A Day Book . . .

 

FOR TODAY, January 28th, 2025

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...

Its not quite light out yet. Still quite dark, but daylight is beginning to show its head. It's cool. Just above zero, although it feels much cooler. Snow is supposed to start around 9 a.m. and continue on for most of the day. Snow and or rain for the rest of the week is predicted.

 

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I AM THINKING ...

About kind hearts.  My sister's oldest daughter has a very kind heart. Just like her mother. She is always doing for others.  She is a good, good person. You can't pretend to be a good person. Or kind. It is just something you are, and who you are. I love her dearly.

 

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I AM ALSO THINKING ...

This is the epitome of kindness and speaks volumes about who you are.

IN THE KITCHEN ...

Classic Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies. This is a small batch recipe, making only 18 delicious cookies. Less dangerous to have around than a full batch would be.

ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...

Polish Casserole from Taste of Home. A delicious mix of polish sausage, sauerkraut, creamy mushroom sauce, cheese and pasta.  Sounds and looks delicious.

 

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LOOKING FORWARD TO ...

The next season of Love Is Blind. I know . . . I shouldn't be, but I just like the show. I can't help myself. It is one of my weaknesses.

 

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SOMETHING NICE ...

One winter after Cindy and Dan moved down here to care for mom, Dan went out and built a snowman outside the front window to surprise mom.  She was thrilled with it.  The thought of him doing that warms my heart.  It was a really lovely thing for him to do.  He is a good man.

 

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SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...

Snowdrops. I don't have any around me, but it is always nice to see them.  The promise of things to come.

THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE ...

When I think back on all of the difficult times in my life, amidst the pain, I have also been able to find a treasure, a twinkle, a spark.

I WOULD LIKE TO CREATE ...

 

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Knitted snowmen  . . . 

 

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Knitted cats  . . . 

 

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Knitted gnomes  . . . I love gnomes.

 

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Knitted angels  . . . 

 

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Knitted chickens  . . . 

SOMETHING I ENJOY ...

 

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Toast and good marmalade  . . . 

 

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OH MY GOODNESS ...

He was mighty fine in his time  . . . 

 

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HOW I WISH ...

I wish this for us all.

I AM READING ...

THE LANTERN MEN, a mystery by Elly Griffiths 

Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway changed her life—until a convicted killer tells her that four of his victims were never found, drawing her back to the place she left behind. 

 Everything has changed for Ruth Galloway. She has a new job, home, and partner, and she is no longer north Norfolk police’s resident forensic archaeologist. That is, until convicted murderer Ivor March offers to make DCI Nelson a deal. 

Nelson was always sure that March killed more women than he was charged with. Now March confirms this and offers to show Nelson where the other bodies are buried—but only if Ruth will do the digging. 

 Curious, but wary, Ruth agrees. March tells Ruth that he killed four more women and that their bodies are buried near a village bordering the fens, said to be haunted by the Lantern Men, mysterious figures holding lights that lure travelers to their deaths. 

 Is Ivor March himself a lantern man, luring Ruth back to Norfolk? What is his plan, and why is she so crucial to it? And are the killings really over?

I really enjoy the Ruth Galloway mysteries.

THINGS I LOVE ...

 

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Sweaters with cats . . .  however, I would prefer it to be a cardigan.

 

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Toe beans . . . 

 

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A hot drink in the Winter  . . . 

 

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Neat and tidy  . . . 

 

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Notions  . . . 

I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...

 

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Life with all of its up and downs, ins and outs, joys and sorrows . . . and everything in between.  All of it.  So grateful.

SOMETHING TO WATCH ...

Missing You, on Netflix.  Very good.

A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU ...

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 *.Everyone needs a place to retreat.

A spot where the world grows

quiet enough for the soul to speak.

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And that is my daybook for this week!  Thanks always for being here!

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⋯ ◯ ⋯ Take time to enjoy the small *´¯`.¸¸.☆
  ⋰ ⋮ ⋱ blessings in life.*´¯`.¸¸.☆ 



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Have a beautiful day!  Don't forget!  

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And I do too!