Just waiting for a conference call to start so I thought I’d put a few thoughts on paper.
BREAKFAST – This morning I had fresh maritime lobster with a fat-free cheese slice, egg white omelet (6 points on Weightwatchers). Check out the photo. The lobster kinda looks like when my Dad used to deep-fry bacon for his famous, moose-bacon cheese burger on fry bread (21 points).
TODAY’S BLESSING – “Gzhemnidoo (Great kind spirit – the Creator). I look to you, in a humble way, for your help in my quest to lose weight and make healthier choices in life. I’m having some difficult times in staying positive and following-through. Today, I ask the Spirit World, the Grandmothers and Grandfathers all around me, to help me in this important personal goal. Please look after me in dealing with my diabetes, that I stay focussed, take my medicine everyday and live healthy. I think about all those, like me, living with diabetes and I ask that you look after them and their daily struggles. Today, I give thanks for all your great works, for Creation around us, for this good and beautiful life, mno-bimaadiziwin. I thank you for this wonderful Mide life, mice bimaadiziwin. I give thanks for all your gifts, for my family and the health of others during this holiday season. I broke my fast today with a tall, glass of clear, fresh water, nibi/mide-waaboo. That sacred water that flows to us, with great kindness, from that third level above us. I give thanks for the water and for the food that grows on Shkawkamig-Kwe (Mother Earth). Miigwetch (thank you), Grandfathers and Grandmothers. Take pity on us, Gzhemnidoo.”
FOOTBALL – It was a very interesting night in NFL football. The Bears won. The Packers came back after I had all but given up on them. The Vikings upset the high-flying Eagles. My Midewiwin family must be really happy today. Quite a few upsets this week as well. My Broncos and miracle quarterback Payton Manning losing to the Chargers was a bit of a shocker. Pats lose. Saints lose. One social media comment I seen summed the whole weekend: “Mediocrity prevails yet again.”
CHEYENNE SAUCIER – I had a great time at the Assembly of First Nation’s annual Christmas Party last Thursday. It’s been a long while since I attended as it usually isn’t my kind of thing. The dinner was amazing, the company was fun and interesting and the entertainment was top-notch. Had a chance to listen to and meet young Cheyenne Saucier from Wikwemikong. I bought her latest CD of country covers called The Nashville Sessions Vol. 1 to play in my car. The level of talent among Anishinaabek youth is astounding. She’s going to go far and I wish her luck in her career. www.reverbnation.com/cheyennesaucier
HOLIDAY PLANS – Holiday Dinner will be at Junior and Laurie’s place this coming Saturday. We’re looking forward to a great feast, albeit, a feast of small portions for me. Deborah and I are bringing a fresh, roasted, bone-in ham with a honey mustard glaze. Griffin and Miigwans are Florida bound with their mom and Val for their holidays. They depart this Friday so I won’t see them until next year. Fortunately, they will be staying with us this Thursday night so we can exchange gifts. Katherine Faith will be home on Christmas Eve. Although she will be visiting her boyfriend Jake’s family over Christmas. Deb and I will be on our own for Christmas night. No fancy dinner planned. We might go to a movie like we’ve done in the past. In all likelihood, Deborah, myself, Katherine Faith, Jake, Jasmine and Fiona will head someplace warm for the holidays. We will celebrate New Years in the warm climate of a five-star resort.
Hello Bob , I am Cheyenne and Shelby’s father . So glad to hear the positive comments , I will show my girls your kind comments in the am .The girls will be very pleased to hear the comments and this will motivate them even more to be the best they can be in every aspect of there lives .
They are both great hard workin kids !
Proud dad
Mike Saucier