I spent time with John @ Hawkins wellness yesterday and had a really great day.  Met a really nice young lady, Anna, and intorduced her and her dad to the T-zone and the Biomat.  So much fun to introduce new freinds to the wonderful healing modalities @ Hawkins Wellness.  I am learning more about all the great Essential Oils and am doing research on a new healing "tree", the Moringo tree that has so many healing properties. 112 N 3rd in downtown Rogers  is the address of Hawkins Wellness, come see what healing modalities he has for your wellness. I will be there on Monday, come see me...

All but one of the guest sleepover dogs are gone and all is quiet.  I went to spend time @ Hawkins Wellness today, not much going on but did have a great day. Not a good weather day but hope for a better day tomorrow.  Nothing on TV so will spend some time on the mini biomat and read.  I am in need of cat food so must go to the store tomorrow, going to the bank anyway, went by the bank today and found it closed.

Sleepless in Hiwasse

Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining because it is my choice to be with animals at all times. But last night with the extra dogs, they did not let me sleep very well.
10:30 pm everyone outdoors for a bit of time to potty and get rid of excess energy
11:00 pm my bed is full of furry animals, Dixie a huge girl, Rambo, Bruno, Sonny, Franklin, Big Mac, Rosie, Daisy, Jackson, and Chloe, Neville, Ludwick and Megan found that there were too many so they went to bed on the couch in the living room. Lala, Tater and Xena were on quilts in the floor near the bed. Since everyone wanted to touch me so I was really tightly squeezed into a small spot.  @ !:00 am I decided to quietly get up and go to the living room, closing the door on everyone quickly but since my legs were asleep because they were squeezed so tightly in bed, my leaving was not very quiet.  I went to the living room and reclined on the couch with Megan, Neville and Ludwick.
1:05 am Sonny came through the utility room and bathroom into the living room, he must be the quickest thinking dog because going out the bedroom doggy door through the yard into the doggy door in the utility room is not an easy task. Five minutes later here's Daisy and Rosie, About 2 minutes later here is Dixie and so on and so on.
Since the bed is larger I went back to the bedroom but thought it ;might help to place my dirty clothes on the couch in the bedroom and on the floor so they might choose to sleep there.
3:00 am Dixie went to the couch and Sonny went to the floor to sleep of the nightgown I had worn the night before.
4:00 am Xena barked for me to soothe her, she is very old and cannot hear.
5:30 am Everyone is ready for a new day with the exception of Mema
Now everyone is fed, watered, combed and chewing on their bones..Merry Christmas to my little pound of puppies......The cats are not sleeping in the bedroom since they saw Lala come, she is curious about the cats so they stay in the kitchen from the moment she arrives..

Went to Bentonville to have lunch with my friend CC and really enjoyed our visit.  I had to go to the feed store to buy dog and horse food, while there I met a family who has fresh range fed chicken eggs, I got her phone number.  When I went to load the feed into my car, I met a young may who does handy man work and landscaping, got his number and visited with him a while.  Got home to find that the dogs had broken into the kitchen to tear the trash apart and redecorate the house.  My mistake, did not take the trash to the outside can.  I guess I deserve the problem of a really, really messy house, coffee grounds are hard to clean up too.....

Have had a great week and had a wonderful day today, helping John @ Hawkins Wellness, I saw lots of friends and met new friends.  Last evening I went to www.americanselect.org and read all the info, I love it and plan to become involved.  I filled out the survey and found it all very interesting.  I downloaded the manual and have been studying it. 
I have been doing some more writing and also more research.  Rambo and Lala are spending some time in Mema's sleepover, both dogs are happy and playing with my little family of animals.
Have to do some study of more essential oils tonight so have my biomat on and am going to lay on the couch with all the dogs and do some reading. Tomorrow I will have lunch with my friend CC and visit.  We will be discussing what we can do to help Eric in Benton County Jail.

Well guess it is winter, looks like there will be no sun today, not too cold but looks like it is and that is what counts, I believe... My focus today is to find someone I can help make their lives better, a lot of people just want to make excuses and do nothing better, always easier to blame someone or make excuses.  I am grateful that today I can get out and see others and also feel good. 
All the dogs are cuddled together today and resting after they had their exercise and bones. I did turn on one of the little fireplaces so they could feel more cozy.. anything to make them happy.
Making some promises to myself today so that I can have a bit less stress, one promise is that I am going to avoid toxic situations whenever possible, starting today.....

Looks like it is going to be a beautiful day, may be tempted to skip football and stay outdoors, saw my Dallas Cowboys last night.  Spent a lot of time yesterday learning and researching. Just may have to write some today and share my info...Susan Boyle is playing on my computer. 
A big beautiful Golden Ret. just spend time in my yard an on the front porch, my dogs had fits.  She plays well but can knock me down easily, tag said West Fork but is probably local.  She has apparently a bark collar but it does not seem to bother her.  I have seen her several times but today is the first time she wanted to play.  Just had to give her a bone to chew on....

I am so grateful that I have had busy days, brought Molly home from college for the holidays yesterday, she is glad to be home.  I did get over to Rogers to meet a friend at Hawkins wellness and had a very good day today.  It is cold this evening so I had to turn the heat up and grab my winter robe, I am heating up my little biomat so I can lay down with the dogs and watch a bit of tv as I catch up on some reading.  On the way back from Nevada, MO with Molly we stopped in Lamar and ate at a cafe that we first visited in the '60's and the food is just as good as I remember it.  Roy always loved it because the plate was full of good home cooked food and he consumed every bite of it.  I must get my body down on that little infrared biomat and relax.....

Today I spent some time giving some gifts as I have every Tuesday until Christmas giving small stocking stuffers to all the people in the food line, for their children and grandchildren.  Rainy but lots of people showed up. 
Yesterday I spent some time @ Hawkins Wellness learning some new things and borrowed a new book to read, agreed with the book about 75% so not a complete waste of time.  I also followed up on some of the organizations I heard about on the CNN Heros to learn all I could about the wonderful people who are doing great things for others.  Last night I listened to Chelsea Clinton report on the good things that were happening in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. 

Cold but sunny today, just couldn't go out barefoot very long.   Unloaded the car and had to find a spot for all the stuff I did not use yesterday. I did not have cable or internet for several hours this morning so am listening to some DVD's on cancer treatments while I work about the house.  It feels like beans today so I have my pinto beans on the stove so I can have some for lunch. 
I am doing some re evaluating of my use of my time and am going to go in a few other directions.  It is a constant thing for me to re evaluate what is going on with me. 
I am so grateful today for the beautiful sunshine and am also grateful that I have my internet, I am so spoiled, just have a problem not being able to use my Internet.  I am making some notes on the people I met yesterday and trying to be a bit better organized. I watched the program on aetn last night, it is fund raising time, Dr. Fuhrman is a person that I used to gain a lot of info from so now that I heard him again, I spent a great deal of time on his web page last night. 

I enjoyed my day at the wellness mini expo, met new people and I always have fun when I am talking to people.  The dogs did not like the fact that I was gone so, got into the kitchen trash and made a mess for me....
Tonight I am enjoying the "giving awards" but each time that I see programs like that, I feel that I really need to be busier doing more for others.  I have to figure out how to make better use of my time; one of the times when I wish for real money....
Gotta unpack the car tomorrow and catch up on general work around the house.....

That sun keeps coming and going today, wish he would stay bright.  I have been listening to webinars or the medical use of essential oils, got the recipe that helps children and adults with adhd. This morning I am listening to my video from Dr. Gonzalez and his info on cancer cures.  I really enjoy him because he has so much knowledge.  This video is really scientific to start but so much learning to do..I have all my "stuff" copied and put together for the mini expo on Saturday, a bit frustrated because there is no idea of how many people will be attending.  I am flexible and will go with the flow....

Very cold again today and I am ready for spring, already.  I have been working on getting stuff ready for Dr. Tammy's mini expo and doing some printing of material for Juice Plus and Doterra essential oils.  I am grateful for a warm house and quiet animals at this moment.  I sprayed lavender oil and placed a drop on Franklin's back so everyone would relax.  I have also been reading the research that has been done on the essential oils; cancer, dementia and getting rid of bacteria including MRSA. Very interesting to me....Why not dab on a little Frankincense  instead of having chemo or radiation?

Spent the morning in the food line giving small stocking stuffers to the children of the people in line. Gave away a couple of my old coats too, people there without coats and it is very cold.  Had a little snow last night and don't know exactly why but my trip into Rogers took 4 times as long as usual.
Traffic moved snail like through Centerton and Bentonville. 
Spent a little time @ Hawkins Wellness after the food line stopped and worked a little on my aromatherapy.  I get so excited about what can be done with Essential Oils and aromatherapy.....

Had to catch up on my Aromatherapy classes online so did 4 classes in one day, 100% on all 4 and was lead to a lot of new research websites.  I also listened to the cancer cure webinar with Dr. Gonzalas and really enjoyed it.  The webinar reminded me that I am not taking enough pancreatic enzymes and so must order some more.  I do have to check and see how much is in my Stemtech drink.  Dr. Gonzalas is wonderful because he analyzes each person individually and treats each individually, he does not lump everyone in one mold and treat alike. He has some general rules such as eating organically, do a good detox, take pancreatic enzymes and absolutely everyone says you must live a life of forgiveness and gratitude.  Now I have about 20 hours of audio on alternative cancer cures that I listen to but no one else wants to listen, they just want their physician to kill them with chemo and radiation because HE says that is the only treatment.  It is easy for the physician because he knows that most people are easy to "lead to the slaughter"  as if he is a God........

I am very grateful for the busy day I had yesterday and will have to stay home today to catch up.  I had planned to go to the affordable dentist in Springdale to get my dental problem taken care of but, I would have to be there before 8 in the morning and spend the day so have to wait until next week.  I have a temp. fix, just gotta be flexible.  Ludwick, one of my min doxie, has an inflamed toe and will do more aggressive treatments today and get it healed, he is a great guy but does not like his feet touched. I sent a box of books to Eric in the Benton County Jail.  Can't leave messages at the jail, everything has to be mailed, must be some kind of deal the county has with the postal services. It just might be a way of isolating everyone at the jail because very few will go to the trouble and expense of mailing stuff.  I did get a chance to get acquainted with the new Hiwasse post mistress,  a nice lady from Rogers.  I spent some time at the Hawkins wellness and had some learning session in Essential Oils Massage.  Very interesting stuff that I enjoy learning.  On the way home I visited with my friend Carol and my daughter Penny.  That is enough socialization for a while.  As I work about the house, I am learning more about the Essential Oils and really enjoy it.   I do like the company John has hooked up with, do Terra.  I did something Tuesday evening that I have never done, I read a romance/christian novel written by an 85 year old man, because it could be bought as a kindle, I bought it and read it in just one evening. Laurance Stol is from Monett, Mo and lived in Aurora, Mo when I was living in Missouri.  I have not read fiction in a really long time and have not read romance novel since I was a teen ager.  I felt almost sinful, wasting that time.....

Very cold today, spent 2 hours passing out small children's gifts to the people who were standing in the food line at the church food pantry.  Saw lots of people who had children and grandchildren to feed, they seemed pleased that I had some small free gifts for them.  Also had some angel pins for the adults and older children.  I had lots of layers of clothing and was a bit cold anyway.  My fingers and toes had to take a while to warm up when I got home.  The balls and dolls were a hit but the little gift that made the eyes light up were little journals and highlighters. I also gave away a couple of my books.
I had to feed the livestock using a flashlight this morning because I had to leave so early, all my four legged friends were glad I made it back home. All the doxies are cuddled up near the little electric fireplaces.

And Suddenly the house is quiet, Gomer just left and all 12 of my little dogs are so relieved. Everyone has been fed and combed; now napping.  The sun has begun to shine so went to let my livestock into the back yard, they all looked into the yard to see that Gomer was gone before they walked through the gate.  The cats are once again roaming throughout the house and "all is well with the world". I am grateful that Gomer came to teach me more flexibility and patience.
I have already spend some time looking through document on Eric sent to me by CC and am amazed with the info I got.  As I get new leads, I will keep working for him. 
I did some reading last night from the books of Dr. McDougall, I learned from him many years ago from his books and his tapes.  I don't think a lot of his instructions about diet will work now because he really loves using a lot of whole grains in his nutrition program. Because of the GMOs that have come since that time I believe he should do some rethinking.  Wheat, corn and soy have almost all been genetically modified and are really poison at this time.  Labels can be so deceiving that even in the Natural Food markets some shelves are loaded with gmo products.
I am putting together my toy baskets so that Lonna and I can pass out gifts to the people in the free food line tomorrow at First Christian Church in Rogers.  Sounds like it will be cold so will dress warmly.  We will do it every Tuesday morning until Christmas.  Should be able to touch about 400 families.

Last night Xena and Dixie went home, I will bet that Dixie will sleep for a week; she was so tired of playing with Gomer.  Gomer slept better last night and Zoey will be leaving this morning.  Everyone is chewing on bones this morning and relaxing in front of the little electric fireplace. Three little ones are in my lap as I try to write.  Getting all the blankets, quilts and towels washed this morning so they can all have clean 'stuff' to cuddle in, on the floor and on the couch.
I ordered a couple of kindle books that were on my wish list; only $3 so thought I could afford them.  One book of reversing heart disease and one to improve my thinking....maybe when Gomer goes home I can read them as I lay on my little biomat.  Lonna picked up some fresh veggies and fruits for me yesterday so I can return to a better nutrition program after a few days of terrible eating.  I need to get busy  but Gomer has been quiet for about 10 minutes and I hate to disturb him.........

I was looking for my pinpoint glasses to do my eye exercises, guess what, Gomer has them already destroyed.  He just tore up the utility room because he wanted the cats.  Don't know what else he can do but I will bet he will find something.  I can't put him outside because it is raining.  I need a padded room or maybe I need a padded room for Gomer.  I keep telling myself to be thankful he is not with me all the time, just be thankful it is just a week, now I must meditate, meditate, meditate......

The big question this morning is: when is it too muddy to wear shoes or too muddy to go barefoot? Such a huge dilemma, I decided to go barefoot because it is easier to wash my feet than to wash my shoes.  Since the dogs do not have a choice and also do not wash their feet, I have hundreds of puppy tracts on my floor even with rugs and towel all over the floors.  If you know me, you know how much I hate plastic, well I like it even less when it is in small pieces all over the house but of course, it is mixed with shredded paper and cardboard in the pattern that Gomer creates.  A very creative and busy puppy and the patterns he makes with his huge paws along with Dixie's; I could copy it and hang it in a room @ Crystal Bridges.  The last time I had less sleep was when I had 4 children under 6 years old, several years ago.  All are full of food and resting now all so innocent of all crimes....

Between the times of dodging big dogs and keeping everyone happy, I have been working on trying to help Eric get out of jail.  Gomer missed dog school when they taught, "2 objects cannot occupy the same space", so I have almost been on the floor/ground many times.  Since he is the larger of the two of us, he has an advantage of occupying the space.  I do have a small window of quiet time while everyone is chewing their bones but that is not a large window. Even Dixie is tired of Gomer,how can that be sine only a few months ago she was almost identical to him. Xena was able to keep me up a good deal of the night, just barking, for attention, I think, wish I could read her mind as easily as I can read Dixie's mind. I think I need a cattle prod, the ones I used to see them use at the salebarn. I have taught Gomer to 'sit' but that lasts about 5 seconds...very small attention span..Makes me think of Billy Ball from nursery school some 50 years ago also one of my favorites, Mike O'Hara... Such memories.
  Lonna was here for me to spend a couple of hours having Thanksgiving with the rest of the family, Penny fixed a great meal.
Loved CNN Hero's show last night and went into the website to vote on a couple, good thing I have at least 2 e-mail addresses because I could not decide which of two to vote for. Winners will be on the December 10 show.  I have to mark that on my calendar..

I am so thankful that I am alive and well, well might not be the word for the way I feel after a night with these dogs.  Dixie and Zena did come and Dixie is helping Gomer exercise but they want to exercise in the house, under my feet and out doors only if I stay out with them.  Zena was awake and barking @ 4 am insisting that I take care of her and since she can't hear, I can't tell her to "shut up" and let me sleep. Since she got me up, Dixie and Gomer wanted to play on the bed and disturb my little dogs, all 10 of them. The sun is bright but it is still a bit cool out doors; we are out doors anyway, Dixie is getting a bit tired so maybe Gomer will slow down in a little while. 
It is Thanksgiving and my family is caring for lots and lots of animals, Penny is fixing the meal and Lonna will relieve me a bit so I can go to her house and eat.  Molly is home from college and already working.  Dixie's mom, Tamera brought two pies for us a pumpkin pie and a sampler, soooo goood, I have already broken my nutrition program and had a bite...maybe I need to just forgive my bad habits for one day and enjoy some very unhealthy food. OK.......

I am so sad about the way Benton County treats people whether you are guilty or not guilty.  After building a huge expensive building to house prisoners with a big kitchen, they are fed cold food, no fruits or veggies, no whole grains and are kept there for month after month without sunshine, exercise, supplements, healthy food or human contact.  I think they would be better off in a foreign country.
I did make it home after visiting the jail and did not see one friendly face with the exception of Eric the young man who seems so, so young, that we visited for thirty minutes, through a window and a very bad phone, could hardly hear anything he said unless you were very intent.  I was almost easier to read his lips. 
The employees there seem to think it is not ok to smile or be friendly at all, I did not see a smile or hear a friendly word the entire time we were there checking in, waiting, waiting and waiting.  Even though the appointment has to be made ahead of time, we were made to wait another 30 minutes before they brought him to the window. 
If you know anyone who could be an advocate for this men and women, yes even though they are jailed they are human.  I do think we need a whole new system because if you don't want someone to be a criminal you do not treat them like criminals until they have been proven to be a criminal.  If someone is starved of vitamins, minerals, exercise, good food, friendly people and sunshine, nothing in their body mind or spirit will work correctly.  I worry about what our JUST system is doing to good people.
Sorry I have to rant so long....I will keep rambling about this....

Talked to a friend via phone this morning and learned that she was diagnosed with colon cancer yesterday,  Already getting appointments for surgery and such without any consideration for alternative treatments that are proven and safe.  I guess the traditional medical community is going to kill another friend.  I can't believe how many people like to be "led to the slaughter' without using their own God given brain and info that is at their finger tips.  Another few doctors and pharmacies will make a fortunate for their greedy hands and forget that people die....

Gomer provided me with an entertaining night, he is so loving but so big and so busy.  Zoey, Jackson and Sonny were completely worn out and everyone is happy this morning to have a new bone to chew on and relax.  Zoey slept so close that I have black and white imprinted on my body...just kidding.
Chloe is having a problem supervising everyone and that little black Pug can even intimidate big black Gomer.
It is warm enough in the house to turn off the little electric fireplace but the doxies just love it too much for me to turn it off completely.   So damp and miserable outdoors that I like it too.  Guess I was a doxie in a former life, must do my past lives and find out....
I am going with a friend to the Benton County Jail today to visit her nephew, she is going out of town and I need to meet him so I can visit when she is gone.  I have never been to the Benton County Jail to visit any of its 400 guests so it will be a first for me.  When I was a child Daddy took us to sing for the guests in jail and we were really appreciated, I do remember how much praise we got from the guests.
There probably will not be a welcoming committee there to greet us or a "glad to had you" as we leave, but I will just have to be content that I don't have to stay and eat their refined carb foods, cold meals and no supplements. I wonder if they would ever do a study of a control group and another group that got supplements good reading materials and healthy meals while in jail; which ones would be the repeat offenders when they got out of prison.  i would like to do that study...Need someone to sponsor it with with funding.....Probably no one interested in helping the guilty or innocent.

Gomer, the big black lab puppy, is in his chewing stage. He is having lots of fun playing and leaving me with half a pair of slippers, half a pair of socks, newspapers in tatters and any mail that fell to the floor is gone along with a roll of toilet tissue.  It is a good thing that I have a lot of flexibility and accept everyone as they are.  He does love me and all the other dogs....

I have been working on making the blog more attractive but have a bit of a problem, hoping I can work it the way I want it sooner or later...
Am listening to another cancer cure 2 hour audio webinar and learning more. Today Gomer will come to stay @ Mema's sleepover; a big, big puppy. lots of fun..

Cool, cloudy, foggy and generally miserable today.  I guess winter is on its way and I have to go along with it.... The animals don't seem to mind the weather unless it rains but they do want a bit more attention. 
Yesterday I spent time helping John at Hawkins Wellness and saw a few friends, Dr. Bernadine came by too. Just had to so some writing last evening and this morning; was having withdrawal symptoms, when that happens, I just sit and write awhile.

Great day today, a nice fun, long visit with my friend CC and a great lunch.  I then made a trip to Hawkins Wellness for a bit of fun and business. I will work there tomorrow because Jerray is going out of town.  I also have my friend zoey for the holiday.  A beautiful little dog who enjoys every minute that she is here. She is now sitting with me as I write, she loves to sit in my chair with me.  I am going to turn on my little mini-biomat and lay on the couch to watch some TV and I will have at least 10 dogs laying with me.  I am so grateful that I can be out and about and see friends.

Cool and frosty this morning, went out barefoot but put on shoes to do my outdoor chores; very frosty! I do love the sun, now that it has arrived this morning and the frost on the bushes looks mighty pretty. I spent some time yesterday at Hawkins Wellness and saw some old friends. Two days in a row the dogs have broken into the kitchen and emptied the trash, today I must work on that  little kitchen gate and make it theif proof.  I think it is a planned thing; as soon as I leave the house the project "make mema regret that she left the house", begins.  I have not figured out the leader, I think when I leave again I will put finger paints on the trash bag and check feet and snouts as soon as I return.  It may be a game for them but it is work for me.
I was challanged by @Urban magazine to write a story, using only 100 words.  It was a challange but I sent it in this morning.  I am really happy that my friend in Ozark introduced me to that little magazine, I am enjoying it.  I had to write a little story and then start taking away words until the words equaled 100.
Today I am writing an article for another magazine and even if I don't make money with this writing, I am having fun doing it and fun is everything in my life.  Gave time for wellness coaching yesterday to 3 people and was happy I could do it. While I am on the computer I am listening to brain entrainment music for creativity, healing and wealth, just hoping it works!
As I am thinking about the end of the year, I am reminded of the things from my bucket list that have happened and I have to be pleased that positive things are happening for me, I am grateful for the opportunity to work on that "bucket list" every day. I hope everyone has a bucket list, it is much more important than goals at this time in my life.
Making some phone calls today to check on people  that I have not talked to in a while, is on my "most" important list.   Must get started.....

I am listening to a webinar, of course, and getting ready for my writing class @ Studio 7, this afternoon.  As I was listening to my brain entrainment music, I wonder if artist could enhance their creative juices if they listened to the music for creative brain as they are doing their art.  There is so much to learn about this branch of the energy healing modality. 
I am continuing to do my cleanse and am already feeling lighter on my feet and bright in my brain.   I started back on my Zeolites yesterday to do a more in dept cleanse.  I have been listening to Dr. Pearson from the new medicine foundation and really enjoying the info he is giving me.  Wish I could send some of my friends to Florida to see him.
Gotta finish getting dressed to go for my class....

Spending today doing some cleansing of my body. I think I need to clean out my digestive tract, liver and gallbladder at least every 6 months.  When I went into my website of the global healing center to replace the products that I am using, I found so many new articles that I needed to read and copy.  I am also listening to another webinar on healing and preventing cancer.  www.centerfornewmedicine.com or www.perfectlyhealthy.com I even went to one of my favorite websites to get new info: www.barefoothealth.com The audio webinar is 2 hours long so I have to record and re-listen a couple of times.  It is warm today so I have been outdoors walking barefoot and getting all the benefits of grounding.  So much to learn and so little time.....

Looks great outdoors but the wind can almost blow me away, I would be gone if I weighed less!! The sun is beautiful, the people who rake leaves are really becoming stressed out, not bothering me a bit. 
I am continuing to write on my fiction story and am listening to some webinars.  Animals are fed and sleeping, wash is going; don't think I will try to hang wash on the line, too, too, windy.
Oh No, I have to get up and move the bag of horse food, last night did not get it any farther than just inside the door, if I leave it there Mac the pug will mark it using it for a pee post, don't know why he has such a bad habit but it makes me aware of not leaving a bag on the floor.  I will get it moved, pronto...
Wonder why all three of the football games I like are all playing at the same time; Cowboys, Chiefs and St. Louis.  I guess I will sit with the remote; is not that a great invention?  so much easier that having to walk over and change channels at each commercial or time out. What a chore that was..I am so spoiled and pampered..

I have been trying to write more fiction so started a little story this morning:

Why not me

Nellie was coming upon her birthday, a very important birthday, one that she had dreaded for many years.  She could hardly open her mouth to say the big number. Quickly she whispered; “fffiiifffttty” and gazed off into the distance.   Could it be that she had reached this midlife pinnacle and still not successful?  Could it be that the numbers kept adding up and her achievements were few?

She was watching Oprah on TV and the group of very successful (at least they said they were successful) looked so smart and told the audience smugly that it was easy, just to meditate on their wants and needs and the universe would hand it to you.  Anyway they called it “the secret” and is was available to everyone. “Why not me?” Nancy exclaimed loudly into the Television set.

The lottery amount was getting larger and larger, the numbers would be called on Friday evening. Again, she asked, “Why not me”? She had gone to the quick market and bought a ticket, not once but twice and she could make good use of the money, in fact, she needed it more than anyone else she knew. She had already made a list of the things she would purchase and in the order in which she would purchase them.  She had the positive attitude that she needed and there was no reason on earth that she could not win the lottery!

Friday the work day was hard and very stressful but Nellie could tolerate it only because she was going to win the lottery that night, she kept fingering the ticket in her pocket all day and even mentally added to her lists of purchases she would make, when she won. The morning had started on such a bad note, woke up late, very little time for a cup of coffee and no time for a breakfast.  The hair dryer would not blow so she had to go to work with wet hair.  It was in Nellie’s plans to iron her clothing before she went to work but since there was no time, she had to wear wrinkled clothing to work and imagined that everyone was looking at her, thinking that she had “had a bad night out”.  She tried to smile at everyone but it was a forced smile.  She grabbed some money and went to the vending machine for a cinnamon roll for breakfast but when she placed her money into the machine, it locked up and no cinnamon roll rolled out. She was very dejected when she returned to her desk, luck was on her side because she had a very sad looking apple in her desk drawer, it was very difficult to bite into and as she did an old dental filling dropped into her lap.  As she thought of her day so far, she remembered the little book, “Alexander and the no good very bad day”. In the book Alexander was going to solve the problem by moving to Australia.  Nellie said, under her breath, “I can go to Australia when I win the lottery.”

At the end of Nellie’s, no good very bad day, she hurried home to find a bit of food that she could eat with a broken tooth as she watched them pull the numbers for the lottery. She placed her key in the car; no sounds came, in her hurry to get to the office she had left her lights on and now her battery was dead. Instead of saying; “why not me” she said, loudly, “Why Me”.  She felt very tired and stressed out when she found a friend in the parking lot who would get her automobile started and she was soon on her way home.  No time for supper because she was ready to watch TV to hear it when her numbers were called, when she won the lottery.  She grabbed a quick sandwich and sat down very heavily in her recliner to listen for the lottery numbers.  It seemed like hours even though just minutes before they began to call the number for the winning lottery ticket. She could hardly breathe as they started rolling out the numbers 27, 8, 6, 99…. That was as far as she listened, there was no 99 on her ticket. She felt as if she were a balloon that deflated. “Why oh why not me”, she said loudly.

She was so tired she immediately dressed for bed and as she drifted off to sleep; she remembered that she had listened to the people on Oprah so she could use The Secret and the universe would give her that six figured check and of course her name was in the publisher’s clearing house…..

Today is going to be another ME day, I will have livestream on my computer of the celebrations of the opening of crystal bridges museum, streaming from the Bentonville square. I will pause for 20 minutes @ 11:11 Am for a meditation with my Qigong Master.  I am drinking my coffee from my Crystal Bridges coffee mug, was a bit cool when I went out barefoot this morning but if the wind dies down a bit it will be a beautiful day.  I am now listening to a webinar replay on the computer and I am learning a bit.  As usual the washer is going, the animals have been fed and are all relaxing and the historical day of ll/ll/ll is here.
I ate poorly yesterday so must call my "healthy lifestyle priest" and get back on tract....hey, that's me; I am my own Master... will have to be a better person today.  I am ultimately responsible for my actions and have to answer for them.
I am ready to hang out the wash so gotta get busy with my life....

What a morning!  Lonna took off work or at least is working from the computer today so that we could go to Crystal Bridges Art Museum today.  I want to say that it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.  Of course, I met lots of beautiful people there and found out lots of neat info about them.  The security people in each room were so great; about half with a background in security and the other half with a background in art.  One of the people had taught art all over OK, another girl was acting in NYC before she moved here.  Many beautiful volunteers also.  The art was great too and the building is the most beautiful place I have every seen.  Everyone needs to spend several hours there so go online and get tickets and take off work; take children with you because there is a children's area too.  And a great restaurant!  The people who made my latte were really great too.....I could ramble on and on and on..

Taking time today to do all the upgrades on my computer, also scanning with Microsoft Security Essentials to be certain that I have no bugs, worms or whatever; none found.  I am also listening to sample lessons of the Chinese Medicine/Herbalogist course, I find them really interesting. Must not waste my time; learn all the time.  I really love to learn.
Went outdoors for exercise for me and the dogs, really a cool wind but the sun is great. I did have to come back into the house for a jacket to hang out the clothes and run with the dogs.
Made the trip to the mailbox at the end of the drive; no six figure checks, no interesting mail, just some wasted trees (catalogs that I do not ever order from), don't know why I get all these catalogs because I order on the internet and never use a catalog.
My little Chloe (black pug) is really great but she will fight any dog who tries to get her sweet potato peel, she loves all veggies too.  I had a sweet potato today so she is very happy.
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Winter weather for today...

Cool and damp; when the rain stops and the water starts to fade away, my work begins.  Lots of rugs, towels and floor to wash, the little dirty, muddy paws have left their mark.  Washer is going, all the animals are fed and I have had my smoothie and hot cup of coffee.  I am listening to Donna Gates, the greatest expert on nutrition in my world.  Her webinar was last night so I am replaying this morning and will probably replay many times because her information is so good.
I am having lots of calls for the girls to visit and stay with animals over the holidays, and a few calls for Mema's Sleepover.  I am happy my cell phone is working because of the calls from pet clients. 
I ordered a sample of a supplement that might be a good daily drink for me or one of the family; read all the ingredients but many of ingredients did not state how much of each thing, such as Co Enzyme Q10, gogi berry etc.  I  really focus on amounts of super foods, minerals and vitamins in each supplement that I add to my nutrition program.  Then I have to decide if the cost is a good use of my money.
When I awakened to the cold air this morning, I had to put on my shoes and also don a jacket but I remember when I was a little girl and had to go to barn and milk cows and feed all the livestock before I got dressed for school.  My oh my, how I longed to sleep-in, just one morning and I set a goal all the time just to get to be an adult so I would never have to get up early; I am now 77 years old and am still working on that goal.  I think of the elderly that "get" to lay in bed and I think my life is better than theirs.  I guess God knows what is best for me, but how about, just one morning, can't He be a little more flexible?

Gas in the Tank

As I filled, no not filled but put some gas in my tank I thought right away how I hate putting gas in my car, not for just paying but I used to drive miles to get someone else to handle that little job.  The gas fumes linger with me for hours, all those germs on the handle (I forgot my gloves) and I just plain don't like it. Of course, I remember that I had someone else put gas in the tank, wipe my windshield, check my antifreeze, and check my oil....and it only cost me .19 cents a gallon.  So much for the memories...
I did get into town yesterday and have an early dinner with my friends Bernadine and Charlie.  Jill also joined us at Buds.  I had a nice visit with my friend Carol and all in all it was a nice afternoon.  Did not get to relax during the night because my "storm dogs" let me know that the weather was acting up and they needed love and protection.
I feel as if I am Noah today because there is water, water, water everywhere and my house is full of four legged creatures that do not want to get their paws wet.  I wonder how Mrs. Noah handled all that pee and poop? 
Now is the time for all good men.....maybe that is not the right statement.  Now is the time for me to be flexible, caring and tolerant, not that I am always caring and tolerant, just have to be more so...
At this point I am letting "sleeping dogs lie", while I have a bit of fun at the computer and have a great cup of coffee and listen to the webinar I missed yesterday.  I am grateful for all those great animals and don't know why I allow people to act as if my animals are not important.  Four of the cats were in the house this morning to be fed because of the weather, only Janie remained out doors because she is still too shy to come into a house with a dozen barking, sniffing dogs.  How would you feel coming into such a household?
I have my writing class today and will have the opportunity to touch lives and let other lives touch my life.
Wow, I reached a goal "NO MISPELLINGS"!!

I am grateful that dayligt savings time has passed and I will not have to take the flashlight out to feed my animals.  I am a bit upset that "some people" think they know what is best for me including telling me to get rid of my farm animals.  I don't know why "they" cannot let me make my own decisions and if I want to live with animals, I should be allowed to do so! Now that I have said my peice I will tell you that I did find a home for my two large goats and I regret it, I do not feel comfortable with the people who took them.  I have a man coming to see my little Jacob and JR today and if I don't feel comfortable with him, I don't care how much he wants them, I am not letting them go to a home that is not better then mine.  I have made the decision that Janet my old mare and Jessie my old billy will always be with me until they "kick the bucket" because noone would be as kind and patient as I am with them, no matter what "they" say..
I hope you got the idea that I am unhappy, because I am. I will cheer up soon and get back on track for living my best life..My cell phone is working again and I will be more comfortable, now that I can always "reach out and touch someone".

I am listening to my Cancer summit webinar from last night, could not watch last night because I was watching my Cards and Rangers @ the World Series.  Really enjoying hearing Marcus Frudenmann in the 4th night of the Healing Cancer Summit.  I agree with him, how about that I don't agree with people very quickly. 
I spent time with Hawkins Wellness yesterday met old friends and made new ones, as usual.  I think I helped a few people with their health problems.  I enjoyed seeing my friends, Dr. Bernadine and Charlie, always a great experience seeing them and will make a special time with them next week.  I have to go see the open house for the Northwest Arkansas Fencing Organization and will see friends there I know.  My animals have missed me this week so we spent a bit more time in the warm bed this morning just lovin...
A lovely cool fall morning and as it warms up I must spend some time in the sun. I must express my gratitude for the great opportunities God provides for me to help others and I am also so grateful that I am able to take advantage of all the experts and their learning, I love being a purveyor of the wisdom of others..
I wish for everyone a happy and well day.....

My, oh my, it has been several days since I used this mode of socialization.  I have been busy getting ready for winter and doing fun stuff.  Spent some time yesterday at Studio 7 art show, met old friends and made new ones.  A really fun time! I am going to Hawkins wellness to help John today and probably tomorrow, if he wants me.  My friend Perry brought me some hay on Tuesday and the goats are having a lot of fun on the bales, Jake jumping from one bale to the other, great fun to watch him.  We got new mobile phones from a company who gives to organizations I like. Kept mine almost the same because I don't want to text or use lots of aps.  Lonna and Jill got some real upgrades so they can use the texting and the aps.
I am listening to a Cancer Summit this week and downloading the audios, lots of good alternative treatments and I really enjoy learning about them.

Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day! 
Cherokee found a forever home, I think, I did tell her new mom to bring her back if she did not work with their family.  I know she will be happy and she is only a couple of miles away from me.
Because it is cool weather I just finished my oatmeal breakfast, Oatmeal, Salba, Honey, Cinnamon, nuts, 1/8 teaspoon on Nopal powder and cream of tarter; all blended with coconut oil.  I of course, had some supplements before I ate the oatmeal: Protandim, Laminine, StemEnhance, eye combo and Ron Teagarden's Super Pill 2.  Now my body is renewed for the day!
The wash is already out on the clothes line, all the animals are fat and happy and I am listening to some informative webinars. Grateful for such a great day!

yesterday I made a quick trip through Spanker Creek Arts and Crafts show, wanted to see my friend Thada and make a quick look-see at a few vendors.   Was so happy to see so many creative people and the results of their work, I will post a few websites in a few days so you can take a look yourself.  We met some really nice  people and had fun.   Did not have time yesterday evening to go to writing class; should have gone because both my baseball teams lost their games but we are both still in the running for the World Series...
This morning I had to go get food for my animals so stopped over at Hawkins wellness and visited; had fun with my friend Ann while I was there.  Beautiful day today!!

It was truly a good birthday yesterday, my daughters took me out for lunch and I had enough food to feed me today, too. Today I have had to catch up of 'stuff' here at the house.  There were lots of birthday greetings on facebook and a few phone calls.  I am looking forward to another happy, healthy year....

I had a great evening; Dr. Bernadine invited me to eat with her and Charlie in the home of Dr. Norm Smith's family in Bella Vista.  I really enjoyed it; talked too much and ate too much but had a great time getting acquainted with the Smiths and learning from the Dr.  I do love learning!! A wonderful birthday gift from Bernadine, all in all a perfect evening...
I have less worry now because I got a bale of hay for my animals.  Had another worry yesterday because my friend Cindy's husband had a heart problem and is in the hospital.  Will learn more today, just wish people would listen to me and be well.  
I guess I do not project the correct persona the only thing I project is the sign: "Walk on Me, I rebound easily".  Jill will be coming over this morning and I think I will be going to lunch with my daughters.  Hope to drop by Hawkins wellness this afternoon and see my friend Tania for a few minutes and may get by the spring to get some water...My dogs missed me last evening so they are ready for some extra love and massaging today, need to hang out wash also..

I finally got back into this blog, I will bet that I set at least 12 new passwords.
It is a beautiful day but a bit cool on my bare feet.  I continue to look for hay for my livestock; can't find any so I am shaking the trees to get leaves for my goats and horse to eat and feeding more grain.  I have called every number and every Ad that I can find and still; no hay.
Spent the day with sports on tv and also heard Bill Clinton's speech on C-span; so great!
Today I am working on my todo list as it has been getting longer and longer.  Lonna here last night and has URI symptoms; has not been taking care of herself so I had to start treating her with my remedies. There will be a cat riot if I don't go get cat food today, they do like to eat....

I don't know how I can waste so much time trying to link different services together and still not be successful.  Trying to get my blog, my facebook and my windows live all linked together so I don't have to open each up separately. 
Had a very good day yesterday but hated the fog last night when I was trying to return home.  Went to Hawkins wellness to meet Penny and another lady then off to Studio 7 to a writing class. I met lots of new people and had fun.
Today I must catch up at home, do some yard work, hang out wash and finish the job of sorting winter clothes.  Dogs are in need of more love and we are enjoying the cooler weather outdoors.  I am still barefoot but my toes were a bit cool this morning.  Ready for dog massages........

Electronics are again driving me crazy, gmail account; access is imposible even though I have gone through the reset procedure many times, so have so much trouble getting into the blogspot.  I am back to an old dashboard for blogspot so I will try using it.  Facebook is confusing me and the only thing I can always do is my hotmail; it has been the same for more than 20 years. 
It is really raining today, I am really wet from trying to get animals fed and trying to get my dogs to do their business out doors; everyone is allergic to wet !!
I am so grateful that my sister, Frankie, is doing well following her medical procedures and am grateful that I have my wellness and do not have to consider such procedures.  I have been invited to a program at Studio 7 art studio tonight and I will get a bit of socialization and 'learning'.  I am reading my new material from Dr. Blaylock on my Kindle and am learning a great deal, also following some websites that he recommended.  So much to learn and so little time.  So many mp3s, podcasts and webinars; it is difficult to retain all the info in my old brain.  Gotta start giving the dogs their massages......

Lonna took Jill out for dinner last night and invited me to go, wonderful food but not my choice because it costs lots of money....too rich for my blood and now I need to detox because it takes so long to get served; I had to fill up on white bread, white bread is not good for me at all. I had just read an article about all the bad stuff in processed foods so even though it was a pleasant dinner, I did not feel good about eating it. I am so grateful that my sister, Frankie, came through her heart procedure yesterday and is doing well. 
Thinking about the problem made me more aware of taking my supplements this morning and adding a bit more Salba to my egg.  I downloaded Dr. Russell Blaylock's new book on my Kindle yesterday and also found a couple of new websites to investigate; all in all a very productive day......Dogs are ready for their massage and wash is ready for the clothesline...

The electronic world has been "bugging" me this morning, old passwords, new passwords, accessing accounts, etc.  the whole thing taxes my brain, severely. 
Cold rain again this morning, but I am barefoot; not that cold today.  Also, drying clothes indoors again today. Lonna went to get my raw milk yesterday so I have good cream in my coffee and cheese curds to eat for lunch. Unable to get outdoors for exercise so am doing my exercising indoors and listening to webinars.

Cold and wet today, Jill came to get my kitchen cleaned and pet the dogs a little, they like a new face now and then.  I am so cold that I am going to put some socks on and wrap up in a robe.  Trying to get some of the ceiling fans cleaned as I probably won't need them for a while.  Have to dry indoors again and the dogs and I am going to lay on the couch and do some reading, not a good day for anything else.I am grateful that I can be indoors out of the cold wet weather.   

Spent most of yesterday in Hawkins Wellness Center and met with Dr. Bernadine and Charlie. It is now feeling like football weather and I almost felt like putting on my shoes this morning.  A little cool rain this morning also so the farm animals want to be near the barn.  I have just finished massaging the dogs and everyone is sleeping as I listen to a webinar and finish the wash; will have to dry indoors today because there is no natural sun today. I will spend the day catching up on every day duties and doing an inventory of my life for some time of re evaluation, etc. I will also do some research on some info, my webinar suggested that I spend the day listening unstead of reacting, that may be a good idea.  My little "sailboat in life" is rocking a bit and I need to get it to sail along more smoothly. 
The clothes are ready for the dryer so must start my chores......

Cool and cloudy today, looks and sounds like a season change.  I spent much time yesterday out and about.  I visited the Lifelong Learning Center, made a new friend in the farm feed store and then spent several hours at the Hawkins Wellness Center with John, Jerray, Dr. Bernadine and some new friends. I learned some new healing modalities and also got my little Himalayan salt crystal lamp for my computer.  The new hand detox was a very pleasant experience and all in all I had a great day. I am so grateful for the new info I learn every day and for the people who teach me....

Another day with great weather, I am grateful for this beautiful day and the singing birds...
I am a bit disappointed that my dogs and cats do not want to sleep until daylight, they want me up and about long before the sun comes up; I don't like it!  I have to figure out a way to get them to let me stay in bed until daylight.  
I spent yesterday afternoon @ Hawkins Wellness, learning some more from everyone including Charlie and Dr. Bernadine and this morning I am listening to info from Dr. Buttar and downloading some of his mp3s. I really do like his presentations and agree with most of his 'stuff'. I will catch up today on all the webinars, etc. that I have missed this week and do some extra exercise so I can watch my baseball and football games....

I will bet that secretly a lot of those "911" families are as tired of the "celebration" every year as I am.  I cannot imagine how the media can promote it all week and I will be so happy to just leave it be....It happened but lots of other tradgies happen too (child abuse, drunk drivers killing people and people being made slaves, etc.) and we do not rehash them every year even every day...
I went to a catholic women's meeting yesterday to hear Charlie speak and it was really refreshing; meeting new people and seeing friends.  He spoke about the work he did with Mother Teresa and it was really interesting and revealing about the poor and the sick all over the world. 
I spent a lot of time learning some new energy techniques for healing and also listened to some webinars.  I am listening to one now as I write.  It is cool and cloudy this morning so my coffee "feels' so good. I am so grateful that I have the luxury of spending quiet time every moring with my "cup of coffee". 

Having a great time, yesterday I spent time @ Hawkins Wellness and learned a new system of energy healing also met with Ellen and Jane.  Today I am going to a church women's meeting and hear my friend Charlie speak to the group.  I am listening to a webinar this morning, Dr. Nan Lu is talking about diagnosing problems with the body and how to heal with energy.  I do practice his methods daily. I learn new things each time I listen to him speak.  So grateful for the beautiful weather and the time I can spend out doors with my animals. Time to go to the meeting........

Good Morning, Good Morning, it is a beautiful day for which I am grateful.  I took Gomer home yesterday morning so the house is much quieter and safe to walk about. He is such a great puppy but sooooo busy. If I am looking for Cherokee, I just look down, she is always at my feet.
i spent some time at the Hawkins Wellness Center and re-imprinted my little energy vial so I can have an energy filled week. I met some more people and also learned some new things. I had to go online and order some of the supplements that I need and also spoke with Createspace concerning the making of my books into Kindle editions.
I am going to spend some time out doing yard work today but have to do some indoor cleaning of the paper, cardboard and plastic, Gomer shreded for me yesterday before he left.
It is necessary for me to do some dog care; everyone is standing in line....

Cool, Cool fall weather...

Gomer and I are awaiting a call from his parents telling us that they are home.  He has run out of stuff to shred, even has the waste baskets empty.  This morning we almost occupied the same space going down the deck steps and he is so happy and playful.  I am in need of an infrared biomat session this morning because he thought that ten dogs and I could give him half of the bed last night, with his huge head on my chest.  Today is my granddaughter, Molly's birthday.  She is at college so will have to celebrate when she is home next. 
The weather is cool this morning and the sun is shining; gonna be a wonderful day.  After giving baths to all the dogs yesterday, they will spend today rolling about in the dirt to replace the stuff I washed away. Since I do not get a pay check, I can imagine that by giving all those baths, I earned over $200. That is a lot of money!

I just wrote a whole blog and it disappeared down some black hole...I know that someone out there needs, Cherokee, she is waiting to go to a new home.  When I saw that it was labor day, I decided to labor; everyone is fed, exercised, clothes on the line, another wash in the machine and I have bathed 6 dogs.  Gomer was a big help?? He is now playing toss with the wet towels in the bathroom and Cherokee is assisting him, willingly.  He just found a piece of paper that had not be shredded and proceeded to do his job and make it into very small pieces.  I am so grateful that the weather is so nice today and I have the house opened up for fresh air, yesterday and today.  Gomer, the big lab, smells like coffee because everytime I get a cup of coffee he runs over me so half is spilled on him and he does not mind at all,  He missed class the day we were taught that two things cannot occupy the same space...I have to start laboring again; 6 more dogs to groom.......

The new dog needs a new home. Cherokee is a little female, color of a German Shepherd and size of a Corgi. She is very friendly and loves to play. She will stay with me until she finds a home. i had a great adventure day yesterday, I was having "fun" with Gomer when Cherokee came and became a part of the animal kingdom then got a call from Dr. Bernadine that she and Nancy wanted to take me on an adventure so Lonna and Jill came and stayed with myanimals and I met them @ hawkins wellness to start an adventure. We went to the natural springs in Rogers and filled jugs with wonderful water. I even walked down stream barefoot; so great and then I was taken out to eat.We had wonderful conversation and all in all the day was great. I did get to watch some ball games and listen to the Razorbacks on the radio. I am posting a picture of Cherokee in hopes of finding a new home for her.

I do not need a shredder, Gormer takes care of all paper, cardboard and plastic; shredding it into small bits and throwing them into the air. He certainly knows how to spend his downtime, does not waste a miunte! Lonna is going to bring me another small dog today; he will live with us unless we can find a home for him. Gormer is here through Tuesday and I know we will all get plenty of exercise until then. He is resting now but has his eyes open, just in case I move from the chair. We did spend a lot of time outdoors this morning but the animals out side get tired of my friend Gomer pretty quickly, the goats keep their horns ready for action. I have to replenish all food stocks; cats, dogs, goats, horses, etc. today or tomorrow. I have books packaged ready to send through the mail and remembered that until Tuesday, I cannot mail them off. It is almost 11 am and I think I have already completed a days work, started too early so energies are slowing quickly. Two loads of wash have already been hung and another washer is started. Gomer is getting restless so we will go out and torment the goats a bit......

You must meet Gomer, a huge black lab puppy who is sleeping over at Memas for the holiday. He is really enjoying the whole house and the entire back yard. His tail can sweep everything from table tops, etc. in a second. He is great and is having fun. Yesterday was a great day, Dr. Bernadine Paull was at John Hawkins Wellness Center yesterday and consulted with Pat and Penny. At the same time Ann and I learned from her and she also had a mini workshop for John and Jerray. It was great. I also met with my friend Ellen. I am so grateful that each person who enters my life, enriches it. God lays bread crumbs along a path to lead me to great people. Sometimes the puzzle pieces do not fit at the time but soon I find that the fit is perfect and a segment of my life fits together. I must "labor" today to make up for my fun yesterday and keep searching for new bread crumbs God has sprinkled on my "life path", they are probably just beyond that little hill filled with sharp stones. My farm animals had a feast because my neighbor processed their corn yesterday and put the shucks and left overs in the back yard, so great for the goats and horses. Good recyclying!!

Once again I let "time get away" from me and have not blogged. Have extra dogs this week because of the holiday. I am also doing a lot of research on a new healing modality @ Hawkins Wellness center. I do like being an "investigator" and leaning. I an grateful that I was able to hear a webinar by Dr. Norm Shealy yesterday evening and will re listen this morning. I spent some time yesterday at the Hawkins Wellness Center getting things ready for Dr. Bernadine on Thursday as she will see some people for me and assist them in their quest for healing. Hopeful that I can learn from her also.
I am grateful that I can have my doors open this morning for the fresh air. I just had to pause and do some dog massage and combing; everyone got impatient with me and needed it immediately. Telephone conversation with my friend Joanne last evening, always love speaking with her. I am grateful for the full day I have planned today and wonder how much unplanned stuff will come about. Just hope for a productive day.

Another day in which none of my baseball teams won; just gotta quit watching..I forgot to get canned cat food yesterday and the dry food just did not please Nellie and Sophia at all; really do have to go to the grocery store this morning. Rambo and Lela will come today and we will enjoy them; their mother does pay me and I appreciate the funds. I have been a bit disappointed in people lately because they do not appreciate my care of their animals I have got to investigate and find out why I let people take advantage of me. Something is making me allow it to happen. Will get a new puppy for a few days on Wednesday and expect more because of the holiday; some people think of their pets only when they get ready to walk out the door for a holiday. All the girls have a house and animals to stay with during the long week end. Lonna may have promised my home to another dog for rescue, don't know when or how to stop that from happening. I am grateful for the animal friends I have and do not need any more. I regret that this was not a very positive blog; just do not feel very positive today, maybe tomorrow or later today....

I am so grateful that I went to Hawkins Wellness and met with Tania and her friend; made a new friend. Such a pleasant time spent with them, John and Jerray. John even bought my lunch. Phone conversation with Dr. Bernadine concerning my Thursday visit when Penny, Pat and I will go visit her.
Another beautiful day today, door open and feeling the fresh air, I do have the tv on to keep up with the hurricane on the east coast. I have to get busy today, a bit of cleaning, laundry, etc. etc. not my favorite things to do, my goal has always been "make enough money to have a maid". Not likely...

I am so grateful for the beautiful day, the animals and I are very happy with such nice weather. Had a great time with Dr. Bernadine yesterday afternoon and had learned some new things, met some new people and helped a few a long the way, I hope. Missed a friend's art show because time just ran out. Also missed a class at Lifelong learning Center but time will tell whether or not I made the correct decisions, you never know. Today I will go back to the Hawkins Wellness center to meet a friend of Tania's, so another full day to be grateful for my wellness and ability to move about and do a bit of good and meet good people.
My friend Pat got home from rehab and seems to be doing ok, she, Penny and I will go to see Dr. Bernadine on Thursday and get her wellness program going. I started on a new Enzyme program today and I will do some more research on it before I start recommending it to others.

another very bad night for baseball, I follow about 5 teams and Seattle was the only one that won!! Maybe I need to make a decision not to watch MLB on the TV. My friend Pat will go home from rehab today and I will have farther to travel now to see her, lots of gas and time. I will meet Dr. Bernadine over at Hawkins wellness today and do some more learning, between all these holistic people and my internet, I will be really full of knowledge/wisdom, I hope. This morning I am so grateful that it feels like the fall season, I might even get the rest of my yard mowed?? It was very difficult mowing yesterday. I am going to miss Tania's art show tonight because of Dr. Bernadine's visit but I will see Tania on Friday. Today I must tell Lifelong learning Center when my class will be in the last quarter of the year. I have been researching Intenzyme Forte and Olive Gold 03 and learning some amazing info. Must get busy and massage all these animals so they will continue to love me......

Just had to mow the yard today, all that promised to do it, did not show up so here goes....I mowed about half this morning but the grass is so tall, I have to stop for a while.
Visited with my friend Pat yesterday and left my laptop with her so she could pick up e-mails, etc. Met Ellen over at Hawkins Wellness and visited with my friend Carol on the way home. Ball games last night were terrible so did not enjoy that part of my day.
I was so grateful to drive home in the rain, so nice. I had a phone conversation with my grandson last night because Monday was his first day of college, he is such a great kid. Also spoke with my friend, Dr. Bernadine on the phone about some holistic treatments and am sending books to a friend of hers, I love it when someone actually wants my books. Gotta go get cat and dog food today, don't want the animals to starve.....probably ought to shower first because my mowing was not cool...

Started a brand new week yesterday and it was just great, on Sunday afternoon John, Jerray and I went to Missouri to meet Bernadine Paull and Charley so we could learn more holistic modalities in order to help people become well. It was such a great experience and yesterday evening they came to Hawkins Wellness so we could exchange more wisdom.
Yesterday morning I went to the Lifelong learning center then to see my friend Pat in the Nursing Home, she will be leaving on Thursday. We knew that she would leave this week because the system has milked all the money they can from her and medicare so they will discharge her. Such a racket; greed at its very best. We will then start getting her well. I will take the laptop to her today so she can catch up on e-mails, etc.
My neighbor who has an automobile service shop picked up my car yesterday morning early and gave it all the care it needed; a really great man.
Tomorrow I will blog about some out of town vendors at the fair, I did meet some really nice people and I will tell you about some of them later on this blog. Now my animals are lined up for some massage therapy and I also need to get busy, going to take the laptop to Pat and them meeting Ellen at Hawkins Wellness. A great day that I am really grateful for.....

I have been meeting and greeting people from a booth at the Benton County Fair, promoting John Hawkins Wellness Center, Lifelong Learning Center and my books. Met lots of people and have given away as many books as I have sold but hope I have encouraged lots of people to "get well and stay well". Most of the men who pass the booth are going to be visiting a Cardiologist or having heart surgery in a few years and it is so unnecessary, when I see that belly hanging out over the belt my thoughts are always about disease and heart disease in particular. Of course lots of "big" women too but the young men that could change their lives, I cry for them.
It has been so hot and there is no air conditioning, just a few fans so I have to drink lots of healthy water, if I don't have my food with me, all the food for sale is very unhealthy. Anyway I love meeting people and there are good people everywhere. Today I am going in a little late because 12 hours is a long time to be up and doing, Jerray is going early and I am staying late.

Out and about yesterday and went to Rogers then to the Lifelong Learning Center www.llcnwa.com Today I am going to help Jerray set up the Wellness Booth for John Hawkins at the Benton County Fair, I will also meet my little Cocker's new family today in Bentonville, sometime. As time permits, I will help with the Wellness booth and "meet and greet" people who want to visit with us. I am grateful for the beautiful day and the opportunity to be "out and about".

My little Cocker will have a new home on Tuesday. Diane Humphrey's daughter will come get her. She is doing very well and is so easy to love. I am happy that someone will make her happy the rest of her life; I have too many to give them lots of attention. They are all "spoiled rotten dogs". We were out in the back yard running, playing and watching Janet the old mare and Jessie the old pygmy billy goat, sparing and playing together. Those two are so attached to each other and have so much fun, it is hard to believe that a great big mare and a little billy goat could enjoy one another so much, if I find a home for my farm animals, those two will have to stay togethcr.
It is so beautiful outdoors today that I am tempted to spend the day out under my old snarled trees and just enjoy, but I do have to get some production; my upbringing requires that I accomplish something meaningful every day. Must get busy......

My new puppy is doing well, has learned about goats, horses and mini mules, is still a bit curious about the cats. Is now going in a out the doggie doors with ease and sleeping the the whole bunch of us. I think I have found her a permanent home, in Ozark, time will tell. I spent some time yesterday outdoors with all the animals because the weather was so nice. I found a Naturopath, Bernadine Paull and have been getting acquainted via e-mail. Dr. Tammy Tucker told me about her and I am learning a lot, will go see her soon. Another beautiful day today so I will get out and play this morning with the animals.

I have been so busy that I have not blogged for several days, what a shame, or is it, for an old mema like me to be busy; "it's a good thing" as Martha Stewart would say. I am very grateful for my ability to be ACTIVE. I did do some visiting with my friend Pat who is in the nursing home to rehab and took her out yesterday for the afternoon, of course, we went to Hawkins Wellness for a biomat and detox, she loved it and so did I. i also picked up a new dog yesterday; mom can no longer keep her. She is a really cute and active Cooker Spaniel and I am falling in love with her so somebody better find a home for her or she will me Number 13; that is not a good number. I visited the Lifelong Learning Center also this week for my "reboot" of what is going on at that great place.
Just gotta stay home today to finish the wash, I have been hanging the clothes out and they get re-wet with rains and then it is rewash time. That is not good time management!

It rained last night and the morning is cooler, I am so grateful for the rain and the cooler morning. I visited Pat yesterday and then went to John's for the biomat and foot detox; feel so much better. I also visited with my friend Carol. I had a full day of socialization and now I must catch up with regular duties. When I got my book ready to upload, too many pages so I have to start cutting out "stuff". If a book is big, no one will read it so I did cut a lot of info, will have John start previewing it as soon as I get enough ink to get it printed for review. Today I have to take a laptop to Pat for a few hours and go meet Ellen @ John's place. I will catch up with housework later......Gotta get my wash out on the line, the stuff I had on the line last evening got wet again and some blew off the line; must redo.

Had a few sprinkles of rain last night, not much cooler but less dust. Wonderful time at class: Lifelong Learning Center. CC did a great class yesterday morning and met some nice people too. Always meet great people at the Lifelong Learning Center.
Yesterday in Missouri the tax free day included electronics so Lonna bought me an upgrade printer, one that copies and scans; I needed that! Now I can play more on the computer..
Looks like I am going to have raisins instead of grapes, my grape vine is dying and the grapes are drying. Hope for more rain today but it is probably too late to help any of the plants.

Grateful for another great day!

Busy yesterday but did not seem to accomplish anything great. I went to visit Pat and take my laptop for her to work on, it took forever to get the facility wifi code but finally did get into the internet. I then went to visit John and Jeri and have my biomat and detox; feel much better now.
Monroe and Quincy came this morning and after a time of running, playing and greeting, they are napping. There was a nice breeze when we were playing outdoors, felt good. So dry that everything has turned to a fine dust, and the dogs allow the dust to come indoors so nothing stays clean.
Listened to a very good interview on the internet concerning some super supplements and telenase, really enjoyed it and learned a lot. I have afternoon baseball games so will do a bit of relaxing and rebounding this afternoon while I watch my games on TV.

Grateful for my little house and air conditioning!!

I just spent a very hot tiring day in Joplin, MO helping clean up following the storms; also worked some at the distributing center. So hot! Lots of great people there working, volenteering and working so hard in the heat. Most were a great deal younger than I am but still using time that could be spent in airconditioning playing games. I really admire volunteers and really appreciate the ways they are impoving the lives of others at their expense. I will spend tomorrow helping my friend Pat and not go back as I have found a cause closer to home. I will also go the Hawkins Wellness and detox, I need it and I need to hydrate with some better water. Took Barky home today so I will have, "just my dogs" tonight. Wednesday Quincy and Monroe will be coming for a few days.

I had a great day yesterday: went to the Farmer's Market and met so many nice people, bought some fruits and veggies, talked, gave a way a couple of books and had a really good time. I am so grateful for those people who work so hard to provide us with good healthy food. Lonna and I then went to visit my friend Pat and take her some of our fresh produce, some reading material and a new shirt that we bought from my friend Mary at the Market. Pat had other visitors that were seeking answers for health issues and of course I was happy to talk to them and give away some more books. When we got home we had some of that produce for lunch,,,,such great peaches.
No rain so I put some water on my trees that I have to save and watched my baseball games. More winning than loosing, for a change. I am grateful that it is a bit cooler this morning because some of the surrounding towns did get a shower yesterday. I have been doing some research on Alkaline Water today and also finishing the research of Ellen's prescription drugs, makes me sad that there are physicians that sell people all those drugs and never mention the supplements; fish oil, CoenzymeQ10, B12, D3, etc. etc. When are they going to wake up? .......................

I had a great day yesterday, was very busy and I think productive. I visited my friend Pat Lemmer in the Ashley rehab, getting over a small stroke, they think. No one seems to know what happened to her but she did have weakness on the left side so is retraining her left side. She looked really good and in my opinion I think she is probably almost back to normal. She is such a nice lady and was a partner on some of the mission trips, helping after hurricanes and in Dumas after a tornado. I then went to hawkins Wellness and met Ellen for a spa and conversation, While I was there I met 3 other friends, made some new friends and of course, visited with Jeri and John. So grateful for all these opportunities and the ability to get 'out and about'.
My animals thought I had abandoned them and gave me lots of love when I got home. Today I have to catch up on the "have to" list here at home. I also have to do some research on some prescription drugs and some alternatives. No rain today but I am hopeful.

When my huge weeping cherry tree and my shade trees started wilting, I gave in and started giving them some water. I don't know whether or not it will save them as it seems as if I am giving it with a teaspoon. I am listening to some seminars on Qigong and Tai Chi and would love to become a master but the money just is not there for such "foolishness". Yesterday I did some research on the "ear acupuncture/auriculotherapy" and got a sample of a book on my Kindle, books are too expensive.
Today I will go to Hawkins Wellness and meet with Ellen, I love going to see John and Jeri, I always learn so much when I go over there. I am looking forward to the opening of the new building for wellness.

Rambo and Lela went home yesterday and Domino went to heaven after a long battle with aging, she finally let go of life. We got Domino when I lived in Texas from a shelter and she has been a great Border Collie for the past many years. She loved barking at Motor Cycles and lawn mowers, had fun sniffing in the barn and around the barn lot, and was always very relaxed just watching over all the other animals. I will miss her even though the past several months she would forget what she came into the house to do and her dementia was easily spotted. She has a grave in my flower bed and Lowes will be here today with more bricks and soil. Molly was in 1st grade when we got her and is a second year college student now, don't know for certain how old she was when she came to live with me. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to spend time with her. Everyone should have the pleasure of having a Border Collie for a companion, I have had two great ones...

Am listening to "brain enhancing" sounds this morning. When I hung out the wash this morning I decided that it was a "stay inside" day. I think Rambo and Lala will go home today, not certain but it will be good because Lala is displacing everything in the house because she is looking for the cat. She is so focused on the cat that she does not see what she is displacing to get there.
I have more wash to do because Domino is still alive and is constantly urinating in her bed. Because of the odor, I have to change the bedding really often. I am grateful that things dry very rapidly outdoors.
Lots of research on the computer this morning; it started with the bittermelon that Lonna brought from the farmer's market. I had heard mention of it in the natural health info so looked up all the benefits this morning and then something else came up, etc. etc. By the way, I am glad it has health benefits because it tastes terrible to me. Will have to try it in vinegar to get some of the bitterness out. It is listed in the "diabetic cures" in my info.
More wash ready to hang out......

Zoey came this morning and as usual it was a really great welcoming by all the dogs. Domino is still hanging on to life, laying quietly in the living room by the water, drinks but will not eat. I spoke with Ellen this morning, will meet her @ Hawkins Wellness Center on Thursday. I am doing some research on supplements today with the help of Barky, Zoey and Rambo; so helpful. Waiting for Lonna to bring stuff from the Farmer's Market. I am so grateful that there is a breeze this morning so we spent a bit more time outdoors then I must be grateful for the "Kool" house and happy animals. Milt called yesterday to plan the mission trip to Joplin for post tornado clean up; will go the August 1 and 2; Monroe and Quincy will be here on the 3rd so I will have to be home with them the rest of the week. We are hoping for cooler weather by then????

Surprise, Surprise, another warm, warm, warm day!! I will have to express gratitude for air conditioning and the fact that I do not have to work outdoors unless I want to. i am also grateful for my solar dryer, the clothesline, I do not have to heat up the house with the dryer. Lonna downloaded the pictures she took at the expo and I must say that I thought I looked better than I did, so what's new....I guess it is because I never wear any make up and I am 76 years old, Huh....
Yesterday I gave 3 dog baths so guess I made about $60, at least I saved that much. Domino is just laying around waiting to go to heaven, she did not eat at all this morning but did drink. She is very comfortable, apparently so I will just keep her that way and let her go at her own pace.
I went through all the stuff I brought home from the EXPO and still can't find a couple of names I wrote down to get info to, guess I will go through it all again. I just need to do things in a organized fashion, don't know why I don't.
Clothes are ready to hang out so gotta get busy......

It's a good, good day..

I picked up Barky and she was so happy to be here that she almost wagged her little pug tail off. Was notified that I will get Zoey on Saturday early am to add to the group of animals. We are not moving much in this heat, just out long enough to do our business then back into the not too cool house.
I was amused at the way our lives change, needed a charge on the phone, a charge on the Kindle and a charge on the drill. Needed new batteries in the radio and the clock; we depend too much on being charged up, I think. I am charged up to get some house work done today, if I could charge my magic wand, I would request a housekeeper but I would have to clean it before she could get into the house. Since I do not have a magic wand..........

Lots of great opportunities coming today, I am certain

I got to Rogers yesterday to do my Infrared Biomat and Detox; I really needed it and it was so good to visit with John and Jeri. I am working on information for some of the people I met at the Expo and finding all the e-mails that I jotted down on pieces of paper, etc. I listened to a couple of new webinars and am also putting that material together to add to my next book.
Oh My, I forgot to dust the scales before I weighed this morning and that dust really was heavy, at least I think it was the dust. I talked to Janice, Dr. Labrie yesterday and if she cannot find someone else to do it, I will lead her Qigong class on Saturday morning.
I have to get everyone out for exercise because it will not be cool enough to get out in just a few minutes, did not even cool down last night. I have to hang out the wash also.

Looking forward to a great day

Here all day and my yard help did not show, guess he changed his mind about doing yard work, probably too hot. I have my clothes ready to hang out on the clothesline so i have to be brief, it is not as if they won't dry because they are dry almost by the time I get back into the house. Lela and Rambo are here and want a little extra attention but I am going to go over to John Hawkins and go on the biomat and detox this morning, I need it badly because I did not eat right, exercise right or breathe right during the week end. I certainly don't want to shorten my telemeres and age. Just a visit with John and Jeri will be good and also go by the Lifelong Learning Center and visit with my friend CC will be good too.
How do you train a cat, my Ruby has decided that my desk and computer are hers so sits here by the computer and does not budge when I am trying to work, she thinks all the house is hers. She is a cat that is certainly comfortable in her own body and "feels her power". Domino, the old border collie is really aging fast and I am having to find creative ways to get food into her frail body. I think she has lived until she is just too tired to keep going. I have got to get started on this wonderful day...

Wonderful, Wonderful Weekend....

Several days since I blogged but I have been busy, having fun. I had a great weekend teaching a class and signing books at the Lifelong Learning Center EXPO. What great fun. Now I have to unload my car today and find a spot for the books I brought home, among other things. i need to go see John Hawking and get my health spa treatment but I have Wes coming to mow my yard and clean up around the place. I also have Lela and Rambo coming for the week and Barky on Wednesday. I am hoping that I will have enough people signing up for my classes so I can have classes in the weeks to come, starting later this week. I love it!
The animals all missed me so I am making it up to them, extra combing and massaging. Jake my little goat wanted to spend more time climbing on me and sitting in my lap, even the cats are a bit clingy.

Many good experiences yesterday. When I went to Lifelong Learning Center I found that an article, written by Leslie Olson was in a newspaper; picture too. The paper that serves Western Benton County: The Westside Eagle Observer was not available locally so I drove to Gravette to find a copy. In Gravette I went to my feed store and visited with my friend there and got names for possible hay providers then went to the newspaper office. The man in the newspaper office was a really nice person, sold me some papers and I left flyers for the Expo with him. He was really impressed with the Expo program and told me he would get the word out. The article reminded me of a time when the Monett Times in Monett, Missouri had articles about me or my family almost daily. My husband was a coach at the schools, I was a preschool and elderly advocate and all four kids were getting honors at school. Our home was on the home tour a couple of times so the article brought back memories. Then in the mail came a letter to Lonna from Judge John Scott, he sent an article from the Monett Times that told about what happened 30 years ago; the article was about Lonna earning a week in Washington D.C. that she absolutely loved. John and his family were friends of mine 'way back when' in Monett.
I also visited the Hawkins Wellness Center because I went to some flea markets in Rogers looking for props for my book signing; did not find what I wanted but loved driving in the rain. I did find hay cheaper than the from the people who did not show up on Tuesday. Very nice man and his son; Bill and Logan Hendrickson. My animals are so happy to have hay to eat and play upon.....

Penny says it is raining in Bentonville, just 15 minutes away, hope it comes my way. I waited all day yesterday for the hay delivery and noshow. I am a bit upset at them and will continue to look for hay. Lonna helped my improve my powerpoint last night, she loves that sort of thing and will help me do the presentations. I am looking forward to Saturday and Sunday at the Lifelong Learning Center Expo at Hammons Center in Rogers. I hope everyone in the four state area will come, learn and have fun.

It is like we had a long play record and it keeps getting stuck and we have day after day of hot, hot weather. I got out early yesterday and went to Lifelong Learning Center, Hawkins Wellness and the Tractor Supply, stopped a few other places then home by lunchtime; just too hot to be out when you are able to find nice air conditioning. I found a guy with some hay while I was out; it is very hard to find available hay this year and it has doubled in price. I am supposed to have a couple of round bales delivered this morning as my grass is almost gone, too hot and dry.
Because of the weather this year, almost every other building is getting a new roof, guess the insurance rates will climb, higher and higher. Roofers are working from daylight until noon.

It is very, very warm outdoors and the house just can't cool down, so I did not have a restful night. Memories of the many, many years prior to air conditioning. I have to run errands today including purchasing animal food: dog, cat, horse, goat,etc. etc. I do not intend to do any yard work at all, just too hot.
I have to do some more work on my stuff for the Lifelong Learning Center Expo. I hope everyone is looking at the new website, Nick is getting it up to being so great. www.llcnwa.com I am very impressed because I almost worship electronic geeks and the work they do. I have also started on another book because I have gathered so much more info and I have to "tell it to the mountains". After the expo I will upload book number 4 to www.createspace.com and get it published. My next 70 years are going to be just as busy as the first 76........

I have been having so much fun that it has to be a sin....Busy and have not been blogging because I leave too early in the mornings and guess what, the animals have to be fed, watered and loved a bit before I leave the house. Wednesday I got to spend some time with CC and the group @ Lifelong Learning Center, so much excitement in that room. I got to know a wonderful young writer: Leslie, and some old friends, Nick, CC, Howard, etc. When I was working with John Hawkins at his wellness center in Rogers, I met lots of great people and had fun. Yesterday I went to get a new back window put in my old van, it has been gone for many months and I finally replaced it. The people there were so nice and deserved a couple of books, I also met Chelsie there, a beautiful young woman looking for a job, college grad in Arch, design. Another lady that wanted more wellness information and will contact me because she could not give me her e-mail without her husbands permission: how sad is that, I really feel sorry for her. On my way out, I had to get gas and met a really frail looking man named Wes, who was cleaning up trash at the service station, gave him a card and told him he could call me and I could give him a little yard work to do, he was going down to the VA hospital for some medical problems today. last night I went to have dinner at my friend, Ellen's house; good conversation and food.
All in all it has been fun but my animals do not like for me to be gone that much. Yesterday a John's Wellness I met lots of nice people and gave them info on my classes and the Expo @ www.llcnwa.com I also met some people who needed lots of help and that makes me happy when I can help....