Wordless Wednesday

Grilled Cheeeeeeeese!

The fresh perpective...

How do i love thee….?

I recently subscribed to a poem-a-day through poets.org and let me just say, it has been quite fulfilling.  Daily poems can get annoying and take up much needed space in your in box, but every once in a while I read a great one.

I have been writing poetry since I was a young lady and have always found that it was a therapeutic way for me to work through issues I may have had.  As an adult, I read way more than I write, but I appreciate literature in almost any form.  Poetry is something that I think isn’t exposed enough. 

The first poem I felt that really moved me is the Gestalt Prayer by Frederick S. Perls.

I do my thing and you do your thing.
I am not in this world to live up to your expectations,
And you are not in this world to live up to mine.
You are you, and I am I,
and if by chance we find each other, it's beautiful.

The month of April is National Poetry month!  Enjoy, and if you can, give that link a subscription and open your world up to more of the world.

That’s the fresh perspective…

Wordless Wednesday

Pastels!

the fresh perspective...

How much is too much?

Springtime in Winnipeg is usually a mish mash of warmth and chills. Because of this, most of us are conflicted with how much skin to show. My rule is, if there are blades of green grass on the ground, my toes will come out. If there is sun and the temperature is plus anything (during the month of March) my legs will come out.

As soon as March hits, I start watching my temperature app and decide accordingly. I drive to and from work, so I believe that makes it easier for me to justify flashing my leg skin. Just so you know, my rule would change is I was a bus taker or a walker.

The front of the shop allows us to see all kinds of people walking by with their dogs, lattes and shopping bags. Many people seem to start showing skin as soon as the temperature climbs a little. I have already seen my fair share of legs and TOES! Yes, TOES! There has even been a few feet in sandals in the shop these past few weeks!

So, throw caution to the wind, or your pants/shoes to the wind. Spring is here! Is it staying? Any Winnipegger knows that is the question for the ages… Now excuse me whilst I lotion up my gams…

That’s the fresh perspective…

Wordless Wednesday

Rubber Boots - We LOVE them.

the fresh perspective...

Visit any Best Buy and you will find an endless amount of “smart” products designed to make your life easier and your home “smarter.”I can’t seem keep up with all the new technology but I’m constantly hearing of new gadgets or apps that can help connect you with people, your home, vehicle, etc.

Obviously there are a lot of benefits to all this new technology. What a time to be alive! You can talk to a loved ones face in real time AND check on your dog while sitting at work. But could all of these conveniences be making us lazy?

Do we really need our phones to be synced up with our lights and thermostats? Do we trust that these devices aren’t taking other information from us? Haven’t we seen what happens to humans in Wall-E?!? Sit in any waiting room or restaurant and pay attention to how many peoples faces are glued to their phones. Yes, we have created some great conveniences, but I think we can afford to manage our utilities the old fashion way; walk across the room and do it manually!

We can’t let technology take away from real life experiences. Talk to people face to face and leave your phone at home once in awhile!