This is a beautiful Hawaiian word for thank you or gratitude and I wanted to express that to all those people who have contacted me via my website or facebook page. I love to read your thoughts and opinions and feel lucky to have such a loyal readership. I tend to post about things I am interested in and hopefully others will be as well. Sometimes it’s personal but most times it’s of an event or recent research. As an author of fiction, you are supposed to write about what you know best and I feel I do that. But within the fiction, must be researched non-fiction facts of which many will be found through-out this website and sometimes incorporated into my writing. Today my harshest critic read the first third of my second book in the Paige Maddison trilogy and he said it was more exciting and captivating than the first entitled Wake Me Up Inside. In fact, he said the writing is tremendously better. Hallelujah! It’s also a ‘paige’ turner from start to finish, so far. Keep on posting! Thank you, again. Lee
Autumn Equinox
A time to return balance into our lives. As day and night become equal and then give way to longer nights, I focus on positive activities. I actually do my spring cleaning in the fall and winter months because we are indoors more and can open the windows, even though it’s a little chilly. In the past summer months I researched various subjects and am now working hard on writing book two in Paige Maddison’s journey. However, I also focus my energies on keeping fit physically. I choose to hula hoop. You may laugh but try it – a short time in the beginning (if you haven’t done it in awhile) and slowly increase the duration of time. It’s a great core strengthener! And this year, I am going to try snowshoeing. Finally, a solution to those of us with asthma performing outdoor activities! I bought a breathe easy mask to block the cold icy wind. Fall is a wonderful time to hike and view the ever-changing colourful leaves and winter is a great time of year especially with the beautiful snowfall to look forward to. Expand your mind, trim your body. 🙂
No Bears, oh my…
If you ever want to experience a most spiritual journey into a time long ago, please visit Algonquin Park where the wind howls through the trees, the loons call through the day and most nights, and the droppings are there to analyze just what kind of animal is living around the campsite. For us, it was moose, no Bears! Of course, we all know they are there living quietly in the distance waiting for the humans to leave and see what is left behind for fodder. We left our campsite better than when we found it, thanks to my loving husband. No garbage was left, no bottles of any sort, and wood for the next group to enjoy. My sister, husband and I had a most spiritual journey canoeing out on our last day. The temperature dropped dramatically through the night and the wind howled upon arising. As we canoed home it blew us towards our destination; the mist flowed along the lake, seemingly, in front of us leading the way home. It was dark and soon to be stormy. A loon followed us for awhile, another flew overhead and we saw families of loons on the two lakes out and finally a family of mergansers playfully enjoying the lake. What a signal from above we lived our weekend well and respectfully on Ralph Bice Lake. Oh yes, and to the bongo players, thanks for reminding us of the passion we humans have for living.
Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my…
I am off to Algonquin Park this weekend, with my husband and oldest sister, to Ralph Bice Lake – named after an ancestor of ours. He was one of the first conservationists of the park. We will have bear spray in hand as well as a blow horn like the kind used at hockey games. We will spin yarns around the fire and see who else shows up. Have a great Labour Day weekend to All Canadians!
HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY KEVIN
This heartfelt Happy Birthday goes out to my wonderful husband, Kevin, of 20 years. He turns 50 on August 30th! Thank you Kevin for your love and support! Remember to celebrate those who you love and love you, don’t ever take them for granted. Happy Birthday Dear! Glad we are the same age again, phew, for three months. Ha ha. Have the best birthday yet, Babe! Love your Wife and Son xxoo
Mugged in Montreal
This goes out to all of the youth that feel they are invincible. I feel for you and understand that it is normal to behave like that. Our son, Justin, is back in Montreal for University and was MUGGED last night at gunpoint – EIGHT men, TWO guns on him! I have always told him to trust his gut and follow his instincts – luckily he did just that. He was happy he had left his wallet and new cell behind. ‘I told them take whatever you want but all I have is my ipod and they searched me. They took my ipod and as they did I DID NOT LOOK THEM IN THE EYES.’ He’s alive today for that very reason. THANK GOODNESS Justin’s okay; material possessions mean nothing compared to his safety. LOVE YOU Bud. Your Mom and Dad Trust your gut! Please be careful and always go out at night with a friend wherever you may live. BTW, the thieves tag line was ‘hey, do you have any cigarettes’.
Wake Me Up Inside 2nd CONTEST
In this ebook there are several ghostly and/or psychic events that were inspired by true experiences. If you can be the first to guess 7 of them, and include in your response the chapter and exact words describing the event, you too will win a corner cushion designed by Carlo Catenazzi – a cushion to curl up with and read a good ebook. View them at www.cornercushion.ca To enter the contest Leave a Reply below or email info@leebicematheson.ca Good luck et Bonne chance! Lee
Life
Have you ever been told by a person in authority that ‘you can’t do that’? We all have our dreams. Ever since I was a young child, I couldn’t get my hands on enough books on ghosts and hauntings and dreamed of being a writer, one day. But I was told that I wasn’t smart enough, or wrote well enough. If someone ever told me I’d be published in J.R. Colombo’s The Big Book of Canadian Hauntings and have published my own ebook, even two years ago, I would have told them, ‘you’re crazy’, and that I didn’t have the talent. Follow your heart and chase your dreams! Make it your own and don’t let anyone stop you!
The Year 2012
I have not blogged for some time as I am heavy into research for my second book. However, even I do find the time to read. For those of you who are uncertain about the coming year into 2012, perhaps afraid of the Mayan or any other apocalyptic predictions, I urge you to buy and read the book entitled Wholeliness by Carmen Harra, Ph.D. It is a dedication to read this book as it is long, but worthwhile for those who need reassurance that all will be okay. Keep on Reading! Lee
Norway Tragedy
As we head into the long weekend, I cannot stop thinking about this horrible tragedy. Most of us are still reeling from the events of one man and still will be for many years to come. It has sent a shockwave around the world. I am sending out condolescences to all the family and friends afflicted by this chilling massacre. For those of us who did not have the honour of knowing these youths, nor who they would become in future years, is a tragedy in itself, let alone to their loving families. My family and I will send prayers for their most unexpected transition.