FOR TODAY, February 23, 2021
Outside my window ...
Its grey and overcast. Raining a bit. I wonder if March will come in like a lamb or a lion?
I am thinking ...
I have a date today to have lunch with Eileen. I am meeting her at Tim Hortons around noon. Although we talk every day, I have not seen her in person since Boxing Day. This is way out of my comfort zone, but I think/hope we will be safe.
I am thankful for ...
My sister and Dan who have been so gracious to have me here and to tolerate my presence. I know that when you are used to being by yourselves, it can be difficult to have someone suddenly in the middle of you. They have been nothing but kind to me. Love them so much.
In the kitchen ...
Winter Vegetable Soup with Cheese Dumplings. Delicious!
On my "To Cook" list ...
Maria's Italian Kitchen. Nutella and Hazelnut Rolled Biscotti.
Good to know ...
I am wanting to create ...
Just a photo found on Tumblr. But so sweet. I could not find the original source, so no instructions. A cute pin cushion on wool.
From Crochet Dreamz A simple Granny Ripple Afghan! A free pattern.
Quick and Handy Business Card holders. Love this idea! From Red Heart.
Bunny Tea Cosy from Yarn, Needles & Thread on Etsy. Not free, but not expensive. Downloadable PDF pattern.
My sister and I were playing with paint yesterday. We did a YouTube tutorial on some quick little paintings. I had to laugh at mine. Loose painting is so out of my comfort zone. But it was fun to do this together. That was the best part.
I am reading ...
The Bear and the Nightingale, by Katherine Arden
Winter lasts most of the year at the edge of the Russian wilderness, and
in the long nights, Vasilisa and her siblings love to gather by the
fire to listen to their nurse’s fairy tales. Above all, Vasya loves the
story of Frost, the blue-eyed winter demon. Wise Russians fear him, for
he claims unwary souls, and they honor the spirits that protect their
homes from evil.
Then Vasya’s widowed father brings home a new wife from Moscow. Fiercely devout, Vasya’s stepmother forbids her family from honoring their household spirits, but Vasya fears what this may bring. And indeed, misfortune begins to stalk the village.
But Vasya’s stepmother only grows harsher, determined to remake the village to her liking and to groom her rebellious stepdaughter for marriage or a convent. As the village’s defenses weaken and evil from the forest creeps nearer, Vasilisa must call upon dangerous gifts she has long concealed—to protect her family from a threat sprung to life from her nurse’s most frightening tales.
Then Vasya’s widowed father brings home a new wife from Moscow. Fiercely devout, Vasya’s stepmother forbids her family from honoring their household spirits, but Vasya fears what this may bring. And indeed, misfortune begins to stalk the village.
But Vasya’s stepmother only grows harsher, determined to remake the village to her liking and to groom her rebellious stepdaughter for marriage or a convent. As the village’s defenses weaken and evil from the forest creeps nearer, Vasilisa must call upon dangerous gifts she has long concealed—to protect her family from a threat sprung to life from her nurse’s most frightening tales.
The first book in a trilogy.
Looking forward to ...
Lunch today and seeing my girl!
Dreaming about ...
Colourful edgings . . .
Window Box alternatives via martha stewart . . .
Petty Pink Peonies. Mom loved peonies.
The ability to have, wear and be stylish . . .
White on white . . .
Something to watch ...
Honour on Britbox. This was excellent. A true story about an honour killing in the UK. Keeley Hawes was excellent in this.
A Quote for the day ...
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Stop being afraid of what could go wrong,
Dwell instead on what could go right! ღ¸.✻´´¯`✻.¸¸.Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ..
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Makes me smile ...
Pictures of Mitzie always make me smile. They make me cry too, but I guess that is pretty normal when you love someone so very much and you miss them.
One of my favourite things ...
I loved my cream jug collection. Left them all behind. I hope someone else is getting as much joy out of them now as I did then.
Corners of my kingdom ...
Margaretsville Lighthouse in the snow . . .
A thought for the day ...
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˚ ˛ •˛• ˚ ｜ 田田 ｜門 ★
*Confidence isn't thinking
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˚ ˛ •˛• ˚ ｜ 田田 ｜門 ★
*Confidence isn't thinking
you are better than anyone else,
it is realising you have no reason
to compare yourself to anyone else.
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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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Have a beautiful day and don't forget!
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⋯ ◯ ⋯ Take time to enjoy the small *´¯`.¸¸.☆
⋰ ⋮ ⋱ blessings in life.*´¯`.¸¸.☆
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