Wednesday Witterings . . .

 

We had quite a bit of snow dumped on us yesterday. Not the white goose down fluffy flakes, but fine, driving, needle-like pins. It snowed almost all day until later in the day. The wind was blustery and at times I could not see across the road. Blizzard conditions.  Oh, how grateful I was that I had no pressing need to be anywhere or to do anything but . . . just . . . be . . . here.

Schools shut down.  Restaurants closed. Not a lot was moving about.

We are expecting more today. It is -12*C/10*F at the moment.  My weather app says it feels like -19*C/-2.2*F.  So, pretty cold it is only supposed to warm up to -4*C/22.8*F today, so a cold and snowy day for us. I doubt there will be a dinner out with dad tonight.

 

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I had hoped to do a video yesterday, but my day got derailed early on. I had a message from a friend to say that they were in court for Todd's parole hearing, and did I want to know what he was saying about me.  I had to think about that, but in the end, curiosity got the better of me and I said yes. 

Apparently, it was all my fault. I was not loving enough, and he was lonely. This led him to do what he did. Lack of intimacy in our marriage.  I was always led to believe that this was because I was overweight. Turned out I was just too old, but the audacity of him to put the blame on me in any case.

She told me a few other things that I won't repeat here, but I will say that my eyes were truly opened. This man was a person who never really cared for me, but only ever for himself. A malignant narcissistic psychopath. A man who preyed on the kindness and weakness in others and used it to his own purposes.  And apparently, he has been like that his whole life.  I had no idea.

Needless to say, he showed no real remorse for anything, was denied parole, and was deemed unfit to be allowed out in society. Still a danger to others. He is where he belongs and is going to stay there.

I did not cry any tears. I thought I might have, but I didn't. It did give me pause for great thought and I felt totally unable to do a video or much else for that matter. It was a wasted day.

Today is a new day and I am hoping to get one done today. I am not giving up.

 

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I found myself quite unable to concentrate on much of anything yesterday. I did some work. I did some needlework. I played with the cats. I did some Scripture study. I cleaned and did laundry. I thought.  A lot. 

I did not cry, not even once.  Not even when I went to bed last night. I think that man has exhausted all of my tears on his behalf.  I will not waste another tearful moment on or over him.

I did a stir fry for my tea and sent half of it over to Sheila next door.  Stir fry is not really something which keeps well. At least I don't think it does at any rate. I knew she would appreciate it, and she did.

I had thought I might do my couch cushion covers, but I didn't trust myself to do a proper job of it as I was feeling quite distracted. It was not a day to do anything which required my concentration.

 

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Perspective is a wonderful thing and now I really believe that I am ready to begin again.  That is one good thing which came out of yesterday. I feel I can shake it all off and truly put it behind me instead of carrying a portion of it with me. Brave words, perhaps. Obviously, there is a portion of it all that will always be with me, but I have put it into its proper place.  I am looking at it with new eyes and a fresh perspective.

I made a box cave for the cats.  Just a cardboard box with a t-shirt pulled across the opening.  A cat-cave. You open the box and pull the shirt over the opening with the neck opening in the center so that they can go in and out. 

Not interested in the least. 

 

Cindy's Gus

It was an idea I had seen on an Instagram reel.  I had told Cindy about it one day when I was at her place and Dan put one together.  Her cats were all over it within minutes. I don't know why mine are not all that bothered.  Maybe today. We will see.  Perhaps I have to throw some treats in there?

Some of the stuff you see in these reels is quite good.  Other stuff not so good. I am tired of seeing people abuse their animals for the sake of views.  It seems people have no limits and will subject their pets to anything in order for someone to watch. I hate that aspect of it all.  I usually leave a scathing comment and mark it as something I don't want to see. But once seen you cannot unsee it. Know what I mean?  So disrespectful and inhumane.

 

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I have always been a person who cares for the environment and for nature.  I had seen people using Blueland products for quite some time now. I finally decided that I wanted to try them out and see for myself.  They are not something you can buy in the shops.  I purchased a starter kit. The premise is you buy the starter kit which includes all of the holders/bottles for all of your cleaning products and the cleaning products to put into them.  Buy the bottle once, refill forever.  And the packaging is minimal and totally recyclable.   I got a window/glass cleaner, laundry soap, toilet bowl cleaner, surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner, foaming hand soap, dish detergent and dishwasher tablets in my starter kit.  

I have been using it for a week now and am totally impressed.  The things which have scents have a smell that is fresh and natural. All of their products are tablets or powders, meant to be mixed with tap water.  Everything works very well.  Everything is plastic free. All packaging is recyclable. The refill packaging is compostable.  All inks are water based. Even the tape on their packaging is plastic free.  And they do a great job. All power. No plastic.  Its a good thing.

I have already ordered refills so that I don't run out.

 

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Anyways, my plan for today is to do a simple video. One which I hope you will enjoy.  I am planning on making British Pancakes.  These are very like crepes.  There is the propensity for it to go really right or really wrong.  lol  I am taking you along with me in either case!

And with that I will leave you with a thought for the day . . . 

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*.˛.°Difficult roads often lead

to beautiful destinations.

The best is yet to come.

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In The English Kitchen today, Lemon Pudding Cakes for Two. Simple and easy to make with a light souffle-like lemon cake on top and a lush lemon curd pudding on the bottom.  Sized for two people to enjoy. No more. No less. Delicious!

I hope you have a wonderful day filled with light and with love. Whatever you get up to, don't forget!

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And I do too!