A Day Book . . .

 

FOR TODAY, April 21st, 2026

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...

Nothing too out of the ordinary. It's cold, -1*C/32*F. It is only supposed to go up to +5*C/41*F today. So not a really warm day in store. We could get some rain mixed with snow on Friday.  That's a Canadian spring for you!

Very unpredictable.

I AM THINKING ...

I just read this morning that Alan Osmond died. He was 76 and had been battling Muscular Sclerosis for many years. May he rest in peace. I love the Osmonds when I was a teenager. They were great role models.

I AM ALSO THINKING ...

This is me. Totally. Fits me to a "t".

I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...

 

Having an attitude of gratitude. It has made my life even more joy filled.

I AM ALSO GRATEFUL FOR ...

 

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Spring flowers. A lovely spark of color after the bleak cold winter.

IN THE KITCHEN ...

Country Meatballs with Gravy. Tender, well-flavored meatballs, oven-braised in a flavor-filled rich gravy. These are extraordinarily delicious!

ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...

Quick and Tangy easy Refrigerated Pickles. From SimplyTastyLife. These look great!

THIS I BELIEVE ...

Truth.

SOMETHING THAT IS NICE ...

 

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This  . . . . 

SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...

 

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At the risk of repeating myself  . . . 

I AM WANTING TO CREATE ...

 

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Pretty painted tea cups   . . . 

 

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Are these bookmarks?  I love them  . . . 

 

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A white dove with a message  . . . 

 

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A carrot bookmark . . . 

 

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A little stamp  . . . 

SOMETHING I ENJOY ...

 

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Pussy Willows  . . . 

SOMETHING ELSE THAT I ENJOY ...

 

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Fresh figs  . . . 

I AM READING ...

THE FROZEN RIVER, by Ariel Lawhon

A gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history. 

 Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. 

Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town's most respected gentlemen-one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own. 

 Over the course of one winter, as the trial nears, and whispers and prejudices mount, Martha doggedly pursues the truth. Her diary soon lands at the center of the scandal, implicating those she loves, and compelling Martha to decide where her own loyalties lie. 

 Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon's newest offering introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard.

The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day.

Reading this on my kindle

THINGS THAT CATCH MY FANCY ...

 

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The cliffs of Ireland  . . . 

 

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Strawberry Cakes  . . . 

 

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Pretty bouquets of flowers   . . . 

 

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Pretty pottery  . . . 

 

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Chocolate tarts  . . . 

MAKES ME SMILE ...

 

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Hand knit socks  . . . so pretty.

SOMETHING TO WATCH ...

My Best Friend Anne Frank . . .  on Netflix

A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU ...

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˚ ˛ •˛• ˚ ｜ 田田 ｜門 ★

*My body is mine.

It carries me through the days.

It holds my heart, my stories,

my ordinary little moments.

And that is more than enough.

~Diane Shiffer• ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 。

• ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 。

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!