Smatterings

  • NaBloPoMo #26

    It has been one of those very full days that you just do and get through.  If I weren't participating in the NaBloPo Mo and so close to finishing the month, I'd have let this one go.  The day began when I realized that the alarm hadn't gone off at 6am as it should have.  It isn't my job to set the alarm. Lucky for me that my internal clock works pretty well.  It was still before 6:30 when I checked the time.  We moved a little bit faster.  Our job was only scheduled to take the morning and if everything went as planned, we'd be off the roads before they got too messy from whatever this Thanksgiving storm was throwing our way.  It did, btw, go as planned. Four trees put up, lit and decorated in 2 1/2 hours!  I'm pretty impressed.  

    I know that some of you are getting slammed with this storm.  It hasn't been too bad here. So far, we've removed about 1 1/2" of really sloppy, heavy sleet from the drive and cleared the cars, just in case.  Sounds like it is raining now.  My fingers are crossed that it stays that way.  The decorating season has only begun.  Everything is so much easier when it stays above freezing.  Imagine moving hundreds of poinsettias or planting outdoor greenery in freezing temps and frozen snow covered ground.  Leave the pretty snow for another week.

    Tonight is about pies.  The apples are peeled and seasoned, the crusts are rolled and the oven almost to temperature.  Got to get back to the kitchen.  Have a good evening, try to stay safe and off the roads, and enjoy your Thanksgiving preparations.  

    4 responses to “NaBloPoMo #26”

    1. claudia

      Just reading about your day made me tired. Have a wonderful holiday and a bit of a rest tomorrow!

    2. JJ

      Thanks. Im looking forward to doing just that.
      Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

    3. Carole

      I think the weather will be on your side. I know your apple pie will be fantastic!

    4. Manise

      It was an icy mess here.

  • 10 on Tuesday

    10 things I am thankful for.. 

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    the five senses that define the way I perceive the world:  

    seeing, touching, hearing ,tasting, smelling..

    my body that carries me

    the ability to think

    emotion.. to feel and love

    this world to be present in, however, each day..

    and those who share their lives with me.

     

    One response to “10 on Tuesday”

    1. claudia

      What a beautiful list. I wish I had written that.

  • 100 bows and three boxes full

    Because it IS that time of year, I spend a lot of time in my studio, sitting in a chair or standing in one place, tying bows. After the first two, it becomes incredibly boring (I’ve tied more than a few over the years) unless I find something to entertain me. For instance, a good show on my computer. This year’s offerings have been particularly good and thankfully, abundant. I admit to being a bit fickle. Add that to a short attention span and you’ll understand why I’ve switched around a bit. It began last Friday, first listening to a podcast called ‘Dusted’. It devotes each episode to one corresponding episode of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. My thought was that I’d listen then watch. I got as far as episode 4. I watched more than I listened. It was surprisingly fun. Maybe I’ll get back to it. Yesterday, I remembered that I still had Starz on Demand available to watch on the computer. I had neglected to turn it off after Outlander ended for the season. Starz does a great job on their Mini-Series or what they call ‘Originals’. There areoles to choose from. I managed 5 episodes of Black Sails. Chris got caught up in watching it with me so the remainder of the episodes are on hold until we have time to finish them together. Now I’m 4 episodes into Dancing on the Edge. Great music, especially if you enjoy jazz. Beautiful clothes and elaborate sets. Oh, and over 100 bows done.

    – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

    3 responses to “100 bows and three boxes full”

    1. diane

      I’ve got two series well worth watching for you, that is if you have access to Netflicks. They are both called “The Grand Hotel”. One takes place outside London post WW2. The second, “Gran Hotel” takes place in Spain, sub-titled. I loved them!

    2. Manise

      Happy watching during the mindless bow-making!

    3. claudia

      Bow tying. Yikes! Keep on keepin’ on. I hope this doesn’t wreak havoc on your hands and arms.

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