Saturday, March 26, 2011

Things I Don't Make Time For

1.  Time with myself - to read, to exercise, to nap
2.  Reading with my children
3.  Cooking with my husband
4.  Having tea with my friends (who need a shoulder or an ear)
5.  Writing letters to family/friends out of town
6.  Walking the dogs
7.  Composing poetry
8.  Buying the newspaper and reading it cover to cover on the weekends
9.  Swimming lessons (almost 44, still can't float, I just sink)
10.  Learning another language

What does your list look like?  Share please!
Love to all, vagi xo

Monday, March 7, 2011

The Woman I Celebrate Today!

Amanda, Nicole and our Woman of Honour, Judy!

Tomorrow is March 8th and is the 100th Anniversary of International Women`s Day.  I am blessed to have many wonderful women in my life, young and old who motivate me, challenge me and care for me.  One person who has been a steady light in my life is my cousin Judy pictured above with her two daughters.  Judy was given the task of babysitting me when I was young and continued to always feel responsibility for my well-being.  My path led me away from our home-town and we lived apart for many years, but always together in our hearts.  

Judy is a quiet soul who always seeks out the good in people.  She is generous and kind and does not expect or want any recognition for this.  She is devoted and dedicated to her family, her friends and, in my mind deserves a certificate to frame on her wall - 
Judy - Good Person, True Friend, Honest Neighbour

We don`t issue awards or certificates for leading a compassionate life - Judy, you win my award for Woman of the Year.  xo vagi

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Bullies

An example of a bully

The word "bully" is a noun, adjective and verb.  It describes, it is an action and a person.  As women, some of us have been bullied all of our lives, by men and by other women. Bullying happens at home, at workplaces and in society.  I applaud those who have risen above the bully and are fighting back.

This is for the many  from Egypt to Libya, Yemen and beyond,  who have had enough, I applaud all of you!

Let's all hope for peace. xo Vagi