My Favourite things . . .

 

These are some of the things in life that I enjoy and which make me happy, inspire me, or put a smile on my face. Maybe some of them are yours too.  Lets share!  

 

Vintage Greeting Card Illustration from over the past century, but especially the 40's, 50's and 60's.  The earlier ones seem to tell a story.  For instance in this one the children have been out playing and built a snowman. Its the holidays and their little Scottie dog is looking out at them in longing. He wants to play too. And the house is all decorated for Christmas, so it won't be long now before all of the festivities will be taking place.  

  

 

Tea Pots.  And they don't need to be fancy. I love them all, but I love simple ones most of all. I would love to own a Brown Betty.  It is on my wish list.  I know  . . .  and for the most part I don't drink tea. It doesn't make sense, but there you go . . . 

  

Attic Bedrooms. They have so much charm. I just adore them. 

 

Built in book cases. I love them.  They can be quite charming.  Well, built in anything really. 

The Winding Road by George Callaghan

Primitive Folk Art. I like it better than the great classics. I think there is a lot of character in Primitive Folk Art, and a whole lot of soul.   It speaks to my heart.   

 

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Magical worlds I want to enter.  They make me dream. They speak to me of simpler, kinder, nicer times.

 

Antique Irons  . . . 

  

Baby chicks.  Little puff balls.  Cheep Cheep Cheep 

  

I love this song!  Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Middle of the Road.  It is a happy song to me, and reminds me of my teenage years. It makes me want to prance and sing along! 

Barns  . . . especially red ones  . . . 

 

  

Freckled faces  . . .  especially with red hair  . . . 

 

Misty mornings . . .  mom always says that a misty morning fortells a beautiful sunny day . . . 

  

Rolling yarn into balls . . .  I could sit and do it for hours  . . . 

Hints of colour  . . . painted walls that have just a small hint of colour in them . . . pastels . . . 

 

The warmth that comes from that small patch of sunlight in a room  . . . 

  

Eskimo kisses  . . . 

 

Singing along . . .  do you remember that show that used to be on the television, "Sing Along With Mitch?"  Loved it. 

 

Tomatoes . . . in any way, shape or form.  I adore Tomato sandwiches, with lots of mayo and salt and pepper.  I love tinned tomatoes, chilled and eaten with a slice of white bread and butter . . .  tomatoes, in any way, shape, or form.   Raw tomatoes . . .  only in season and perfectly ripened. 

 

Bunnies  . . .  how could you eat one?  But I guess you could say that about any animal  . . . 

 

 Copper pans  . . . marble countertops . . . 

 

Watching ballet  . . . 

 And those are my favourite things for this week.  What are some of yours?

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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 *.˛.Some days are better,

some days are worse.

Look for the blessing,

instead of the curse.

Be positive, stay strong,

and get enough rest.

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Spiritual Enlightenment 

 

BOOK OF MORMON CORNER

Today's Reading - Mosiah 17:1-20 

Question - What have you learnt from the reading today? What character strengths and weaknesses do you see here?  

Thoughts - How brave was Alma?! King Noah was determined to kill Abinadi and yet young Alma spoke up and plead with him. Also I notice Alma's diligence in writing ALL the words of Abinadi when he was hiding in a cave. I always wonder why Alma heard Abinadi, why did he not harden his heart to the truth like everyone else. And it always touches my heart that Abinadi died not knowing that his message was heard. This is a comforting scripture to keep in mind when teaching or sharing the gospel. You never know when what you say will touch another person, and you may never know the change it could bring about. 

 

Tomorrow's Reading (Day 117) - Mosiah 18:1-16
Question - What have you learnt from the reading today? What does it mean to you to 'bear, mourn, comfort and stand as a witness'? 

 

 

 

In The English Kitchen today  . . .  a traditional recipe for Potato Cakes.  There are only three ingredients. Potato, butter and flour.  They go together to make delicious little cake/breads that are entirely comfortable being eaten warm with butter and jam. I love these old traditional recipes. 

 

Have a beautiful Thursday.  Don't forget! 

 

 

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 And I do too!