And Then We All Had Tea: A Day Book . . .

Tuesday, 13 October 2026

A Day Book . . .

FOR TODAY, October 13, 2026

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...

Its very chilly out this morning. But Partly sunny. This is a photo I took a few days back of some of the colours down the road. It's such a pretty time of year. I love it.

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I AM THINKING ...

I feel so bad for Eileen. She is in quite a bit of pain down below, and there doesn't seem to be a lot that I can do for her. I think it is the stitches drying and pulling. She has only one heavy duty pain killer left. After that it is Tylenol. I have gotten her Tylenol 1's. But I am not sure they will be strong enough. I keep hoping and praying that today will be better, but she was still in a lot of pain when I helped her to go to the loo earlier.

I AM ALSO THINKING ...

One day at a time. That is how we get through this. One day at a time. Dwell on the good and the blessings. We will get there.

I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...

A heart that chooses joy, even when it's the hardest choice to make.

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I AM ALSO GRATEFUL FOR ...

This morning it is a warm sweater . . .

IN THE KITCHEN ...

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos. A simple and delicious way to feed that taco craving.

ON MY "TO COOK" LIST ...

Autumn Apple Yogurt Cake. From Stacey Snacks. It looks really good.

THIS I BELIEVE ...

What are we here for if not to serve one another?

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SOMETHING THAT IS NICE ...

Misty autumn mornings. I love them. Then when the mist clears, a beautiful day.

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SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...

Covered bridges.

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I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO ...

Eileen being pain free.

I AM WANTING TO CREATE ...

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Autumn Leaves Table Runner

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A pretty needlebook . . .

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A pretty pin cushion . . . I love pin cushions . . .

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A basket full of Santas . . .

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Primitive angels . . .

SOMETHING I ENJOY ...

Listening to Frank Sinatra sing . . .

SOMETHING ELSE I ENJOY ...

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Homemade tomato soup . . .

I AM READING ...

STANDING FOR SOMETHING, by Gordon B Hinckley

10 neglected virtues that will heal our hearts and homes

In this national bestseller, the late president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley, has created a classic look at the values that can change our world--and how to stand up for them. Drawing on anecdotes from his much-admired life of faith and service, as well as examples from American culture today, he examines ten virtues that have always illuminated the path to a better world: love, honesty, morality, civility, learning, forgiveness and mercy, thrift and industry, gratitude, optimism, and faith. He then shows how the two guardians of virtue--marriage and the family--can keep us on that path, even in difficult times.

Standing for Something is an inspiring blueprint for what we all can do--as individuals, as a nation, and as a world community--to rediscover the values and virtues that have historically made us strong and that will lead us to a brighter future.

I have read this before. It is not a bad thing to review something inspiring like this every now and then.

THINGS THAT CATCH MY FANCY ...