My cousin Barb just posted on her blog about 'luck'. See her blog at http://reflectivethoughtsbybarbara.blogspot.ca/. The post was entitled 'What is luck? Are you lucky or just hard working?' Like most of her posts, it made me think of things and events in my own life.
Four years ago this month, I started this blog with a favourite quote: "don't push the river … it flows on by itself … happiness is letting the happenings happen". That was when the longest relationship in my life had recently ended.
One of the most important happenings that happened was the beginning of my friendship with Margaret, a woman who worked for me in the Research Section when I was City Entomologist. Was it 'luck' that I moved into Winnipeg, less than a block from where Margaret lived? Was it 'luck' that we both were walkers and dog lovers and met walking our mutts on a nearby trail in early March, 2010? Was it 'luck' that we eventually married on 3 December 2011?
No, I don't think I was 'lucky'. I think we were blessed. The night before we were married, I included a quote in my blog post: "True love stories never have endings" (Richard Bach).
Happiness is ...
Friday, March 29, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Just Desserts
Everyone loves to have a special dessert after their meal. Too often, though, by the time we've finished our meal, we're too full for dessert. One way around this, if you're with your significant other, is to share a dessert.
If you're diabetic, just make sure you choose a dessert with lots of nuts in it. It'll be a little easier on your blood sugar levels.
One of my favourite desserts at home is part of a Russell Stover 'no sugar added' bar of milk chocolate with almonds. It contains a couple of artificial sweeteners. Be sure to read the fine print where it warns that these sweeteners can have a laxative effect on you!
And, remember, they're just desserts ...
If you're diabetic, just make sure you choose a dessert with lots of nuts in it. It'll be a little easier on your blood sugar levels.
One of my favourite desserts at home is part of a Russell Stover 'no sugar added' bar of milk chocolate with almonds. It contains a couple of artificial sweeteners. Be sure to read the fine print where it warns that these sweeteners can have a laxative effect on you!
And, remember, they're just desserts ...
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Spring Forward
Daylight Saving Time (DST) resumes at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2013 in Canada. It will end on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 2 a.m. The phrase "Spring forward, Fall back" helps people remember how DST affects their clocks. "Spring Forward" affects us as individuals also.
Some people complain that DST affects their health, mood, and body clocks, and that their sleeping patterns are out of synchronization with natural photoperiods. Studies into these effects have been contradictory and confusing. Fortunately, most people adjust to the time change after a few days or within a week or so. I just like the fact that it is another sign of our coming spring.
Seems to me that this is also a good excuse for having an extra cup of coffee on Monday morning, before trundling off to work.
Some people complain that DST affects their health, mood, and body clocks, and that their sleeping patterns are out of synchronization with natural photoperiods. Studies into these effects have been contradictory and confusing. Fortunately, most people adjust to the time change after a few days or within a week or so. I just like the fact that it is another sign of our coming spring.
Seems to me that this is also a good excuse for having an extra cup of coffee on Monday morning, before trundling off to work.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
International Women's Day
On March 8th, we will celebrate International Women's Day. Many countries across the world will honour women for their contributions to our society. The focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements.
In some countries, the theme follows that suggest by the United Nations. This year, the UN theme follows the idea of "a promise is a promise: time for action to end violence against women". Men and boys are encouraged to stop violence against women and girls. We can only hope for the best.
At the very least, we, as men, should take time this Friday to express our love and appreciation to that special woman in our lives.
In some countries, the theme follows that suggest by the United Nations. This year, the UN theme follows the idea of "a promise is a promise: time for action to end violence against women". Men and boys are encouraged to stop violence against women and girls. We can only hope for the best.
At the very least, we, as men, should take time this Friday to express our love and appreciation to that special woman in our lives.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Happiness is a Choice
The words in the title of this post are often quoted. They have been attributed to many people but their true source is not really known.
Certainly, Aeschylus (the ancient Greek dramatist and playwright known as the founder of Greek tragedy, 525 BC-456 BC) was correct when he said "happiness is a choice that requires effort at times”.
Many times, I've researched the meaning of happiness. Almost every wise person that has ever lived has tried to explain what happiness means to him or her. I ended up being more confused than ever in this research topic until I realized happiness is like a multi-faceted gem stone. It appears slightly different to each person, depending on their point-of-view, the time of their life, and their situation.
Happiness just is ...
Certainly, Aeschylus (the ancient Greek dramatist and playwright known as the founder of Greek tragedy, 525 BC-456 BC) was correct when he said "happiness is a choice that requires effort at times”.
Many times, I've researched the meaning of happiness. Almost every wise person that has ever lived has tried to explain what happiness means to him or her. I ended up being more confused than ever in this research topic until I realized happiness is like a multi-faceted gem stone. It appears slightly different to each person, depending on their point-of-view, the time of their life, and their situation.
Happiness just is ...
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