Tuesday, August 2, 2011

A Simple Woman's Daybook

The Simple Woman says:
Would you like to linger on the simple things...then join me and many others in taking a little look into the day plans and thoughts of those who are focusing on simplicity...beauty of the everyday moments. 
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Outside my window....its going to be another hot day...with heat indexes near 105......right now its 73 °F, (23 °C). I'm seeing the Hummingbird often these days......I need to water the flowers later this morning..
Hearing...the truck that picks up recyclables as it makes its rounds in my neighborhood 
I am thinking...about the day ahead and what I plan to do with it........and about my morning devotion.
Feeling thankful for...a loving life partner.....sunshine in the morning...coffee on a timer....a quiet house....Smokey's company...nature outside my window....God's answer to prayer....and the promise of heaven
I am remembering...things I wish I could forget
Creating this...A Christmas Pinwheel Table Runner


and a patriotic one
 6 of the 9 blocks for 
Tis The Season

and the last 3

I am currently reading....the same as last week, believe it or not........I think its time to start a more exciting read.....I've been busy during the day and when I go to bed after 11:00 at night, I can only read a page or two before I fall asleep.....most likely, I'll finish it this weekend.
One year ago today...it was a very hot day much like today...I was reading: Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin......I was planning a visit with my sisters....
I am hoping...we get a break from the heat soon and the rest of the month is cooler......that the garden does alright in my absence....
On my mind...making preparations for my trip to Memphis tomorrow.....getting a couple of packages ready to mail....taking care of some paperwork
Noticing that...whenever I think things are going smoothly, the enemy throws some difficulties into my life
Pondering these words..
.From the example of Jesus,
Who went about doing good,
We are to honor our Savior
By helping wherever He would. —Hess 
seen over at Our Daily Bread  I love this site..I can listen to a devotional each morning
From the kitchen...the weight loss plan is going great...I am keeping my tracker, eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies......whole grain cheerios and a banana for breakfast....
Around the house...laundry is almost caught up(just need to fold and put away a basketful of clothes).....pack for my trip...sort some mail....the studio is a mess because of the sewing I did this weekend
I am praying for...Our country and the financial crisis we're facing....Honey Bear as he prepares the new employee to take over his job....safe travel for me tomorrow....Jill's Dad...my children and grandchildren..."YOU"
A few plans for the week...a few errands to run today....watering the garden, cut the Okra....road trip tomorrow....a visit to my favorite antique mall and quilt shop....possibly the farmer's market....a walk around Collierville.....
One of my favorite things...a walk around the lake on Appling Road....I hope its not too hot.
From my picture file....
Some photos of our baby fish taken a week ago....they are brown when they hatch and gradually change color...soon all will have their adult coloring but they're still so small its hard to tell what they'll look like....we've tried to count them and believe there are somewhere between 15-17....we've enjoyed watching them these last few weeks....




7 comments:

  1. Your table runners are pretty.....and I love the little fish....are they koi or goldfish? I hope to have a couple of small ponds next yr. so that we can put fish in them.....your Tis The Season is looking good......

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  2. I love reading your daybook posts. I need to get back into that, but keep writing other things...

    Your projects are beautiful. I keep putting mine off. I stay too busy doing other things--with photos lately.

    I hope your trip is fun and safe.

    I love your fish. The fry are always so colorful! We won't get to see ours until fall when the water clears.

    Take care. See ya' next time.

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  3. Lots happening... I love all your stitching ... and fish are always so peaceful to sit and watch...
    Hugz

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  4. You manage to keep busy! Love all your handiwork and enjoyed the fish too. I am working on my patriotic quilt for my bed as the whole room is patriotic. This will complete it. It might take awhile to get it finished and the dust ruffle too BUT I like it already and just have the top squares put together in rows so far.

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  5. Have a wonderful time girl...... I have been missing again from the blog...... so busy here.. My machine has broken down again and we spent several days trying to fix it ourselves and ..... We did it! Thank you Lord........ I will go and read more of your blog and catch up with your life...... again , have a great time on your trip and we will catch up when you get back.. PLEASE pray for rain for OK,TX and Kansas..... it was 120 degrees on my porch today....... I have lost most of my plants and landscaping...... We need rain......

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  6. I loved your SWD entry! Your pinwheels are gorgeous -- as is your bluework! :)

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  7. Love that Tis the Season quilt!

    I am hoping for a break in the heat soon, too.

    Have fun on your trip to Memphis!

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