FOR TODAY, November 5th, 2024
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...
I took this photograph yesterday afternoon. I loved the way the light was shining through my glass birds that I have hanging in my front window. They looked like little jewels.
I thought that they were very pretty against the backdrop of the trees across the way which were so beautiful just a week or two ago and are now empty. That is a Nuthatch on the top, Bull Finch in the middle and a Blue Tit at the bottom. I started collecting these when I lived in the U.K. I got them from Simon Alderson Glass that was a seller on Etsy. He made beautiful, fused glass birds. Sadly, he passed away in January of this last year.
I AM THINKING ...
It is election day in the States. I don't really understand how American politics works. I have only ever lived under the parliamentary system where you all vote on one day and by the wee hours of the next morning, you know who your Prime Minister is. Apparently, it can take days to find out who has won an American election. I have my own opinions, which I won't voice here, because really, it really is none of my business.
Elections have become very divisive in recent years.
I AM ALSO THINKING ...
About how much I love November nights. As the nights draw in around us, I like to pull my curtains closed and light the candles. Put on some soft music. Crack open a good book and snuggle on the sofa with the cats under a soft blanket. No matter what chaos is going on in the outside world, peace prevails within the walls of my wee little home.
IN THE KITCHEN ...
Tender BBQ Beef Roast. I cooked this small roast yesterday in my crock pot. It turned out to be delicious. Melt in the mouth with beautiful flavors. I enjoyed it with some mashed potatoes and broccoli.
ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...
Butterscotch Pot's de Creme from Bakers Royale. Dad is coming here for his supper tomorrow night. He might enjoy this. He loves butterscotch.
LOOKING FORWARD TO ...
Mince pies. I only eat these during the Christmas Season. I have a few weeks to go, but I am looking forward to them immensely.
SOMETHING NICE ...
Pretty post cards. I love postcards. There used to be a paper shop in Chester that had the loveliest post cards.
SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...
Cupcakes. Cupcakes are very nice. A tiny cake, just for you. What could be more perfect? Ohh, best cupcakes I have ever eaten were from Peggy Porschen. She did the wedding cake for the daughter at the Big House when I worked there and she made the most beautiful cupcakes. They were almost too pretty to eat, but they tasted fabulous.
THIS I KNOW TO BE TRUE ...
It's how I got where I am.
I AM WANTING TO CREATE ...
Cute, knitted kittens (Etsy)
Barbie dresses from vintage hankies . . .
Junk Journals from old children's books . . .
Felt Reindeer Pretty Fabrics and Trims.
Wax Paper Bookmarks. Little Pine Learners
OH MY GOODNESS ...
I have never seen one in real life, but I would like to. Highly toxic however.
I WISH ...
Love and peace throughout the world. I pray for it every day.
I AM READING ...
Where the Broken Heart Still Beats, by Carolyn Meyer
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And I do too!
Hope the comments work out well and cut down n the spam. After a damp day yesterday, it is sunny and going to 20 Celsius today. The weather just can’t make up its mind. Love your birds, so pretty against the trees through the window. Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! I love seeing those birds every time I look out my window! They bring a spot of cheer to any day! xoxo
DeleteIts nothing to get a Google account:) Glad you did that.That person is a menace.Love your birdies:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Monique! That person really is not very nice. Unhinged I would say. xoxo
DeleteLots of neat and cute things today!! Ah Quanah Parker...very interesting story. Our last location, we loved to eat at the Taco Time drivein...and they had an employee named Quanah (a young man as it was). So I asked him about his name and he said he was a descendant of Quanah Parker. He was amazed I knew of her story. We had the most amazing visits after that!! Until he moved away for more college. Of course, I shared my learning in 2008 that I was a Cherokee descendant...tis a small world.
ReplyDeleteThose knitted kitties are the cutest thing!! I can only crochet and seldom do these days tho!! Argh!!
Have a nice meal with your dad...nice you get some alone time with him and that he seems to like your company!! (Not everyone gets a parent like that).
HUGS, Elizabeth xoxo
What an amazing story Elizabeth! I can only imagine how interesting your visits became after discovering this young man! I also have native North American blood. I am a descendant of Henri Membertou, Chief of the Mi'kmaq nation back in the 1600's. I am proud of that although only a smidgen has trickled down to me. Having said that however, out of the three of us, I have the most Indigenous DNA. I love my dad, so it is a feeling that is mutual! Hugs, xoxo
DeleteTesting Testing 123...Hi Marie, yes it's Susan Mc/moonlily from ABQ and the Zaar days. BTW do you know whatever happened to Joy M?
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! You made it! I talk to Joy all the time. She is on facebook and in the Zaar recipe group on there. She is doing very well. She is a widow now as Simon passed away a few years ago, but she is like the Ever Ready Bunny! She just keeps going strong. She is such an inspiration to me! xoxo
DeleteHello Marie, it’s Virginia testing one two three. I so enjoyed, as usual, your lovely post today. I hope this comment gets to you, it still says anonymous….hmmm…????
ReplyDeleteI’m Virginia…I sign as V. …it’s shorter and my best friend is Vicki and we call each other V…funny girls, we are!
Have a delightful day! xo, Virginia
Hi Virginia. I know not why your comment went through as anonymous, but happy it did. Thanks always for your positivity! xoxo
DeleteHello Marie ,I am deeply saddened to hear that Simon Alderson had passed away 🕊️so , so sad . His glass birds are little treasures .They look so pretty in your window . I bought a couple for my mother for Christmas after you had talked about them . She loves them ! Are you having snow flurries yet ? It's very mild and misty here in Cornwall this week 💐x
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to learn that he had Debs. I went to look up his birds to see if he had any new ones and his Etsy shop had closed, so then I went to see if he had another shop and discovered his obituary. I, like you, was deeply saddened to learn that news. No snow here yet! Fingers crossed! xoxo
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