A Day Book . . . .

 

FOR TODAY, April 29th, 2025

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...

You can see that it is clear and sunny, although it is not yet seven a.m. Garbage day. There is a huge contrast to my pile and that of my neighbors. That's because of the garage cleanup. You can also see how the trees behind the houses across the way are starting to get ready to burst into leaf. It is below zero this morning, but it is actually supposed to get quite warm as the day goes on!

I AM THINKING ...

I am thinking about my plans for the rest of the day.  I did not get much done yesterday. My foot lady came to do my feet.  I had forgotten she was coming, but she messaged me to say she would be a bit late as she had to help watch a friend's wife (she has Alzheimer's) as he went to help his son whose car had broken down.  That was okay by me as I had forgotten the appointment and had a few bits to do before she came.  It ended up being well into mid-afternoon before she got here.  You know how that goes. You get nothing done because you don't want to start anything because she might arrive any minute.  Making up for it today I think.

 

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I AM ALSO THINKING ...

I am well pleased with the election results from yesterday. I think we have the right person in place to protect our rights as a country, and sovereign nation. And that is as political as I will get.

IN THE KITCHEN ...

Bacon, Dill Pickle Pasta Salad. I did not actually have time to make anything yesterday. I do keep a few extra's up my sleep in the case that something fails or that I don't have time. This is one of the recipes. I actually made this last spring but am sharing it now. It was really delicious actually. I am a lover of pasta salads. They make great lunches or sides to other things. I love any kind of salad to be honest and could eat salad any time, any how, any day.

ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...

Christina Cucina  Rhubarb Sauce.  I love rhubarb anything and this looks fabulous.

SOMETHING I KNOW TO BE TRUE ...

 

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Happy bees. Happy garden.  (I do believe this is the artwork of Marjolein Bastin.)

SOMETHING THAT IS NICE ...

I love the curtains on my front door window, both the lace ones on top and the cherry and gingham ones on the bottom. Although I could have them spread out a bit better, lol I hope this doesn't jar anyone's ocd with wanting to straighten them out as much as it is jarring mine. Be right back.

 

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SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...

Birdsong in the springtime. Such a beautiful sound.

I WOULD LIKE TO CREATE ...

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Crochet Table Mats . . . 

 

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Daisy Coasters  . . . 

 

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A cherry pie hot pad . . . 

 

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Pie oven mitts  . . . 

 

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Daisy Hot Pad  . . . 

SOMETHING I ENJOY ...

 

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Baking  . . . 

SOMETHING ELSE I ENJOY ...

 

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Pretty soaps  . . . 

 

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OH MY GOODNESS ...

Looking for a belly snuffle or scratch or tickle  . . . I would happily oblidge.

 

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JOYMAKERS ...

Raisin bread toast with lots of butter  . . . 

I AM READING . . . 

THE HEART OF WINTER,  by Jonathan Evison

Abe Winter and Ruth Warneke were never meant to be together—at least if you ask Ruth. Yet their catastrophic blind date in college evolved into a seventy-year marriage and a life on a farm on Bainbridge Island with their hens and beloved Labrador, Megs. 

Through the years, the Winters have fallen in and out of lockstep, and from their haunting losses and guarded secrets, a dependable partnership has been forged. But when Ruth’s loose tooth turns out to be something much more malicious, the beautiful, reliable life they’ve created together comes to a crisis. 

As Ruth struggles with her crumbling independence, Abe must learn how to take care of her while their three living children question his ability to look after his wife. And once again, the couple has to reconfigure how to be there for each other. 

 In this bighearted and profound portrait of a marriage, Jonathan Evison explores seventy years of big moments in subtle ways, elegantly braiding the Winters’ turbulent history with their present-day battles, showing us how the oddly paired college kids became parents, fell apart and back together, and grew into the Abe and Ruth of today. 

Endlessly heartwarming and moving, The Heart of Winter is a reminder that true love lives in small, everyday moments.

I am thoroughly enjoying this.  It's probably one of the best books I have read this year. Seriously good.  I read a chapter every night, or as close as I can to that much. I am making the pleasure of reading it last as long as I can. Yes, it is that good.

THINGS THAT CATCH MY FANCY ...

 

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Forget-Me-Nots  . . . 

 

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Spring Blossom  . . . 

 

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Pretty benches  . . . 

 

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Dachshunds . . .  love them.

 

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A dedicated work space  . . . 

I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...

 

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My home sweet home  . . . 

I AM ALSO GRATEFUL FOR ...

 

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An attitude of gratitude . . . 

SOMETHING TO WATCH ...

Endeavor.  I am rewatching the whole series on Prime. I love a good whodunit.

A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU ...

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 *.We have a little garden,

A garden of our own,

And every day we water there

The seeds that we have sown.

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

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⋯ ◯ ⋯ Take time to enjoy the small *´¯`.¸¸.☆

  ⋰ ⋮ ⋱ blessings in life.*´¯`.¸¸.☆ 

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Have a beautiful day!  Don't forget!  

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And I do too!