A Day Book . . .

 

FOR TODAY, February 3rd, 2026

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...

Not today but the other night. I think Saturday. I got up about midnight to go to the loo and looked out my bedroom window and was mesmerized by the shadow of the maple tree against the snow under the light of the moon. I thought it was beautiful.

I AM THINKING ...

Well, I was able to get into Kentville to have the procedure done yesterday.  My sister bravely drove out of her comfort zone on snowy roads to get me there. I was on time as well for 8:30. I was back home by 2:30 and the roads were clear by then. Good news is they removed the kidney stone. Bad news is they put in another stent which I will need to go back and have removed in another 2 to 4 weeks. I am thinking I will be glad to have this all over and done with. What a trial it has been for me. I am grateful however that it is nothing worse. We must take our blessings where we find them.

 

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I AM ALSO THINKING ...

Every night when I say my prayers I make it a point always to thank God for my blessings, but lately I have been thanking him for three particular blessings pertaining to just that day. Funny thing, no matter how the day is gone, I can always find more than three! It's pretty amazing.

 

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I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...

Where do I start. A sister who is willing to move out of her comfort zone to help me.  That we didn't get near as much snow as was predicted. That I am able to have my daughter here with me and help and support her.  That they were able to get the kidney stone. Last night my smoke detector started beeping. I don't have a step stool to get up to it to change the battery and I was not that steady on my pins anyways.  I called my neighbor and her nephew was there so he came over and put a new battery in it for me.  My blessings are endless.

I AM ALSO GRATEFUL FOR ...

All of you. I have felt the happy thoughts and prayers, and I truly appreciate them.

IN THE KITCHEN ...

Not a new recipe, but a good recipe. Ginger Dunkers.  Buttery, lightly spiced cookies, loaded with two kinds of ginger and crisp for dunking in your coffee, your tea, your milk, etc. Crisp and delicious.

ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...

Italian Lemon Jam. This looks and sounds really good. Tis the season for Citrus and I am needing to eat and drink more citrus!

THIS I BELIEVE ...

You cannot change the past but you can learn from it and use it to help create a better future for yourself.

 

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SOMETHING THAT IS NICE ...

Yes. This  . . . 

 

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SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...

Maple scented candles  . . . 

I AM WANTING TO CREATE ...

 

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Tiny people   . . . 

 

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I ordered a knitting spool for Eileen. I have loads of yarn scraps. She can busy herself making coasters or placemats, etc. She is excited about that.

 

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Paper hearts  . . . 

 

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Book page garlands  . . . 

 

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Paper hugs  . . . 

 

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SOMETHING I ENJOY ...

The way it feels to crawl into bed at the end of the day. So good.

 

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SOMETHING ELSE I ENJOY ...

Painting.  I need to do it more often.

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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Hot cocoa with marshmallows on top . . . 

 

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Barn owls  . . . 

 

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Slip on shoes  . . . 

 

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Light   . . . 

 

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Spring crocus  . . .  it won't be long  . . . 

SOMETHING TO WATCH ...

The Snow Sister on Netflix. Eileen really enjoys this film.

A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU ...

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*Because

I have known despair

I value hope.• ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 。

~Leonard Nimoy• ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 。

• ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 。

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!