A Day Book . . .

 

FOR TODAY, January 27th, 2026

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...

I took this photo a few minutes ago.  We are still under a snow warning until mid morning today and it is bitter cold, although it has warmed up somewhat since yesterday, but is still in the minus digits. They did plow yesterday but have not been through to plow yet today.  I woke up at 5 a.m. when they were plowing the farmer's market behind my place.  Not a lot was open yesterday due to the snow and the kids had a day off school, which I am sure none of them complained about!

 

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I AM THINKING ...

I feel as if I may have turned a corner with what's been going on health wise. I am not feeling that over-the-top urge to go wee this morning and there is no pain when I do, at least not so far. No blood either. I also did not need to take a pain killer last night, which was a real bonus.

I AM ALSO THINKING ...

Last night in bed I was reading in Emily Belle Freeman's book, Grace to Become.  She was writing about how Jacob was in the wilderness and had that dream about the ladder to heaven and the angels ascending and descending from it.  About how God met Jacob in the wilderness and she posed the question: Have you ever wondered if the Lord would meet you there in your wilderness?

I pondered that question and I was able to say, I KNOW He will meet me in my wilderness as He has done so before. Many times. He has met me in every corner of my story and had carried me through some bits of the story when I could not carry myself. It is a good feeling to know these things are true. He hears me. He sees me. He loves me.

I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...

The warmth of a home. A place to shelter in and keep me in the storm. 

 

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I AM ALSO GRATEFUL FOR ...

Letters, postcards, etc. emails. Just to know that people think enough of you to stay in touch. It means the world.

IN THE KITCHEN ...

French Dip Burgers. A wonderful mishmash of two good things, burgers and French dip sandwiches. With a lovely au jus for dipping.

ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...

I love the look of this Basque Garlic Salad Dressing on Retro Girls Kitchen.

 

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THIS I BELIEVE ...

I'm a stay-at-home recharge person. I love my home. It IS my sanctuary.

 

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SOMETHING THAT IS NICE ...

Toasty toes. 

 

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SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...

The comfort of a warm throw  . . . 

I AM WANTING TO CREATE ...

 

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Pretty envelopes  . . . 

 

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Little ships  . . . 

 

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A mouse in a tea cup  . . . 

 

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Paper dolls  . . .  this is Belle and Boo.

 

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Doll tags  . . . 

SOMETHING I ENJOY ...

Movies with Jimmy Stewart in them  . . . 

SOMETHING ELSE I ENJOY ...

Old Disney cartoons. This one was always a favorite when I was a child.

I AM READING ...

MRS. ENDICOTT'S SPLENDID ADVENTURE, by Rhs Bowen 

Blindsided by betrayal in pre-WWII England, a woman charts a daring new course in this captivating tale of resilience, friendship, and new love by the bestselling author of The Rose Arbor and The Venice Sketchbook. 

 Surrey, England, 1938. After thirty devoted years of marriage, Ellie Endicott is blindsided by her husband’s appeal for divorce. It’s Ellie’s opportunity for change too. The unfaithful cad can have the house. She’s taking the Bentley. Ellie, her housekeeper Mavis, and her elderly friend Dora―each needing escape―impulsively head for parts unknown in the South of France. 

 With the Rhône surging beside them, they have nowhere to be and everywhere to go. Until the Bentley breaks down in the inviting fishing hamlet of Saint Benet. 

Here, Ellie rents an abandoned villa in the hills, makes wonderful friends among the villagers, and finds herself drawn to Nico, a handsome and enigmatic fisherman. 

As for unexpected destinations, the simple paradise of Saint Benet is perfect. But fates soon change when the threat of war encroaches. Ellie’s second act in life is just beginning―and becoming an adventure she never expected.

I am thoroughly enjoying this. Thoroughly.

I know I should be finished this by now, but life has gotten in the way.

THINGS THAT I FANCY ...

 

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Pom Pom trim  . . . 

 

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Succulents  . . . 

 

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Pretty tea cups  . . . 

 

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Bouquets of flowers  . . . 

 

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Dutch doors  . . . 

SOMETHING TO WATCH ...

The latest Season of All Creatures Great and Small, on PBS

I love that show.

A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU ...

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*Be happy in the moment,

that's enough.

Each moment is all we need,

not more.• ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 。

~Mother Theresa• ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 。

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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!