AULD LANG SYNE by Sissel - Happy New Year

Happy New Year

Dona Anderson

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Ending the year with this Song Video.

Beautiful,

it reminds me of our Christmas's in Europe and other places we've lived and visited over the years.

Take Care Everyone 

Thank You for being part of my 2019

& let's Welcome in 2020 together! 

Roots to Breath Wellness
continues next week.

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Tis The Season

Time again to say Merry Christmas

Dona Anderson

My best thoughts and wishes go out to You for however you celebrate this time of year.

I know I've said this many times but the years do... go by too fast.

This photo is from last Christmas but that's Ok.

I use my own photos as you can probably tell and sometimes they may be from the previous year.  

Anyway last year I had this red geranium still from the summer and a planter on the front porch empty so I thought I'd put the 2 together.

A stormy windy day then left small branches on the road side to pick up and the little sign Tis the Season finished the Welcoming decoration.

The flower did a great job and lasted to the middle of February.  

I know you're busy so 
have a wonderful Day!

Don't miss a beautiful song video next week.

And, Yes, I'll be watching for
Santa Claus tonight.

Got Time.

Lots More related posts in

the archives from past years

What are some of your decorations?

Christmas List - Pet version

Lucy has her own Holiday Wish List

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She even has her own stocking for Santa.

Can't forget the rest of the family at this time of year.

We LOVE you sweet Scottie girl.

Here's what's on Her List

Hi, I'm Lucy

Resting ... by the fireplace ✅
Cuddling ... in the blankets ✅
Cookies ... maybe new ones to try out ✅
Walk ... need exercise  after cookies ✅ 
Treats ... leftovers from the fridge ✅
Gifts ... maybe a new stuffy ✅
Visitors ... more pats and kisses ✅
Supper ... loves a bit of turkey gravy  & even better with peas added to my dish ✅

Love it that we get to be
 part of all her wishes.

Last one - Play in the snow ... We can't help with this one Lucy but hoping you do get to play in the snow - it makes you so ... happy.  


She wants to know if you see her eye?

This post was Lucy approved!

New Years wish -
More of the same. 

Our Summer surprise - We have a new girl in the house, a beautiful 5 year old Westie (West Highland White Terrier) girl Kelsie. 

that's me, Kelsie

I hope she likes the Christmas holidays and we're looking forward to see what she likes about Winter.

We'll have fun making new memories, wish lists and taking pictures of them both for next year.

I do know that anything food related, tummy and back rubs, and Sunshine would be on her list. 

She loves going for a walks, and faces to kiss. 

*** Lucy says she already got the best gift this year - 

a new Sister. 

Thanks for your visit.

Please take care of you this busy time of year and keep the pets warm.

Christmas Combo

November Rose 2018

Christmas Combo

First time for Everything

Dona Anderson

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I often let my visitors know they can check out more Christmas/Holiday posts in the archives, but I'm not sure if they do or not.

So I decided to do a Combo for you with a few related posts for this time of year. 

 Here goes.

                                 

                           From 2018

Hope the Weather is not like this!

 My Photo Card

Christmas Decorating made Easy 

2017

A favorite song video

2015

One of my favorite decorations

2014

Another favorite song

Visit the archives → right side of page for lots more from November/December in past years. 

I really enjoyed seeing these posts again and it was hard picking just a few to share with you.

I hope you'll check out some of 

the others when you have time.

Take Care...

new post next week.

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with others - links below

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Christmas IS ...

                   Happy Time
               Sad Time 
               Peaceful time 
               Lonely Time 
               Fun Time 
               Stressful Time

All of these ... and more

I hesitated writing this post as we always want to think about Christmas as a wonderful joyous time of year.

But for many
it's not. 

It's that time of year we're expected to be Happy and be surrounded by our loved ones,  but that's not always how it is. 

I remember years ago at work I'd hear others complain about all the fake smiles, greetings and wishes at this time of year. 

I heard people asking others about all their plans for the time off and who was coming to visit or have a party or supper.

You hear people in cafes and out shopping telling others all about their visitors and going here and there, as if everyone does it.

The stores are full of things
to buy for your list of people.

Then there's the other side. 

Unfortunately the Christmas season can be very lonely, sad, isolating, depressing, stressful, and financially limiting for many.

Yes, I do celebrate ... and I've experienced several of the ones mentioned above.

It can be a sad time for those who have lost loved ones recently or even years ago, are sick, old, in hospital, don't have anyone or family near by to spend the time with. 

There are those who can't afford to buy gifts, have no transportation or access to travel.  

For many, it's that time to put on the brave face, sit in front of the TV, eat lots of cookies and just wish it would hurry up and be over.

You get the idea.

Without taking anything away from your Celebrations - is there a way to help others a bit if you know their story or situation.

I know this isn't an easy task - do you ask questions or listen, do you visit, invite or not ... do you say this or that ... do you ...

We're learning more and more about how loneliness is becoming a health concern, and especially at this time of year.

We're also learning that depression is on the rise, and felt not only by older folks but also it's affecting the younger ages. 

Just putting this out there for 

us to think about.

Thanks & Take Care.

One thing I keep reminding myself is that fake smiles
can turn into real ones, it's ok to accept invitations 

or be the one who goes out to visit, and gratitude

helps open our heart and it's very good for the brain. 

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and stay connected in the New Year.

Painting on little bench in photo was done
by one of our best friends years ago.  I love
to show off her art when I can and feel lucky
to have bought lots - miss her.

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Positive Thoughts.

We Need Lots of Those!!!

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What am I up to now?

You may have seen the word games I shared with you before and I linked to them here for both Christmas and the Heart Chakra,

this one is titled Positive Thoughts.

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Dona Anderson 2014.

It's me made, certainly not perfect. 

It's just to be for fun or to find a word for you to relax with and breathe for a few minutes.

There's approx 50 words.

YES - One word IS missing its last letter - maybe more oops - only had so many squares.

Enjoy!

Links to Share below.

How this got started - 

I was at a wellness show years ago and bored as no customers were there only us vendors walking around. 

I didn't have a cell phone or other devices to play on, so I started playing with words and squares.  

I got this crazy idea and soon I had the lots of ideas that later needed to be worked on. 

It kept me busy at the Time!

Until next week,

Thanks for your visit.

What crazy things do you do for fun?