A Day Book . . .

 

FOR TODAY, December 23rd, 2025

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...

A beautiful sunrise out the back. A beautiful gift.

I AM THINKING ...

We are supposed to get 6cm of snow on Thursday. That is about 3 inches. Doesn't sound like much, but it could keep me home. It depends on when it starts. It's -9*C/15.8*F at the moment so very cold. That doesn't take into consideration the windchill. Cold. Cold. Cold.

I AM ALSO THINKING ...

My neighbor across the way came over with a plate of goodies last night. I will have to save them for when my daughter and son-in-law come over because I really shouldn't be eating anything like that. Chocolates, Oreo Truffles, some kind of squares.  Very kind, but I don't dare eat any of it.

I do have some lovely neighbors. I am blessed.

 

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I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...

Good neighbors. This is a lovely street to live on. God really helped me to fall on my feet here. It is such a great blessing.

IN THE KITCHEN ...

Deluxe Ham Casserole. I had bought a small dinner ham to make sandwiches with to take to my friends on Friday last and still had some left so I made a delicious casserole with it yesterday. I took most of it next door to Sheila who was most appreciative. This is simple to make and delicious. Creamy, cheesy, smoky.  Just right.

ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...

This old fashioned Sauerkraut Salad looks good. Just that Perfect Piece. I like Sauerkraut Salad.

 

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THIS I BELIEVE ...

My home is sacred to me. Holy Ground I call it. A sanctuary against the world. A place of peace and comfort. A shelter against the storm. 

SOMETHING THAT IS NICE ...

A beautifully decorated banister for the holidays. 

SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...

Lights in the snow  . . . 

I AM WANTING TO CREATE ...

 

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A watch brooch  . . . 

 

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Little wire snowmen  . . . 

 

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Men in the moon  . . . 

 

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Little people with character  . . . 

 

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A beautiful papier mache fox . . .  stunning.

 

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SOMETHING I ENJOY ...

Paper collage . . .  

 

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SOMETHING ELSE I ENJOY ...

Playing with Lego. Its not something I had when I was a child, but it is something I enjoy playing with as an adult.

 

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Oh my goodness  . . .  I used to love making gingerbread houses for my kids every year.  This one is really pretty.

I AM READING ...

MRS. ENDICOTT'S SPLENDID ADVENTURE, by Rhs Bowen 

Blindsided by betrayal in pre-WWII England, a woman charts a daring new course in this captivating tale of resilience, friendship, and new love by the bestselling author of The Rose Arbor and The Venice Sketchbook. 

 Surrey, England, 1938. After thirty devoted years of marriage, Ellie Endicott is blindsided by her husband’s appeal for divorce. It’s Ellie’s opportunity for change too. The unfaithful cad can have the house. She’s taking the Bentley. Ellie, her housekeeper Mavis, and her elderly friend Dora―each needing escape―impulsively head for parts unknown in the South of France. 

 With the Rhône surging beside them, they have nowhere to be and everywhere to go. Until the Bentley breaks down in the inviting fishing hamlet of Saint Benet. 

Here, Ellie rents an abandoned villa in the hills, makes wonderful friends among the villagers, and finds herself drawn to Nico, a handsome and enigmatic fisherman. 

As for unexpected destinations, the simple paradise of Saint Benet is perfect. But fates soon change when the threat of war encroaches. Ellie’s second act in life is just beginning―and becoming an adventure she never expected.

I am thoroughly enjoying this. Thoroughly.

THINGS THAT CATCH MY FANCY ...

 

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Open shelves. Although you would have to be incredibly tidy to rock them.

 

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Bright and sunny.  Just makes me smile.

 

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Vintage table cloths  . . . 

 

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Cow creamers  . . . 

 

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Bluebirds  . . . 

I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...

 

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Each one of you  . . .  

MAKES ME SMILE ...

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SOMETHING TO WATCH ...

Inspector George Gently on Acorn TV. Love this show.

A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU ...

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*Talking about our problems

is our greatest addiction.

Let's break the habit 

and talk about our joys.

~unknown  • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 

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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!