The Beauty of Mornings

 Mornings are beautiful to me. Solitude. Peaceful. And, colourful. Yes…you read that correctly. Colourful. 

There is a very quick moment in time, when the sun rises, that brings out the most beautiful colours the sky has to offer. Yellows, orange, pink, purple, blue. All so very stunning. Vivid. Usually bright, sometimes pale. It is all so beautiful to my eyes. 

Don’t get me wrong…I have my morning chores. I feed my dogs. I feed the Crows. Yet, I never miss that beautiful sunrise. I grab a cup of coffee, meditate, sing The Happy Cell song (yes, I am trying to heal my body) and soak in the beauty of the morning. It doesn’t last long, but just long enough to rejuvenate my soul. 

Mornings allow my “alone time”….my time to reflect, to heal or send healing energy, to connect with Spirit Guides, to “speak” with my loved ones that have passed, to watch nature. Quiet. 

Miss Writing. OMG. Is it really 2026

 Well, well, well….how many years has it been? 😳 WAY TOO MANY! 

So much has happened. Life got in the way (lame excuse), health got in the way (lame excuse #2)….but, I really missed writing so HERE I AM!

I plan on continuing to write and to share what has been going on in my life. Hopefully, you enjoy. If you have any thoughts on what subjects you would like me to write about, just let me know. 

Post Nasal Surgery

Last year, I went through sinus surgery. A surgery I desperately needed. A surgery I avoided for years.

I did keep track of the progress and let me tell you...the first few nights were not pleasant, especially when I ended up with tonsillitis on top of everything.

Today...almost a year later, I am still learning to breathe through my nose again, rather than my mouth. Sounds so charming, doesn't it?!

Happy fixed sinuses & polyp removal May 1st! Will celebrate by going outside and taking a deep breath!

I love to travel. Always have. So, when "the guy" said....lets vacation shop/look/escape this February 2014....I thought, HELL YEAH!!!!!

I love the Caribbean. I had my first taste (late in life) when I went on a CFOS Cruise. We traveled to Half Moon Cay & Nassau, Bahamas....San Juan, Puerto Rico, and St Thomas, USVI. It was fabulous. THEN....a family member decided to get married in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico. Then, D & D decide to marry in the Bahamas.

Now,...my task to find a destination was taxing. I know, I know...you're kidding, right?! No, actually. We had no idea where we wanted to vacation, had a budget in mind, and Nassau & Mexico were out of the question. 

We both want quiet, beautiful beach, good food and sort of off the beaten path. Not a huge resort. OK, then. Remember,...we had a certain budget in mind.

I actually printed a map of the Caribbean. I became so desperate that I started to look at tiny Islands, only to find out that they may disappear with the tides. Arrrrgggg! Where to go??? The guy finally said we could look at Cozumel. Phew! Although, that didn't quite work out...I did find Isla Mujeres ( Island of Women) with a really cool history! Right up my alley! Since then,...I come to find out that I know people from here that have been there...and, a couple of locals that winter there each year (lucky ducks!)

So. Isla Mujeres, here I come. I am so excited and can't wait for the sun and ocean to embrace me. I look forward to learning the history in depth and I even have a mission (that'll be another BLOG...about um, fertility.) All I need to do now is learn a bit of Spanish. :)

7 glorious days on Isla Mujeres...an island that is only some 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) long and 650 metres (2,130 ft) wide.  Turquoise waters that wait for me...ahhhh...

PS...have I told you that I love "the guy" a whole lot???? I do! :) <3 nbsp="" span="">

Calendar Girls needs your support! :)

It has been about 31 years since I hit the live theatre stage. I finally auditioned and actually got a role in Calendar Girls. (Seriously?!) 

So...if you are in the area...please consider coming to a show. Please. If not, please consider purchasing a Calendar (with a difference) with proceeds to the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce. With so much cancer in my family...being a part of Calendar Girls means a lot to me. Hospice means a lot, too...

You can either have me pick up a calendar for you or you can phone the Roxy for details on how to have it mailed: http://roxytheatre.ca/calendar-girls-calendar/

Show details here:  http://roxytheatre.ca/event/calendar-girls/

Last I heard, last week...we are 50% Sold Out. Thank You for supporting Owen Sound Little Theatre, the Hospice, Calendar Girls...and my dreams! xoxo

Interesting to read the meaning of the sunflower: http://www.whats-your-sign.com/symbolic-sunflower-meaning.html

I know it has been over a year since I have been here. :/ No excuse. I will start blogging about my experience with Calendar Girls in more detail. Thanks for sticking around. I love you for it! :)

Enjoy life....there are no re-runs!!!  

Donna Henry

So...started the day off just peachy-keen!

Woke up sounding like Barry White, which would be great if I were a male. But, last time I  checked...Um, you get the idea. I am nick-named Barryetta White.

Had to share half my banana with my Portie Finn....he was relentless!

My hair looks like I am the spawn of Medusa!

And, to top it all off: This morning...went to push my pant pockets down (through the inside) and my ring caught on the lace of my panties. Caught with my hands in my pants! lol And,...in front of my Male Co-Worker.

Lord, help me!

Today is September 12th.....AKA 9/11

It was 11 years ago today that I was in my "old" life back east, living on Packard St in Bathurst, NB.
My friend, Carol, and I were sitting in her living room having a coffee & all of a sudden, the TV Screen caught our eye. Did that really just happen? Then, BAM...plane #2 hits the other of the twin towers.
I think we were both in shock. WTF?!
For the days & years to follow....all the loss, and tragedy, and wars, and scars....
10 1/2 years later, I find myself in New York City - Manhatten - and, on a Bus Tour. We stopped by the site. Weird how I felt such a compulsion to be "there!" It was almost like I wanted to feel peace. Take pain away for others. I'm not even sure what I was feeling or why....
An Airplane went by when we were near the site. It was odd how clear the sound came through. Our group stopped and looked up to the skies. It was eerily quiet. And, it was a "hair stands up on the back of your neck" kind of feeling.
Something so innocent turned into a horrid monstrocity!


From the TV screen 10.5 years prior...to under my footsteps this past May...I'm glad I was able to be at the site. Why?
Because it reminds me to be "Street Smart" in this world of crazies...but, mostly, it reminds me of the kindness of people. The willingness to risk their lives. The survivors. The togetherness. Hope.
Plain & simple...hope. When we stand together to protect each other...there is hope!

To all those who lost someone dear that day...you are in my heart! Always!