My Favorite Things . . .

 

A few of the things in life that make my heart go pitter pat. Maybe they will do the same thing for yours. ♥♥♥    I'm pretty sure however, that these things mainly make my own heart sing.   

 

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Baking. I never saw myself as a baker really. My sister was the baker. I always saw myself as the cook, but I am coming to realize that I just love preparing food. Be it baking or otherwise. 

 

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The smell of the wood trucks when them rumble down off the mountain. They have a very distinct smell. It reminds me of when we would get out Winter's wood in and would be splitting and stacking it. 

 

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Frosty mornings. We are having one of those this morning. The frost has painted all the roof tops and the yards, the cars across the way.  Its brisk and fresh. 

 

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Blue and white china.  I had once painstakingly collected a whole service for 12 of Blue Willow from the Grocery store.  It took quite a while. I was so proud of that set of dishes.  Each week when you shopped you could buy one place setting for a reduced price. You could also purchase extra bits such as serving bowls, etc. My budget did not run to them, but I had the plates, bowls and sandwich plates. 

 

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Sheep. They are such gentle and docile creatures.  There is something pretty wonderful about waking up to the sound of sheep in the meadow. Pretty wonderful indeed. 

 

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Chicken pie. I love any kind of pie really, but when it comes to a savory pie, chicken pie is my absolute favorite. 

 

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Roast chicken and everything to do with it. Can there be a more comforting meal?  With crisp roasties and stuffing and gravy  . . . peas, carrots.  Yum! 

 

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Squirrels. They are so cheeky.  I know they can be huge pests, but they have such personality. They are fun to watch.  I follow this account on Instagram. Jill the Squirrel.  Jill is a squirrel which was rescued during a hurricane by her owner.  She is really entertaining and so cute! 

 

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Warm wraps and hot drinks  . . .  on chilly days . . . 

 

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Swedish meatballs . . .  there is a recipe at the link. Looks good. 

 

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Chips . . . I just can't say no . . .

 

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Hat boxes . . . 

 

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Fresh French pastries.  The ones in France are magnificent.  

 

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Hedge Hogs  . . .  they are so cute. 

 

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Piano music  . . . especially Paul Cardall  . . . 

And those are my favorite things for this week.  

Enjoyed my supper out with my father and his two lady friends last night.  I was a bit concerned that our waitress was not wearing a mask, but all the other ones were. Also when we went to leave people were piling in,  all un-masked and crowded around the door and exit. No social distancing at all. I was very uncomfortable with the whole thing. I don't think I will be going again for a while. It was too far out of my comfort zone.  I did not like it one bit.

Also last night there was a RS Birthday get-together at our chapel. I did not go in person, but I attended online.  I gather most of them were unmasked also.  

I am not happy about any of this. None of it makes sense. It hasn't gone away. Its still here and very active. There are more cases and more hospitalizations nationwide than there were during the months when the virus first started.   The wearing of masks is still recommended, although not mandatory. Social distancing is still recommended. Keeping your close contacts to small consistent groups is still recommended. People are still dying from it, even if they have been triple vaxed.  You don't know if you will be one of those or not.  I am as tired of all of this as anyone is.  Pretending its gone or that we no longer have/need to be careful isn't a solution.  I do not like this.

A thought to carry with you . . . 

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 *.˛.The only person you 

should try to be better than

is the person you were yesterday.

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In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Loaded Baked Potato.  With broccoli, cheese and bacon. One of these is incredibly filling!  And delicious I hasten to add. 

Have a wonderful day. Stay safe and stay happy.  Don't forget! 

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And I do too!