The Simple Woman's Daybook . . .

 

 

FOR TODAY, January 12th 2022

Outside my window ...

Its very cold this morning. -15*C  which is 5*F, and it says it feels like -21*C or -5.9*F.  The heat pump is working away.  There is a special weather advisory in effect. Scattered rain and snow showers for later today. 

I am thinking ...

Cinnamon is being very quiet. She did eat when she first got home from the Vet. I only gave her a small amount, but she was not interested in her breakfast at all this morning. I have her in my bedroom at the moment, keeping her away from Nutmeg.  He is being a bit too rambunctious, which is what I was worried about.  He can't help it, he is just being a cat. I hope she will be okay. I am keeping a close eye on her.

I am thankful for ...

Right now a warm home.  I wish everyone had one.

In the kitchen ... 

I made these Toasted Cubano Sandwiches the other day with some of my leftover roast pork, ham, pickles, mustard, cheese, garlic butter. Very good.

On my "To Cook" list ... 

OMG Chocolate Desserts. German Chocolate Cake Cookies.  These look rather good.

Good to know ... 

 

People are who they are.  I also saw it written one time, when someone shows you who they are, believe them.

I am wanting to create ... 

No source. Crochet placemats and coasters. They would be easy enough to figure out, but in all truth I would probably get bored after the first one. 

 

Patchwork Heart.  Crochet Hot Water Bottle Covers. Inspo only. 

Loving the colors of this. Again no source.

Maggie Weldon on Ravelry. Vintage Potholders. 

 

Fiona McIvor on Ravelry. Love the colours of this as well.  

I am reading ... 

Mr. Dickens and His Carol, by Samantha Silva 

Charles Dickens is not feeling the Christmas spirit. His newest book is an utter flop, the critics have turned against him, relatives near and far hound him for money. While his wife plans a lavish holiday party for their ever-expanding family and circle of friends, Dickens has visions of the poor house. But when his publishers try to blackmail him into writing a Christmas book to save them all from financial ruin, he refuses. And a serious bout of writer’s block sets in.

Frazzled and filled with self-doubt, Dickens seeks solace in his great palace of thinking, the city of London itself. On one of his long night walks, in a once-beloved square, he meets the mysterious Eleanor Lovejoy, who might be just the muse he needs. As Dickens’ deadlines close in, Eleanor propels him on a Scrooge-like journey that tests everything he believes about generosity, friendship, ambition, and love. The story he writes will change Christmas forever. 

I know. I should have read this before Christmas, but I only just discovered it. Enjoying it very much. 

Dreaming about ...

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Blue pails and cast iron birds . . .  wildflowers  . . . 

 

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Vintage baby  . . . .  blue  . . . 

 

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Things that surprise  . . . 

 

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Bluebird table linens  . . . 

 

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Vintage bluebird  . . . 

Something to watch ... 

Watching reruns of Laverne and Shirley on CHCH which is a channel on my tv. Always loved that show.

Makes me smile ... 

 

Little knitted houses.  Tina Vijlo Anderson on Ravelry.  So cute. Some have their lights on. Cute.

Corners of my kingdom ... 

Cinnamon on my bed. She is not quite herself this morning. Its to be expected.  In the meantime Nutmeg is dragging the water bowl across the floor and playing in it. Making a mess.

A thought to carry with you ... 

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I heard a winter tree in song,

its leaves were birds, one hundred strong.

And all at once it ceased to sing,

for all its leaves had taken wing.

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I just love this. Such a beautiful thought  . . .

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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And I do too!