Good Morning from Prince Edward Island,
Sunrise 6:52 September 5,2020
Thank you for the invite in. Is the kettle ready? Let's have a cuppa...
I finished The Library Book yesterday. Whoohooo #10 here I come. I enjoyed the book, and I love Susan Orlean's writing. One of my favourite sentences was:
"Beyond that was all uncertainty, the way life almost always is. It would remain a story without end, like a suspended chord in the last measure of a song-that singular, dissonant, open sound that makes you ache to hear something more."
Anyone interested in having me send them The Library Book, by Susan Orlean, please leave a comment. Once the draw is made, and the name chosen, I will reach out for your address. Once I have the address, I will happily send it to you.
Being able to move my brain from busy-ness to focused reading is a challenging task for me. But a pleasurable challenge. One I will master.
I enjoyed this Ted Talk by Jacqueline Woodson, an American writer of books for children and adolescents. She is best known for Miracle's Boys, and her Newbery Honor-winning titles Brown Girl Dreaming, After Tupac and D Foster, Feathers, and Show Way.
Now on book #10.
I recently heard Gary Keller interviewed, and I was intrigued by what he had to say. He spoke to a lot of frustrations that I experience. His wisdom came through the words spoken and intrigued me enough to look into his writings.
So book number 10 is The One Thing by Gary Keller.
From the inside cover flap...
YOU WANT LESS.
You want fewer distractions and less on your plate. The daily barrage of e-mails, texts, tweets, messages, and meetings distract you and stress you out. The simultaneous demands of work and family are taking a toll. And what's the cost? Second-rate work, missed deadlines, smaller paychecks, fewer promotions--and lots of stress.
AND YOU WANT MORE.
You want more productivity from your work. More income for a better lifestyle. You want more satisfaction from life, and more time for yourself, your family, and your friends.
NOW YOU CAN HAVE BOTH--LESS AND MORE.
In The ONE Thing, you'll learn to * cut through the clutter * achieve better results in less time * build momentum toward your goal* dial down the stress * overcome that overwhelmed feeling * revive your energy * stay on track * master what matters to you The ONE Thing delivers extraordinary results in every area of your life--work, personal, family, and spiritual.
WHAT'S YOUR ONE THING?
I look forward to starting the book today.
"It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it. Life is long enough, and a sufficiently generous amount has been given to us for the highest achievements if it were all well invested. But when it is wasted in heedless luxury and spent on no good activity, we are forced at last by death's final constraint to realize that it has passed away before we knew it was passing. So it is: we are not given a short life but we make it short, and we are not ill-supplied but wasteful of it… Life is long if you know how to use it." ~ Seneca
Shirley and I went for a swim at Covehead Beach yesterday. It was a refreshing dunk in the ocean. Interestingly, I watched a seagull fly very near me overhead with a small lobster flapping while being held in the grips of the gull's beak—the circle of life. And anyone with a dermatological need to have the first layer of the skin removed would have enjoyed the wind. LOL
"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." - Mignon McLaughlin
Over the last few weeks, Adrienne Klassen, our baker and Katherine MacLaine, our graphic designer/photographer, have teamed up to work together on creating wonderful fun recipes using our products. The laughter these two enjoy together can be heard throughout the village. (OK, that was a little poetic license.)
Be sure to follow on us on Instagram or take a peek at what they are up to on our recipe blog. Every few days, we post new items.
One of my favourite songs...
Have a WONDER-FULL weekend!
With Love from Prince Edward Island,
Bruce & Millie
ps.
My wife said that my granddaughter has me wrapped around her little finger.
I said, "That's not true. I said 'no' to her just yesterday."
"What did she ask you?"
"She asked me if there was anything I wouldn't give her."
Comments
Dennis Van Bruggen said:
Wonderful blog and interesting and insightful too! I would like to be entered for the chance at “The Library Book” as well, thank you.
September 12, 2020
Betty A. Plucinski said:
As always an enjoyable read. I, too, would like to be added to the book draw. I thank you. Stay safe & well.
September 11, 2020
Paula Mueda said:
Enjoyed your blog, as usual, Bruce! Please add my name to the drawing for “The Library Book.” So enjoyed hearing Louis Armstrong doing “What a Wonderful World”; he is so easy to listen to. We are having dreadful fires here in California, with gray/overcast skies for days now — it’s hard to think of our particular world as wonderful right now. While being thankful that we still have a home to live in, our hearts are saddened by the so many who have lost their homes. Hoping you have a beautiful fall season there in PEI.
September 09, 2020
Audrey Wilde said:
Dear Bruce, I look forward to your blog every week. It’s a wonderful way to relax and end my week. I love to read and as a young girl I did read a lot. It was my way of traveling around the world. My favorite author
was Pearl Buck. I think I read every book she wrote. I still read 1 to 3 books a week. Between reading and working in my flowers there’s not much T.V. I have a group of friends ( 3 of us) who pass our books around. We find some really great books at “Goodwill” . When we’re finished with them I send them to my sister (snail mail) and reads them and passes them on. One of the latest books I’ve read is “Change of Heart” by Jodi Picoult. About a young innocent man sent to prison. Well worth the read .
I would love to have my name put in for the drawing.
Blessings, Audrey
September 08, 2020
Debbie Carr said:
Hi Bruce and Millie
Love your blog, always so inspiring. I have a mission to read more PEI history. My husband and I spent 3 wonderful days in Grand Tracadie—camping and kayaking. Also did the floating boardwalk in Greenwich. Stay vacations are the best. Would love the Library Book.
Have a great week. Bert and Debbie Carr
September 08, 2020
Shirley Hansen Del Rio said:
Just seeing the letters PEI makes my heart beat faster. Then I get excited to read Bruce‘s blog and so glad he continues. They are always spot-on to create wonderful emotions and memories of being there – there, especially at the beautiful yellow building that is the Preserve Company and its wonderful restaurant. I just want to plop myself down and live right there! Congratulations to your excellent photographer – you say Katherine? She posts the most fabulous pictures that draw you in immediately. I first met Bruce and Shirley (I am Shirley from California) on my maiden “voyage” to PEI. (Had to do the “Anne of Green Gables” thing with my daughter fulfilling a promise I had made 25 yrs prior to take her one day!!) Little did I know there was so much to see/do in PEI. I now describe it as “if I think of heaven, this is what it would look like.” We loved this place and Bruce and Shirley so much, we (teachers) saved and went back the next year. We drove straight to the Preserve Company to say “we’re back!!“ only to be disappointed the Bruce and Shirley
were out of town. Sad!!! We stocked up on our favorite teas and jams and Dunoon cups
to have a nice surprise upon our return to CA. We dream of returning and WE WILL!!! Only a pandemic stopped us this time! We still “feel” PEI, and Bruce and all, through his wonderful blog and pictures. Thanks a MILLION!! I’d like to add my name to the pot for a book!! . Thank you,
Shirley (and Karina) Del Río Bay Area CA
September 07, 2020
Pat said:
Bruce, I so look forward to your blog on Saturdays. What A Wonderful World sand by Louis Armstrong was a favorite song of my late husband. He wanted this song played at the funeral home.❤️
Your recipes look wonderful especially the coffee.
I would love a copy of “The Library Book”.
Pat
September 06, 2020
Katharine Preston said:
I can’t thank you enough for your weekly insights. Love your blogs and this one is undoubtedly my fave! Everything resonated with me. I will follow Jacqueline Woodson, what am inspired woman. The music was fabulous! What a great start to my day.
And if you sent The Library Book, well then it would be perfect!
September 06, 2020
Linda Stephenson said:
Dear Bruce, I love your blog and look forward to it every Saturday. I had forwarded one of them to my daughter who has since subscribed to it! As a retired middle school library media specialist (AKA librarian) from Midwest America, “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean intrigues me and I’d love for you to send me a copy!
September 06, 2020
Jen Cash said:
Enjoy your blog!
I am working on mastering the slow read and my one thing at this moment in time. . .intentional living. I am on book #3 of 16 I hoping to complete by end of the year. Happy reading!
Thank you for your weekly encouragement and thoughts.
I would be interested in The Library book by Susan Orlean.
September 06, 2020
LaVonne Bilby said:
Thanks again Bruce, for lighting up our weekend. I would love to win a copy of The Library Book. Thank you for your generosity. Love Covehead Beach! I’m glad you got that refreshing swim in, while enjoying the splendour that God has given us (nature, wind (!), sun, surf, birds). Thanks for sharing Music Travel Love’s video- new to me and they are a delight. Blessings on your week.
September 06, 2020
Marion Sawatzki said:
Great blog again, Bruce. I would love to win The Library Book. Have a nice long weekend!
Cheers, Marion
September 06, 2020
Marian Brophy said:
We do look forward each week to the arrival of the PEI PRESERVE CO blog. Thank you, grace and peace and joy be yours in abundance, Marian
September 06, 2020
Derinda Lyall said:
So look forward to your Blog to start my week-end. I love to read and even more so during this worrying time. Being from England we were used to swimming in the cold sea, so refreshing. Would love to receive the book. Love seeing photos of Millie and your beautiful property.
Hope to visit again when all is safe.
Define a Lyall
September 05, 2020
Barbara VE said:
It is indeed a wonderful world. But I do like chords that resolve. And a big thank you for providing the golf cart ride awhile back so that we good enjoy the the gardens.
September 05, 2020
Susan B said:
Great blog Bruce !! Thank you.
Love the talk about the books and the quotes. I hadn’t listed to Louis in awhile and I needed to hear that song.
Have a great week, Susan B
September 05, 2020
Sharon Kalich said:
Your blog grounds me every Saturday….gives me hope and warm fuzzies. Have you ever thought of writing a book on your reflections? Your comment about the natural wind dermabrasion was classic! What a wit!
I would love a copy of The Library Book too. You are so generous and thoughtful to offer it to one of us.
To my muse in PEI and thanks for the Millie pics at the end. So precious.
Sharon
September 05, 2020
Dorothy Peters said:
would love to read The Library Book, by Susan Orlean,
September 05, 2020
Linda said:
Loved, loved, loved The Library Book! Glad you enjoyed it too. Happy September.
September 05, 2020
Jennifer Sarkkinen said:
Interestingly, as I read about Seneca, I read that his older brother, Gallio, met the Apostle Paul, recorded in the Bible in Acts 18!
Just thought it interesting! 😊
September 05, 2020
Anne Gillis said:
Just home from a walk on Stanhope beach. What a glorious day. Like the walk, your writing and posting is a treat today.
September 05, 2020
Murdock Morrison said:
Yes there is a lot on everyone’s plate these days but you have to make choices and hopefully they are positive and helpful. I would like to have my name on the list for The Library Book as I have heard about it and if you recommend it , then it has to be good. I loved the quote by Mignon as “love” is the most powerful emotion that keeps us together . And Ted Talk by Jacqueline is a follow up that I will check back to do as it sounds interesting. And yes I told my wife that we have to check out the recipe blog as I am a “foodie” and now I want to see what your recipes are . Take care and have a great Labour Day weekend- murdock and connie
September 05, 2020
althea said:
Bruce – Best blog yet! Wonderful and thanks.
September 05, 2020
Corinne said:
Dear Bruce,
A special thanks for your insights on Saturday mornings…a great start with a cuppa.
I too am trying to develop a habit for more time reading. It’s a lovely way to end my day,
I am missing my annual visit for a piece of potato pie and that amazing raspberry dessert that is this best thing I’ve ever tasted!
Keep well, keep reading, keep blogging
Corinne
September 05, 2020
Kenneth Culp said:
Love the song What a wonderful world by : Louis Armstrong. With all that is happening in our world today, it is easy to forget that we still live in a wonderful world. Bruce, Take good care. Ken
September 05, 2020
Lindsay Hope-Ross said:
I loved hearing Louie Armstrong again. Wonderful World was played at my second wedding. The marriage was all wrong but I still love that song and its message. Thanks for the reminder!
September 05, 2020
Joan Todd said:
What a wonderful read on this Saturday morning…and what wonderful music to
accompany it! The Power of Love…what a beautiful rendition. I just love the guitar,
the scenery and their voices…fabulous!! So calming. And what can you say about Louis
Armstrong?…it makes you feel like everything will be alright in this very unsettling world
we are living in right now. I sure hope it will anyway. It is in our control. Thank you Bruce!
September 05, 2020
Peggy Freeman said:
Thank you, Bruce! Those two songs were beautiful! What a Wonderful World is my favorite song as well. I hope Satchmo is right when he says more love will truly help this become a more wonderful world. I had to laugh about the two cooking up recipes. It brought such fond memories of my mom, sisters, and I laughing in the kitchen getting a meal ready. I really enjoy your blogs each week. Thanks again! Peggy Freeman
September 05, 2020
Lynne Lowe said:
The Library book sounds intriguing. Love reading your blogs. We haven’t been to Covehead yet this season.
P.S My granddaughter has me wrapped around her finger too. They are only little for a short time.
Cheers,
Lynne
September 05, 2020
Melanie Taormina said:
Love the comment about the wind. That dunk in the ocean must have been “refreshing” indeed! Thanks for these weekly notes. A treasured component of my Saturday mornings — along with tea!
September 05, 2020
Jennifer Sarkkinen said:
I enJOY readying your blogs. I must say the quotes you post are spot on!
We visited PEI years ago, and it is on my Adventure List to return!
God Bless!
September 05, 2020
Anne Gregoroff said:
I would love to have a copy of The Library Book.
Anne
September 05, 2020
Joan Stevenson said:
Always look forward to reading your Blog’s.
September 05, 2020
Susan E-J said:
Great Blog this morning, as always, Bruce. Congrats on #10 and I’d love to win The Library Book :)
Have a wonder-FULL weekend yourself too.
Best, Susan.
September 05, 2020
Miles Fujiwara said:
Hi Bruce
I’m also on a reading quest to keep my sanity during quarantine!
I read an interesting book titled Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee. Have you read it?
It’s quite interesting to read Ns. Headlee’s take on why people in this day and age of technology are driven to work harder and longer hours each day when technology should allow us to work more efficiently and require shorter work days.
Take care Bruce!
Miles
September 05, 2020
laurice robinet said:
This is lovely.
September 05, 2020
Wendy Hoffman said:
Thank you Bruce. I needed to read this today. Not only did my beloved father pass away recently but we were supposed to leave for our PEI vacation this very morning. This has been quite the ride for the year and I hope change for the better is coming next year. Thank you for a brief glimpse of your beautiful island and your uplifting words.
September 05, 2020