Steve Irwin Memorial

This one is for Bindi's friend, Coco.

Purpose of Suffering?

"Suffering, I was beginning to think, was essential to a good life, and as inextricable from such a life as bliss.

It's a great enhancer.

It might last a minute, or a month, but eventually it subsides, and when it does, something else takes its place, and maybe that thing is a greater space.

For happiness.

Each time I encountered suffering, I believe that I grew, and further defined my capacities--not just my physical ones, but my interior ones as well, for contentment, friendship, or any other human experience."

~ Lance Armstrong


What do you think? Is there a benefit to suffering?

“Three Rules of Work:
Out of clutter find simplicity;
From discord find harmony;
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”
- Albert Einstein

Talking Cats

Can cats talk? A

According to this video, they do.

I wonder if they can speak other languages?

Germ Phobic?

I found this to be of interest. Many things mentioned I already was aware of. Some things I didn't know about.

Life gives us Lemons

I love lemon in my tea. Adding a squeeze of lemon juice to black tea has the effect of clearing the liquid; it transforms it from a dark, nearly-opaque brown to a transparent deep red-orange in a matter of seconds. The reaction makes the tea lose not just the brown color but also the astringency, so strong black tea can be made more drinkable this way - especially with the addition of a little sugar to take the edge off the flavor. Lemon tea made this way remains tasty at any temperature, and many recipes for iced tea call for the addition of lemon. Incidentally, orange juice is also acid enough to remove most of black tea's astringency, as well as sweetening it; it sounds weird, but it's actually pretty good.

I have a lemon tree growing in my front yard, that produces the most delicious lemons. These are a special breed of lemons called Meyer lemons. The Meyer Lemon is a favorite of cooks because is a bit sweeter than the other kinds of lemons. It's skin is not so thick or rough as other lemons. It is easy to grow. I have a miniature tree. It has lots of blooms on it and produces fruit twice a year. I am very lucky that it handles cold weather well. Last two years we have had very cold, and sometimes freezing nights. And the tree did well. I have lots of Lemons on it right now, and some are as big as a naval orange!

Lemons are so good for us, and are used in many ways.

One of most people's favorite way to ingest lemons is through homemade lemonade.

These babies have been given their first taste of lemon.



You may see more lemonade recipes through the following links:

Lemonade Recipes

Blue Lemonade
This will catch people's eyes. It's bright and fun, and made with blueberries.

Brazilian Lemonade Recipe
Milk gives this lemonade an unusual and creamy touch.

Classic Lemonade Recipe
Lemons, sugar and water. A very simple lemonade recipe, and yet so refreshing.

Ginger Lemonade Recipe
Fresh ginger gives traditional lemonade a new flavour.

Green Apple Lemonade
A very tart apple lemonade, with only a hint of sugar.

Honey Limeade
A refreshing blend of sweet and tart.

Lavender Lemonade
If you like the floral taste of lavender, then this herbal lemonade recipe is for you.

Watermelon Lemonade Recipe
The mild flavour of the watermelon blends nicely with the tart lemon juice.

Jumpin'

Sorry, I can't resist.

Just one more Jump Jump Choo Choo Soul Video kid

Japanese days of the week

Sunday - Nichi-youbi (Sun Day)
Monday - Getsu-youbi (Moon Day)
Tuesday - Ka-youbi (Fire Day)
Wednesday - Sui-youbi (Water Day)
Thursday: Moku-youbi (Wood Day)
Friday - Kin-youbi (Golden Day)
Saturday - Dou-youbi (Earth Day)


How to say it:

nee-chee yoh-oo-bee
get-soo yoh-oo-bee
kah yoh-oo-bee
su-ee yoh-oo-bee
moh-koo yoh-oo-bee
keeng yoh-oo-bee
doh-oo yoh-oo-bee

Let's Play Frisbee!

I wonder if Martin would enjoy this.

Play Ball!

I think Martin might enjoy playing ball with this great ball player.

The Japanese Irish

Ha pi sangtu patliku day!!!!

Remember, they are both Island Nations, and both have a lot of O'Mura families.

Coco's Wolves

I made this slideshow especially for my granddaughter who loves wolves.

Choo Choo Soul

Hmmm, Xavier sent me a link to Choo Choo Soul. What fun!

Thieves!

I discovered my car radio had been stolen out of my car. The dashboard was partially torn out and the wiring cut.

Of course, I called the police and they took a report, but I doubt anything will be able to be done about it. I did find a small jack knife on the front seat of my car which I turned over to them. Perhaps there will be fingerprints. They told me I am not alone. I spoke with neighbors and learned that some others have had their cars tampered with, and personal items stolen.

Obviously we need to keep our car doors locked. Some of the neighbors I spoke with admitted they hadn't done so. I am going to install very bright motion sensor lights in front of my garage and over my front door.

I'm sure you've heard this piece of music before. But, not like this.

Create a bit of time, at least 20 minutes.without interruptions, where you can turn the sound up loud and nothing else will exist but you and the music.

Though, I have heard this piece before, maybe it's the performing artist, maybe it's just my own mood..... I found the experience astounding! Visceral, beyond physiological response. Am I high? At the moment.... yes!

Just remember that it is not over until it is over.

The is the piece of music I want to have in my car and play at 100 decibels on my boom-trunk speakers when the idiots drive by with their stuff. Blow them out of their hoodies!

http://www.mfiles.co.uk/downloads/leyenda.mid

Tell me if you don't think it is incredible.