Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Living in the Country

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When I moved to Paso Robles, my goal was to learn to become self-sufficient. There was plenty to do on the ranch because of the 15 fruit trees, raised beds to plant a garden, grapevines, and plenty of acreages to hold livestock.  

Here are the 5 best things I learned living in the country. 

  1. You can see Stars - I noticed right away the number of stars you can see.  They are limitless.  I was amazed.
  2. Peace and Quiet - No traffic, no car horns or sirens, no neighbors playing their music too loud, and plenty of parking.  You now hear birds singing in the morning, cows mooing in
    the pasture, toads, and crickets at night.
  3. Friendly Neighbors - My neighbors always looked out for me. I would walk over and have coffee with my neighbors and sometimes a piece of homemade pie.  We would talk about our gardens and the town.
  4. Slower Pace - I like the slower pace of life. I felt it was time to go back
     to my roots.  If I close my eyes, I can remember running in the tall grass with my sisters.  We did not have much, but we had each other’s love.
  5. Room for Animals and Gardens - I planted a garden in the raised beds, and tended to my 15 fruit trees daily.  I had chickens and plenty of eggs.  I grew a cow and pig for meat. I bartered with my neighbors for their heirloom white eggplant and beef tomatoes for my grapes and almonds.

Let me leave you with this quote:

If you are not grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you will be happy with more?


Thank you for dropping by and visiting me.  Poppy sends you many blessings on this cold and winter day.



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Monday, January 18, 2021

A Note from Poppy

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My Reader

The one that takes the time to read my stories and watch my podcasts.  I want you to know that I am grateful to you for being here even if I’m sure that sometimes there are better and more important things you can do.

I have lots of readers and users checking my blog every day but there are a few of you who are reading it. To you I’m saying the most honest and from the bottom of my heart  “Thank you

It means a lot to me that you read my blog and that you sometimes share my articles. I feel like this is a true statement of trust in what I write and that you believe my content is worthy of being seen by other people too. 

Again, Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

Sharing 5 tidbits of higher consciousness - Happiness

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Poppy started her New Year off with a bang.  She took a hard fall and was so worried about her hip that she did not notice the knot in her head.  Poppy ended up having a mild concussion.  She is blessed to have a granddaughter who checks on her daily and a good friend, too.

I would like to share 5 tidbits of higher consciousness.  The following 5 out of 37 tidbits of  higher consciousness were derived from the perennial bestseller “Handbook to Higher Consciousness”, written in 1972 by Ken Keyes. It’s a reference book for being at peace with whatever happens in your life.

As I become older I am becoming wiser. I have learned to walk away from things that don't make me happy.

Here are 5 tidbits of higher consciousness:

1. The only real problem in your life is how you’re using your mind.

2. You always have enough to be happy. It’s the patterns in your head that make you unhappy.

3. View others as unfolding beings in their journey toward higher consciousness.

4. Think of the world as a loving place designed to give you everything you need.

5. You add to the suffering in the world when you take offense, just as much as you do when you give offense.

Happiness comes from within. Start by taking your first step 
away from the things, jobs, or people you know are making you miserable and step towards the people you know that make you happy. That first step walking away is also the first step toward something better. Don’t look back. It’s your life.  It’s not too late.  People will get over it. You’re smart enough. You’re strong enough.  You’re capable enough. If others can do it, if others can have it, so can you.  Start now. 

Let me leave you with this quote.

Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect. It means you have decided to look beyond the imperfections.



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Friday, January 1, 2021

The Year in Review - Poppy

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The year is winding down, and I want to thank everyone who has read my blog.  Blogging this year has been extremely rewarding and satisfying for me. I hope these posts have been of some use, information, or entertainment for you. I thought I would share a little tidbit about New Year's Day how it became a Holiday.

You might be surprised to know that New Year's has a long, ancient history; in fact, the earliest recorded celebration to honor the new year is believed to date back some 4,000 years — in 2,000 B.C. — to ancient Babylon. According to 
History.com, these Babylonians celebrated the new year at the first new moon after the vernal equinox (usually around late March) with an 11-day festival called Akitu, which involved a different ritual on each of its days. The holiday celebrated the sky god Marduk's mythical victory over the sea goddess Tiamat and involved either crowning a new king or allowing the old king to continue his rule. Either way, this 11-day festival would probably have put our current New Year's Eve parties to shame!

Here is a recap of Poppytheauthor highlights of this year, 2020.

I have become a stronger person in mind and spirit since the death of my husband. I live by one breath, one step, and one day at a time.

My story "Polona," a Western project, won an accolade in the ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch for 2020.  A story of a young Indian girl Poppy who meets an American Cowboy Cimino Kid. (POLONA - Butterfly sitting on a flower)

My story "Joe Boots" is listed as #11 ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story for 2020.  A story of a young confederate soldier ghost in a farmhouse in Silicon Valley in the early 60s.

I look forward to continuing to blog and sharing with you.  I would love to hear from you; please leave a comment that would be nice or maybe share my blog with your friends and family.

Wishing you a Happy New Year.  May God's light guide your way in 2021. 


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Saturday, December 26, 2020

Happy New Year and New YOU!

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Friday's Quote - Happy New Year and New YOU


It's the end of the year and time to pack up your old behaviors, pain, and negativity
. Make sure to ship it off to where the past exists. The one thing to remember is the scars you bear are the ones that have molded you into the person you are today.


Keep your chin up and smile.  Move forward with a happy spirit, open mind, and a light heart.
  You are now ready to look at things differently.  


Close your eyes and see with your heart.  The New Year has arrived, with new challenges, new gifts, the unknown, and new changes.


Poppy wishes everyone a Happy New Year!



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Saturday, December 19, 2020

Dr. Seuss "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

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Thank you for joining me on this beautiful Sunday.

Today I will be reading a short version of Dr. Seuss’s 1957 children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas. 

 

Every who down in Whoville liked Christmas. But the Grinch who lived on top of Whoville DID NOT. He hated Christmas the whole Christmas season. Now, please do not ask why, and no one quite knows the reason why! It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight. It could be his head was not screwed on exactly right.

But I think that the most likely reason of all may have been that his heart was two sizes too small. But, whatever the reason, his heart, or his shoes, he stood there on Christmas Eve hating the Who’s.  Staring down from his cave with the sour, Grinchy frown at the warm lighted windows below in their town.  For he knew every Who down in Whoville beneath was busy hanging a hollywho wreath and their stockings, he snarled with a sneer, Tomorrow is Christmas! It is practically here!


Yes, tomorrow all the Who boys and girls will wake up bright and early and run to their toys.  Then all the noise.  All the noise, noise, and noise.  He then got an idea an awful idea.  The Grinch got a wonderful AWFUL IDEA!  I know just what to do about Christmas. He made a Santa Claus hat and coat. He laughed in his throat.  With this coat and hat, I look like Saint Nicholas.  He made a sleigh, and all he needed was a reindeer.  If I cannot find a reindeer, I'll make one instead. He named the dog Max and made a big horn on top of his head. 

He went to Whoville, and he came back with lots of packages, boxes, and bags. And in Whoville, it was not sad it was HAPPY VERY HAPPY. Then what do you know? The Grinches heartbeat three sizes that day. He brought the toys back and the feast's food, and he himself carved the roast beast. The Grinch enjoyed Christmas and the wonderful Christmas Season.



Let me end with this note - What if Christmas Perhaps Means a little bit more.......


Merry Christmas





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Friday, December 18, 2020

Friday’s Quote – a Gift

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Friday’s Quote – a Gift

Deep down inside, we know that the best gifts don't come from a catalog or shopping mall. They don't come in brightly colored packages or fancy envelopes, and they're not hiding in a closet for you to open on Christmas morning. They come when we look at each other, REALLY look at each other, and say:

“You mean a lot to me, or I'm glad you are part of my life.” It is a gift like that will never go out of style or be forgotten or returned for a different size.
A gift like that can make someone's day or change someone's life.

        -    Ron Atchison



Merry Christmas









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