Thursday, December 15, 2022

Lydia Sunrise



Lydia Sunrise came into my office wearing all pink. She came with her class for questionnaire - Her question to me was, "How many pets do you have?". I answered back "0" then she smiled. I asked her, "How many pets do you have?", she said "5 fish and one named is Pink" 
When she left the room she said to me, "See you Gramma Dolly".... awww made my day. <3 

 

My Grandbabies


From top to bottom -
Charmaine, Sophia, Thorsten and Shadow.
Jayden, Justine, and Lydia.
Noodin, Evelyn, and Nimkii.
Julius, Arius, and Leon.


 

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

I miss you.

 Geez, I miss and think of him every day.

December 2, 2022 at 8:55 a.m is when I got the call from the Toxicologist regarding Matthewba's death.

Just as I knew, it was drug overdose. I call it poison/murder.

His Fentanyl level was 13 as 4th level is considered lethal. There was Cocaine and Methadone mixed in as well. I assume this took his life very fast and quick as there was no struggle. I found him in his bedroom kneeled (fetal position) against the wall underneath the window. Fist thing I saw was his feet. His feet was black as night and my first thought, "why is he passed out and why is his feel black? I said *Geez, he must of lost his shoes somewhere and they're black from the mud*. I cried out "Wake up, Matt...wake up!"...

Little did I know he was already gone.

I miss you Matt.

Everyday is a bit of struggle to keep a smile on my face and act like everything is OK. It's not, I'm still hurting and grieving. I do take comfort knowing that you're happy in Heaven. You are taken good care of up there. And I'm happy there are no killer drugs up there. 

But I do miss you here in this world. 

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Brain Stew

One off my son's many tattoos. I've always wondered why "Brain Stew" then after some research it's from Green Day. One of his favorite bands.
Geez, I miss that kid so much. But we gotta keep living our life. 
I will always remember. 
Love you, my son - always. 

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Auntie Vibes


 Just playing around with Youtube videos.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

October 18, 2022

Be careful, I bite. 
 

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Friday, October 7, 2022

Self Love


Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself. - Coco Chanel

 

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Time to be Happy.


The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of what they have.

 

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Beauty




 There is beauty in everything.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

57 years


Today is mom & dads 57th wedding anniversary. Best man - David Fox Maid of Honour - Jeanette Assiniwe. Simple wedding was held at mishos Rabbit Island.

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Sheguiandah Pow Wow

Me as a craft vendor at the Sheguiandah Pow-Wow September 17, 2022. My good friend Cindy Aaibens took this photo.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory


Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory ndoonjibaa.

 

Monday, September 12, 2022

Diamond Sun - Glass Tiger



September 10, 2022 Valley East Days - Hanmer, Ontario

Such such a pretty song. 
I enjoyed the concert very much and glad I went.

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Manitoulin Island

This is my home - Manitoulin Island.

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Color Outside the Lines


 

Me at the Gathering of Rapids Pow-wow 2022 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

~Color Outside the Lines~

Monday, June 6, 2022

Wednesday, May 18, 2022


 If winter has the courage to turn into spring...

who says I can't bloom just the same?

Friday, May 6, 2022

Gashi


To the world you are a mother, to our Family you are the world. 
 

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Odawa Ribbon Skirt 2022


This summer has me thinking of new artistic designs. Odawa florals has been on my mind for a while now, and I think it's time for me to start designing and painting. My inspirations come from of course, my Ancestral heritage; Woodland style- Odawa and ribbon skirts. I'm getting excited.


 

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Prince - Purple Rain (Live At Paisley Park, 1999)



Prince Rogers Nelson
June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016

Rest In Paradise 

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Beaded fringed earrings

Well, it took me 10 months to bead these beaded fringed earrings. All in total there are 100 pairs and each and every one is different. I'm preparing for my vending booth for the pow-wows this summer. I may keep going. 

 

Monday, April 4, 2022

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Airport Eagle - March 22, 2022


 I always get excited when I see eagles. This handsome fella was sitting in a tree by the Manitoulin East Municipal Airport (CYEM). Below was an animal carcass in which he was patiently waiting to pick at. Waters are not open yet as fish is their favorite food to eat. Soon, though, soon.

Monday, March 21, 2022

Monday Inspiration

To start off my 1st week of Spring, I'll share my motivation song.  




Friday, March 11, 2022

OneRepublic - Counting Stars (Official Music Video)




Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Yeah, we'll be counting stars
I see this life, like a swinging vine
Swing my heart across the line
And in my face is flashing signs
Seek it out and ye shall find
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
On just doing what we're told
I feel something so right
Doing the wrong thing
And I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive 💓
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Yeah
I feel your love and I feel it burn
Down this river, every turn
Hope is our four-letter word
Make that money, watch it burn
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
On just doing what we're told
And I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly 💓
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Oh, take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Everything that kills me
Makes me feel alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned


"Everything that kills me makes me feel alive"  💓
"Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly" 💓

How I felt after my heart attack January 2020 and Covid-19 December 2021

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

International Woman's Day 2022








































Here's to strong women.
May we know them.
May we be them.
May we raise them.