FOR TODAY, February 2nd, 2021
Outside my window ...
Its blowing a real Nor-Easter! I am pretty sure the groundhog won't be seeing his shadow! Its seriously really blustery and miserable out there!
I am thinking ...
Whenever we have really stormy weather I always think about the poor animals that live outdoors, the birds, deer, etc. but especially the birds. I know they are equipped to live in such things but still. I am glad that I have a place to shelter and keep warm and out of the elements.
I am thankful for ...
A roof over my head and people who love me and who I can love back! My faith, which sustains me and helps to keep me grounded. Modern technology which keeps me connected.
In the kitchen ...
Baby Berry Custard Cakes. Simple, delicious, easy to make ahead. The perfect dessert for all your sweethearts.
On my "To Cook" list ...
Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary. Spiced Honey Glazed Chicken. This looks fabulous.
Good to know ...
I am wanting to create ...
Crochet coasters on Fab Art DIY. So pretty. Free pattern.
Instructables. How to join new yarn.
Gennine on Flickr. Inspiration only.
BHG Christmas Card Card Trees.
Grateful Prayer, Thankful Heart. Valentines Day Heart Garland.
I am reading ...
When We Were Strangers, by Pamela Schoenewldt
"If you leave Opi, you'll die with strangers," Irma Vitale's mother always warned. Even after her beloved mother's passing, 20-year-old Irma longs to stay in her Abruzzo mountain village, plying her needle. But too poor and plain to marry and subject to growing danger in her own home, she risks rough passage to America and workhouse servitude to achieve her dream of making dresses for gentlewomen.
In the raw immigrant quarters and with the help of an entrepreneurial Irish serving girl, ribbon-decked Polish ragman and austere Alsatian dressmaker, Irma begins to stitch together a new life . . . until her peace and self are shattered in the charred remains of the Great Chicago Fire. Enduring a painful recovery, Irma reaches deep within to find that she has even more to offer the world than her remarkable ability with a needle and thread
Have only just started this.
I am looking forward to ...
Seeing how the next year unfolds for me. I am happily optimistic that all will be well, no matter what comes.
Dreaming about ...
Sunny windowscapes . . .
Sleeping kitty kats . . . .
Chocolate cookies . . .
Pretty quilts . . .
Cinnamon buns . . .
Penguin Bloom on Netflix. Fabulous.
Makes me smile ...
One of my favourite things ...
When Susan Branch posts a new blog post!
Corners of my Kingdom ...
View out the back window this morning. Blustery, snowy. It is supposed to turn to rain later on and there is a rain warning in effect.
A thought to carry with you ...
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*Kindness and pleasantness
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*Kindness and pleasantness
and faith-based optimism
are the characteristics
of happy people.
~Jeffrey R Holland•。★★ 。* 。
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And that's my daybook for this week . . .
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⋯ ◯ ⋯ Take time to enjoy the small *´¯`.¸¸.☆
⋰ ⋮ ⋱ blessings in life.*´¯`.¸¸.☆
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