FOR TODAY, October 7th, 2025
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...
Everything is in full color, but the leaves are definitely falling. That poor grass. It never had much of a chance to get green this summer with the drought, but here is hoping that we will have a lot of precipitation over the Winter and that next year it will be back to being lovely and green.
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I AM THINKING ...
How did we already get to October? Its nuts how quickly this year has passed. This coming weekend is the Canadian Thanksgiving. It only just dawned on me the other day. I haven't planned anything at all. Too many other things going on I guess!
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I AM ALSO THINKING ...
I have some people coming to clean later this morning. I finally broke down and hired cleaners. I just can't cope with working and cleaning and everything else. I start work most days very early in the morning and don't finish everything up until mid to late afternoon, upon which time I am exhausted. I had a cleaner in the U.K. and someone else (who shall not be named) to help around the house. I have been trying to cope on my own for months. Everyone else on my street has a cleaner and they don't work full time. I am a bit ashamed that I need one, but meh, it is what it is. We will see how it works out anyways.
IN THE KITCHEN ...
A delicious Butternut Squash, Apple & Cheddar Soup. This was so easy to make and oh so delicious! I small-batched the recipe to make only three to four servings. It was really tasty. A beautiful combination of sweet and savory. I think it is a new favorite!
ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...
Swallow's Nests. Nidi de Rondini. Delicious pasta rolls filled with cheese and ham and slathered with bechamel before baking to delicious perfection. This looks so good!
THIS I BELIEVE ...
I like to blend into the background. I do not like being the focus of anyone's attention.
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SOMETHING THAT IS NICE ...
Homemade hot chocolate.
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SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...
Fresh autumn apples. Tis the season!
I AM WANTING TO CREATE ...
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Crochet Toadstools . . . so cute.
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Sewn and beaded toadstools . . .
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Toadstool people . . .
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Toadstool peg dolls . . .
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Needle felted Toadstools.
Yes, I am obsessed.
SOMETHING I ENJOY ...
Piano music. I especially enjoy listening to Paul Cardall.
Watching leaves dance.
OH MY GOODNESS ...
This makes me want a puppy. So adorable.
I AM READING ...
THE PLAIN TRUTH, by Jodi Picoult
When Ellie Hathaway, a disillusioned big-city attorney, comes to Paradise, Pennsylvania, to defend Katie, two cultures collide—and for the first time in her high-profile career, Ellie faces a system of justice very different from her own.
Delving deep inside the world of those who live "plain," Ellie must find a way to reach Katie on her terms. And as she unravels a tangled murder case, Ellie also looks deep within—to confront her own fears and desires when a man from her past reenters her life.
I have always loved Jodi Picoult's writing.
THINGS THAT CATCH MY FANCY ...
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Unusual planters . . .
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Majestic . . .
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Pretty fabrics . . .
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Roses . . .
I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...
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A contented life . . .
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A cat and his teddy. I love to watch cat videos as well. They are such funny creatures. So long as they are not being harmed. I hate ones where people are taking advantage or manipulating situations.
SOMETHING TO WATCH ...
Scott & Bailey. Britbox. One of my favorite police shows. I loved it when I was living in the U.K. Am so pleased it is on Britbox now.
A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU ...
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
to my friends
Ginny and Tom
I hope you have a splendid day!
And now I must go tidy up before the cleaners get here. 😬
And that is my daybook for this week! Thanks always for being here!
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And I do too!
I have one of the Queen's coronation mugs that are in your hot chocolate photo. Every child was given one that lived in England for the celebration. I have had mine ever since, and it has been back and forth across the ocean a few times. I even have a double egg cup, similar to your photo. We had bought it for my dad and when he passed it came to me. Hope the cleaner works out for you, hope the cats take to this person too. Rain today. I read that farmer's crops in this area are poor this year, and many are using their insurance as they have lost out. Hope the rain heads your way too.
ReplyDeleteYou made me chuckle when you said you had to tidy up before the cleaning lady came. My mom had a cleaning lady come every two weeks once she started working when I was about 8 years old. I never understood when she would tell us to tidy our room before the cleaning lady came. I understand now. It was such a lovely feeling to come home from school after the cleaning lady was there. She was one of mom’s friends so it was extra special when she came. You deserve to have a little help, Marie. Hope it works out for you. Love and hugs, Elaine.
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