A NURSE'S LIFE OF QUIET DESPERATION

winter and skiing

2009-01-04T13:39:00.005-04:00

autumn is near

2008-09-19T12:33:00.004-03:00

Newfoundland Vacation

2008-07-28T19:34:00.023-03:00

Moon from Fogo Mountain top Little Harbour NL Cove on the Port a port penninsula

Fogo mountain we climbed to get the sunset at dusk

The sunset part way down from the top

Town of Fogo

Stag Harbour

Rockey point The Arches erroded by water

he table lands

Root cellars in the Change Islands

Fog MTN on Fogo Island we climbed it.

Sunrise near stephenville

Harbour at change Islands

Moon at my shoulder from one of the 4 corner's of the earth

Sunset from Fogo Mtn

sunset on a bay

Tilting

Pitcher plants all around

Bonne Bay at at foot of the table lands

Joe Batt"s Arm

Twillingate from hill

These orange flowers are everywhere

Sunset at Grosse Morne

Sunset another night in Gros Morne

The Fiorjds in Grose morne

summer evenings

2008-07-06T21:17:00.008-03:00

Boy Deer from my backyard

Daisy Gramma dandylion

Wild Foxglove (digitalis)

Happy Birthday Canada

2008-07-01T08:24:00.001-03:00

pictures of spring

2008-06-24T09:39:00.012-03:00

Claire on father's day, my son's second father's day.

Father's day at the park

My friend "with child" waitng for me to come home

A Thunderstorm coming off the ocean at sunset from my kitchen window

More wildflowers

Part of the wild area of our" back 40"

Canoeing on the river Sunday..which is up? which is down?

A little bridge we built.

The early bird gets the worm-It's true...

It is close to the summer solstice so, I thought I should post some pics of spring. I thought we had a lot of weather changes in the Maritimes where we talk about the weather all day until I read this Preacher Man's blog.

Will post some pics of the new deer when they come around with Mama.

almost summer

2008-06-19T15:30:00.003-03:00

I came home from night shift this morning and the sun was shining! A rare occurance this year. My line of clothes was also dry. A lot to be doing a happy dance about.

problem I have to sleep.

Last night I called a "code brown" . To explain a code brown, I will give you a hint;

I gave a bottle of laxative to a patient who had to have a special cat scan this Am for a diagnosis. She needed an empty bowel. An empty bowel she has!

Well, at 3 AM it decided to work overtime and needless to say, she never made it to the bathroom.

But, that is all in the line of duty for me and the cleaning lady. I am thankful I was not in the line of fire.

Thinking of summer, we start vacation in Gros Morne in 3 weeks and travel across nL for 10 days. I hope we won't freeze our butts off. We are not camping, so that helps. But looking forward to hiking some trails and mingling with the locals.

I have a huge space on my camera so will certainly be posting pics.

where in the world are you?

2008-05-21T14:07:00.001-03:00

Check out last night's lunar eclipse

2008-02-21T18:58:00.000-04:00

Merry Christmas all

2007-12-22T21:31:00.000-04:00

2007-12-16T13:04:00.000-04:00

This is a picture from my patio doors this morning. We have 15 of these partridge in our back yard today. Most are below scavaging the seed that the little birds are dropping. All the East is in anticipation of a winter storm.There is nothing Easterners love better than a winter storm that snows them in for days at a time. It is a chance to bond, shovel, use candles, and dig yourself out for work. You know: You against Nature. The shopping centers are full of cars today when I went out for a walk. Loading up on groceries and books to read by lamplight, generators, candles and playing cards. For at least a day it will be us against nature, showing us once again our own strength and resources. The back yard is full of deer gobbling what greenery they can find, and a few apples I put out. The seagulls are in from the sea for protection,the birds are filling up like the cars at the gas bars-all life is connected in a way. A time to be challenged by the shortest day of the year in a few days,and to snuggle down in the warmth of the fire in evenings. I love Canada!

ME

2007-11-22T19:48:00.001-04:00

This blog's reading levl

2007-11-12T13:15:00.000-04:00

I don't know wheter to bleieve this or not....

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Shades of hurricane Jaun

2007-11-03T14:06:00.000-03:00

We are supposed to get a wild wind and rain tonight from Hurricane Noele read about it here. I have been gathering up flashlights and batteries, canned and other food we can eat without cooking. Probably we will lose our power as well. So, Hang on for the 140 Km winds, and enjoy mother nature at her most fierce. Even the cats won't go out today and it is hours away.

Herding cats in N.S.

2007-10-24T14:18:00.000-03:00

I read in the paper today that Halifax has passed a new bylaw about cats. As if that were the most important thing on their agenda, I couldn't help but laugh at the post in the comment section below: Charlotte Creamer from Halifax, Nova Scotia writes: Since it's all about the nuisance and control factors, the reason for this cat by-law, can we also start the licensing of university students who party all night, every night, screaming and yelling, up-ending mailboxes, urinating on people's lawns and generally wreaking havoc and damaging public/private property in otherwise peaceful neighbourhoods? The students at SMU have been at it now for weeks, and my cat hasn't been able to sleep a wink! Or This regarding the 3 councilors that voted NO: 18.Cat Lover from Nova Scotia writes: Purrr Three little kittens Have lost their mittens But they don't give a crap They got the catnip AND the cheese Their mittens are still In the trap :-)

2007-10-22T09:11:00.000-03:00

What kind of pet are you?

2007-10-10T11:38:00.001-03:00

You Would Be a Pet Cat

Independent and aloof, you don't like to be dependent on anyone. And as for other people, you can take them or leave them. You often don't care. You live your life by your own rules. And you have deep motivations that no one truly understands. Why you would make a great pet: You're not needy or greedy... unlike other four legged friends. Why you would make a bad pet: You're not exactly running down to greet people at the door What you would love about being a cat: Agility and freedom What you would hate about being a cat: Being treated like a dog by clueless humans

What Kind of Pet Would You Be?

2007-10-07T19:59:00.001-03:00

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The Dumbing Down of our kids

2007-10-05T11:50:00.000-03:00

Teach Your Children ( Crosby, Stills and Nash ) You, who are on the road, Must have a code that you can live by. And so, become yourself, Because the past is just a good bye. Teach your children well, Their father's hell did slowly go by. And feed them on your dreams, The one they picks, the one you'll know by.

This morning I was out doing an early morning 10 k on my bike and the location I took had students-all age groups boarding a bus for school I watched as this arm came , like a guard rail, to block anyone from walking across in front of the bus. I asked my husband, the all-knowing of things such as these and he says it is to keep the kids from running out in front of the bus when it is moving. Lord!! We are teaching our kids to be unconcious. We put a guard up with a red light on it and tell them no to go until the light turns green. Not that they could get run over and that the bus driver has the right of way . He is travelling up the road! I wonder if they will put one on the back and center wheels just in case they try to crawl under to make it across before the bus squashes their little bodies. When I was growing and my not so old kids, were growing up, you couldn't get a kid to go out in front of a moving bus if you paid them. They knew the consequences. Critical thinking and teaching this to kids has gone right down the drain. we can't protect them from everything all the time. Why not teach them that if they do it, they suffer consequences. We are raising an unconcious generation who will always think it is somebody else's fault if they fail. Teach your children well!!

Eva Cassidy-Songbird

2007-10-04T12:42:00.001-03:00

The late Eva cassidy

almost full

2007-09-26T10:37:00.000-03:00

Went out last night between cloud cover to get a pic of the full moon.

THE LAND OF ANNE OF GREEN GABLES WEEKEND

2007-09-23T22:29:00.000-03:00

Half full

2007-09-18T20:02:00.000-03:00

YOU KNOW YOU'RE A MARITIMER IF

2007-09-08T13:02:00.000-03:00

These are some of the ways you can identify Maritimers if you meet them; Maritimers are tough, adaptable , friendly and trusting. They are not afraid of the dark, getting mugged, or not being able to survive a few inconviences for a few days, like 1 week power outages, no snow plowing for a week, and digging themselves out of 10 ft. snowbanks with their always ready shovel.

They make the best of what is given .We have beaches:foilage, beautiful seasons, hockey and friendly folk who wave and speak to strangers.

There are other ways to tell us too and what to take note of if you visit our area.

Our idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waiting to pass a tractor on the highway.

Vacation means going to Moncton, Fredericton or Halifax for the weekend.

We measure distance in hours

We know several people that have hit a deer. (with their car) Poor bambi

We often switch from Heat to A/C in the same day.

We use a down filled comforter in the summer.

We drive 100 km through 13 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching. We wear hunting clothes at social events.

We install security lights on both our house and garage and go away and leave both unlocked.

We think of the major foods groups as: Meat, Fish, and Tim Hortons.

We carry jumper cables in your car and the ladies know how to use them.

There are 7 empty cars running in the parking lot of the Canadian Tire store at any given time.

We design our kids Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.

Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow.

Our lingerie consists of tube socks and flannel pajamas.

We know all 4 seasons: Almost Winter, Winter, Still Winter, and Construction.

It takes 3 hours to go to the store for one item even when you're in a hurry because we have to stop and talk to everybody in town.

All the houses in your area have Front Doors but no steps.

And Finally, Maritimers actually understand this.

melmerby beach Nova Scotia

2007-09-02T06:34:00.000-03:00

What country are you?

2007-09-01T20:42:00.000-03:00

You're Canada!
People make fun of you a lot, but they're stupid because you've got a much better life than they do. In fact, they're probably just jealous. You believe in crazy things like human rights and health care and not dying in the streets, and you end up securing these rights for yourself and others. If it weren't for your weird affection for ice hockey, you'd be the perfect person.
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Picture of the day

2007-08-21T20:27:00.000-03:00

The Naturstiums are blooming these days.

Looks like I am THIS famous pinup

2007-08-18T09:45:00.000-03:00

You are Betty Grable

The ulitmate girl next door You're the perfect girl for most guys Pretty yet approachable. Beautiful yet real.

What Famous Pinup Are You?

My life rated

2007-08-17T16:56:00.000-03:00

This Is My Life, Rated
Life:	8.6
Mind:	8.1
Body:	8.6
Spirit:	7.6
Friends/Family:	8.1
Love:	7.3
Finance:	7.6
Take the Rate My Life Quiz

WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BRAIN?

2007-07-24T17:03:00.000-03:00

Your Brain is Blue

Of all the brain types, yours is the most mellow.You tend to be in a meditative state most of the time. You don't try to think away your troubles.Your thoughts are realistic, fresh, and honest. You truly see things as how they are. You tend to spend a lot of time thinking about your friends, your surroundings, and your life.

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You know you're a nurse when

2007-07-17T20:05:00.000-03:00

You KNOW you are a nurse when You believe that all bleeding stops ... eventually. You find humor in other people's stupidity. You believe that 90% of people are a poor excuse for protoplasm. Discussing dismemberment over a gourmet meal seems perfectly normal to you. Your idea of fine dining is anywhere you can sit down to eat. You get an almost irresistible urge to stand and wolf your food even in the nicest restaurants. You plan your dinner break whilst lavaging an overdose patient. Your diet consists of food that has gone through more processing than most computers. You believe chocolate is a food group. You refer to vegetables and are not talking about a food group. You have the bladder capacity of five people. Your idea of a good time is a cardiac arrest at shift change. You believe in aerial spraying of Prozac. You disbelieve 90% of what you are told and 75% of what you see. You have your weekends off planned for a year in advance. You encourage an obnoxious patient to sign a self discharge form so you don't have to deal with them any longer. You believe that "shallow gene pool" should be a recognized diagnosis. You believe that the government should require a permit to reproduce. You believe that unspeakable evils will befall anyone who utters the phrase "Wow, it's really quiet isn't it". You threaten to strangle anyone who even starts to say the "q" word when it is even remotely calm. You say to yourself "great veins" when looking at complete strangers at the grocery store. You have ever referred to someone's death as a transfer to the "Eternal Care Unit". You have ever wanted to hold a seminar entitled "Suicide ... Doing It Right". You feel that most suicide attempts should be given a free subscription to "Guns and Ammo" magazine. You have ever had a patient look you straight in the eye and say "I have no idea how that got stuck in there". You have ever had to leave a patient's room before you begin to laugh uncontrollably. Your favorite hallucinogen is exhaustion. You think that caffeine should be available in I/V form. You have ever restrained someone and it was not a sexual experience. You believe the waiting room should be equipped with a Valium fountain. You play poker by betting ectopics on ECG strips. You want the lab to perform a "dumb shit profile". You have been exposed to so many X-rays that you consider radiation a form of birth control. You believe that waiting room time should be proportional to length of time from symptom onset. Your most common assessment question is "what changed tonight to make it an emergency after 6 hours / days / weeks / months / years)?". You have ever had a patient control his seizures when offered some food. Your idea of gambling is an blood alcohol level pool instead of a football pool. You shock someone with an unrecognizable rhythm ... until you get one you DO recognize. You believe a book entitled 'Suicide: Getting it Right the First Time' will be your next project. You have ever referred to someone's death as a 'transfer to part 3 accomodation'. You can identify what kind of diarrhea it is just by the smell. You will never name a daughter "Melena" or anything along those lines.. and laugh to yourself every time you hear someone by that name You call subcutaneous emphysema "Rice Krispies". Your immune system is so well developed that it has been known to attack squirrels in the backyard.

Brain Drops

2007-07-14T22:10:00.000-03:00

Today was just one of those days. Early on in my shift a received a little rotund lady who's daughter said she had been passing out at home so she was put in for monitoring to see if her heartbeat might be irregular, stopping, or just plain too fast. This is how the conversation goes : ME: How tall are you? ROTUND LADY: 4'10" Me : How much do you weigh? RL: 260 lbs. RL: Nurse, could you lift me up to the top of the bed? Me: *under my breath* If you just had handles, or an indentation-Yes. I asked the student nurse to give me a hand. I must mention that on top of the round belly, this lady had a colostomy bag-not well attached. upon lifting, it became detached. Out rolled one can of peas unchewed. The student had never seen a colostomy before and barely even a patient , quickly moved her feet out of the way, I heard "squish, squish" and looked at the disbelief on her face as she stepped on the undigested peas. This same lady who was eating her way to 260 lbs , from the moment her butt hit the bed, could not lift a water glass to get a drink, get out of bed to use the bathroom, clean her own colostomy but when the supper tray came, she bounced from the bed and ate a man size portion. Priorities, Priorities!!

An eye for an eye

2006-12-30T10:48:00.000-04:00

"An eye for an eye" will leave most of the world blind, eventually. Most newspapers today are plastered with a picture of sadam with a noose around his neck. What a gory sight to wake to. When will the blood thirst journalists begin to do a real job. what will it take to promote world peace? regular injections of progesterone to men as well as women? Today is a great day to read a good book or go for a walk without a radio!hout a radio. Peace be with you.

Tree 2006

2006-12-19T12:20:00.000-04:00

The fresh tree is finally up. Seems every year it is prettier than the last.

Hubby was santa

2006-12-19T12:17:00.000-04:00

we had a party on the weekend with lots of little kiddies this year. santa was there and one little girl told her Mom that Santa promised her a gift that her mom said she would not be getting already! Of course, santa (DH) would never do such a thing.

purr-fect zen

2006-12-03T21:10:00.000-04:00

Do you have an accent?

2006-11-24T23:40:00.000-04:00

What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Inland North You may think you speak "Standard English straight out of the dictionary" but when you step away from the Great Lakes you get asked annoying questions like "Are you from Wisconsin?" or "Are you from Chicago?" Chances are you call carbonated drinks "pop."
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Happy Thanksgiving

2006-11-24T23:31:00.000-04:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR SOUTHERN NEIGHBOURS!

What art turns you on?

2006-10-11T14:29:00.001-03:00

You Are Romanticism

You are likely to see the world as it should be, not as it is. You prefer to celebrate the great things people do... not the horrors they're capable of. For you, there is nothing more inspiring than a great hero. You believe that great art reflects the artist's imagination and true ideals.

What Art Movement Are You?

2006-10-11T14:23:00.000-03:00

WHAT PERSONALITY DISORDER ARE YOU?

2006-10-11T14:18:00.000-03:00

You May Be a Bit Antisocial...

Antisocial? That may be a bit of an understatement. You think rules are meant to be broken - and with gusto! Having no fear, you don't even think about consequences. But people love you anyway... you've got a boatload of charm.

What Personality Disorder Are You?

whoops!! we are not free yet

2006-10-11T12:29:00.000-03:00

I read in the chronicle Herald where they are going to almost ban dances in school :) href=://"http://www.herald.ns.ca/Front/533618.html"> The rhumba is coming back and fashion is not in tune with the rhumba. Some folks think there are not enough clothes on the dancers to do the dance so that the "air flows freely between their bodies". Grammas and grampas, Moms and Pops, who are not comfortable watching this-do you remember the Go-go girls in the little cages and the men watching and yelling as you did your dance? rremember the students sneaking the bottle in to their cars before they went to the dance and the girls drinking in the cars with them-driving home without a seat belt and designated driver? Remember the topless waitresses? The streakers? Dirty Dancing, that we all watched and tried? We just wore more duds, that's all. Ban the duds not the dance.Go after the manufacturers and designers. Go after the kids clothes, give them away to the sally anne for underwear! A dance is art , it is not murder. this too shall pass. Don't get your knickers in a knot, gram because everything is impermanent including style. This too shall pass. Don't ban art . Think of more art for the kids and try some yourself. It could be fun. After all, kids do it. Your kids!

structure is devine

2006-05-24T11:45:00.000-03:00

I am back to work and so happy to have my life more structured. When I am off my creativity seems to be on overdrive . Days are spent chasing the wild animals around the property for just the right picture. Trees, plants are examined walking in the woods. Friendships are examined and expanded upon filling my emotional bank account for rougher times. Gifts are made by my hands for relatives and friends, not because it is a special holiday but because I have the time and freedom to show I care. Now that I am back to work life is more structured but not less creative. It takes creativity of the highest kind to be able to express empathy. Don't get sympathy confused with Empathy. They are completely different , altough they each serve a role. I often think of the story in the Bible Matthew 2; where Jesus heals the paralyzed man. The characters are the Healer, Jesus, the men who carry the paralyzed man to jesus through the roof and the crowd that watched. The 3 men who carried the man had empathy.They were "healer enablers". The crowd had sympathy. jesus was the healer. Empathy requires that you remain objective and be creative and act. The men who carried the paralyzed man were creative enough to cut a hole in the roof to get past the obstructing group that were trying to prevent them from doing this. Empathy ruled here and set a spark to their creativity. The crowd, probably sympathetic, stood and watched. sympathy sometimes causes inertia and inability to act because it is not objective and not courageous and one is overwhelmed by emotions.There is no risk taking.There is no spark. Thus lacking in putting one's feelings to use and acting.I heard a quote made by Anderson Cooper made the other day and he said "Hope is not a plan." In reference to help during Hurricane katrina.This has the same result. Being back to work, I sometimes have to stop in at the supermarket for a carton of milk. Once again I notice the people walking as if their minds were somewhere else. They walk 2-4 in a row and have no idea that they are walking over you. Their heads are not attached-just bodies moving through the store , unconciously picking things up and putting them in a cart and what is really dangerous is that the bodies are steering the carts. Somehow the bodies make it to the check-out leaving their victims behind unconciously run over.! So, I am glad to be back where I have an opportunity to use my kind of creativity every minute of the day and no longer have to search for an opportunity. It is usually presented in the form of humanity in front of me.

kitty portrait

2006-05-12T16:46:00.000-03:00

I tried to take pictures of both my cats today. I was not successful with my 13 yr old. She acted like I was pointing a gun at her head! Shadow seems to like it, though perhaps she just does not understand what is going on yet.So, Shadow you get to be the covergirl today. Isn't she sweet?

oprah, dahling-tell the whole truth and nothing but!

2006-04-27T09:33:00.000-03:00

Where were y'all when Christains were being slaughtered? On yesterday's edition of "Oprah," movie star George Clooney and his father did a little part about their visit to Sudan. Clooney reported that since the Arab Muslim government doesn't consider Blacks real Muslims, they have been fighting and killing Black Muslims. Well,... ...now that they've killed off all the Black Christians they've been warring against for years. Where was everyone during these years? Many Sudanese Blacks who are now Muslims are the offspring of the many Sudanese Black Christian women who were gang-raped and murdered . Not a word about that . Nothing mentioned Bin Laden living for years in Sudan, as a guest of it's extremist Islamic government, while he planned the bombings of U.S. embassies in East Africa and other terrorist attacks.Islam was hardly mentioned . The genocide in Sudan was not a civil war between White and Black Muslims. That is misconceived.If these celebrities are going to go public, they should tell the whole truth and oprah if she is educating her viewers should present both views so they can think for themselves. It is not really education unless you understand the whole. Oprah is getting cheesy these days as she ventures into things she does not know about and depends on her newly enlightened celebrities to inform her. As well, she has people beaten, raped, starving, opressed, in her own land. Why in the world would she go to the Sudan to try to save people when she has just covered topics just as big in her own country?

Deer trackings

2006-04-26T18:35:00.000-03:00

The "Girls" came up tonight while we were eating supper for an apple. D.H. cut a few up and they feasted. Looks like Mama is preg.

color quizz

2006-04-23T23:57:00.000-03:00

spc took the free ColorQuiz.com personality test!

"Seeks success, stimulation, and a life full of exp..."

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the loser

2006-04-23T00:04:00.000-03:00

Shadow decided since she is getting bigger, but still impusive, that she would take on one of the pheasants she watched pecking bird seed in our yard all winter, from her cat bed in the window. Looks like she lost and me too. $200.00 later and an evening of surgery, anaesthetics, and antibiotics for a torn tendon, she is back home and doing fine. A little hung over from the drugs, but still looking out like she would like to have another go at the pheasant as soon as she gets out. Darn little spurs on those pheasants!

another sign of spring

2006-04-20T10:10:00.000-03:00

I got my first invitation to brunch of the spring, this morning. My 8 month old kitty caught her first 'catch" and brought it to me as an offering. One less animal to get in the house. She tried the young deer but they stomped and snorted at her. Think she would know better after spending a night in the hospital this month after attacking a male pheasant.

Spring has sprung

2006-04-20T10:01:00.000-03:00

Time to put the knitting away. The grass is getting green and the spring rains are here. The cats don't need that extra little boost in the bottom to go out the door in the morniing when they are contemplating chasing the squirrel at the bird feeder. Must put their bells back on the collars to warn the small folks! The tulips are about 4" high and rising. Sick leave is over and like the season, I am rejuvinated again. next weeek it is back to saving lives and work. It will be great to get back to a normal life, though. You can only knit so much , read so much, visit so much before you want to get back to a "normal" life of shift work and having the opportunity to be up when everyone else is asleep. The world is just so free of the noise and clutter of people living at 2 AM!

cats, cats, cats

2006-04-20T09:58:00.000-03:00

what kind of intellectual are You??

2006-01-07T21:05:00.000-04:00

You're an introspective intellectual.

What Sort of Intellectual Are You?
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Merry Christmas

2005-12-25T12:04:00.000-04:00

Merry Christmas and Happy Hunakkuh or whatever to all!!

what Christmas decoration are you?

2005-12-04T14:50:00.000-04:00

What a marvelous person! You are the splendid
Christmas tree! You are a spirited person who
almost always in a great mood. Your smiles and
laughter are some things that people usually
look forward to in you. You are someone who is
full of energy and ready for a good time. Most
likely you are a social butterfly. All of these
characteristics make you a beautiful person
inside and out. People just really enjoy to be
around you. Merry Christmas =)

What Christmas Figure Are You?
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A winter kinda day

2005-11-29T15:11:00.000-04:00

It's just that kinda day outside. Looks like summer but the trees are standing dark and bare. The sun is looking like a ripe tangerine negligee as it hangs around the horizon. Days are getting meaner, now with dark starting to fall from the sky at mid-afternoon. Almost time for the winter solistice when the days will be shorter until March and then light will reign for awhile. Time to address Christmas cards but I was kind of waiting for a little snow to put the mood in there. Meanwhile as I recover from surgery, I put another log on the fire and settle back in the chair with my book and kitten playing with almost anything that moves, and watch as the earth goes into it's hibernation to heal and get ready for a new year. Great time to recuperate from surgery as I watch the world do the same with the seasons.

What kind of painter are you?

2005-11-27T09:16:00.000-04:00

Super!! You are WILLEM DE KOONING. You think just like you paint: in the abstract. You
live well outside of the box and never know
where life will take you next. Your friends
admire your ability to fearlessly veer away
from the boundaries of society.

Which famous artist most reflects your personality?
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Birth order test

2005-11-25T12:49:00.000-04:00

This test is pretty cool. I am the third in birth order!

You Are Likely a Third Born

At your darkest moments, you feel vulnerable. At work and school, you do best when you're comparing things. When you love someone, you tend to like to please them. In friendship, you are loyal to one person. Your ideal careers are: sales, police officer, newspaper reporter, inventor, poet, and animal trainer. You will leave your mark on the world with inventions, poetry, and inspiration.

The Birth Order Predictor

A tidbit with more truth than we can handle

2005-11-13T10:38:00.000-04:00

President Bush has words with the Almighty by Terry Jones "George?" "Yes?" "This is God here ..." "Hi, God. What can I do for you?" "I want you to stop this Iraq thing, George." "But you told me to do it, God!" "No I didn't, George ..." "But you did! You spoke to me through Karl, Rumsey and Dick and all those other really clever guys!" "How did you know it was me talking, George?" "Instinct, God. I just knew it!" "Do you really think I'd want you to unleash all this horror and bloodshed on another lot of human beings?" "But they're Muslims! They don't believe in You, God!" "But, George, they do believe in me. Jews, Christians and Moslems all worship the same Me! Didn't you do comparative theology at school, George?" "No, of course not! You think I'm some sort of peace-waving dope-headed liberal faggot-lover, God?" "No, of course not, George, but I expect you to know something about the people you're bombing." "Oh, come on! I know it's right to bomb those oily rag-heads until there's not one left to wipe a wrench on!" "How do you know that, George?" "Cause You tell me that's what I should do, God." "George, I do not tell you to do that!" "But I hear You, God! You speak to me! You tell me what to do! You tell me what is Right and what is Wrong! That's why I don't need to listen to any soft-baked, mealy-mouthed liberal Kerry-pickers!" "George, you're deluding yourself." "God! How can you say that? I got some of the most powerful people on this planet down on their knees every day in the White House just a-praying to You! Now are you gonna tell me You ain't listening? Because if You ain't listening, God, that's Your problem - not mine!" "George, of course I'm listening - it's you who is not listening to Me!" "And I'll tell you why! 'Cause You ain't addressing me right." "What d'you mean, you jumped-up little Ivy League draft-dodger?" "If you're so 'omniscient', God, you oughta know that you gotta go through Karl Rove, John Ashcroft, Rumsey and Dick ... those fellas know what they're talking about! I can't listen to just any deity who can pick up the phone!" "But, I'm God, George!" "Does Karl say you are?" "But why do you believe Karl?" "Because my gut tells me he's right!" "Listen, you ignorant little pinch-eyed Billy Graham convert! Can't you get it into your head that I'm God and I'm telling you to stop all this 'pre-emptive strike' nonsense! Stop destroying Iraq! Stop supporting that monster Sharon! Stop picking a fight with the only other human beings on the planet that believe in Me! You're leading the world into unbelievable chaos and horror!" "That's enough, God! That's just the sort of defeatist crap that I won't allow in the White House! Get out of here!" "I cannot believe I'm hearing this, George." "Well you better start believing, God, because this is the new reality. Don'tcha know that a recent Gallup poll shows that 42% of Americans identify themselves as 'born again'? That cuts across Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, white and black! This is a real political power base, God, and you'd better believe it!" "Look, all I'm asking is for you to show a little compassion to your fellow human beings!" "I'm not going to debate this with you, God! You're beginning to sound like you belong to the reality-based community!" "What the hell does that mean?" "Well by the 'reality-based community', we mean people who believe that solutions emerge from their judicious study of discernible reality." "Sounds fair enough..." "But, as one of my advisors told Ron Suskind of the Wall Street Journal: 'The reality-based community is not the way the world really works any more. We're an empire now and, when we act, we create our own reality. And while you're studying that reality - judiciously, as you will - we'll act again, creating other new realities, which you can study too, and that's how things will sort out. We're history's actors . . . and you, all of you, will be left to just study what we do'." "You mean...you don't give a damn, George?" "I mean You speak through me, God, not the other way round! Is that clear?" "Yes, Mr President."

New Kat on the Block

2005-11-05T20:51:00.000-04:00

We adopted a new kitten today .The Moosh, our 11 yr old cat is not taking to it so far tonight. Really, I can't blame her for being an only for 11 years.But the little girl that I don't have a name for yet has quite a hiss and growl , herself. Anybody out there have any tips on introducing new cats to set- in- their, way spoiled furballs?? The new one has taken to hiding up in the soundboard of the piano. A low C seems to make her come out.

weather or not..

2005-11-03T21:40:00.000-04:00

They say in the Maritimes you always have something new to talk about. They are correct. The weather changes as fast as you can put your coat on to go out the door. It also seems to watch me going to the closet to get my running shoes. it can be warm and beautiful outside with a stretch of gold and red leaves against a payne's grey sky. (That is art talk), and as soon as the shoes go on, the rain Gods come out. Tonight I did my run in cooler showers than usual-next to slush. Tomorrow may be better but yesterday the same rain Gods came out when I opened the door. This Fall we spent 2 weeks in Southern Ontario and had sun from morning until night. Not a drop of rain! But, the pollution could be tasted as you ran along. You could wipe it off your face at night. I guess we can't have it all, but a bit less rain, please, rain Gods.

My blogging style

2005-11-02T22:40:00.000-04:00

Your Blogging Type is Pensive and Philosophical

You blog like no one else is reading... You tend to use your blog to explore ideas - often in long winded prose. Easy going and flexible, you tend to befriend other bloggers easily. But if they disagree with once too much, you'll pull them from your blogroll!

What's Your Blogging Personality?

what kind of cloth are you made of??

2005-11-02T22:31:00.000-04:00

You are Shetland Wool. You are a traditional sort who can sometimes be a
little on the harsh side. Though you look
delicate you are tough as nails and prone to
intricacies. Despite your acerbic ways you are
widely respected and even revered.

What kind of yarn are you?
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DID YOU EVER??

2005-11-02T22:08:00.000-04:00

Did you ever see such beauty as in Nova Scotia, Canada, in November??

Unconcious mutterings this week

2005-10-24T15:47:00.000-03:00

Free association is described as a "psychonanalytic procedure in which a person is encouraged to give free rein to his or her thoughts and feelings, verbalizing whatever comes into the mind without monitoring its content." Over time, this technique is supposed to help bring forth repressed thoughts and feelings that the person can then work through to gain a better sense of self. That's an admirable goal, but for the purposes of this excercise, we're just hoping to have a little fun with the technique.

Infiltration:: cells
Nice person:: authentic
Debt:: karma
Settle down:: become stagnant
Thomas:: hubby
Unforgivable:: have to work at it.
Medicine:: a mask for the problem
A year from now:: I will be a year older
Neighbors:: les & nancy
Dripping:: rhythmic
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The real truth about Bird flu,- listen up, folks

2005-10-20T22:02:00.000-03:00

I was reading a posting tonight on:

"united online

It informs of a link to follow to prepare for the bird flu and how congregations can prepare to handle an epidemic. I have to comment on that in my blog tonight. It would take more expertise than a church hall can offer to handle a pandemic. The worst thing that could happen is that untrained people get gathered together to look after others with bird flu if you want to keep it contained. The person with the virus has to be isolated and the person looking after that person has to wear and be trained in isolation technique and don special masks and gear to do it. If a pandemic happened, there would not be a chance to offer a hall, basement or whatever. It would be completely taken over by Health Canada and handled as they are now preparing to do. If one wants to worship at home, it is a good idea but for awhile, it would be best to stand and take instructions from someone who knows. what to do. All we need are a bunch of people gathering to pray at a time like that. To gather for anything for that matter. It seems that wherever I look in this media-ruled world there is a scare tactic for something being offered each minute of the day. CNN have been blasting out reports of a hurricane 24/7, that is supposed to hit land this Sunday- for a week now. When do we get a chance to just live?? It seems that the media has people running every minute of their lives away from some danger. EX: terrorists, tidal waves, hurricanes, disease, now. can we just have a break? The people of U.S. have been running for months now and I think they deserve a break and they must be getting so tired of advancing and retreating in their SUV's and planes when not much happens, except to the poorest in the country. Let's just file bird flu in our minds as a possibility and I don't think we have to offer up church halls and clergy to save our souls yet.Sounds like yet another scare or something else for the already worried to worry about. Let's just handle what is going on now for a change. And if the time comes, I am hoping the clergy will do the same as others who need direction...listen to instructions. Please don't panic.

What Kind of food are You

2005-10-19T22:05:00.000-03:00

You Are Chinese Food

Exotic yet ordinary. People think they've had enough of you, but they're back for more in an hour.

What Kind of Food Are You?

Got lazy tonight and just read blogs. Copied a quizz from over at

Gord's

Karmic moments !

2005-10-18T21:58:00.000-03:00

Some people learn the hard way; We have had an internist for several years now who boasts about being from "The Rock". He has a bad habit of being frustrated verbally by using the "F" word in conversations. We don't really take him personally but it does get a little weary. I think he learned his lesson today. He is always saying that someone who gives him a hard time or questions him is "f'ing nuts". well, he was asked to see a patient on consult by one of our female GP's. The little old lady was a bit eccentric and as usual, he came out of the consult and reported to the GP that the patient was F'ing Nuts". I loved the look on his face when she said, "Oh really, that's my mother in there".

BEST OF THE MORNING

2005-10-17T21:37:00.000-03:00

Best of the morning to all!

My new Grandcat

2005-10-15T19:39:00.000-03:00

Meet Bosco, my new grandcat. Just adopted by my son and daughter-in-law from the Humane Society. Not sure who he looks like.He is really called count Bosco because of his two fangs hanging down when he smiles.

Full moons and the crazies come once a month

2005-10-14T22:09:00.000-03:00

Finally! Days off Thank goodness I am off for the full moon! It has been a week of confusion. If there was a person with a heart out there that was troubling them this week, they also had alzheimers along with it. Of course anyone who works in an institution with people, knows that full moons and the days leading up are total chaos. Every patient I looked after this week was feeling the affects of the moon growing. Nights and days were spent in absolutely, nonsensical conversations. Such as " LITTLE OLD LADY: Did I wake you up dear when I rang the buzzer because of pain in my chest?" ME: "No , I am your nurse and I don't sleep at night" LADY: "Well since you are here, will you get rid of those robbers hiding in the closet?"

Are you A Talent, a lifer or a Mandarin???

2005-10-13T09:32:00.000-03:00

This is a very interesting quiz .

I'm a Talent!

You're a risk-taker, and you follow your passions. You're determined to take on the world and succeed on your own terms. Whether in the arts, science, engineering, business, or politics, you fearlessly express your own vision of the world. You're not afraid of a fight, and you're not afraid to bet your future on your own abilities. If you find a job boring or stifling, you're already preparing your resume. You believe in doing what you love, and you're not willing to settle for an ordinary life.

Talent: 67% Lifer: 22% Mandarin: 56%

Take the Talent, Lifer, or Mandarin quiz.

A rose that survived the frost

2005-10-13T09:06:00.000-03:00

This rose made it through the frost last night with just a tinge of damage to the petals.Time to duck and cover!!

First Frost

2005-10-13T09:00:00.000-03:00

We had our first frost last night and I arrived home from work just in time to take a picture of the sun and fog over the water. The air smells beautiful this morning.

My Painting---- a Goodby to Summer

2005-10-10T23:17:00.000-03:00

THE BEST OF AUTUMN AT MY PLACE

2005-10-10T22:20:00.000-03:00

Is this not the Land of beauty here in the Maritimes? Clear, fresh air and water. Oh Yes!A lot to be thankful for this T-Giving day.

THE BEST OF THE SEASONS

2005-10-10T21:24:00.000-03:00

Gee! I stopped into the drug mart on my way home tonight ot pick up a prescription. I found myself in a tizzy. While strolling through the isle, I saw Pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, boxes of treats to give out for Halloween. Next to that was Christmas decorations, angels, tinsel , tree ornaments. Oh dear, what to buy first? A couple of weeks ago it was school supplies in every ilse, while the summer sandals and sunscreen were in the other. They have now been covered with holiday decorations. Is this not thanksgiving? are the green leaves not still on the trees outside my house? They were when I left this morning.A robin sucked up a worm from a mudpuddle in my drive this morning. They know it is not time. they are still around. I can only handle today, merchants. please don't burden me with the future. I am really enjoying being in today, actually and love to crunch the leaves falling as I walk. Love the smell of the fresh crisp air with a tendril of wood smoke coming up from an occassional house rushing the season into autumn. I am looking forward to the fresh white snow to walk through and the sweet smell it always carries and the kisses the flakes give me on my face as they fall. All in it's time dear merchants, let's enjoy what we are doing right here in the now. The picture above is from my collection I call "Winter in the maritimes". A reflection of just how much we maritimers enjoy outside.:)

BACK IN GOD"S COUNTRY

2005-10-06T10:09:00.000-03:00

Vacation is over and back to the grind. The last couple of weeks have been spent visiting and touring southern ontario. I would never have imagined the pollution in our country without seeing it myself. The mills in Hamilton, the 401 highway! We are very blessed to be living in the Maritimes with only a small fraction of the pollution I witnessed there. People and cars everywhere at all hours of the day. Huge malls that stretch from one city to another along the higways. Beautiful farms with large acres and silos, trying to grow food in the sun blocked by brown pollution on the horizon. And, I can only imagine more factories on the other side of the border doing likewise. People everywhere, and signs that say the population along the roaside is 489,000 people every few miles. Good to get back where I can see the horizon and not taste the odor of steel being made. Where pollution is not hanging over the roadside like a cloud. Yes, good to get back but more aware of the state our invironment is in and the cost of having employment for some people.

PUMPDOMODIUM!!!!

2005-09-23T09:06:00.000-03:00

Yesterday I watched the panic spread througout my workplace.The rumor was that gas was going up to 1.89 a litre. I overheard visitors in the hallways, support staff running out to the pumps to get gas at the latest price before it went up. Pandomonium struck! I heard on my travels prices from 1.89-5.98 a litre. The word was from those who rushed out that it was a " dangerous place " out there. people were threatening each other in the lines at the pumps,slugging it out over a spot in line. traffic was backed up on the transcanada for miles. Oh, how good to be inside the institution! It seems to put everything into perspective to watch someone struggling for life on life support. watching worried families who care nothing about the price of gas. I wonder, what can we do about it anyway? We need gas regardless of the price. I am in no hurry to pay the rising price -it can wait until the next life:) Sensless waste of energy and all for a rumor that started in ontario and spread East in a matter of minutes! Oh, the scariness of the modern media!! It does make me wonder where we are headed to be so focused on our dependencies. It is scary to be dependent on so many fellow humans who are not focused on each other but self and the price of gas. really people, us caregivers felt very alone while the rest of our tribe were "off to war" for hours over gas prices.

Daily meditation

2005-09-22T06:31:00.000-03:00

Ever wonder what a Canadian nurse carries in her head each day. Reflecting as I head off to work. Check this out:

nursing standards

Just reflecting as I head out for work.

Days off are over

2005-09-21T06:17:00.000-03:00

Well, days off are over for another week. Vacation starts Sunday and we are off on vacation. Wonderful!!

A DIFFERENT KIND OF WEB

2005-09-19T10:44:00.000-03:00

There are different kind of webs.This is the old fashioned kind - a spider's web.Lately a very pregnant spider decided to protect my doorway from flying insects getting in at night. Looks like she is very successful by the look at the web-kill she gets each night. problem is my visitors don't like her nest. They have worn it on their heads a few times . But, she is persistent. she climbs right back up, after losing everything and spins it all over again. Oh, that female spirit to provide for her young!

which saint are You?? very revealing!

2005-09-17T12:27:00.000-03:00

You are Julian of Norwich! It's all about God, to you. You're convinced that the world has a happy ending. Everyone else is convinced that you're a closet hippie, but you love them anyway. Which Saint Are You? brought to you by Quizilla

Bandit in my birdseed

2005-09-16T09:18:00.000-03:00

Birdseed has been disappearing all summer while I slept. last night I caught the thief! Looking through my patio door-a pervert too! Guess he is just getting some weight on to last through the winter. This morning I noticed my first clump of red leaves in the woods. Looks like summer is coming to an end soon.

Quiet Days

2005-09-04T21:23:00.000-03:00

Well, I'm back to work and this vacation is over. Has been a very exciting time. Nice to get back to the regular hum of things. There is something about a hospital on Sundays and holidays. Only the nurses work. Confusion is down, chaos is missing, -they are all off having their weekend doing whatever normal folks do that have days off when everyone else does. There is something to be said about working those days-you have the best of both worlds, -eg: peaceful shopping on your days off, the chance to sleep in the daytime and rise when the rest of the frantic world are all sitting in front of their boob-tubes for an evening of sit-coms. Peace reigns during that time. It is almost Holy :) Yes, it has it's advantages.

End of summer-almost

2005-09-01T23:52:00.000-03:00

Well, vacation is over in anothr day and back to work. Be good to get back to structure again. Maybe I can get something done. Looks like our share of Katrina has passed with just a heavy rain and light wind. Nothing like the Southern neighbours are experiencing right now in their devastation. We have a lot to be thankful for.

Dagger personality

2005-08-20T20:37:00.000-03:00

Your personality is best represented by the
Japanese dagger, called a Tanto. A person who
wields a Tanto knows better than anyone that
you cant judge on appearance alone. You have
the unique ability to see the full potential in
people and objects long before anyone else has
a clue. You are clever and are probably
underestimated a lot by others, but YOU know
who you are and exactly what you are capable
of.

What sort of Weapon best Represents your Personality? (anime pics!)
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EYES WIDE OPEN: WHITE TAILS FLYING

2005-08-20T12:52:00.000-03:00

The twins were watching me in the garden this morning, eyes wide open and ears at attention. Mamma deer was watching from the trees.She gave her special bleeeep signal and their tails were up and away.

BENDING CLOSE TO THE GROUND

2005-08-10T22:52:00.000-03:00

Found a bee's nest built right into the ground today. Does that mean we are not supposed to get much snow this winter. I think that is part of an old Native Indian legend. At least that is what my Dad told me. Verse from "come drink deep" "Come drink deep of living waters, without cup bend close to the ground, Wade with bare feet into troubled waters, where love of life is found.Come driiinnk deep" Have to wait and see . The story goes: If the bees build their nests close to the ground they are not expecting much snow and of course, the bees are supposed to know that. Only Spring will tell.

WHAT DO WOMEN REALLY WANT???

2005-08-10T02:53:00.000-03:00

I once read Freud and he had the nerve to just ask a very open -ended question. Of course, that was before women got really vocal. Well, Mr. Frreud, on this 8th hour of my night shift and on my break, I think I have found or earned the elusive answer...........A nap, Mr Freud, A Nap. You should have asked a nurse and solved the mystery in the first place. :)

WARNING! .....!I'VE BEEN THINKING

2005-08-06T21:18:00.000-03:00

Been reading and thinking. On United Online the clergy and members are talking about the unfair practices against staff of the UCC, and with Armprior trying to solve the problem...Hoooo! I can see a union coming. Apparently the word union is not very acceptable in this case so we will call it by some other name but try to keep it ringing true. Years ago, when I was a new Grad, things were great without a union but then things were not so great as folks in the workplace began to realize they had rights too and their employer was just as accountable for being sensitive to those rights as the workers to fullfill their contract each day. A hierachy existed- imposed by those who held lives and jobs in their hands. In 1973 we formed collective bargaining and made a bit of headway but the Labor laws were just barely followed and who dared to question the "heirachy"? Today it is fully unionized-much different. Each person is involved in their rights. As a matter of fact, you have to be very aware what your rights are as your coworkers. Sometimes "do unto others is not easy in the world of human jealousy, competition, and "do it to him/her before they do it to me" becomes the practice of the day. Then a third party, idependent of the issues at hand and nothing to gain for their ego, have to step in. It works, People if it is done right. it is just, fair pay for work, human rights not just inforced, but one is made to become aware of those rights. We are now able to get on with the work we are meant to do without trying to fight through pettiness each day! The UCC believes in justice, fair trade, fair pay for workers, and do unto others, as well. Why does a union sounds so terrible. When it works if you stay with it? Could it be pride, fear of lack of autonomy? That is for uneducated people? I think not,some of the most educated and compassionate folks I know are unionized. Mabe we should change the terminology to " A circle of covenant? there- it sounds better already. Let's go! :) The workers try to hard in the UCC to help others liberate themselves. How can the opressed show others how to be liberated until they have found the way out themselves? I said "thinking is dangerous". Comments please......

Some thoughts on words

2005-08-05T23:06:00.000-03:00

I was reading Richard's blog tonight and he wrote: "We need to recognize when our language and form creates dissonance… not to stay away from it, but to use that disonnance in an appropriate fashion." Why? Because communication is everything. Did you ever notice that comedys are made from lack of communication. Remember the TV show "Three's a company". ? They did lack of communication just great!

The word's shortest personality test

2005-07-31T20:40:00.000-03:00

You are elegant, withdrawn, and brilliant. Your mind is a weapon, able to solve any puzzle. You are also great at poking holes in arguments and common beliefs. For you, comfort and calm are very important. You tend to thrive on your own and shrug off most affection. You prefer to protect your emotions and stay strong.

The World's Shortest Personality Test

What is your power color?

2005-07-30T22:48:00.000-03:00

Your Power Color Is Gold

At Your Highest: You are engrossed in passions that mentally stimulate you. At Your Lowest: You seek thrills and neglect what' s life. In Love: You see dating as adventure and approach it with an open attitude. How You're Attractive: You passion for life makes others passionate about you. Your Eternal Question: "Am I Having Fun?"

What's" Your Power Color?

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Some Haiku to focus the mind

2005-07-27T11:52:00.000-03:00

Pronunciation: 'hI-(")küFunction: nounInflected Form(s): plural haikuEtymology: Japanese: an unrhymed verse form of Japanese origin

SPIRIT

Devine whisper

Thief in the night

Woven in many layers

Christ

Truth

Ideal reality

perfecting absolute

unconditional devotion

love

PRAYER

Devine request

humanity's hope

uniting spirit, soul

Faith

Unity

Deer tracks

Cloven Hoofs

Nature's bounty eaten

communion

Proud mamma of Twins

2005-07-20T00:24:00.000-03:00

I managed to track down the tomato -eater and her babies this week. Two little fawns with their spots still showing. She led me away from her babies and and stood while I took her picture. I felt like God's eyes were watching me, curiously , yet wise to protect her children .

WOW! A TOPLESS PARTY IN MY YARD LAST NIGHT!

2005-07-14T10:29:00.000-03:00

There are signs of a topless party in my yard last night. Every blossom on my tomato tops is missing today! At first i thought T.C. misunderstood when I told him we must pinch the tops of someplants to prevent going to seed. THEN I looked down and saw multiple sized cloven hoofs. Was it satan? Not! There has been a deer and her new twins frequenting our yard daily and nightly. Are they thiefs? I can hear the Mom saying to her babies, Look, some of the best delicacies in the world". "Those pseudo hippies living in that house who wear their socks in their sandals and maintain an abnormal schedule of going to bed when the sun comes up and rising when it sets!" "Built a monstrosity of a house on our path we travelled and our ancestors travelled for years." "The elders told us we would luck in like this ." "They don't have enough sense yet to just pee on them to make them unpalatable!" Well, must move the bikini bottoms higher or it will be a completely naked party! We, hmmmmm....... I wonder if deer climb steps to a deck ? Oh, the courage and joy of living in the country!