Simple Woman Daybook -- 24 January 2011


Outside my window it is very dark except for the porch light on the temporary behind my fence

I am thinking that I would like to be a better blogger

I am thankful for good health, hubby, two kids, two inlaw kids, one grandson, two granddaughters but dinner -- not so much

I am wearing jeans, a plaid shirt and sneakers

I am remembering that I have a busy day tomorrow

I am going to prepare a handcrafted Christmas next year

I am currently reading "Signs of Life" by Scott Hahn

I am hoping that the weather stays nice

On my mind weighing heavily is the state of our church

Noticing that I seem to be mellowing out in my old age

Pondering these words "Among the liveliest traditions of the ancient church was devotion to the guardian angels."

In the kitchen I am trying new things, next in queue is Tarte Tatin.

 Around the house I am purging and cleaning and organizing

One of my favorite things is sleeping

From my picture journal

Simple Woman Daybook

Outside my window I am seeing my plants surviving -- sort of.

I am thinking it felt really good to sleep until almost 8 a.m.

From the learning rooms I am learning that I need more self-discipline.

I am thankful for my family, today, safe travel, the sunshine.

From the kitchen absolutely nothing -- I am on hiatus for a few days.

I am wearing shorts and a t-shirt

I am reading "The Shroud of the Thwacher " very slowly.

I am hoping to get at least a FEW things accomplished today.

I am creating two quilts -- need to work on them today too.

For the rest of the week I intend to continue to clean out a few things and get a bit more organized.

Here is a picture thought for you:

Outside my window I see a peaceful, quiet street.

I am thinking about the errands I need to run today.

From the learning rooms I am learning that maybe I am NOT cut out to be a handquilter.

I am thankful for my family.

From the kitchen I tried Christeans's pineapple pie on my family and they loved it!! Thanks, Christean! Also, I have learned that privately raised cattle makes really good meat -- thanks Burgundy Beef of Grandview!!

I am wearing -- pj's from last night -- it is a slow morning.

I am reading three books at once! Not easy for me. They would be "The Shroud of the Thwacker" -- very funny; "The Night Watch" -- so far pretty good; "Revolutionary Road" -- just started so I am not sure.

I am hoping that next week goes by quickly.

I am creating a couple of easy peasy quilts.

I am praying for safe travel, new jobs, preemies, comfort and freedom from illness.

Around the house I am looking at a pile of magazines that need to be passed on to others!

A few plans for the rest of the week include ironing, party planning (happy birthday, AW), quilting and reading.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you: