MARCH MADNESS BEGINS

With the change of seasons upon us, the time change- well our mood can be affected. Usually March madness can refer to the basketball season in the United States. However, change can be very difficult on people with any mood disorders. For most of us the pressure to do some spring cleaning. Getting prepared for the outdoor garden. Parents busy finding summer- yes summer camps even before March Break has been completed. In our need to plan and plan again, it can be so stressful to keep it all together. So March that Winter/Spring month that calls us all to get going. Get out. Get planning. Well slow down or it can leads to some chaotic stress. It is just another month with all the potential a month can bring. March Break brings a time to do stuff. Some outings. Some activities. Some planning. But remember to stop and enjoy. As Spring slowly comes to parts of the country, as there will be more snow then rain then warm then cold- well it is March- try to roll with it. So how is your March going??
#marchmadness#moods#marchbreak#planning#reducingstressbychilling#embracingthechangeofseason#Spring#winterending#gettingreadyforthenextseason#parentsandchildren

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2018-CELEBRATE

A day to recognize women. International Women's Day. Equality. Respect. Dignity. Mothers. Women. Workers. Wives. Friends. Daughters. But there are places in the world where women are still treated as second class citizens. Underpaid. Overused. Abused.
Then look to home. Just over a 100 years since women were able to vote. Still some are experiencing negative aspects in their lives.  Is there still a glass ceiling? Women must take time to have the babies and often time off work too.
Advances in health care has saved lives but still women in parts of the world do not receive the same health care. It is simple- if we take care of the women- we take care of the men and boys and the girls. A healthy baby- male or female is needed in this world.
A working woman brings home income to the family. Sharing responsibilities with the men in her life.
So celebrating and reflecting what it means to have a day!

1975 was the first time the day was really celebrated. The Why Not was the mantra.

#internationalwomen'sday#women#mothers#workers#wives#reflectingtheroleofwomen#whynot1975#respect#goodhealthcare

NANA SAYS ARE YOU READY FOR MARCH BREAK?

End of winter vacations are fun. Hordes of people will fill major airports to head to southern destinations. Beach and amusement parks are the themes. But for those staying behind, major cities have lots to offer. In Toronto and the GTA there are many activities for children. The Toronto Zoo is saying good bye to the Pandas so try to have one last trip to see them before they head west- to the Calgary Zoo I think.
Check out House of Kerrs- Our Top Picks for March Break in Toronto. Lots of great ideas for those staycations. Of course, if there are any children's films not seen yet, why not use the week.
As for this Nana, two days home to babysit some grandchildren to help out those hard working daughters of mine.
#houseofkerrs#toppicksformarchbreakinToronto#funonmarchbreak#vacationssouthwiththekids#pandasatthetorontozoo#visitlocalvenues#funwithnana

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TORONTO- 184 YEARS YOUNG

In 1834 with 10,000 residents the city of Toronto was created. Located on a strategic waterway- Lake Ontario it was significant in the creation of the province of Ontario.

So many images over the years. So much to see in this diverse city.

So visit and check out this great place.

So much to see.

No visit would be complete without a trip up the CN tower.
#Toronto#torontocelebrates184years#cntower#oldcityhall#diversecity#happybirthdaytoronto#lakeontario

DO YOU HEAR THE SONG BIRDS! SPRING IS HERE!

The sighting of a Robin is a sure sign Spring is just around the corner. Walking in March can reveal that some birds have returned from the south. Of course some never left us. My pair of cardinals in my backyard is coming around more. Where did they go the last few months? Some say if a cardinal is present, an angel is near. Nice thought! Birds in Canada are such a blessing! The varieties can vary in the different regions. But in the GTA there are many species. I am not a bird watcher per se. But I enjoy the sound of singing birds. So on my walks to work and back, it is noticeable that the sounds of spring are starting to occur.

Is that why the two hawks are back too! Can you find them in the trees! 

#songbirds#springbirds#hawks#cardinals#robin#soundsofspring

ONE CRISIS OVER, TIME TO REGROUP

Life has its ups and downs. The downs can sap energy and concentration more than anticipated. The ups can rejuvenate and bring new energy. Balancing life with its ups and downs is the struggle. Once things start to look a little better, it is important not to race back to some kind of old normal but to embrace the new normal.

Although it can look peaceful, assessing the currents of life so one does not get swept away!
#thenewnormal#lifewithitsupsanddowns#energysappedbyhardtimes#onecrisisafteranother#findingnewenergy#embracingallthatlifebrings

MARCH IN LIKE A LAMB, SORT OF

February ended with high temperatures so March 1st looks good. Oh but there is another proverbial snow storm coming with lots of white stuff. Good thing I have not heard or seen a Robin yet. Poor thing would want to fly south again. No bulbs yet in the garden so all is good. As the smart one, still wear my boots and coat so know winter is not over yet.
The good news, it is in the home stretch! Lots to look forward to in March. Husband slowly on the mend. It will be good to get outside again.
#March#inlikealamb#outlikealion#snowstorm#springrobins#springbulbs#garden