The Simple Woman's Daybook . . .

 

 

 

FOR TODAY, April 24, 2018 

 

Outside my window ...

Its dry but it is cool and overcast. The two little dogs next door are yip yapping.  They are pretty much constantly yip yapping. They yap when I flush my toilet. As Todd would say, they are quite vociferous! 

 

I am thinking ...

 

 

Hooray for a new Prince and what a sweet little family. I hope they don't stop at three. I would love to see them with a whole houseful of children.  

 

  

 

Charlotte and George arriving to visit their new baby brother . . . 

 

  

 

Charlotte has perfected the art of the Royal Wave!  Now we just have the Royal Wedding to look forward.  I wonder what they will name the new Prince.  Odds are on Arthur, but I don't think they will . . .  maybe Phillip. Phillip would be nice.

In the kitchen ... 

 

 

 

I've done a complete tutorial on Diner Style Hot Sandwiches. The perfect thing to do with leftovers from the roast and a once in a bluemoon treat! 

 

On my "To Cook" list ... 

 

 

 

Smoky Chicken Flatbread with Crispy Bacon, Avocado, Tomato and Sundried-Tomato Mayo.  From The Cosy Apron.  

 

Good to know ... 

  

 

I am creating ...

 

  

 

From Stitching Together, crochet country dishcloths with printable wrappers. 

 

  

 

Sew Can She, tiny bag pattern, free, also. 

 

 

 

Yarn Cosy Holder by Mareike Meyer on Ravelry.  Love it!  

 

 

 

Flower Garden Tea Cosy, free pattern from Just Jen.  

 

 

 

Lilly Ella, a tutorial on how to make reusable cloth tea bags.  Brilliant!  

 

I am Reading ...

 

 

Letters to Iris, by Elizabeth Noble.

Tess has a secret, one which is going to turn her life upside down. In just nine months time. The only person she can confide in is her beloved Grandmother. But Iris is slipping further away each day. Then chance brings a stranger into Tess's life. Gigi's heart goes out to Tess, knowing what it's like to feel alone.

This book revolves round two families who met when they were visiting elderly relatives in a nursing home. Tess's relationship with her Grandmother had been a strong one, but with her Mother, it's strained. Gigi is married to Richard but she is unhappy in their relationship. Letters to Iris refers to the war, her parents and her brother, Tom, but she never shared secrets from that life. This is a beautifully written story about secrets, acceptance of other people's wishes and of course, love. I suspect when the prologue is read, like me, many readers will shed a rear or two. 

 

Looking Forward to ...

We have the Zone Leaders coming for supper tonight.  Its always nice to have the young Missionaries in our home. 

Dreaming about ... 

 

 

 Country kitchens  . . .  with wood floors and rag rugs . . . and lots of light. 

 

 

 

Good corn on the cob  . . .  I haven't had any in over 18 years  . . . 

 

  

 

Pillows with Red Geraniums on them  . . .  I love red geraniums . . . 

 

Cafe curtains  . . .

 

  

 

Rooster Tea Pots  . . .  

 

Something to Watch ...  

 

 

Maudie, starring Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke.  The true story of Nova Scotia artist Maude Lewis. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be inspired. We both thoroughly enjoyed this yesterday and it made me more than a bit homesick. 

 

A Quote for the day ...

 

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    They need it the most.

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Makes me smile ... 

  

 

Hares . . .  they are such beautiful creatures  . . . 

 

Corners of my kingdom ... 

 

 

 

An iconic view of the city of London  . . .  I think London is one of the most beautiful and most interesting cities in the world. So much to do and to see  . . .  filled with history, colour and personality.

And that's my daybook for this week!



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BOOK OF MORMON CORNER

Today's Reading - Alma 5:53-6:8 

Question - What are the things that Alma asks the people to do in this section? What blessings does he promise?  

Thoughts - He tell us to be separate from worldly ways. This year my testimony of this has grown. As I read the Old Testament this has struck me  . . . the Lord separated Noah's family, the Israelites, Lehi's family, Nephi's people, the Jaredites, the pioneers. He wants a people marked with His name, He will be their God, and they will be His people. The ways of the world are easier to accept than question or reject, but they put us in danger of being devoured, as by a ravenous wolf. But Jesus Christ's way is always right, it is the way to peace of conscience and happiness.

Tomorrow's Reading (Day 147) - Alma 7:1-13 

Question - What have you learnt from the reading today? What does Alma teach us about the purpose of the Saviour's suffering? 

 

Have a beautiful Tuesday!  Don't forget! 

 

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