A Better Normal: The Simple Woman's Daybook

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For Today: Monday, January 11, 2021

Looking Out My Window ... 

 

 

During Christmas break, I did manage to get outside for a walk at Union Square Park with my friend Joan. This walk reminded me that I need to plan more time outside.  If it's sunny and the temps are above 40 degrees, being outside in a hoodie and gloves is quite comfortable.  Try that in Alabama and the cold moist air will cut through you like a knife. 

 

I am Thinking...

• About spring.  Yes, I know it's only January and spring is a short season here in Colorado, but the days are starting to get longer and Lent starts February 16th.  Spring, summer, and fall are fun to plan for and dream about.  I do not plan to while away my winter in idle daydreaming.  This season will prove to be fun and productive as well.
  

I am Thankful for...

• For the wisdom of keeping a backup pair of glasses.  I learned my lesson from three years ago when I had to walk around for days with a duct taped pair of broken spectacles because it was a holiday, every place that could fix them was closed, and I didn't have a spare.  My current pair broke and the recommended repair shop is way in Englewood (about 25 minutes away).  I was planning to take them in on Saturday, but we had snow (#ImStillSouthern).  Though my spares are a slightly different prescription, they will suffice until these are repaired.
• For dine-in restaurants being open in Colorado (and other states) again.  This is not for my benefit; I have a friend at church who owns several dining establishments and was distraught over having to lay off his workers.  They are only open at 25% capacity, but it's a start.
  

From the Workshop...  

As I said in my latest Auntie's Workshop blog, I decided to leave up my Christmas garland and redecorate it for the appropriate season/holiday.  Here's what I put up for Valentine's Day:

With the holidays over, I will now put myself back on craft supply restriction and complete round two of the Get 'er Done Art Challenge until March.

From Auntie's Test Kitchen... Tried my hand at making a dump cake this weekend.  I'm not sure how I feel about it.  I wasn't thrilled with the one piece I ate, but that could have just been me.  I put it in the freezer and I'll try tasting it again this weekend a let you know what I think.

I am Reading...  

 

On Prayer and the Contemplative Life by Thomas Aquinas

Introducing Theological Method by Mary M. Veerman

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

Completed volumes since my last Daybook:

 

1.    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

2.    Shepherd's Abiding by Jan Karon

3.    The Quiet Little Woman by Louisa May Alcott

4.    God With Us by Charles Spurgeon

5.    The Lord's Table by Andrew Murray.  This one was a glorious reread. Please see my review here.

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