kim mcmillan


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Mental Health.

We all have it.

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, mental health means striking a balance in all aspects of your life: social, physical, spiritual, economic and mental. 

And then there's mental illness. You know, like an illness such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease etc etc. We all seem to have empathy and understanding for those illnesses. Mental illness? Still a stigma.

We are surrounded by mental illness, whether we know it or not, whether we want to see it or not.

The way I look at it?

We all started out the same way......no matter what circumstances we were born in to. We all started out as babies. We all deserve the same.

Everyone, and I mean, everyone. Everyone has a story.

I'd like to think that the world is starting to listen.

Have a wonderful week everyone:)

 

Three.

Three years. Three Brothers.

2009

2010

2011

I look forward to seeing them every year. Because what you see is what you get.

And it is awesome!

Life.

from Holstee

Have a great week everyone!

Passion.

I love it when I see someone who has it....and goes for it.

And makes it look easy....

Lip.

I'll take it any day.

Going round and round...

and I'm not talking on the London Eye. This photo was as close to that giant bicycle wheel as I got.

I"m talking round and round and round this blog.

After 5+ years , I thought I'd finally give it an update. 

Oy. 

Apparently I need to insert a CSS  into my banner to get it the way I want. Or pay more money to upgrade. What I really need is alittle CPR. Suddenly I'm re thinking my decision not to take computer science back in 1980. Of course I wouldn't remember anything anyways. Did they even have computers back then?! Of course they did, don't you remember 'The computer wore tennis shoes.'?  Classic Disney movie with Kurt Russell. 

Oy.

I"m sending out an official  facelift SOS for this tired ole blog.

If Joan Rivers can do it, then so can I.

 

when i grow up...

i want to be a pink dog who wears sunglasses, even on a cloudy day.

 

Oh, and live in London of course:) 

and watch for flying pucks.

Because they could hit you in the face and change your whole world.....

 

 

*My public service announcement for January*

Let this be, a happy new year:)

 

January 1st 1932

in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Joan Kennedy Clark was born.

My sweet Aunt Joan.

Happy Happy Birthday:)

xxxxxx

Great Expectations.

Period.

I had them. I always have them. Great intentions. I'm full of them.

Oh I wanted to write this marvelous post about all the wonderful things I did this year, all the amazing people I met.....but let's face it. I'm not organized. I can be organized at work, but not at home. I'm organized in my mind, but not in my actions. Period.

So.....instead, my hopes for 2012.

I want to appreciate all that I have:

all that I am....

all that I see,

in survival,

in loss,

in love,

 and in new life,

oh yes 2012...I can't wait. This is going to be it. This is going to be my year. Bring it on:)

In the meantime, I'm going to bring in the new year with champagne, awesome 80's music videos and the hope that shoulder pads will come back into fashion.

Happy New Year's Eve Everyone!

I wasn't kidding about the shoulder pads by the way;)

Guess who's baaaaaack?

Yes, it's everyone's favorite dog, Forrest.

He's back for a visit.

And guess who is not allowed to sit on the couch at home?                                     Oopsie.

And guess whose bed he's not allowed to sleep on at home?                                     Oopsie.

Oh Forrest, you bad bad boy:)

But c'mon, how can I resist that face. That face. That body...that

perrrrrr  son   allllll   i     ty.

I promise I'll make him behave in the new year.

I promise.

You don't think he's getting too comfortable around here do you?????   awwwwww How can I say no?!

sssssssssssssssssSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHH whatever you do, don't tell his owner;)

 

 

In case you missed the Queen's Christmas Day message....

here she is...

on my window sill, where she waves to me every day through the brilliance of her solar powered purse.

She makes me feel important.

Happy Boxing Day Everyone.

If you stand a certain way,

the tree is straight.

I swear it was straight when I went to bed last night....

It's the lazy christmas tree this year...no ornaments, just balls. And my felted wool santa. I kind of like him on that crazy tall branch at the top...looks like he's coming in for a landing.

ok that's all for me...back to proofing photos and sneaking in a Christmas movie or two! Oh and driving everyone at work crazy;)

 

I thought it was funny

when I took this photo in Chicago five years ago.

 But let me just say....I'm not laughing now ;)

almost 30 years

of friendship.

Mo, Jill, Janice and me.

We don't see each other very often as we live in different places. But that really doesn't matter. It's unconditional. It's safe. It's crazy. It's funny. It's true love.

almost 30 years of it. 

Thankyou my friends.

xxxxxx

My favourite thing about Christmas....

It arrived in the mail last night. It was twice the size when it arrived. I am NOT exaggerating. I am NOT lying. I am NOT kidding. I consumed half of it, by myself, last night. 

True story.

I do not know why christmas fruit cake gets such a bad rap. Can anyone tell me?

If anyone has had a bad experience with it, they need to try Mary Carons'. It's beautiful. It's moist, it's delicious. And dare I say nutritious ;) That was my excuse when I had a piece for breakfast this morning.

It would not be Christmas without it, so a huge thankyou to Mary:)

Unfortunately it has NEVER lasted until Christmas, so if you're thinking you'd like to try a slice? Sorry, it will be long gone by then.

Long gone.

And besides, in keeping with my scrooge-like spirit: this is one thing I don't like to share;)

and that, Windsor Theatre, is a wrap.

                                                        -30-

Last one out, turn off the light....

and lock the door...

Waiting to hatch....

 and wondering what will come out of my round rock collection.

I'm hoping lots of pebbles so I can fill the hole at the end of our driveway:)

What do you think my chances are?

'tis the season...

to be merry and bright.

So make sure you....

and stay safe.

That's my public service announcement for this month:)

To put out a 'fire', you need an extinguisher....

 

Some 'fires' are more controversial than others.......

 

 

There's something about that curtain.....

Have a great weekend everyone. I heard a rumor that there is only 2 weeks til Christmas. Is that really true? I don't really decorate for Christmas...well, that's not really true. Does it count that I leave alot of the Christmas decor up all year? I call it time management ;)

Let's make our brains happy.....

 

This is how it started.....

 

That's what it's all about.

 

Thanks to Veronika at a few things from my life ......my new most favorite blog.

Deconstruction.

Brick

by numbered brick.

 

 

 

Happiness is

Mr. and Mrs..

Sometimes it's just plain fun.

Although not everyone thinks so:)

That's his 'I"m not impressed look' if you couldn't tell!

This is what happens...

when you drop your laptop.

GIven my recent history of two broken toilets, one broken washing machine, a broken front door,  a broken camera, a broken lawn mower...it was bound to happen.

BUT,after visiting the doctor yesterday my cholesterol is fantastic! My blood pressure is good and my blood sugar is normal...(amazing since I basically eat sugar for breakfast lunch and dinner).

Double negative makes a positive? Isn't that how it works?

Have a wonderful week.

Sometimes I need reminding...

Please have a wonderful week, and.......thank you.

:)

HOUSTON....

(and Jacob) WE CAN USE THE FRONT DOOR AGAIN!!!

I know I know, it's about time.

I'm alittle slow in the repair department. But thanks to the kindness of friends, the Hilchie family installed our new door handle and deadbolt. Beautiful isn't it? Just in time for some winter weather which is rumored to be arriving very soon.

AND......when they were here, they fixed my washing machine AND the mainfloor toilet.

I will never ever take these things for granted again. EVER.

Who knew a door could bring so much happiness:)

Thankyou Hilchie family for being such great neighbors and friends.

I've said this before,

and I'll say it again.

There's one in every crowd......

and isn't she cute?!

Hope you're enjoying this beautiful weekend.