The Simple Woman's Daybook . . .

 

FOR TODAY, January 23, 2018 

Outside my window ...

It is dark, cold and wet, but it isn't raining or snowing. We have had to have our heat on more this winter than last. Brrr . . .

I am thinking ...

We thoroughly enjoyed "The Darkest Hour" yesterday. Gary Oldman certainly deserves an Oscar for his performance. I even cried at one point, when they were talking about all of the British Army being on the beaches at Dunkirk being surrounded by the Germans and how were they going to get them out.  Todd's father was at Dunkirk and was one of the soldiers that was rescued by the flotilla of Civilian boats that Churchill sent over to evacuate them to safety.  Churchill really fought to do the will of the people. He was a great Prime Minister.  Some of the others would have sold the UK down the river to Hitler by appeasement.  Its a good movie.  I highly recommend!

In the kitchen ...

 

Lemon Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters.  These are quite simply delicious! 

On my "To Cook" list ... 

 

Savoury Watermelon Salad from B's in the Kitchen. This looks fabulous! 

Good to know ...

 

I am creating ... 

 

Crochet n Create.  Puff stitch dish cloth.  I love it!  

 

The Unravelled Mitten.  Petoskey Lace Cowl.  Love this.  

 

Lolli and Grace, PDF pattern on etsy for these cute ornaments.  They combine all my loves, pretty, embroidery and felt.  

 

Jennifer Jangles.  Little Love Softies.    

 

Vintage with Laces "Catch of the Day" with fabric and lace.   

I am reading ...

 

The Stolen Marriage, by Diane Chamberlain 

In 1944, twenty-three-year-old Tess DeMello abruptly ends her engagement to the love of her life when she marries a mysterious stranger and moves to Hickory, North Carolina, a small town struggling with racial tension and the hardships imposed by World War II. Tess’s new husband, Henry Kraft, is a secretive man who often stays out all night, hides money from his new wife, and shows no interest in making love. Tess quickly realizes she’s trapped in a strange and loveless marriage with no way out.

The people of Hickory love and respect Henry and see Tess as an outsider, treating her with suspicion and disdain, especially after one of the town’s prominent citizens dies in a terrible accident and Tess is blamed. Tess suspects people are talking about her, plotting behind her back, and following her as she walks around town. What does everyone know about Henry that she does not? Feeling alone and adrift, Tess turns to the one person who seems to understand her, a local medium who gives her hope but seems to know more than he’s letting on.

When a sudden polio epidemic strikes the town, the townspeople band together to build a polio hospital. Tess, who has a nursing degree, bucks Henry’s wishes and begins to work at the hospital, finding meaning in nursing the young victims. Yet at home, Henry’s actions grow more alarming by the day. As Tess works to save the lives of her patients, can she untangle her husband’s mysterious behavior and save her own life?

I started this the other evening and I am truly enjoying it.  Its really good!

I am looking forward to ...

  

Maybe getting into the craft room today and doing some painting.  I've been collecting cherry pictures to try . . . 

Also we are going to Tina and Tony's for lunch tomorrow.  I love spending time with them.

Dreaming about ... 

 

Cosy Cottage Bedrooms  . . . 

  

Gingham Chair Covers, red and white accents  . . . pretty carpets . . . 

 

Matching chairs and ottomans  . . . 

  

Roses, stripes, checks and ruffles  . . . 

 

Pretty pillow closures  . . . 

Something to watch ...

  

Somebody Feed Phil.  On Netflix. Philip Rosenthal is perhaps best known as being the creator of long-running sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond," but since that show went off the air he has gotten more on-camera exposure. In this series, he takes viewers on a goodwill eating tour of the world. Rosenthal -- joined by friends and family -- visits cities that include Tel Aviv, Mexico City, New Orleans and Bangkok to get a taste of the local cuisine and culture at each stop on his journey. 


A Quote for the Day ...

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When you love what you have,
     You have everything you need.
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Makes me smile ...

People really like it.  That makes me happy.  I love that something I put so much of my heart into is bringing joy to others. 


Corners of my kingdom ...

 

Nunny, Sommerset . . .  

 

And that's my daybook for this week!



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BOOK OF MORMON CORNER - Today's Reading -  -  Jacob 5:49-69 

Question - What have you learnt from reading Jacob 5?  

 

My Thoughts -  In the reading today the good and the bad were allowed to grow together for a time. This makes me think of mortality. We each have weaknesses and strengths in us, because of our 'thorn in the flesh' we can be humble and know we have to turn to Jesus and allow Him to change us.  

 

 I love analogies they help me to remember important principles. I like that the Lord really knows what He's doing with His vineyard and He gives it what it needs constantly, even when He could give up on the vineyard because the world is getting worse and worse He doesn't cast it into the fire because there is still a glimmer of hope there.

 

Tomorrow's Reading (Day 84) -  Jacob 5:70-77 

Question - The Lord also laboured in the vineyard. What does this mean to you? 

 

Have a great day!  I hope its a good one!  Don't forget!

 

 

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And I do too