Tuesday, 26 January 2021

The Simple Woman's Daybook . . .

  

FOR TODAY, January 26th, 2021

Outside my window ...
Its pretty much fully light out, overcast, cold.  Just what you would expect for the month of January in Canada.

I am thinking ... 
I wonder if the groundhog will see his shadow? Hard to believe this is my last daybook entry for January 2021.  

I am thankful for ...
Still being here. Had I stayed in the UK, I most certainly would have had the virus by now and been a goner. I must still be here for a purpose. God works in mysterious ways.

In the kitchen ... 
 

Best Cabbage Rolls. These really are the best.  On a side note, what program do you use for editing photos?  I really need to find a new one so that I can move everything over to my dell. 

On my "To Cook" list ... 
 

Half Baked Harvest.  Cookie Bottom Salted Caramel Tart with Toasted Marshmallow. Looks amazing! 

Good to Know ... 

 
 

I am wanting to create ... 
 

 

Cottage Gal. Love these hearts. Could not find the link either.

 
 
Fancy Frugal Life. How to fold a doily into an envelope. 

 

Adventures of a DIY Mom.  Fabric heart garland. 
 
 
 
Nurture Store. DIY Clay Hearts.


 

Messy Little Monster.  Salt Dough Candle Holder. 

I am reading ... 

 

The Confession Club, by Elizabeth Berg 
In this uplifting novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Story of Arthur Truluv, good friends discover that the things we fear revealing to others can be the very things that bring us closer together. 
 
When a group of friends in Mason, Missouri, decide to start a monthly supper club, they get more than they bargained for. The plan for congenial evenings—talking, laughing, and sharing recipes, homemade food, and wine—abruptly changes course one night when one of the women reveals something startlingly intimate. The supper club then becomes Confession Club, and the women gather weekly to share not only dinners, but embarrassing misdeeds, deep insecurities, and long-held regrets. 
 
They invite Iris Winters and Maddy Harris to join, and their timing couldn't be better. Iris is conflicted about her feelings for a charming but troubled man, and Maddy has come back home from New York to escape a problem too big to handle alone. The club offers exactly the kind of support they need to help them make some difficult decisions. 
 
The Confession Club is charming, heartwarming, and inspiring. And as in the previous books that take place in Mason, readers will find friendship, community, and kindness on full display. 

I am really enjoying this!  I will hate it when I get to the end! I have always loved Elizabeth Berg's books.  Sorry I am so slow reading, I keep falling asleep.  I do have another book lined up however. Soon! 

I am looking forward to ...
Taking my eye test back to the DMV and getting my license switched! 

Dreaming About ... 

 

Embroidered pockets . . . 

 
 
Cosy Cottage Lights  . . . 

 

Where does it lead? 
 
 

Strawberry design rolling pins  . . . 

 

Toadstool cups  . . . 

Something to watch ... 

 

Cold Call on Acorn TV. Compelling thriller. Loving it.

Makes me smile ... 

 
 
One of my favourite things ... 


 

Holly Hobby  . . . 

Corners of my kingdom ... 

 

Snowy Peggy's Cove. Source. 

A thought to carry with you ...  

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 *Nothing ever goes away
until it teaches us what
we need to know.
~Pema Chodron
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 And that's my daybook for this week  . . .  
  

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Have a beautiful day and don't forget!  
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13 comments:

  1. La Table De Nana26 January 2021 at 13:33

    LOL I've been touting Snapseed to you ..forever:)

    I love PS I have a paid subsc..per month..for years..but Snapsedd is a free The Bomb editing program that I love to use for IG

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    1. Marie Rayner26 January 2021 at 15:47

      You have. I just need to download it and try it out. I haven't been able to find it for free though? oxox

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    2. La Table De Nana27 January 2021 at 16:32

      Its on IG for free..its a free app..I have never seen a paid version.

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    3. Marie Rayner27 January 2021 at 16:39

      I will have to look again. I have only been able to find it on googlesearch and a paid version. Sigh . . .

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  2. Charlie196126 January 2021 at 14:19

    It’s a dreadful, untrue thing to say that if you still lived in the uk you would most certainly be a goner. Believe it or not most of us over here are still alive,

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    1. Marie Rayner26 January 2021 at 15:46

      I am sorry if I offended you with that Charlie, but where I lived, ALL of my neighbours have it. It is running rampant. To think that I somehow would have been missed would be pretty naive on my part. I am pretty sure I would have gotten it. With all of my underlying health conditions, and age, etc. I truly believe I would not have survived it. I can't help the way I feel. Of course, your susceptability depends on where you live, your age, your health, etc. It would have been strike three for me on all three counts.

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  3. Charlie196126 January 2021 at 17:43

    I appreciate you replying to my comment but as someone a similar age to you, living with diabetes, living within 7 miles of your old home, I think your statement about certain death from COVID for people in our circumstances etc is irresponsible and has caused me great personal fear and distress. I literally felt sick reading it. I have read your blogs for years but no more.

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    1. Marie Rayner26 January 2021 at 18:33

      I am sorry you feel that way. I cant help the way I feel. The idea that everyone around me would get it, neighbors on both sides and across the way and I magically would not have gotten it is a bit ludicrous. Had I only diabetes to worry about, that is one thing, but I also have hypertension, copd/asthma, am considered to be morbidly obese, amongst other things. From all that I have read about it, those are really strong factors which go against survival and this latest strain is considered to be even more deadly. WE are all afraid, and we have good reason to be afraid. I am sure I was in a very dangerous position living where I did with those conditions and yes, I am very grateful to be out of there. Sorry if you feel my attitude is irresponsible, but I cant help how I feel any more than you can. I wish only the best for you. Go with God and have a good life. OH, and by the way I did not say that it meant certain death for all people in our circumstances. I was talking about me, and nobody else, and how it made me feel.

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  4. Elizabeth26 January 2021 at 23:11

    The main reason for your concern if you had stayed in England, in my opinion, is that when we are under stress (and you certainly qualified in that area) our immune system drops. And then we fall ill. Looking back at my life, the times I fell ill as an adult, I was under a lot of stress. When times are more calm, I tend to stay well. I can understand your worry. There are those out there that say it is not always covid that kills folks, but there are other ways to cause harm to human bodies and some places on earth are trying those out (China in a big way I have read). I guess time will tell...or it may be stopped, nothing said, and we commoners will simply never really know. Ultimately, I believe GOD controls when we are born and when we die...but one does not want to suffer long and unduly meanwhile. Hubby and I have days we feel more optimistic than others, and at times, with his worsening health (NOT covid) I am disheartened and fearful. My faith in GOD is what keeps me ok. Liked the quote on patience.
    Elizabeth xoxo

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    1. Marie Rayner27 January 2021 at 13:43

      There is a very valid reason they say stress is a killer Elizabeth! I am with you. GOD is very much in control. It is hard to not be fearful sometimes, that is called being human. Love and hugs to you and hubby. xoxo

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  5. Anonymous27 January 2021 at 06:54

    Another lovely post, I so enjoy your photos, quotes, thoughts.
    Thank you. V 😍

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    1. Marie Rayner27 January 2021 at 13:47

      Thank you very much V. Much appreciated as always. xoxo

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  6. LeAnn28 January 2021 at 01:54

    Wow, your corner of the kingdom has a lot of snow. I wish we had more. I think we are heading for drought. I loved reading your daybook entry. I plan on doing one soon. It always provides some fun thoughts.
    I too think if you hadn't gotten out of England, you could have really had some problems. I am so happy you are well and safe.
    The food items you choose are look so yummy.
    Loved all the Valentine items. They are so cute. I wish I could do some things like that with my grandchildren, but Covid stops that one. I am so sad, I missed two grandchildren's sealings int he temple that I could have gone too except for Covid. I have a granddaughter getting married in the Jordan River Temple on March 6th. I am going to make it to that one.
    The confession Club sounds like a fun book. I think everyone needs a good friend to confess too.
    Your Dreaming about photos were lovely. Except for the snow photo; it made me look forward to the spring.
    Have fun at the DMV!
    Sending love and hugs your way!

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