Momsey's Third Anniversary

It is now the third anniversary of the Momsey Blog. Many stories have been written, these past three years, about my love of animals, music, dance and passion for special education. I have learned, and continue to learn, about the world around me. It is a fascinating and absurd world, too.

Writing so many stories has left fewer topics and ideas from which to choose. I must work smarter. How do real writers/authors do it? What they do is an extraordinary feat of endurance. My editor encourages me along the way. She is 23 years old and knows a thing or two about life. ... I am getting older. I knew that was coming but in my haste in making every moment count, I forgot that old age was on my doorstep. Society reminds me that I am an old lady, with freebies or discounts on senior's day. I am not sure I like the reminders. ... I work harder and smarter. ... I tell my body to forget my age. I need to do what needs doing. Time waits for no one! My brain and my body say I am much younger. I fell over a baby gate the other day, a protective barrier, for Mall Cop and the gang, to help contain them. It contained me, momentarily. ... Down I went. Up I got. Nothing hurt. Nothing broken. I guess I'm o.k.   Let's move on. No time for pity. "I don't care". Not bad for an old lady with osteoporosis. 

Courage counts, too, in everyday life. I rarely dine out. I am never quite sure what is in the morsels of food being offered. Being clever in where I dine helps in giving me a taste sensation, once in a while. Recently, eating Chinese food became my renewed dining experience. But after finding metal and hair, in some of the dishes, on a few different occasions, and telling the owner, who did not seem too upset, I thought, “Life is too short" for this ridiculous health and safety gamble. When does it end? People complain about foreign objects in their food on a regular basis, in the news. It seems to be a time-honoured tradition. I am not amused. ...Two weeks ago, I spent the better part of my day making 8 dishes with Chinese influence. Leftovers were slim. The food was delicious. We all enjoyed the rice, the noodle and egg dishes. Bean sprouts and vegetables with chicken and beef dominated the table. Chopsticks did, too.

Our precious 2 year old Mr. Wiggles underwent surgery, recently, to remove an abscess beneath his 'chin'. This vile thing, attached to his majestic innocent little face had changed its form and texture many times before it made its final debut, larger and uglier than ever, last Wednesday evening. We were scared. We visited the Toronto Emergency Veterinary Hospital. They knew us and what to expect from our 'son's' injury. He is recovering nicely and his cousins Mall Cop, Miss E and his sister, Miss S are coping well, too, thinking why does he have a large plastic collar around his neck? "Looks like a radar screen". "Are we under surveillance or what?" Once upon a time, these 'protective' collars were longer, to prevent large dogs from licking, scratching or pulling the area needing to heal. Now, they are shorter, still effective at the prescribed job but now making them viable choices for daytime attire, maybe. (Furniture and people are not victimized, nearly as much, by this newest design, I am happy to say.)

I read a new wellness magazine for dogs and cats. It had been placed into my bag of products on my last trip to the pet store. I never throw out free inserts, 'cause you never know what you are missing. It was a treasure trove of information and shook me to my core when I came upon the page extolling the health virtues of rooibos - caffeine free - tea for dogs. Momsey has used this African tea for many years. I was so excited- as I tend to get- from time to time. I was already privy to rooibos tea's antioxidant properties - years ago - for a dog who seemed to have only weeks to live - (a deadly side effect of her painkiller, her doctor realized, immediately). I figured I had nothing to lose, so this incredible antioxidant tea was given to her and her companion for the reminder of their lives to kill off any invading cancer cells and keep them 'healthy'. So glad I did. Now I shall begin anew.

The health benefits of Rooibos tea are now becoming mainstream for dogs. Imagine that! Then there are 7 top seeds for dog health, this magazine states. Amazing! Amazing! There is camelina- (high in Vitamin E), chia, pumpkin, quinoa, sesame, hemp and sunflower. It would seem we should all be eating like dogs and reading animal wellness magazines, too, for the latest in human health! The nutritional content of these seeds are incredible and recipes are provided in this 'free to a good home' magazine. Keeping an open mind helps to keep the mind open to health advances, too.

I am surrounded by incredible smart, hardy and beautiful women -(men, too) - and am fortunate to be a part of their lives or how else could I be the Momsey!  Last year, I realized a YouTube video would have to be made, dispelling stereotypes where special children are concerned. I had an epiphany and the truth came out. No time for fear. No time for why me? It is showtime for children! In concrete terms, vulnerable children learn through sight, touch, smell, taste and hearing. The plan is in place; the three songs, chosen. Stand-up and move. It is that simple and yet profound. (Yeast dough is not the only way.) The YouTube video will showcase the 'behaviours of learning' for at-risk children. Momsey will lead. Who else? Not for the faint of heart. Oh, what a day that will be! I hope I know what I am doing. But I do. I really do.

Music and dance can transform lives and learning, in an instant. Apples and fruit are important features of a healthy life. An apple a day is really true. Vegetables are incredible allies, too. Sugar is sugar, even if it is organic! Avoid sugar substitutes. The body does not know what to do with them. Use the real thing. Reduce and enjoy the real flavour of your food. And add turmeric when making chicken soup. I do. It is so amazing! Our body will always tell us the truth of what we are eating. Listen to it. It never lies. ...