Wednesday Witterings . . .

 

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 Sharing the picture of this room again because I just love it. There is something about the colors that makes my heart smile. Roses, teals, flowers, etc.  It is just a very happy looking room. 

How can it be possible that we are already at the end of April.  This year is absolutely slipping by at the speed of light.  We must be all having a ball! One of my friends on Facebook has had hummers at her feeders so I think I must have had some as well, I just have not caught a glimpse of them yet. The ants are out in full force however, so I am doing battle. Just in the bathroom so far, but it won't be long before it will be the kitchen. I have my Terro ant bait all at the ready.  They have been gobbling it up in the bathroom so it won't be long before they are gone from there. That stuff is like magic.

 

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I thought that I would share the latest news reference my brother's kidney cancer as I know many of you are praying for him.  This is what he posted on his Facebook page. He can say it much better than I can.

"Just an update on my cancer journey. In the meeting with the specialist last month I had selected the option to have the tumours removed by ablation. That had to go to the tumour review board, and they agreed that it was a suitable option for my case. Today I went for an ultrasound appointment, needed to ensure that they could use ultrasound to guide the probes to the tumour site. This was successful, so I'm cleared to go ahead for getting the treatment. The timing is about 9 months, but the two tumours are small and slow growing, so this is ok. Surgery, I'm told, could be a 2 year wait, so this still seems like the best and fastest option. I feel good with my decision. The treatment takes 20 minutes, but all the moving in/out of ct scan and ultrasound and other stuff means it takes about 2 hours to perform. The doctor thought that my case looked really good, so that's encouraging. So, it looks like I'll be going ahead and enjoying the summer. No news for awhile. Just pray that the tumours continue to stay small and not cause further issues in the meantime."

So, it all sounds very promising a present.  But still, a bit disconcerting to have to wait so long for treatment. Please continue to keep him in your prayers. Thank you so much!

 

I had a bit of time to play yesterday. I had gotten this new artbook several months ago.  Ink & Wash Florals.  It is an exercise book on doing ink and wash florals. (No kidding! ha ha)

Anyways, I started off in my art journal that my sister had made me, yesterday, with the daisy. I will fill the page with daisies I think and see if any of them get any better.  In any case, I was happy that I had a bit of time for play.  Watercolors and inks. I used the Micron pens and Grabie watercolor paints. I forget what kind of paper was used in the journals. I know it was a good one though.

I have been reading this book on my Kindle.  I have not been to the Temple since I think October of 2019.  I went with Tina that time and stayed overnight. It was a lovely couple of days.  Then Covid hit and then my life experienced quite a trauma and I ended up back here in Canada and I just have not been back since.  I do hold a current Temple Recommend and have all the clothing I need for it.  I just have not had the opportunity to go, I guess.  And I have struggled a bit with going.  It bothers me that I could have been sealed to someone in the Temple who was obviously not Temple Worthy and a liar from the start. I know this is between him and God. That was such a special day for me. I have always loved being in the Temple, and yet . . . it's hard to put into words, now, instead of it being a place I have loved to be, it is the scene of the deepest betrayal I have experienced in my life.  I have kept my own covenants intact because that is between me and God and I want Him to know that I am a Covenant keeping woman, but I have struggled with going.  Anyways, I am reading this book in an effort to help me feel good about going to the Temple again, without the experience being colored by the past.

"Everything that we see in our daily life is more or less distorted by acquired habits. Something very like courage is required to overcome those distortions. Nothing is more difficult for a true painter than to paint a rose, because, before he can do so, he has first to forget all the roses that were ever painted."

~Matisse 

 

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It was 13*C/56*F when I got up this morning and is supposed to get warmer today. The days are warming up gradually, being very spring-like.  I could see Glenna out in her garden with her sister yesterday, doing some digging, etc. The lawn furniture has come out on the decks all up and down the street. I have two chairs on mine. I would like to get a little table to put out there.  You never know, I might have the urge to sit out there from time to time. 

I am really not much of an outdoor person. I don't mind sitting outdoors in the shade, but I have never been fond of full sunlight or extreme temperatures.  I do like fresh air.  Like my mother, I am not fond of insects.

I can see that my bleeding hearts are coming up and the Hosta's as well as the lilies. I don't know if I will fork out for any hanging baskets this year or not. We will see.

I know this weekend I need to get anything out to the road for the spring clean-up pick up next week.  My sister is going to come and help me get that dollhouse put out. The smell from it has never dissipated. It still smells like a pig barn and has been taking up room in the garage since I got it. It is time to get rid of it. I am never going to be able to do anything with it. 

 

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I have started to crochet the squares to my latest blanket together. I should take a photo of it to show you, but I will save that for another day. I am liking the way the colors are going together. It's actually not that hard joining them.  Once I have them all joined then I can work on a border.  That will take a lot longer to do.

I was hoping to get some cotton yarns to make dishcloths at Michaels last week, but couldn't find any that I liked.  I wanted to get the ones that have the patten for the dishcloth printed on the paper wrapping, but they no longer seem to carry that brand.  Only their own brand. I wanted the pattern and the yarn so I could know what size needles to get. I am not sure where I would find the time realistically speaking to knit dishcloths, so I don't know why I am bent on getting the supplies for this. Perhaps it is best to leave it as a thought rather than make it a reality. It is not like I don't have enough to do as it is!

I have dolls I want to make and clothes for the dolls I have. Paintings I want to paint, etc.  

 

And I started this the other day.  It's not public yet. A spot to hold all of the vintage recipes that I enjoy exploring and cooking. It may come to nothing, depending on how much time I have to spend at it.

I know.  As if I don't have enough to do already.  ha ha  I am a glutton for punishment. This will probably amount to nothing, but if it does ever amount anything more than a pipedream, you will be the first to know.

 

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I am not sure what I will get up to today. A bit of this and that I suppose.  I have a telephone Doctor's appointment this afternoon. And dad's friend Hazel has messaged me wanting me to go out for supper tonight, but in all honesty, I really don't want to.  After paying my taxes the other day I am a bit skint and I am not sure I should be wasting money eating out, especially when I have a house full of food that I can eat.  I know she finds it a bit boring with just her and dad, as he cannot carry a conversation as he doesn't hear much of what anyone is saying.  I will have to think about it.

 

I just heard a ruckus outside and look at what is across the street from me. I have no idea what they are but they are huge birds, acting a bit like chickens. There are about six of them.

 

It was very hard to get a photo of them as they were moving.  Does anyone have any idea of what they are?  Sorry the photo is not clearer.  Exciting going's on in the neighborhood.  Things are getting curiouser and curiouser.  

 

I will leave you now with a thought for today.  Not much else is going on here, so I have run out of topics to explore!  Some weeks are just like that I suppose!

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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 *.The time you enjoy wasting

is not wasted time.

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In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Cardamom Tea Loaf.  This is a delicious tea bread flavored with ground cardamom and cinnamon. Simple to make and not overly sweet.  Perfect to enjoy with a hot drink.

I hope that you have a lovely Wednesday filled with lots of light and love.  Whatever you get up to, don't forget!

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