A Simple Woman's Daybook

from my daybook....
Outside my window...it is actually a little cooler this morning, 75 degrees, 24 C., the humidity is at 64% though and it is expected to reach 95. Another hot day....not much activity outside my window. I wonder where are all the Squirrels and the Birds....where is Rabbit? Well the feeder is empty again so that might explain.

Hearing...the fans but mostly its quiet

I am thinking...about tasks that need my attention

Feeling thankful for...the promise of changing seasons...that Honey Bear found a new stove for less than $1000....that we can enjoy wild life outside our door....the ability to learn new things.....silence

I am remembering...the coupon class yesterday and wondering if I can learn to do that...those girls said they spend only $50 at the grocery store each week.

Creating this...I'm almost finished with the studio and I am going to like it much better now that it is better organized....I plan to work on my journal today...

I am currently reading...Still reading "Ford County" a collection of short stories....and reading your blogs..trying to catch up with you...just finished reading "Willard" on Susan Branch's site.

One year ago today...We were having a little taste of Fall...I was reading, Custody of State by Craig Parshell....working on scrapbook pages...planning on attending a family reunion on the weekend....my club had just done a card workshop for Operation Write Home.

I am hoping...for a little rain....we had a shower on Saturday but it wasn't enough to water the plants or wash the porch

On my mind...just lost my internet connection, wonder what that's about.

Noticing that...the week flies by when Honey Bear takes Monday off....here it is Wednesday already and I've gotten nothing much done....Yesterday we had a coupon workshop, afterward I went to Michael's to have my cross stitch framed and buy a few more decorative boxes....I only managed to get the vacuuming done here at home

Pondering these words..."I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library." Jorge Borges

From the kitchen...Last night, I had a wonderful salad with leftover barbecue pork and even the last of the fried Okra plus some dried cranberries, cheese and red pepper (it was delish), Monday night I made Chicken Quesadillas and have one left for dinner tonight....the dishwasher is filled with clean dishes, the counters are untidy and I need to clean spots off of a cushion 

Around the house...still some clutter to clear up, laundry to do....need to make some business calls and write a note to a member who missed our meeting.....later today I'll need to water flowers and veggies as well as pick Okra and tomatoes....and I must fill the feeders...find time to do my Bible study homework......and I would like to do grocery shopping since I qualify for Senior discount on Wednesdays (generally I shop at the end of the week)
Last Friday, my elderly neighbor dropped by to tell me she had someone try to break into her house while away at Bible Study on Wednesday. I've been uneasy at night this week because of that....and then I have to remember that my Heavenly Father said I should lie down in Peace because he is here to watch over me....so comforting.

I am praying for...Denise (Shortbear), Rain for Oklahoma & Texas, Cee Kay, Val's husband, Karlene, Jim and others

A few plans for the week...you know that next week is one of my busiest each quarter as I have both the county board and the council meetings and I've added Bible study and a hair appointment so there won't be too much time at home.....I need to get caught up on things here this week....
Our county wide card workshop was a success...we made all but 150 of the 911 cards on Saturday so we're having a small workshop tomorrow to finish them up.....then Friday I'll spend the day with my Daughter...we're not seeing much of each other now since school has started....we have to make a date each week to be together.....Last week, we saw "The Help"....I thought it was very good and they did a super job of adapting the book to a movie.
.....I have been tracking my food intake now for 3 weeks and have lost another 6 pounds...it is slow going but I am sticking with it...already I can tell a different in the way my clothes fit....and I feel so much better.

One of my favorite things...Fall picnics...I can hardly wait

From my picture file...

Gazebo at the Botanical Garden

I need to visit there soon.

I suppose this could qualify as my Outdoor Wednesday post because of the photo......and Daybook is hosted by Peggy.

I know I haven't been blogging much lately...I promise to do better.