </li><li>the Lord tells us</li><li>that there is a time for everything</li><li>and although this is sad</li><li>as far as we know there are no</li><li>lost lives- there were apartments</li><li>up above so homes are burning too</li><li>the fire is about 5 blocks away </li><li>from our home</li><li>it is cold here- below freezing</li><li>but no wind</li><li> Meme must be off now</li><li>and have a simple quiet evening now</li><li>the Miss Ashley is here</li><li>to keep Meme in line --LOL</li><li>hugs from Meme</li><li></li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052714033765692515.post-30743243290169502392009-03-11T23:41:00.002-06:002009-03-11T23:50:49.187-06:00a simple day<ul><li>had one of those days where life was plain and simple</li><li>I always enjoy days like this</li><li>where no one phones with sad news</li><li>where it is cold but not too cold to walk</li><li>where the sun shines and warms my kitchen</li><li>where both sinks are clean for a few minutes</li><li>where the weather man is talking about warm air coming</li><li>where the moon lights up the world</li><li>where I find what I am looking for</li><li>where I see a child smile</li><li>where supper bakes in the oven</li><li>where I have tears of joy</li><li>where the kids got hours with their jobs </li><li>where I have laughter</li><li>where my heart is at home and</li><li>where I am still and hear God</li><li>******************</li><li>we had our casserole for supper and the</li><li>teens like it and put their dishes in the sink</li><li>and enough left over for tomorrow </li><li>now it is bed time and I am looking </li><li>for a new day tomorrow where I can rejoice</li><li>and be glad in it------</li><li>huggles from Meme </li></ul>Oma aka Memehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06978222821146300735noreply@blogger.com4