Hi Everyone out there in Blog Land.

I stayed home today from work because I didn’t want to get stuck in the snow and I just popped out to get some groceries and it’s so crazy out there. It’s windy and freezing and the snow is coming from everywhere.

My goodness. Mother nature is having a field day.  I read on line it snowed in Las Vegas too. Can you imagine? What’s up with the Universe?

Totally a day to stay in if you can. Safe and Sound.   If you have a fire place even better my Friends.

Here’s my Quote for You:

“Nature has no mercy at all. Nature says, “I’m going to snow. If you have on a bikini and no snowshoes, that’s tough. I am going to snow anyway.” Maya Angelou

Be careful out there.

Until we meet again, Sharon

Hi Everyone. Welcome to the TPC Blog.

I was thinking today about vision boards. What do you do when you receive something? I had our second car on our vision board which is actually our fridge (hmmm. that might be the reason the two of us can’t stop eating…I might have to move it), and Bobby got his job he wanted, and on and on and on.

I am totally grateful but I feel somehow ungrateful to just chuck the paper wish come true in the garbage after it came.

It bothered me all day of what to do with them and then I came up with something. A Gratitude Board! Isn’t that a great idea?

I will make another board and put all the things on it that we have received and put it somewhere where we can see it all the time and remember how easy it is to manifest things in our lives and how God is Good.

I really believe I’m onto something here! Hold onto your hats she’s thinking again.

Quote for you:

“When you are grateful fear disappears and abundance appears.” Anthony Robbins

Until we meet again, Sharon

P.S. If you haven’t looked at my blog entry on Send Out Cards now is the perfect time because it’s just way too much fun especially for Christmas Cards.

Hello my Friends. I’m back! How are all my Friends out there in Blog Land?

As you all know I quit my mundane job a while ago and I have been doing a few contracts along the way.

I totally realized that being in that full time job which I really didn’t like at all was so damaging for me. I’m not saying its not for everyone there but for me it drained the life out of me.

I just feel alive again in the work department.

Oh I know it wasn’t a mistake being there as I met many a friend and did learn lots. I probably wasn’t meant to be there for 5 years though.

My present contract is just too much fun. I love going there. Now that’s a new thought eh? Love going to work but I do. The work is the same as it is what I do always but the people are so wonderful and the place of work is just so respectful.

I won’t get into any of the previous work as it would be unethical but there are a few things that I find just hilarious in this job because of the last job. The one thing I will say is the last job was very “army” like.

Here we go, without experiencing the other I:

(i) would never have enjoyed the smells at my office. All the different perfumes and smells of aftershave and just plain people smells. No one sniffing you to see if you have perfume on. It’s delightful!

(ii) I would never have been so excited about sitting near the cafeteria. It’s so much fun to see people walking around with food. Where they have me, in a large office with several people, it smells all the time of food. Syrup in the morning, spices at lunch. People come in and have their lunch at their desk. It’s just so warm and home like. I’ve even heard people say “Ok, I’ll get back to you once I have had my breakfast”. Can you imagine? On work time. It’s just so much fun to watch and listen. It’s like a lovely dance, people shaking their cereal bowls and such.

(ii) I would never have appreciated the feeling I get when my boss actually leaves me alone to do my job and thanks me on my progress. It gives me back my self esteem and I’m not living in fear that I will make a mistake. I like working there and work much harder then I ever did at the last place. Remember same work….different place. (My boss actually cracked up when I said who is going to check something I did. She’s like What?) It’s a great feeling to have pride in my work again.

Everyone works really hard and they don’t spend their whole day complaining about how crappy it is to work there. I haven’t heard one complaint yet. The work gets done and the business is truly successful even in this economy.

The funny part too is that Bobby started a new job too. Bobby worked for welding companies and that is a “guy” job where its a bit rough and such. His new job is governmental and he is very very happy. The first day the boss said “thank you all for arriving on time”. Bobby said to me? It was the strangest thing to hear. Aren’t we supposed to do that?

So why I’m telling you all this nonsense is because if you are in a job that you don’t like and you go there every day dreading it, you need to change it. If there’s no way out (bills, kids, etc) then make small changes within yourself so that you no longer resonate with this dreadful job. Add something to your vision board of the perfect job that you want to do. Maybe you play piano and it is your life’s dream to be a piano teacher but you need the money at this dreadful job. That’s ok. Put that on your board. You never know what life has in store for you. Maybe its only a gentle change you have to make to make all your dreams come true. Hey it doesn’t even have to be your dream job but when you are slugging it out 9-5 you might as well be happy.

I have to tell you since I’ve been out of that environment I’m thinking to myself “What was I thinking?” I can’t believe I lasted so long. I never want to experience that again. I’ll follow the universe’s nugings all the way this time.

Quote for you:

“Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you.” Henri Frederic Amiel

Until we meet again, Sharon

Welcome to the TBC Blog this Remembrance Day.

I always find November 11th such a powerful day and reflect throughout the day things I am grateful for and send out lots of prayers and blessings to our soldiers and their families. I pray for Peace God Willing.

My Friend, Cynthia, wrote a great blog for Remembrance Day. See it here.

A writer Friend of mine, Angela, is the TBC Bloggee today and wrote the following:

“364 days, 23 hours and 59 minutes of each year we hope for life’s little luxuries…and we are asked to only give 1 minute of our time back in remembrance.  That seems like a small price to pay?!?! Only 1 minute of 1 day out of 1 whole year; while members of our armed forces risk lifetime after lifetime to fight the battles of our world.  Today, serves as a reminder to remember the lives lost, the freedoms gained and the memories we have in honour of our Veterans and Soldiers.

Remembrance Day also reminds me of something very profound and something that is often taken for granted; how little is expected of the general population when it comes to our Country’s protection. We all go on living day by day complaining about the weather or our TV show being a rerun, when at the same time as we lay our heads to rest, another head ponders what tomorrow will bring at war, or whether their spouse will ever return or whether their son is sleeping safely tonight.  This year, I will be sure to reflect and appreciate more frequently because that is honestly the least I could do. Take today to be mindful for what you have and what you have lost.  I think of my family in the armed forces and their “family away from home” with whom they live and fight each day. I appreciate and am humbled by their dedication and devotion.

Thank you for life as I know it, I try not to take my gift for granted.”

Our quote today comes from Bobby who shares his favorite bible passage for Remembrance Day.

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”  John 15:13

Until we Meet Again, Sharon.

Hi Everyone.

I hope this blogs finds you all well and happy. I apologize for the tardiness in my writing.

I was thinking today about how sometimes life is really good and you don’t really know it when you are in it but then when you think back to it you think “wow”.

When I was in public school (up to grade 6) I had a wonderful friend. Her name was Nancy and she had some cool french last name that I can’t spell. I was thinking of her today and I was thinking how much fun she was to be around. Well I’m hoping she was and it wasn’t just the fringe benefits in her Dad. Well not him personally but what he did for a living.

Back way when we didn’t have as many things or as many treats like they do now that’s for sure. I remember my sister when I was young giving me such a hard time as she said that I was treated better and received anything I wanted (I was the youngest)  but I don’t remember it to be like that. My sister’s line was “All I ever got was a lime (and she stressed the word like “LIIIIMMMMMEEEE“) green ski jacket”. If it were today we both would want one.  I totally love my sister so don’t get me wrong. This is just old funny stuff I remember.

Back to Nancy. So picture this. Nancy’s dad worked for a gumball company that filled those machines. You would go in her basement and there would be hundreds of open huge boxes of gumballs. Every colour and shape imaginable.  Each bag had a plastic bag in it that wrapped around the box. It was a bit creepy downstairs but let’s see “creepy” vs.  “gumballs”, I’ll take the gumballs.

I don’t remember playing with her much at “my” house. Not sure how I always got her to allow me to go there and I wonder if she ever felt used. It reminded me again of the first boy I fell in love with. I think his last name was Fortune. That’s one happening last name. “Sharon Fortune”  I’d like that. Maybe I’ll change my name.

You have to wonder what happened to all the people from the past. Maybe one day I’ll try and find Nancy on Facebook and we can chat again. Hey maybe even Nancy works for the gumball place now and her house has a basement full of candy!

Here’s my quote for today:

“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” J M Barrie

Until we meet again, Sharon.

Hi Everyone!

So I’m at the Screamworks and guess what there is no one there to do readings on. Tons of kids. So I was patient, I really was. I read two books, did some studying for my classes. Bobby ditched me the first day because he couldn’t take it but I was patient that was until about 3pm today. I was reading the book “The Science of Success” by Wallace D. Wattles and it said “”God, the One Substance, is trying to live and do and enjoy things through humanity. He is saying “I want hands to build wonderful structures, to play divine harmonies, to paint glorious pictures; want feet to run my errands, eyes to see my beauties, tongues to tell mighty truths and to sing marvelous songs.”

Now I might have been using this as my excuse but I thought I really don’t think I’m using my time wisely by sitting here when no one is coming to get readings. It was totally freezing too because they had the door open and I’m not good with cold. I called my brother who came and rescued me and I left. I felt somewhat guilty that I didn’t give it a full chance but the thought of just going home and enjoying my weekend overcame me.

Notwithstanding that the show was an expensive wash for me I did take some pictures and my friend Cynthia showed me how to do this cool slide show thing. Hopefully it works for you. Check out the orbs. Too cool.

A quote for you:

“Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it’s at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.” Earl Nightingale

Until we meet again, Sharon

P.S. Bobby’s television show went great. He came home and told me he fainted and hit his head. He had me going for a bit. Obviously he is a joker and it was all fine. I can’t wait to see it.

My Dearest Friends. Welcome to the TPC blog.

So I was standing in my laundry room this morning not wanting to think about why I got the messy gene and I burst into song which isn’t always pretty especially when Janis Joplin jumps in my head.

I just can’t seem to get the wiggly voice thing going but I was trying hard. I’m not sure why she popped into my head, maybe it was because it was this month that she passed 38 years ago. Can you believe it?

So I’m singing along:

“Oh Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz...”

♪ ♫

and I get to the colour TV part when I realize that “by Golly” Janis had the whole Law of Attraction thing going on.

She’s asking, she’s waiting and she’s acting as if. WOW Janis I knew when I looked at your picture in the Rainbow Restaurant in Oshawa beside our seat that you were ahead of your time. The world just wasn’t ready for you was it?

So blessings to you my dear Janis. I’m sure you are cranking up the music in Heaven with my Mom in the front row. Light a candle for me Mom.

A Janis Quote for you:

“Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.”  Janis Joplin

Until we meet again, Sharon.

My dearest friends. How are you this wonderful day.

I have to tell you about my find which kind of leads into my addiction and other funny stories.

I totally love Raggedy Ann’s. Always have, always will.

….Oh just wait a little memory is surfacing here when I write this. The first time my husband kissed me many moons ago he said “I love you Sharon, I always have, I always will”. I thought it so romantic. Well that was until I watched Braveheart and I realized he got it from the movie. He denies it to this day. He said it was spontaneous.

Oh sorry back to my addiction.

So last Saturday I was finishing up my readings for the day and had a little walk around Bowmanville.  This  is usually a mistake because I find all sorts of neat things to buy and the money I made for readings goes back into stuff I don’t need. This day was different because I found something I truly needed.

As words cannot give her justice here’s a picture of her.

Is she not the most beautiful thing you have ever seen? She was made by my favorite Raggedy Ann maker of all times Jenn from Primitives by Jenn.

When I go to a show and Jenn has a spot there I stand in the middle of her booth in awe. Bobby usually has to drag me out or buy me something to get me to go.

Here’s a picture of  two other Raggedy Ann’s she made that I received as gifts.

My sister-in-law, Christine,  was looking for something to buy me one year and I guess Bobby told her I love them and she got me one. When I opened it she said I can’t believe you like that thing. It looks like someone pulled it out of a garbage. To me they are the most beautiful things in the world.

When I was young I always had a business. We’re talking around 12 or 13 maybe younger. I made those octopuses made out of Phentex. Remember Phentex? Yuck I don’t think anyone would touch the stuff now. I made and my Mom sold at work thousands of those things. I crocheted granny square vests. My Mom even said that two of my vests ended up with Anne Murray’s daughters through someone my Mom knew at work. Hard to prove but it made me happy when I was a young entrepreneur.

My favorite adventure in the business world was my Raggedy Ann business. My sister-in-law, Darlene, and I started making them together and selling Raggedy Anns. When my Mom passed away and we were going through her things we found one of them that made it through all these years. Through every grandchild.  Here’s a picture for you to see.

I thought of sewing her eyes back and fixing her up but I thought. You know what if I made her when I was 13 that would make her 37 and I’m not sure what that would be in doll years but I’m thinking she’s earned looking a little wonky and no one can say a thing. Hey I know I’m 50 and wonky and no one says anything. Well I haven’t heard anything lately but who knows after people read this blog.

Here’s a funny story about the whole Raggedy Ann business adventure that will give you giggles. Darlene and I decided that bigger is always better so why don’t we make a life size Raggedy Ann. We sewed her up and she was looking mighty happening you know. We thought we’ll make a mess inside so we stuffed her outside. Did I mention it was windy? As we were stuffing most of the stuffing was blowing away and it was looking like Christmas. When we looked up the dog Molly was all covered in stuffing and to make it even funnier she was on the front of the boat. We both looked up at the same time and here was Molly doing her best Titanic impersonation and we howled in laughter. I don’t even know what happened to that Raggedy Ann but she sure gave us a lifetime of laughter. Maybe she’s out there somewhere and people look at her and say “what were they thinking?”

My quote today is from the owner of  Joe Singer Shoes in Richmond Hill. I said to him one day that I really shouldn’t be buying yet another pair of shoes that I really don’t need and he said:

“There are worst addictions“.

So blessings to all you people out there with harmless addictions. And for our fellow brothers and sisters out there with harmful addictions,  prayers to you that for one moment you have the clarity to ask for God’s help in finding your divine destiny.

Until we meet again, Sharon

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Hello dear friends. It’s so beautiful out isn’t it? God is good.

Yesterday I was feeling a little guilty about the whole “Billy Blastoff” thing and that I haven’t been on the hub’s motorcycle since then so I thought it’s a beautiful day why don’t we go on the motorcycle today.

Stupidly I said let’s take the motorcycle to Keswick because we were visiting our dear friends. I needed to get in my weekly acupuncture treatment and its been a while since we all got together. We missed our friends.

Now Oshawa to Keswick in Martin* (our car) feels like a l/2 hour. On the motorcycle it felt like 5 hours and that’s being nice. Don’t get me wrong it was beautiful seeing and smelling all of nature but it just felt like it was never going to end.

So once we were there I forgot all about the dreadful long ride. Especially after getting my treatment. Ahhhh Acupuncture. Like childbirth once they plop that little baby in your lap “most” of the pain and suffering goes away. Well until they’re 13, lol. Just kidding.

As always Debbie loves to cook and made us a beautiful dinner. Then reality set in. We had to drive home in the dark, in the cold, on this silly motorcycle.

Thank goodness I wore my red leather motorcycle jacket of many years ago. Just a little diversion for you. I bought this jacket a long time ago as I thought red and motorcycle together were just so funky. Not thinking at the time that Mr. Michael Jackson also wore one in his video with the one glove thing going on.  Everywhere I went in the jacket I got “where’s your glove?”. I threw it in the closet and never took it out again. Until now. Michael Jackson’s glove long forgotten I can now be me and funky. Oh ya!

Ok back to my story.

We get on the motorcycle and its so so so cold, its dark and time has now stood still. To get home I think it felt like about 30 hours. My poor husband didn’t even have a face mask. He said this morning his eyes still feel frozen. (I had to hear again about if he had bought the mask he wanted he wouldn’t have been cold. I told him he would look silly if he bought one. Keep in mind its not plain in colour but looks like a d*vil or a monster, skull or an eagle, and the list goes on. Boys will be boys.)

It was awful. I even did this weird thing and looked down at the ground. Reality set in at that moment when I realized that basically I’m sitting out in the open on this two wheely thing going lord knows how fast. My stomach did a little  thing until I realized if I threw up it would go inside my helmet which wouldn’t be pretty at all.

So this is what I learned from my adventure as we are always to learn from everything:

1. I’m way too old for a motorcycle (this lesson is obviously a hard one to get as I keep repeating it).

2. My bladder isn’t what it used to be when bouncing up and down on a motorcycle. We had to stop at Tim’s.

3. When driving at night on a motorcycle (if that ever happens again) dress according to the dead of winter.

4. If you have an injury from 30 years ago that you forgot about from an old accident it will reappear when driving on a motorcycle (I’m so sore today).

5. Never look down.

6. Pray.

We woke up this morning and my husband is like, let’s go out on the motorcycle. I’m like are you crazy? Let me recover for a few days.

It was hilarious we were at a red light and Bobby says. Well I can’t wait to read the blog on this one. He’s like I can see it now. “Heaven and H*ll all in one day. We started out seeing the lovely leaves and then it all turned bad. We froze to death. I’m never getting on that thing again. ” He went on some more. Funny guy.  He knows me too well.

So that’s it regarding the adventure.

Here’s a quote for you:

“Love keeps the cold out better than a cloak.” (no name provided)

Until we meet again, Sharon

The Psychic Cottage

*P.S. Our car got the name Martin because one day my old car Suzy died on my way home and I didn’t have a phone and I did a quick prayer as I was chugg luggin’ on the side of the road for help. That’s where Martin came in. He stopped, helped me out, checked out the car, gave me the phone to call Bobby and just plain took care of me. Then when he knew I was safe he said “oh look up there someone else needs my help”. He was very cool. Hence my cars’ name.

Hello Dear Friends.

Well it’s confirmed I’m going to have a booth in Screamworks in Peterborough.

I’m totally excited. If you are in the area pop in. It’s on October 24th, 25th and 26th. I’m in Psychic Row! I hear its all spooky like and the lights are dim and you get a little light in your tent area. Oh what fun I’m going to have! It’s going to be exhausting too.

That’s ok. I will be doing what I love right?

A quote for you:

“If you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work.”                –Kahlil Gibran

(Kind of ironic this one popped out at me because I quit my mundane day job that I had for like 4 l/2 years a few weeks ago. I didn’t want my Brother to think I was listening to the Man and becoming one of the normal people. He needs a shock every so often. I can hear him now. What? With the economy the way it is she quit a good job with benefits……, lol.  )

Always do what makes you happy my Friends. You’ll live longer.

Until we meet again, Sharon