The Simple Woman's Daybook . . .

 

FOR TODAY, July 26th, 2022

Outside my window ...

All is calm after the thunderstorms of last night. Some kind person has put my garbage bags back where they belong. During the storms and the pelting rain the wind had blown them all over my yard. I got caught out in the storm and was soaked through to the skin by the time I got in my car. The rain was coming down in sheets! 

I am thinking ...

About my mammogram. Hoping and praying all is well. I have a few issues. 

I am thankful for ...

My sister. And the love and support she has always given me. I don't know where I would be without her.

In the kitchen ...

Strawberry & Rhubarb Jam. The taste of summer in a jar. The small batch.

On my "To Cook" list ...

Southern Plate. Soft Hawaiian Sandwich Bread for the breadmaker.

Good to know ...

Sometimes I feel like I can't catch a break, but instead of asking myself "why me?", I should be saying "why not me?"

I am wanting to create ... 

Share a Pattern.  Crochet cat pillow.  Cute. Love them all.

The Seaman Mom.  Large tote.  Love this. 

 

Brigette Heitland.  Cell Phone bag. Like this one because not only is it cross body but it has a little pocket for your cards.

Polush Bunny.  So cute! Pattern for mouse doll and clothes. 

Beautiful Skills. Knitted Stars.  Wish I could knit that good!

I am reading ... 

EAST, by Edith Pattou

In the rural villages of Norway, there is an ancient belief that children inherit the qualities of the direction in which they are born. Nymah Rose, the last daughter of eight siblings born to a poor mapmaker and his superstitious wife, was a North-born baby. It is said that North-born babies are wild, unpredictable, intelligent, and destined to break their mothers' hearts because they all leave hearth and home to travel to the far ends of the earth. To keep her close, Rose’s mother lied and told her she had been born of the obedient and pliable East. But destiny cannot be denied. One day, a great white bear comes to the mapmaker’s door to claim Rose’s birthright. Everything that comes after, as richly imagined by author Edith Pattou, is the basis for one of the most epic romantic fantasies ever told. East is a deftly woven tapestry that melds traditional fairy tale motifs of both Beauty and the Beast and East of the Sun and West of the Moon, with the haunting icy lore of medieval northern lands. Told in a changing chorus of voices, including that of Rose, her hopeful brother Neddy, her regretful father, the charmed white bear, and the Troll Queen whose selfish wish is the catalyst that seals Rose’s fate, East will enchant any and all who venture within its pages. It is a tale for the Ages, and for all ages.

A retelling of one of my favorite childhood stories, East of the Sun, West of the Moon.

I am looking forward to ...

I have been invited to my friend Jacquie's for lunch today. It will be nice to spend some time together.

Dreaming about ...

 

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Bunny tea pots  . . . 

 

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Pottery bears  . . . 

 

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Lily of the Valley  . . .  

 

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I wish  . . .  maybe in heaven I'll be thin  . . . 

 

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Love, LOVE this  . . . 

Something to watch ...

Grease  . . .  a summer "must" watch!

Makes me smile ...

Little Mac.  He's growing!  Such a little cutie pie!

Corners of my kingdom ... 

A horn blower at Peggy's Cove. My sister took this photo. He's blowing his horn until the cows come home, lol  There are little plastic cows in front of his horn.  Are we not an interesting bunch of creatures!

A thought to carry with you ...

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˚ ˛ •˛• ˚ ｜ 田田 ｜門 ★

*In all things of nature

there is something of the marvelous.

~Aristotle  •。★★ 。* 。•。★★  

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!