Still Life

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY . . . September 3, 2013

Outside my window . . . the sky is pure blue and the sun is shining. My cherry tree is about half empty of leaves. We had a heavy dew this morning, and are still being inundated with spiders and their webs. Heavy snow for the coming winter? That's what the old wives tale says.

I am thinking . . . about getting into my routine for the week. It seems as if August was total chaos, so I'm looking forward to finding my rhythm again.

I am thankful . . . for a better day yesterday. I wasn't feeling well on Sunday.

In the kitchen . . . I've not been "feeling" it. I just don't want to cook. I think I'm tired of summer eating and ready for pots of soup and chili served with cornbread. But it's still too hot to do that, so I'll try to get motivated this week.

I am wearing . . . a giant black t-shirt that says Raven across the front. I think it's an advertisement for a local business.

I am creating . . . that corner to corner baby blanket. It's coming along nicely. I need to get some more yarn today for it, though.

I am going . . . to run a couple of quick errands this morning, and then bestie LBB is coming over for yoga and sewing.

I am wondering . . . about so many things, it's difficult to pick just one -- Syria, depression, moving toward being empty-nesters.

I am reading . . . Still Life by Louise Penny. I read it when it first came out but never got to follow up with the series. I'm rereading this while I wait for #2 to come to me from the library. 

I am looking forward to . . . routine. I need that rhythm in my life to feel settled and present. I am praying that it returns soon.

I am hearing . . . nothing but the sound of my hands on the keys and the occasional car as people in the neighborhood head out to work and school.

Around the house . . . I found the ping-pong table! That may not sound like much, but it's been covered all summer as we sorted through FIL's stuff.

before

after

I am praying . . . . for several friends struggling with cancer. Two in particular with breast cancer that has now moved into the brain. Also awaiting the births of 2 precious babies this month.

One of my favorite things . . . is my blog, and it has been somewhat neglected over the past few days. I'm hoping to feel more motivated to get back on track and do more writing on abuse and recovery.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . yoga and sewing today. Tomorrow is a morning appointment followed by the grocery shopping. Thursday is Bible study, and Friday I'm meeting a friend at Starbucks. I'm not sure what the weekend will bring.

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing . . . 

a new beading project

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FOR TODAY . . . September 6, 2011

Outside my window . . . we are under the remnants of tropical storm Lee. We are in the low 60's with a few showers and winds from the north. It is lovely! I've had the windows open and been able to sit down a couple of times a day with a cuppa tea without sweating!

I am thinking . . . about the analogy and whether or not it is valid for me:

Living our lives was like living in a long house.

We entered as babies at one end, and exited 

when our time came.

And in between we moved through this

one, great, long room.

Everyone we ever met, and every thought

and action lived in that room with us.

Until we made peace with the less agreeable

parts of our past they'd continue to heckle

us from way down the long house.

And sometimes the really loud, obnoxious

ones told us what to do, directing

our actions even years later.

Still Life by Louise Penny

I am thankful . . . for a loving husband who continues to support me and help me work through my struggles.

From the learning rooms . . . ds is reading All Quiet on the Western Front.

In the kitchen . . . dh baked banana bread Sunday afternoon, and last night we had the obligatory hamburgers for Labor Day.

I am wearing . . . my Tinker Bell gown and summer weight robe.

I am creating . . . I still seem to have too many options in my head and I don't know what to do! Please help me -- a) fall dress for myself; b) cute little stuffed turtle; c) baby afghan; d) finish the flannel blanket I started I don't know when; e) finish the quilt I started in May 2010! Please make your selection in the comments section. Thank you!

I am going . . . to Restorative Yoga and then to run to Target and Publix.

I am wondering . . . whether or not I should audition for our congregation's Christmas play. I really want to, but I haven't done anything like that since college!

I am reading . . . actually I just finished, Still Life by Louise Penny. I highly recommend this especially if you like mysteries.

I am hoping . . . to finish the ironing today. I hate it when I get behind on the ironing. The more it piles up the less I want to iron. Of course it's also easier to iron when the weather is cooler!

I am looking forward to . . . starting my new Precepts class this week. I miss the camaraderie of class over the summer break.

I am hearing . . . the wind chime and ds and gf chatting.

Around the house . . . I'm feeling the need to put away some summer decor and start pulling out some fall things. Must be the change in the weather.

I am pondering . . . why after 26 years of marriage I STILL don't have a consistent, working house cleaning plan!?! Could it be I just don't want to have to clean anymore?

One of my favorite things . . . 

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . yoga today, therapy tomorrow, and my new Precepts class on Daniel on Thursday. Oh yeah, free breakfast at Chick Fil A on Friday morning. Then the ladies' retreat this weekend.

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing. . .

This is the current state of my bonus room. It has looked like this for about 8 weeks. This MUST change or I may lose my mind!

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