A Day Book . . .

 

FOR TODAY, May 26th, 2026

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...

All is calm.  We are supposed to have a dry day today, but some rainy days ahead. It's a bit chilly but no frost. It's garbage day, so the street is lined with bin bags.

 

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I AM THINKING ...

Cindy, Eileen and I are all going to the hair dressers this afternoon to have our hair cut. I hope we are all happy with the results.  Mine is not too hard to do.  Eileen has quite a bit of hair to be cut off. We are thinking a shoulder length bob cut and a bit of a fringe so that she can still put it into a pony tail if she wants when it gets hot in the summer. She is really looking forward to this.

 

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I AM ALSO THINKING ...

I often try not to think about things that are worrisome or troubling.  I squelch those thoughts down where my mind can't find them. Sometimes life is better that way. I guess I can be a bit about an Ostrich in that respect, burying it's head in the sand.

 

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I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...

I have much to be grateful for.  Family that I love who love me back. A roof over my head that also gives shelter to my daughter. Food in my belly and clothes on my back.  I have a car.  I have two lovely cats. I have relatively good health, a cozy bed to sleep in. My cup runneth over.

I AM ALSO GRATEFUL FOR ...

Each of you. Many of you have been coming here for a very long time now.  I so appreciate your many kindnesses through the years and your love and support. You are my gentle souls.

IN THE KITCHEN ...

A delicious Irish Cheese Toastie. This made for a lovely, quick, and easy protein filled light supper yesterday.  Eileen and I each enjoyed one with a hot mug of tomato soup. It was a rainy day and this went down a real treat. We had a cheeky donut for dessert.

ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...

The Anthony Kitchen. These look fabulous. I love LOVE potato tacos!

THIS I BELIEVE ...

I have plenty to spare if anyone wants some. lol (Long haired cats.  They shed a lot. I don't mind. I love them.)

SOMETHING THAT IS NICE ...

 

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Fresh Spring Asparagus  . . . 

SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...

 

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A bar of good chocolate. It's called balance, lol.

I AM WANTING TO CREATE ...

 

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Tea towels with pretty edgings  . . . 

 

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Cherry edging  . . .  so pretty.

 

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Cherry kisses?  Yes please!! They are on the edge of a very pretty shawl. 

 

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Crochet Fairy bunting  . . . 

 

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Strawberry Pot Holders  . . . 

SOMETHING I ENJOY ...

 

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I really enjoy my cats. Eileen does too. They are very accepting of her now and will lay next to her on the sofa. That warms my heart. It warms her heart too!

SOMETHING ELSE I ENJOY ...

 

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Collecting quotes  . . .  I love collecting quotes.

I AM READING ...

THE ISLAND OF SEA WOMEN, by Lisa See 

“A mesmerizing new historical novel” from Lisa See, the bestselling author of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, about female friendship and devastating family secrets on a small Korean island.

 Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls living on the Korean island of Jeju, are best friends who come from very different backgrounds. When they are old enough, they begin working in the sea with their village’s all-female diving collective, led by Young-sook’s mother. As the girls take up their positions as baby divers, they know they are beginning a life of excitement and responsibility—but also danger. Despite their love for each other, Mi-ja and Young-sook find it impossible to ignore their differences.

 The Island of Sea Women takes place over many decades, beginning during a period of Japanese colonialism in the 1930s and 1940s, followed by World War II, the Korean War, through the era of cell phones and wet suits for the women divers. Throughout this time, the residents of Jeju find themselves caught between warring empires. Mi-ja is the daughter of a Japanese collaborator. Young-sook was born into a long line of haenyeo and will inherit her mother’s position leading the divers in their village.

 Little do the two friends know that forces outside their control will push their friendship to the breaking point. “This vivid…thoughtful and empathetic” novel (The New York Times Book Review) illuminates a world turned upside down, one where the women are in charge and the men take care of the children. “A wonderful ode to a truly singular group of women” (Publishers Weekly), The Island of Sea Women is a “beautiful story…about the endurance of friendship when it’s pushed to its limits, and you…will love it” (Cosmopolitan).

I love oriental culture and history.

THINGS THAT CATCH MY FANCY ...

 

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Lacy shawls  . . . 

 

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Books and flowers  . . . 

 

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That window above the door  . . . 

 

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Botanicals  . . . . 

 

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Fresh air  . . . 

MAKES ME SMILE ...

Photos of my two when they were just kittens  . . .  so cute.

SOMETHING TO WATCH ...

The Boroughs, on Netflix 

A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU ...

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*I have learned to be content
whatever the circumstances.

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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 *´¯`.¸¸.☆

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Have a beautiful day!  Don't forget!  

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And I do too!