Meditation Challenge Day 2

I rose and set up a plain kitchen timer today, so as not to be disturbed by the laptop. I also put the dog outside.

I was able to sit for 18 minutes without looking at the timer before I just let go. I’m struggling with a difficult relationship issue that arose yesterday and I . . . → Read More: Meditation Challenge Day 2

Meditation Challenge Day 1

I’ve been trying to “figure out” meditation for awhile now. I’ve tried some sporadic bouts, but nothing regular, which is what I really need.

Buddhist Mama inspired me to join this challenge at Awake is Good from the the beginning of 2010.

Today I woke up, sat down on a pillow right beside my bed . . . → Read More: Meditation Challenge Day 1

Advertising Apology

Mom called today because their toilet was leaking all over their floor. We went over for lunch and Kirby helped my Dad figure out what the problem was. We’ll be going back on Friday to replace the toilet. This is probably the home reno project that Kirby has done the most often – I think . . . → Read More: Advertising Apology

We Made National News

This weekend Manitoba Living History worked at Grant’s Old Mill in celebration of Cuthbert Grant, who in addition to being a powerful early Canadian and Metis leader, also built the mill in 1829, the very first mill in western Canada.

We got dressed up and did our thing and were rewarded with some great . . . → Read More: We Made National News

Overheard at my House – Grammar Nazi Triumph

Doviegirl: Daddy says I can make cafe mochas if I call it espresso and not expresso.

Me: Does that mean you can make nucular bombs if you pronounce them nuclear?

Lost: Yes, but only if you trade your pete peeve in for a pet peeve.

It seemed funnier at the time. You probably have to . . . → Read More: Overheard at my House – Grammar Nazi Triumph