FOR TODAY, October 1st, 2024
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...
The colors are brilliant. As you can see. What a difference in just a week as compared to last week. Simply beautiful. It is garbage day as well, but it's not raining. Occasionally it is a dry garbage day. There is no rain expected in this area until Saturday.
I thought you might also enjoy seeing a view from the other direction towards the start of the street. I am surrounded by beauty for sure!
I AM THINKING ...
What a time I had yesterday. I needed to go to the store to pick up a few things. As I was backing out of the garage, my car grabbed the shelves on the right hand side of the garage and brought them all down with a huge crash. My next door neighbor popped out of her door like a cuckoo clock to see what was the matter. I was able to reassure her that I was okay. (A bit shaken, but okay.) My car was pretty okay as well, despite cans and bottles falling onto it. It does have one scratch which needs seeing to. Some broken jars, dented cans and the shelf is unusable and sitting out by the road for fall cleanup. I put my father's ironing board that he had given me out as well as it was missing a rubber foot on one leg. I had replaced it a couple years ago. Cindy came over to help me clean everything up. I gave her the ironing board cover which was pretty much brand new. So was the ironing board for that matter, except for the missing foot. It made the board really wobbly and so I never used it and I am pretty sure that dad never used it. The ironing board disappeared almost as soon as we put it out, but we never saw anyone take it, lol I am so grateful for a sister who is so helpful. Ready and willing to drop whatever she is doing to come and help me out in a sticky situation. Whatever would I do without her??? I dread to think. Whether she likes to think of it this way or not, she has been one of God's greatest blessings in my life.
I AM ALSO THINKING ...
It is probably not a smart idea for me to keep my food storage out in the garage, but where else can I put it? I don't have a lot of room here in the house for it.
IN THE KITCHEN ...
Crispy Shredded Chicken Tacos. These are quick, easy and delicious. A wonderful mash up of taco-quesadilla-nacho. Ready to dip and fill as you wish. I really enjoyed these.
ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...
Grandma's Honey Muffins. From Taste of Home. These look really good. Simple and uncomplicated.
LOOKING FORWARD TO ...
General Conference this weekend. Twice a year the leaders of my church and all of it's members worldwide get together for a conference which is telecast on YouTube for those who cannot be in Salt Lake in person. We are treated to wonderfully inspiring talks from our church leadership, both male and female. I always come away from it inspired and uplifted. It is a time I really look forward to. They are held the same time every year in the Spring, and in the Autumn. I feast on their words for the six months in the middle. They have helped me with a lot of the emotional and spiritual trauma in my life. You will be able to access them and or find out more about them here. There are far worse ways to spend a weekend.
Remembering the beautiful Croissants we used to get on the Ferry over to France as well as the beautiful ones we got in France. They were phenomenal. No croissant ever tasted better. The French do them the best in the world.
SOMETHING NICE ...
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide. Cindy had one and I liked it so much that I got one for myself. Invaluable when it comes to identifying wildflower and or/sketching them. A wonderful tool. I had a book of English Cottages when I was in the U.K. with line drawings and sketches. I so wish that I had brought it back with me. I have been unable to find a copy since.
THIS I KNOW TO BE TRUE ...
We are compensated for all of our sorrows in time . . . it can sometimes take a lifetime, but it will come. I have no doubt of that.
I AM WANTING TO CREATE ...
Cute hats for Blythe dolls . . .
Scrap Afghans . . . Janie Crow. A real work of art.
Chunky Tree Garland . . . Delia Creates.
Crochet for You. Five Minute Stars.
Matchbox creations . . .
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And I do too!