A Day Book

FOR TODAY, February 4th, 2025

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ... 

This week a photograph from outside my bedroom window of the maple tree in the back yard. I am much later getting started this morning.  I didn't get up until almost 7 a.m. which is not like me! It is hovering right at the freezing mark this morning. Its garbage day today. I wasn't feeling really well most of yesterday, so it was a real chore getting my garbage put out, but I managed it! That is one of the drawbacks of living on your own, I guess. Everything falls down to you to do. 

I AM THINKING ...

On Mondays at the Mary Brown's Chicken place the next town over they have what is called Big Mary Monday's. You can get a Big Mary Chicken Sandwich for half price. Cindy and Dan went there for lunch yesterday and brought one back to me.  That was so thoughtful of them. I really enjoyed it. How wonderful it is to have family that thinks about me!

I AM ALSO THINKING ...

What thoughts are going through his mind. What do cats think about when they are sleeping? What are their dreams about?  Look at those pink beans. 

IN THE KITCHEN ...

Traditional Scottish Rumbledethumps.  A traditional Scottish side dish composed of mashed potatoes, cabbage, onions, butter.  Piled into a baking dish and topped with cheese prior to baking. This was soooooooo delicious!  I didn't get the chance to eat it when it came out of the oven, as my foot care lady came unexpectedly. I had to reheat some later on, but oh my goodness, this was amazing.  One of the best potato dishes ever!

ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...

This New York Deli Chicken Salad looks really good. From Sip and Feast. This looks pretty basic and pretty delicious!

 

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LOOKING FORWARD TO ...

Cindy and I both have mammograms slated for tomorrow afternoon. I am looking forward to getting them done and dusted. Generally speaking, mammograms are not something I look forward to, but we have been waiting six months for these appointments. We have to drive almost an hour away to have them, and it's supposed to be a bit snowy tomorrow. So, I just want them done and dusted. We were very lucky to get the appointments together like we did.  It is quite a drive so this was a real blessing.

 

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SOMETHING  NICE ...

This is very true. What you put out does return to you, often multiplied.

 

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SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...

I just loved this when I read it. It resonated with me in a big way as this is the way I feel. 

 

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THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE ...

Slow and steady wins the race. I have known this truth since I was a child. Aesop's Fable. The Tortoise and the hare.

I WOULD LIKE TO CREATE ...

 

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Crochet Tulip bookmarks  . . .  no pattern, but can't be that hard to figure out.

 

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Scrap painted faces  . . . 

 

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These  . . .  so sweet.

 

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Vintage looking knitted snowman . . . 

 

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Wine cork folk . . . 

 

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SOMETHING I ENJOY ...

Good Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. It is not something I have very often, is ice cream, but when I do I really enjoy a good quality vanilla.

 

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OH MY GOODNESS ...

The patterns of nature  . . .  so beautiful.

 

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I WISH ...

That there was more of this in the world.

I AM READING ...

THE LANTERN MEN, a mystery by Elly Griffiths 

Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway changed her life—until a convicted killer tells her that four of his victims were never found, drawing her back to the place she left behind. 

 Everything has changed for Ruth Galloway. She has a new job, home, and partner, and she is no longer north Norfolk police’s resident forensic archaeologist. That is, until convicted murderer Ivor March offers to make DCI Nelson a deal. 

Nelson was always sure that March killed more women than he was charged with. Now March confirms this and offers to show Nelson where the other bodies are buried—but only if Ruth will do the digging. 

 Curious, but wary, Ruth agrees. March tells Ruth that he killed four more women and that their bodies are buried near a village bordering the fens, said to be haunted by the Lantern Men, mysterious figures holding lights that lure travelers to their deaths. 

 Is Ivor March himself a lantern man, luring Ruth back to Norfolk? What is his plan, and why is she so crucial to it? And are the killings really over?

I really enjoy the Ruth Galloway mysteries.

THINGS I LOVE ...

 

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Pussy Willows  . . . 

 

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Scandanavian architecture  . .. 

 

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Lily of the Valley  . . . 

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Throw pillows . . . 

 

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Bows  . . . 

 

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I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...

Home Sweet Home. It means a lot to me.

 SOMETHING TO WATCH…

Love Again, Netflix Watched this last night.  Sam Heughan.  Celine Dion. Cute. Cute. Cute.

A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU ...

 

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And that is my daybook for this week!  Thanks always for being here!

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Have a beautiful day!  Don't forget!  

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And I do too!