A Day Book . . .

 

 

FOR TODAY. August 26th, 2025

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ... 

 

 

We got some rain yesterday. Not a lot but some. It is better than nothing. There is an air quality warning in effect. It is 15*C/60*F.  The Long Lake Wildfire is 20 miles away and still considered to be out of control. That was as of 1:48 pm yesterday.

I AM THINKING ...

I am very much thinking about my father this morning. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital yesterday morning and has been admitted.  He was not feeling himself Sunday night and it was very apparent yesterday morning that all was not well, so we thought it best for him to go to hospital and be checked. He was very weak.  They ended up admitting him because of his weakness and he had a bit of a temperature.  They felt it was for the best and we agreed, as we would not be able to pick him up if he fell, etc We spent most of yesterday with him as they did various tests, and then went back last night to bring him anything he might need. He seemed to be a lot worse last night. They are treating him as if he has had a tic bite as his liver toxins are up, etc. He was grateful to have us there last night, but he was not himself at all. They will be taking him up to Kentville today for a cat scan as the hospital here in town doesn't have one.  I hope he has had a good night.  Cindy is going over early this morning and then we will both go over later today after his scan, etc. There is no point in me going sooner. I would only be in the way, and his cubicle is very small. 

I AM ALSO THINKING ...

The Doctor really upset me last night wanting End of Life instructions, etc. I know he is 92 and at such an age an infection can take a person out very quickly. And I know she has to do what she has to do. I just am not prepared for anything like that. Is anyone?

IN THE KITCHEN ...

There is nothing new.  I am sharing a post I did on Cottage Pudding. I revamped it and updated it. It is a delicious old-fashioned cake which is served cut into squares with a lemon & nutmeg sauce for pouring over top. It is really comforting and tasty.

 

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ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...

Hatch Green Chili Cheeseburger Soup from The Goldilocks Kitchen. This looks really delicious.

THIS I BELIEVE TO BE TRUE ...

We have to believe in ourselves and in our dreams. If we can't do so, why would anyone else?

 

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SOMETHING THAT IS NICE ...

August Sunflowers.  I have always loved Sunflowers.

 

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SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...

Fresh local apples. I hope the apple crop isn't too badly hit by the drought this year.

Also, last night when I was waiting for my sister to arrive to pick me up to go to the hospital, I was sitting in one of my chairs out on the patio.  A hummingbird came over and was humming right in front of my face looking at me. It was there for about a minute, very close.  It was wonderful. I suppose it was wondering what I was. Okay, I was a little bit afraid that it would peck me.

I AM WANTING TO CREATE ...

 

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Cat dolls  . . . 

 

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A tea bag doll  . . . 

 

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Milk and Cookies  . . .

 

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A chicken doll  . . . 

 

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Pumpkin babies  . . . 

 

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SOMETHING I ENJOY ...

Cats and their antics. I could watch cat videos for hours. They are such incredible creatures. They make me smile.

 

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SOMETHING ELSE I ENJOY ...

The sound of waves lapping against the shore. It is a very comforting sound to me.

 

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OH MY GOODNESS ...

Such a majestic creature.

I AM READING ...

WILDERNESS WIFE, by Delores Topliff

How do you continue living when life collapses around you in a single day? 

 Marguerite Wadin MacKay believes her 17-year marriage to explorer Alex MacKay is strong—until his sudden fame destroys it. When he returns from a cross-Canada expedition, he announces their frontier marriage is void in Montréal where he plans to find a society wife—not one with native blood. 

Taking their son, MacKay sends Marguerite and their three daughters to a trading post where she lived as a child. Deeply shamed, she arrives in time to assist young Doctor John McLoughlin with a medical emergency. Marguerite now lives only for her girls. 

When Fort William on Lake Superior opens a school, Marguerite moves there for her daughters’ sake and rekindles her friendship with Doctor McLoughlin. When he declares his love, she dissuades him from a match harmful to his career. She’s mixed blood and nine years older. But he will have no one else. After abandonment, can a woman love again and fulfill a key role in North American History?

History with a fresh perspective, this book captured me with the first two pages. (Yes, it is taking me a while to get through it. I have been really tired when I get into bed at night.)

THINGS THAT CATCH MY FANCY ...

 

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A pretty dress  . . .  I do so love dresses with flowers and birds on them, and pearl buttons.

 

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Pretty embroidery . . . 

 

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Heirloom tomatoes  . . .  so yummy.

 

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Farmhouse sinks  . . . 

 

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Blue and white birds . . . 

 

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I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...

The comfort, peace and presence of prayers  . . . 

 

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MAKES ME SMILE ...

A way to appreciate the dark.

SOMETHING TO WATCH ...

The Art of Racing in the Rain, Netflix

A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU ...

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 *That it will never come again
is what makes life so sweet.
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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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