Small and Wonderful Things . . .

 

"The world is fairly studded and strewn with pennies cast broadside from a generous hand. But who gets excited by a mere penny? It is dire poverty indeed when a man is so malnourished and fatigued that he won't stoop to pick up a penny. But if you cultivate a healthy poverty and simplicity, so that finding a penny will literally make your day, then, since the world is in fact planted with pennies, you have with your poverty bought a lifetime of days. It is that simple. What you see is what you get." ~Anne Dillard 

 A few of the small and wonderful things which bring untold joy into my life. It's the small things in life which truly mean the most. Simple abundance . . . it's the best.   

 

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I am a bit late getting started this morning. I had to take a trip over to Eileen's to make sure she was okay. She had asked me to wake her up at 8 a.m. and I did not get any response when I tried. I even tried calling her on the phone, but no response, so I thought I better drive over to see if she was okay.  I was worried that maybe she had started to hemorrhage again, or worse that someone had broken into her place and done something to her, or that she had choked (a real fear when you live by yourself), etc.  Thankfully when I arrived the only thing wrong was that she was still asleep and she had her phone on silent. Whew!  Crisis averted.

I am grateful that I live close enough that I can just hop in the car and drive over to make sure she is okay.

 

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I have been enjoying spending time together as a family. It's been nice to be in each other's company. All three of us siblings, our father, etc. My sister in law and Dan. We've enjoyed catching up and reminiscing, eating some delicious meals together, making new memories, etc. My brother and his wife leave to go back tomorrow. I will be sad to see them go.

Dad has also really enjoyed this family time. That has been really nice to see and be a part of.

 

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We did not get the nasty weather that had been predicted for this weekend. It did rain a bit but it was not really torrential which had been predicted. I am grateful for that. It is quite humid out there this morning however, and really cloudy.  It says 100% humidity on my weather ap, but I am not sure what that means. Sticky I guess. Thank goodness for heat pumps which work as air conditioners when it becomes unbearable.

 

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I was able to get to church again yesterday. Glenna is actually back from her holiday away with her male friend. He actually drove us yesterday. Glenna took a fall when she was away and dislodged one of the lens in her eyes, so she didn't want to drive. She will see the eye surgeon later this week and hopefully it can be repaired. Anyways, it was nice to see her and hear about her trip and to go to church. Partake of the sacrament, sing the hymns, hear the talks, etc. The Relief Society lesson was also very good. This is the last one we will be having on the old hour-long format.  Starting in September they will be moving to having an RS lesson as well as a Sunday School lesson each week, each of a 25 minute duration. Our time in church will remain the same, but more will be packed into the two hours than is now.

 

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Eileen and I got  a sweet little package in the post from Virginia. Thank you so much Virginia. That was so kind of you.  I wish I had thought to get a photograph of the cute little Hallmark dolls she sent to Eileen. They are adorable.

 

I found an example on Pinterest. So adorable. Eileen just loved them. And the stationary was lovely that Virginia wrote her notes to each of us on and a couple little vintage cookbooks. I mean  . . .  what a delightful package. Again, Virginia, Thank YOU so much. You were so very kind to us. 💛

 

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Life is a mix of many things which bring me peace and joy. I truly am blessed. Each night when I say my prayers I try to find three things which have happened during the day that I am grateful for, and I can't stop at three. I always find way more. I am living the life I never thought I would have again. I am at peace with myself and I am content.  God is good.

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

☾ ° ★° * 。  

• ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 。
° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π_____*。*˚
˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/~＼。˚ ˚ ˛
˚ ˛ •˛• ˚ ｜ 田田 ｜門 ★

*The quieter you become

the more you can hear.

~Socrates 

In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Curried Pineapple Glazed Ham Steaks.  Simply delicious. You can have this tastiness on the table in less than half an hour.

I hope you have a beautiful day and a week filled with a multitude of blessings, both large and small. Whatever you get up to, don't forget!

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And I do too!    

   

Small and Wonderful Things . . .

 

"The world is fairly studded and strewn with pennies cast broadside from a generous hand. But who gets excited by a mere penny? It is dire poverty indeed when a man is so malnourished and fatigued that he won't stoop to pick up a penny. But if you cultivate a healthy poverty and simplicity, so that finding a penny will literally make your day, then, since the world is in fact planted with pennies, you have with your poverty bought a lifetime of days. It is that simple. What you see is what you get." ~Anne Dillard 

 A few of the small and wonderful things which bring untold joy into my life. It's the small things in life which truly mean the most. Simple abundance . . . it's the best.   

The kindness of others.  Seed from my bird feeder has been falling into the front patch in the mulch and had sprouted and was growing. It is hard for me to get down and pull it out.  Yesterday there was a knock on the door and it was Zillah from next door. I have often seen her weeding other's gardens on the street. On this day I was the lucky recipient of her kindness. It was such a sweet thing to do and I really appreciated it!

 

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I got to go to church yesterday. I actually drove myself this week. I was grateful to be there and to be able to partake of the sacrament, etc. I am always grateful to watch it online as well, but it was especially nice to be there in person.

 

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Weekends with my daughter. I enjoy these special times we get to spend together. This weekend we did some fun things. I taught her how to use a sharp knife and we made fajitas together. We did a bit of crafting. We laughed a lot. We watched Steel Magnolias on Saturday night. I had not seen it in a long time and she loves that movie. We both enjoyed it very much. We just enjoy spending this time together. It is an extra special blessing to me.

 

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I love my comfy bed. It has taken me almost six years to get used to sleeping alone but I love it now. I stretch right out. It's a full sized bed and I use every inch of it. I am now a greedy bed/blanket hog. I love it.

 

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Time spent with family. I had a lot of it last week starting with Sunday dinner at Cindy's, Wednesday supper out and then my birthday on Thursday, shopping with Cindy on Friday, etc..  Time spent with family is always precious and never wasted. After having been so far away from everyone for so many years, it means a lot to me now to be able to enjoy these special moments.

Birthday wishes and cards, etc. My cup runneth over. I thank everyone so much for all of them.  The cards, the wishes, etc. It is a special blessing to be remembered in such a beautiful way. I felt and feel very loved.

Having so many that it is impossible to respond individually is a nice problem to have.

Autumn scents, colors and temperatures are on the way. It won't be long now. Really we have not had a bad summer weatherwise. We have had very few hot muggy days. It's been quite tolerable for which I am truly grateful.  There have been no nights where I could not sleep comfortably. What a blessing that has been. Mind, there are a few weeks left to go so I better not jinx it.

I am starting to crave the smell of apple orchards and pumpkin spice however.

 

The king of my castle  . . . 

And my little burrito  . . . 

Love them both to bits.

My life is a happy mix of things which bring me peace, comfort and joy. I am truly blessed.

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

☾ ° ★° * 。  

• ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 。
° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π_____*。*˚
˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/~＼。˚ ˚ ˛
˚ ˛ •˛• ˚ ｜ 田田 ｜門 ★

*People usually

are happiest at home.

~William Shakespeare

In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Fresh Green Peach Salad. A delightful way to enjoy hard peaches that are never going to soften. Delicious and simple. 

I hope you have a lovely week filled with an abundance of small and wonderful things. Be blessed in all ways. Don't forget! 

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And I do too!    

   

Small and Wonderful Things . . .

 

"The world is fairly studded and strewn with pennies cast broadside from a generous hand. But who gets excited by a mere penny? It is dire poverty indeed when a man is so malnourished and fatigued that he won't stoop to pick up a penny. But if you cultivate a healthy poverty and simplicity, so that finding a penny will literally make your day, then, since the world is in fact planted with pennies, you have with your poverty bought a lifetime of days. It is that simple. What you see is what you get." ~Anne Dillard 

 A few of the small and wonderful things which bring untold joy into my life. It's the small things in life which truly mean the most. Simple abundance . . . it's the best. 

Eileen and I have just had the sweetest most relaxing weekend together. We didn't do anything special. We just puttered, did her laundry, cooked a bit, ate some nice food, watched some nice movies, laughed a lot and hung out. A couple of simple ordinary days where we did nothing really but enjoy each others company in the simplest and best of ways.

Her CSS worker will be picking her up at 10:30 this morning to go to the hospital and then bringing her back here afterwards. A relaxing day for her as she recuperates for the rest of the day, night and into tomorrow.

I am praying so hard that the cancer has not spread anywhere else and that it is contained and that they will be able to get it all. I have placed her in the Lord's hands. He knows best. 

 

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Sunday dinner with the family.  This week Cindy roasted a spatchcocked chicken. It was delicious (as always). We enjoyed it with roasted white and sweet potatoes, and a mix of green and yellow beans. So, very, very good. She had made cinnamon roll apple pies for dessert. They were also delicious.

The best thing of course is spending time together as a family. Getting to see my father, having a few laughs.  Eating some delicious food, etc.

Bailey is right at home there. He's such a cute little guy. My sister really loves him. Dogs are quite different than cats. Dogs really need and love us. Cat's love us, but they don't really need us in the same way that dogs do. They are much more independent. Anyways Bailey is very comfortable there and you can tell he is really happy.

Dad seems to be slowing down a lot. It makes me sad. At least he is comfortable and surrounded by people who love him. We should all be so blessed to end our days in this way. Hopefully we will have him with us for a quite a bit longer. 

David and Christine will be here next week. 😀 We are all looking forward to seeing them. I think he has plans to take Dan up in his friend Phil's plane. Something for Dan to look forward to. I don't expect that I will do much with them, but enjoy their company when they are staying put. Maybe Cindy, Christine and I can do some art together, maybe even with Eileen. We will see.

Yesterday we were talking about the time David electrocuted himself. He was three years old and playing in his bedroom. Back in those days the window screens were made from metal screening and there was a small hole in the screen in his bedroom. He pulled out a piece of the wire and poked it into the socket of his bedroom lamp. Mom was working in the kitchen and heard a loud bang and went running.  Thankfully he did not kill himself, but he was badly burned on his hands, his hair was singed off, his eyebrows, there were burn marks on his bedding and the wall. To be honest, he was never quite the same afterwards. It brought on a few challenges, but he overcame them thankfully.

I love my brother very much and can't wait to see him. It will be nice.

Eileen to a "T."  She is such a gigglemug. She will laugh when she gets up and I tell her this.

 

Cindy is the "crow-whisperer." They come to her when she calls.  They know her and that she comes armed with peanuts. That she would never hurt them. I love this. I love her.

I did not go to church again yesterday.  I wanted to spend the day at home with Eileen.  I watched it online as did she, with her church. We both were content with that.  I haven't been for about a month now, or so. I do need to go and am always content to go. I just wanted to be here with Eileen yesterday more than I wanted to be at church. And I needed to be with Eileen more than I needed to go to church, if that makes sense. I was where I wanted and needed to be. 

Going to church is not a measure of the strength of your faith. It is a natural thing to want to be around others who believe in the same way, but faith resides within . . . whether you go or don't go to church.

Your home can be a church.

I haven't a lot planned for today. It is expected to be a mostly sunny day. I will putter around here. Do a bit of work, wait for Eileen to get back. Pamper her a bit. Tidy up a bit after the weekend. Just lollygaggle here at home.  Those are the best kinds of days I think. 

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

☾ ° ★° * 。  

• ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 。
° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π_____*。*˚
˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/~＼。˚ ˚ ˛
˚ ˛ •˛• ˚ ｜ 田田 ｜門 ★

*It's your road and yours alone,
Others may walk it with you,
But no one can walk it for you.
~Rumi

I am sharing and have re-written an older post in The English Kitchen today. Chicken and Stuffing Pie. This is easy and delicious and a great way to re-purpose leftover chicken. The creamed peas and carrots ladled over top are a lovely touch.  This is quite simply a very tasty supper.

I hope you have a beautiful day and a beautiful week. May it be filled with love and light. Don't forget!

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And I do too!    

   

Small and Wonderful Things . . .

 

"The world is fairly studded and strewn with pennies cast broadside from a generous hand. But who gets excited by a mere penny? It is dire poverty indeed when a man is so malnourished and fatigued that he won't stoop to pick up a penny. But if you cultivate a healthy poverty and simplicity, so that finding a penny will literally make your day, then, since the world is in fact planted with pennies, you have with your poverty bought a lifetime of days. It is that simple. What you see is what you get." ~Anne Dillard 

 A few of the small and wonderful things which bring untold joy into my life. It's the small things in life which truly mean the most. Simple abundance . . . it's the best.

Eileen and I 

back in about 1986 or so

I was one of her Brownie Leaders

Happy Owl, that was me even I don't look so happy

Weekends with Eileen. (I like this old photo of us together. She was crossing her eyes to look silly.) We had a fairly quiet weekend. I had a lot of pain issues so we did a bit of shopping at the grocery store after I picked her up to get her drinks and treats and then came back here. I cooked us some supper. We watched a nice movie in the evening. An old favorite of mine. "Our Vines Have Tender Grapes."  Eileen likes it too because there are children in it and she likes anything Margaret O'Brien is in or Shirley Temple.  

I didn't get to church because of my pain issues so I watched my church on Zoom and Eileen watched hers on YouTube.

Then we polished her silver. My father had given me a case of silver cutlery. I gave it to Eileen but it needed polishing. I bought the silver polish and she brought the silver over with her and we both sat here in the afternoon polishing it up and it looks nice and shiny now and she knows how to do it herself next time it needs doing.  So a bonus skill learned!

She did some of her Diamond Art in the afternoon. I worked a bit. We made supper, ate supper, watched a bit of TV, etc. 

A fun time for us both.  She will be going back home later today.

Normally we would go to Cindy's for a family dinner on Sunday, but Cindy took this Sunday off to go golfing. Eileen had seen my recipe for Sweet & Sour Chicken Nuggets on my EK Facebook page earlier this week so she wanted me to make them for us for our supper. We made them together and enjoyed them with some steamed rice that I cooked in my rice cooker. We also had some frozen broccoli with it.  Let's just say, she is a fan.  That makes me happy.

 

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(I love how this picture looks like angels standing in the woods.)

Being able to attend church online via Zoom. I am able to still sing the hymns, hear the prayers, etc.  Yesterday was Fast & Testimony meeting so I was able to hear the testimony of others. It always strengthens my own testimony to be able to hear the testimony of others. They are so uplifting.

An old paramour of mine happened to be there and he bore his testimony. One of the things he said is you don't have to believe in God to live a good life you just have to live your life as if you did, in faith that one day you will believe. I liked that. Sometimes believing comes hard, or can seem next to impossible, but living by righteous principles and teachings can be a lot easier, and eventually you never know, Belief may come, and if it doesn't, well . . .  you have still had a good life.

I wasn't able to bear my testimony in church so I will bear it here. 

I am one of those who has a strong faith and belief in God, my Heavenly Father, and in His son, Jesus Christ. I don't need to see them to feel their presence in my life. It has been evidenced to me in a bazillion little and large ways.  I know that my Heavenly Father loves me and cares about me. He knows me by name. He knows and counts every tear, and every hair on my head is numbered, as are my days. I may not be fully able to comprehend how this is so, but I know and believe that it is. I know that I am beloved by my Savior Jesus Christ and that there is nothing I can experience here on earth, both the good and the bad, that He doesn't already know and understand. He knows because He felt it all, all of our pain, our sorrows, our failures, our joys etc. in the Garden of Gethsemane. I can get myself through anything because I know He has already trodden the wine press, and He will succor me throughout my trials, because He has already been there. He is intimate with every detail of our lives, and He loves us anyways, enough to give away His life on our behalf.  Enough to help to carry our burdens if we will let Him. Enough to walk beside us every step of the way through this valley of tears that we call life.  His love has helped me to be able to forgive the unforgiveable. And I know and believe that He will be there with me at the end, when I finally will be able to see Him in person. As the song says, "I can only imagine what my eyes will see when His face is before me . . .  

Surrounded by your glory 

What will my heart feel 

Will I dance for your Jesus 

Or in awe of you be still 

Will I stand in your presence 

Or to my knees will I fall 

Will I sing hallelujah 

Will I be able to speak at all 

I can only imagine 

I can only imagine . . .  

I know I am not the only one who feels this way.  God is good. 

 

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Warm and sunny summer days. There is a part of me that wishes that I could go for long walks and enjoy the sunshine. Walk along the beach, etc. I am grateful that I was able to do those things in the past and the memories of doing so sustains me. I will be able to do this again one day when I get to the other side.  In the meantime, I can enjoy the warmth of the sunshine on my skin and the sight of it as it lights everything up. The way it parties on my front deck and tickles my flowers.  The way it trickles down through the leaves of the maple tree in my back yard and dances upon the grass.

Only a few weeks will pass and summer will be all but over. The days will be shortening quickly and the nights will start to visibly draw in and be cooler.  Summer will be on the wane.  I will enjoy it while it is still here with us, and try not to complain about the humidity, even if I really don't always like it.

 

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There is so much in the month of August to look forward to.  The gardens are giving of their abundance this month. Peas and beans, potatoes, corn, early squashes, tomatoes, cucumbers, raspberries and blueberries, carrots, onions, peppers  . . .  the peaches are showing up in the markets now.  Soon it will be apples and pears  . . .  

How blessed we are to live in a country with such abundance. When I was young I used to put away a lot of it for the winter months. That is no longer practical for me, but the impracticality of it doesn't stop me from enjoying the blessings of it now. And I do.

My two furry companions. They are always with me when I am at home. Nearby at least for the most part. My cozy companions. I love them so much. They bring a lot of joy into my life.

I am really enjoying the hummingbirds at the moment. They have gotten even more active at the feeder and the battles have begun. So fun to watch.

My family . . . I am so grateful for my family. For their love. For their company. For their presence in my life. I love them so very much and consider them to be one of God's greatest gifts to me. They may not be perfect, but they are perfect to me.

 

Friends in real life and invisible friends.  All of the love and support I get from each one of you and them. It means a lot to me and I am very thankful for it all.

Life is a beautiful blend of ups and downs and highs and lows. I am so thankful for all of it. Faith, family, friends, home, talents, etc. Life is good.

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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• ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 。
° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π_____*。*˚
˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/~＼。˚ ˚ ˛
˚ ˛ •˛• ˚ ｜ 田田 ｜門 ★

*The Sun shines on everybody.

You just have to keep believing.

~Dontrelle Willis

In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Chicken Shawarma Bowls. Quick. Easy. Delicious. The perfect bite. At least for me anyways. A bit spicy, but not overly so. Very simple to make.

I hope your week ahead is loaded with an abundance of small and wonderful things. Be blessed. Don't forget!

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Small and Wonderful Things . . .

 

"The world is fairly studded and strewn with pennies cast broadside from a generous hand. But who gets excited by a mere penny? It is dire poverty indeed when a man is so malnourished and fatigued that he won't stoop to pick up a penny. But if you cultivate a healthy poverty and simplicity, so that finding a penny will literally make your day, then, since the world is in fact planted with pennies, you have with your poverty bought a lifetime of days. It is that simple. What you see is what you get." ~Anne Dillard 

 A few of the small and wonderful things which bring untold joy into my life. It's the small things in life which truly mean the most. Simple abundance . . . it's the best.

Weekends with Eileen. I really enjoy spending weekends with my sweet daughter.  We don't really do anything really special. We just hang out, do some cooking, eat good food, watch a couple of good movies, do her laundry and just basically enjoy each others company. We laugh a lot. Its fun. We are building good memories. Hopefully memories that will warm her heart long after I am gone.

She said last night that she is enjoying having her own apartment. That made me happy. I really was hoping that she would feel happy and settled there. She walks down to Tim Hortons and back every day, for the most part. That makes me happy also because she is getting much needed exercise. Its all good.

 

An old, old picture of my sister and me.

I am pushing her around in my doll carriage

with my favorite books piled on top of her.

She is asleep. I was probably six and she three.

Sunday dinners with my sister, father, Dan, Eileen.  I enjoy these family times together. I enjoy our Wednesday night dinners as well.  I just enjoy spending time with my sister. Running into her at the grocery store, impromptu trips together to farm markets, etc. She is my best friend. I was sitting thinking about how much she means to me one day and it came to me that if she were not here I would not want to be here either. She is the single greatest gift my parents ever gave to me. I cherish her and love her very much.

This is how our mother felt about her sister Freda. I know now how very devastated she must have felt when Freda passed away. I always knew it made her sad, but I know the depth of that sorrow now. Because I know that is how I would feel if anything ever happened to Cindy. She has been my best friend for almost all of my life. There have been many times when she has been my only friend.

 

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The days have been getting a bit shorter and I have been enjoying watching the sun set most days. I love a good sunset. I love a sunrise also. Aren't we all so very blessed to have one of each of those to enjoy every day!

 

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I am ever grateful for my faith in God and Jesus Christ. I know that not everyone is a person of faith, but, for myself, I cannot remember a day in my life where my belief in their presence was not real. They have always been an important part of my life. My faith in them has helped to carry me through many deep valleys. I would not want to be without it. My faith  . . . 

It is everything to me.

I really enjoy my hummingbird feeder. They are busy chasing each other away these days. It is fun to watch them. The cats enjoy watching them also. They are great entertainment.

 

Nutmeg and Cinnamon

about 8 weeks old

I love my two little fur-babies. It's been almost six years since they came to live with me. They were just two little balls of fluff when they first arrived. They already had personalities that were clearly different from each other. Nutmeg has always been a bumbling bundle of energy, and she, Cinnamon, has always been sweet and a bit more laid back.

Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Inspecting my birthday pressies

a few years ago.

They are five years old now.

They have their arguments as all siblings do. Nutmeg can get a bit aggressive at times when it comes to play and she doesn't like it, but at the end of the day they love each other. He is probably twice the size of her, if not more. It is very hard to pick him up, he is so big and heavy. He is the size of a small dog. She is much more delicate, although you would not know it to look at this picture.

I am so grateful for my wee little home. It is an extra special blessing in my life. A real gift from God. It keeps me dry, warm, and comfortable, providing safe shelter for both myself and anyone else in my family who needs it. 

I am blessed.

 

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As we move into these last few days of July, 2026, I am overcome with gratitude for all that I have present in my life. For home, family, friends, faith . . . for health. I have my aches and pains but aside from those I am fairly healthy. I have enough. Enough of everything I need and then some . . . enough to share with those who need help. Yes, I am blessed . . . 

A thought to carry with you . . . 

☾ ° ★° * 。  

• ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★★ 。* 。
° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π_____*。*˚
˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/~＼。˚ ˚ ˛
˚ ˛ •˛• ˚ ｜ 田田 ｜門 ★

*With freedom, books, 

flowers, and the moon,

who could not be happy?

~Oscar Wilde

In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Chuckwagon Beef & Pasta Skillet.  I made this for Eileen at the weekend. It came out really delicious. I divided it into single serving packages and froze it for her to take home. I had not been able to find wagon wheel pasta as the recipe called for, but I did find something which worked just as well. Simple and easy to make, economical and delicious. Everything cooks in the one skillet. Pasta, beef, sauce, etc.

I hope your week ahead is filled to overflowing with goodness. Be happy. Be blessed. Be safe. Don't forget!

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And I do too!