May Monster Madness

It looks like this May Monster Madness is shaping - I want to write about monsters I love. Can you believe that monster can be loveable? Well, here is something I loved thirty years ago and I love it today just the same...

So long my friends,
Evalina

May Monster Madness

This week Annie hosts May Monster Madness.

Who/what are the monsters? We all agree that they are some sort of creatures. Are all monsters are bad? Can we find some good ones? What about Cookie Monster? That's a creature that likes cookies, right? Can you think of any other 'pleasant monsters'?

A long, long time ago I watched a movie 'Gremlins', comedy with little very mischievous creatures. I loved that little Gizmo and wouldn't mind having it as a pet.

Isn't he adorable?

Please let me know if you know of any other sweet little monsters.

So long my friends,
Evalina

My Mother Taught Me About...

1. My Mother taught me about ANTICIPATION...

    "Just wait until your father gets home."

2. My Mother taught me about RECEIVING....

    "You are going to get it when we get home!"

3. My Mother taught me to MEET A CHALLENGE...

    "What were you thinking? Answer me when I talk to you! Don't talk back to me!"

4. My Mother taught me LOGIC...

    "If you fall out off that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

5. My Mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE...

   "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."

6. My Mother taught me to THINK AHEAD...

    "If you don't pass your spelling test, you'll never get a good job."

7. My Mother taught me HUMOR...

    "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

8. My Mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT...

    "If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

9. My Mother taught me about GENETICS...

    "You're just like your father."

10. My Mother taught me about my ROOTS...

    "Do you think you were born in a barn?"

11. My Mother taught me about WISDOM OF AGE...

    "When you get to be my age, you will understand."

And last but not least...

12. My Mother taught me about JUSTICE...

    "One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you....Then you'll see what it's like!"

So long my friends,
Evalina

A to Z Challenge: Reflections

Another year and another challenge completed. This time I during these 26 days I'd travel the whole world. I hope my readers have as much fun as I did. It was easy to find destinations starting with every single letter in the alphabet.

I was not satisfied with some of my posts. I feel like I could have done better job if work on them a little longer, write earlier and schedule posting.

I did not visit as many blogs as I would like but I made a few more blogging friends. It was so nice to see bloggers from last year challenge and I hope to meet them again in the next one.

Since I did not visit all blogs participating in A to Z Challenge I will, cross my heart, read every reflection post.

So long my friends,
Evalina

My puppy is home!

It has been a long time since I went to Ontario. Well, I went there couple of years ago for a seminar but I do not count that visit. I was picked up at the airport, dropped off at the hotel, did not visit any friends or places. It was strictly business related. This time it was a whole different story. I went there to pick up a puppy! My Topaz (background picture) is 10 years old, she behaves very well and I thought that she could train the puppy.

Twenty years ago, after coming from the Bay Area, Toronto seemed a small city with small highways. It was dark and cold... This time I went there straight from Yukon and what a difference! The city seemed huge, the highways awful big, busy  and fast - for a moment I felt lost and a little overwhelmed... I rented a car right at the airport and my first stop was at Woodstock, next Huron Kennels in Goderich. And here she was, my little Frosty Girl ( in the background are mom and dad).

Theresa (Freddy's Mom) had fun with my little Frosty Girl.

Frosty Girl adopted Topaz's feeding dish without hesitation

found some wood to chew

 and the cat to play with (ZoomZoom wasn't a happy camper or a playful mate)

 and the small patch of snow

Frosty Girl absolutely loves that snow, too bad that it will be gone in a day or two...

I am amazed how quickly she learns, she is only nine weeks old. After a day of playing and training she is house broken, doesn't jump on the couch and people. I am so proud of her!

Frosty Girl and Topaz are Kuvaszok, click here if you would like to know more about this wonderful breed. 

During flights and while waiting for connecting flights I was able to finish May ornament by Prairie Schooler and start on another one! Here is the progress:

So long my friends,

Evalina