A Day Book . . .

 

FOR TODAY, June 16th, 2026

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...

Remembering the fires that were not far from us last year. This was the skies and sun on Father's Day last year.  Ash was falling and everything was pretty frightening. This year things appear so much better. I think we have had a lot more rain. Today is mostly cloudy, but we have had rain during the night. We can expect partly sunny skies and a high of 23*C/74*F.

I AM THINKING ...

We had a very quiet day yesterday. I was tired from barely sleeping on Sunday night. Eileen was exhausted from all of the drama and her condition. She spent a lot of time resting, which is what I wanted. I did have to go out and pick up prescriptions, and necessities. But I had two naps during the day which is very unlike me. My heart broke for Eileen on Sunday. She was crying and kept saying over and over,  "I just want this to be over with."  I want it to be over with for her as well. The dept. of gynecology is supposed to contact me within a couple of days. I am hoping that it actually happens this time.

I AM ALSO THINKING ...

About the terrible state of our health care system. Eileen was lucky she was taken in by ambulance on Sunday night as otherwise she would have been left bleeding horrifically on a chair for hours and hours before being seen. As it was it was at least three hours, but laying on a stretcher, which was much better than having to sit. Once she got a bed, things progressed quickly. We were home by 10:30 which was much better than it would have been had we gone in by car. I was appalled by the number of people in the waiting room, some with horrific looking injuries.  Zilla (next door neighbor) was telling me yesterday that the premier was bragging about them bringing in 200 more Doctors, whilst in the same conversation saying that 75 had retired. About the only good thing you can say about the system is that it's free and available to all, regardless of income. That, itself, is a great blessing.

I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...

Hope. Where would we be without it.  Without hope life would probably seem pretty dire.

I AM ALSO GRATEFUL FOR ...

A sister who is so caring. This is Sheila's dog Baily. Not too long after my sister and Dan took him over to theirs. He is relaxing next to my sister on the sofa. He has settled in nicely. No problems with either him or the cats. He hasn't eaten or drunk anything yet, but that will come. This poor little guy has been through a lot these past couple of days. It did not seem fair for him to have to stay alone at Sheila's for what will be quite a long recovery time. He will soon settle into Cindy's hopefully and all will be well. I know it must be a great relief to Sheila knowing her Baily is being well cared for.

IN THE KITCHEN ...

Pot Luck Salad. A low fat, layered salad.  This is much lower in fat than the original which had a lot more bacon and a thick heavy dressing on top.  Using a lower fat, but strong cheese, and a lighter dressing, plus just enough bacon to give you the salty smoky flavor without it being over the top. Also this one doesn't have to be made the night before. 

ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...

From Cookin Canuck. This looks like a fabulous side dish. Loaded with fiber and flavor.

THIS I BELIEVE ...

 

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Happiness comes from within  . . . 

SOMETHING THAT IS NICE ...

Belief in a higher power. It is what gets me through life.

SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...

Having a grateful heart. An attitude of gratitude.  Something else which has stood me well through the years.

I AM WANTING TO CREATE ...

 

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Strawberries and cream  . . . 

 

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A raspberry  . . . 

 

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A sheep  . . . 

 

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A chicken  . . . 

 

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Very festive  . . . 

SOMETHING I ENJOY ...

Cattitude  . . . 

SOMETHING ELSE THAT I ENJOY ...

Afternoon tea  . . . 

I AM READING ...

LAND, by Maggie O'Farrell

On a windswept peninsula stretching out into the Atlantic, Tomás and his reluctant son, Liam, are working for the great Ordnance Survey project to map the whole of Ireland. The year is 1865, and in a country not long since ravaged and emptied by The Great Hunger, the task is not an easy one. Tomás, however, is determined that his maps will be a record of the disaster. 

 The British soldiers in charge are due to arrive any day, expecting the work to be completed, but Tomás is unexpectedly sent off course by an unsettling encounter in a copse. His life, and those of his family, will never be the same again. Liam is terrified by the sudden change in his taciturn father. What was it that caused such cracks to open in Tomás and how is Liam, aged only ten, going to finish the mapping, and get them both home? 

 Land is a novel about separation and reunion, tragedy and recovery, colonisation and rebellion. It is a story of buried treasure, overlapping lives, ancient woodland, persistent ghosts, a particularly loyal dog, and how, when it comes to both land and history, nothing ever goes away. 

 As spellbinding and various as the landscape that inspired it, Land is, above all, a story of survival, for our times, and for all time.

I have only just started this book.

I am also reading and studying The Old Testament.

THINGS THAT CATCH MY FANCY ...

 

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Attic bedrooms  . . . 

 

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Kitchen nooks  . . . 

 

 

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Cozy corners . . . 

 

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Red and white  . . . 

 

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A vintage porch  . . . 

MAKES ME SMILE ...

How could it not?

SOMETHING TO WATCH ...

We are rewatching the Twilight movies on Netflix and enjoying them very much.

A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU ...

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*The world is full of magic things
patiently waiting for our
senses to grow sharper.
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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!