Tuesday November 3rd~

If television's a babysitter, the Internet 

is a drunk librarian who won't shut up...

 Yesterday we had an upgrade to our Internet system.  

The entire building decided to change from one provider

 to another.  What we had worked great, this new one

 is supposed to be even better.  Let's hope so.

Since coming back we have been having some

 rain. When rain is predicted there was none, now that

 the rainy season is officially over, we have rain.  The 

rainy season in Southwest Florida officially runs 

from May 15 through October 15 each year.

As always go to feed the kitties early in the

mornings. It’s has been a little painful because of

 my knees, but it makes me happy. I saw Abe yesterday 

and he updated me with the latest. Seems like 

WhitePaw is female and she had babies. So 

far she’s the only one showing up. 

 Abe said he feeds them in the back where

 there is cover from the rain.  Don’t want to interfere 

with their routines, but if I can make it I will go and

 as always give Abe the dry and soft food for them. 

 Whitepaw I was told had a litter, I have not seen the

 babies, but Abe says they show up early for food.

My body hurts more than normal. Everything 

wears me out and after cleaning, cooking and

 doing some grocery shopping I was exhausted.  

Getting old is no fun 🙈I'm already tired and

 it's only 6am.  It's going to be a long day.

To all a very good day.  Sniff and I have 

been up already for a couple of hours. I organized

 a little around my desk area, brushed Sniff and 

now he's back to napping after just eating.  Ahhh... 

to not have any worries.  Sure sounds really 

good right now.  Good day to all and remember,

 there is always something good in each day.

Be grateful for the many things you have, instead

 of focusing on the one thing you don't have...

~Nadiya~

Monday November 2nd~

 When you focus on the good, the good gets better... 

 November started out on a good note. We are back 

home in Florida, and yesterday I went to feed kitties.  I 

only saw Whitepaw.  Hopefully will see a few more as the 

week progresses on.  Sniff is doing really well, and has 

already slept in all of his favorite spots.  He has many

 favorite spots.  Depending on the time of the day.

We have a fairly busy week ahead of us.  I also 

have a few doctors appointments.  As always

 Arvid stays busy no matter where we are.

We had a very good outing yesterday even

 though it rained a bit. As always the food was

very good.  It sure feels good to be home.

We did it last week. We can do 

it again this week, even better...

~Nadiya~

Sunday November 1st~

Autumn is the season to find contentment at 

home by paying attention to what we already have

The year is soon over.  November is already here

 and before you know it, it will be Christmas.  We

 are happy to be back home in Florida. Was missing 

my mom and dad, and glad I will be able to help them

 out a little more now that we are back.  That being 

said, we look forward to seeing them today. 

Yesterday Ardid and I took a trip downtown to

 check out the Halloween festivities. We had

 a great time watching people parading in different 

costumes.  Many I had no clue who or what

 they represented, but it sure was fun.

It was a beautiful evening, and being home felt great.  

Felt good to go back to our favorite hangout spot.

Of all the Halloween costumes my most 

favorite is the one of my sister and of "the father"

 with his Holy Water in the flask.  He kept telling

 me that it was his emergency backup 👻

To all a very good day, and November, please 

be good to us all. Remember there is always, always 

something to be thankful for.  Happy November all.

Another month, another opportunity 

to grow, achieve and become better...

~Nadiya~

October 31st~

The magic thing about home 

is that it feels good to leave, and it 

feels even better to come back...

Today Halloween is celebrated, but

 for us what makes this day more special is

 that our youngest granddaughter, Amelia, 

was born on this day some 5 years ago.

We are back home and it feels good. Sniff is

 already back in sync.  It does not take him 

long to adapt.  Sniff is such a good boy.

Quite a few things to do today.  Same always 

when we leave and when we return.  Restock on 

groceries, some cleaning mainly Sniff's linens.

Arvid, Sniff and I got back home to Florida yesterday.

  It was so good to sleep on a good bed. In Branson for 

the last week we were sleeping on a mattress on the 

floor.  Was not the best.  Last night felt like luxury.

Sniff  as always adapts right away.  He did good 

in the plane.  As soon as we got home he ate, used

 the litter pan, checked out the place again then 

went to sleep.  In the evening, he sat with us 

to watch TV.  All is good here at home.

When witches go riding, and black

 cats are seen, the moon laughs and 

whispers, ‘tis near Halloween....

~Nadiya~

Friday October 30th~

May your luggage arrive at the

 same destination as you this time...

 Today we make our way back to Florida.  

All this moving around is getting to me.  For 

me the hardest part of the trip is Sniff in the 

plane and not knowing how he is going to do. 

 These last few trips he has been very good. 

 Hoping for the same again today.

As always Branson has been good to us.

  Though a very hot summer, we did have some

 cooler temperatures in the last month. Going back

 to the Florida heat, but it is home and the cool down 

will hopefully be coming there as well.  Looking 

forward to seeing the kitties and feeding them.

Also looking forward to visiting our eagles nest.

  M15 is back and there is a new lady in his life.  I 

love and I miss F23, but in order for the nest and M15 to 

thrive he needs a new love in his life.  Life goes on and

 so many look forward to what awaits this new season.

Today we will be back in The Sunshine State.  

Looking forward to seeing mom and dad and 

as mentioned my Florida kitties. I am grateful

 for this life. May we never forget that what we

 take for granted someone else is praying for.

Wheels up, worries down. Like my

 phone, I'm going on airplane mode...

~Nadiya~

Thursday October 29th~

No matter who you are or where
 you are, instinct tells you to go home....

Our time in Branson is soon coming 

to an end.  Summer is over and soon the cold 

weather will be here in full swing.  When the

 cold hits, Florida is where you wanna 

be, and soon we will be there.  

We have enjoyed our time in Branson. 

We always do. We have had time with our 

friends and we have done a few “new” things

 on our own.  Sniff has enjoyed many happy 

hours looking out of the bedroom window

 and sleeping with the window partially 

open.  He has also had a good summer.

I have enjoyed many beautiful sunrises and

 sunsets.  Overall, it has been one very good 

summer. Enjoying quiet time and meals 

made at home is also very relaxing.

Wishing everyone a good day and looking

 forward to our last day here in Branson.

My favorite destination 

is wherever home is....

~Nadiya~

Wednesday October 28th~

Be happy not because everything is good, 

but because you can see the good in everything.

 Keep your heart light and your soul happy...

 No matter where we are, leaving is always 

a little sad even when we are looking forward 

to going home.  Branson is the second place 

closest to home.  It is where all three of us can

 still be together.  As long as Sniff is with 

us I am happy.  He is also ready to go.

We have enjoyed Branson in the day and in 

the evening.  At nights it is beautiful with all 

the lights lit up.  Everything seems softer.

My always favorite is the Ferris Wheel be it night or 

day, but I have to say the night view is special.

Squirrel has been showing up on schedule 

everyday. Several times even.  I will definitely

 miss this little scarfer.  He ate everything. 

 His food and the bird food.  Not shy.

Enjoying the last couple of days together.

  Sniff and I as always are up early to enjoy the 

sunrise, cafe and he gets his first brushing

 for the day.  All is good in our world.

To all a very good day.  Another

 beautiful morning awaits us.

A happy soul is the best 

shield for a cruel world...

~Nadiya~

Tuesday October 27th~

You either feel Halloween or you don't...

 Just a few days before Halloween is here.

  For many this is a big day, it was fun when

 we were growing up, but as an adults it is just 

another day.  As far as Arvid is concerned, 

there are no special days.  Just days🎃 

Somedays I wish to go back to my childhood, where 

everything was taken care of by our parents., but in all 

honesty I like the place I am in today and all the things 

that life has taught me has made me the person I am. 

 That I will not change for anything in the world.

Not all of what I have lived has been good,

 but then the same applies to everyone.  We learn to

 carry on and continue.  We learn to appreciate what 

we have in life and the ones we share it with. I am 

very fortunate to have Arvid, Sniff, our families and

 my friends in my life.  Could not ask for more.

October has seen a few changes here for us. 

 We will be soon leaving, but at the same 

time looking forward to being back.

I am thankful for the knowledge and

 experiences that have shaped me...

~Nadiya~

Monday October 26th~

The pain of losing a pet 

is the price we pay for the joy

 they bring into our lives...

 Lately I have been thinking a lot of the five 

kitties I had in San Bernardino, California.  They

 were my first time kitties, Reba was my first love, then 

came MacGyver, Lil Mister, Buddy and Tiger. I loved

 them, and I always will. They were my therapy

 when my first husband Paul Riley died.

My heart does not forget.  Sometimes I wish

 it would for certain things. I still think of all 

the kitties that came into my life.  I loved

 them all and I remember them all 🐾

As the new week begins, I reflect a little on my 

life.  I don't stay there too long. I have beautiful

 memories, and some very painful ones. Truth is,

 who does not.  I am not unique in that sense. 

 Life has give us all a story no one knows.

Arvid and I had a very nice outing yesterday.  

Once again we were able to enjoy The Landing

 and all that if offers.  Soon we will be gone, 

so for now we will make the most of it.

To all a very good day and a productive new 

week. Our time in Branson is coming to an end 

for this summer. So far it has been really good.

A new week brings a fresh start, 

new goals, and endless possibilities

 to help you reset and refocus...

~Nadiya~

Sunday October 25th~

Happiness is the first bite of a well cooked 🥩 

 We left the best for the last. The best steak🥩 

 ever is at Capone's Speakeasy.  Arvid and I make

 it a point to go at least two times every summer.  

Never disappoints. I like everything there, their

 caesar salad is one of the best I have ever had. 

 I say that every time we go because it is a fact.

Now the music scene there is not something

 I would rave about.  Once again "Dean Martin" 

made his appearance, luckily we had already begun

 with our meal so we did not have to endure that 

much, plus there was another group finishing up

 right before we started our meal.  Much better.

 That being said, everyone else seemed to really love

 his performance.  He said he was doing it for over 

40 years, most of it in Las Vegas, then Branson.

We look forward to going back home to Florida, 

especially now that it is starting to get cold.  I also miss 

my mom and dad and looking forward to seeing them. 

I know it is still hot in Florida, but at the end of the 

day, it's home. Also miss my little stray kitties.

To all a very good day. Not sure what 

we are doing today.  Sniff on the other hand 

knows exactly what he's going to do 🐦 

Thank you for another very good summer. 

 Still have a few more days, but also looking 

forward to going back home to Florida.

The decisions you make every day are shaping 

your life. Make sure you're choosing wisely...

~Nadiya~