These writing prompts are available from Simple Woman's Daybook where each Tuesday we're invited to join in celebrating the beauty of everyday moments around us. FOR TODAY July 19, 2011...
Outside my window...
It is very hot. We're in the middle of a multi day heat wave with each day forecast to be a little warmer until we hit the 100 degree plus mark on Thursday.
I am thinking...
Although I love hot water heat via radiators, my next house/condo/apartment is going to have ducts and central air conditioning.
I am thankful for...
We had no downed trees and retained power after last week's derecho that caused considerable damage and long lasting (up to 5 days) power outages in SW Michigan. Every time I leave home going north, south, east, or west I see clean up efforts underway. We ended up with three sticks in the yard. Not sure how that happened, but I am thankful.
From the kitchen...
Have ingredients for homemade chicken noodle soup, just need the time and energy.
I am wearing...
Not much. Baggy denim shorts and a tank top. It's very hot today.
I am creating...
Hats. I've been combining three strands of left-over sock yarn and knitting charity hats. The goal is to blend the colors so the hats will be attractive. There is no question that they will be warm.
I am going...
To Goodwill again tomorrow. My goal is a box a week as I slowly sort through areas of the house that haven't been sorted through in a while. Amazing the amount of stuff I'm finding that I don't care if I ever see again.
I am reading...
Just started A Stitch Before Dying by Anne Canadeo. "Where friendship, knitting, murder create the perfect pattern."
Since I haven't read the first two mysteries in the series, I have no idea if it's a good book or not.
I am hoping...
That my blogging funk is over.
I am hearing...
Pappy panting in my ear. It's cooler toward the rear of the house and we're about to go there.
Around the house...
The Rose of Sharon bushes are in bloom. We have too many to count. Some are appreciated, some not. They self seed and pop up all over so some are weeds. But how can I not love a bush the hummingbirds love?
One of my favorite things...
My family. From left to right: granddaughter Kimberly Louise, daughter Heather Louise, mother Margarete Louise.
A few plans for the rest of the week:
Today I'm driving Mom to her annual cardiology appointment. We hope it's a non-eventful meeting with ice cream afterward.
Wednesday is grocery shopping day with a stop at the library to stock up on books to read in front of the fan until temperatures get back to bearable.
Thursday is hair cut day.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
No matter how hot it is, the creek water is always cold and refreshing.
That's a good idea about using the sock yarn. Do you have trouble managing 3 strands at once? I feel a little guilty that our weather has been so cool. We're setting a record for the coldest summer ever! But, we also do not have air conditioning - very few homes in our are do. Still, you have my sympathies. Hope the heat breaks soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you for blogging again. Don't worry I am not expecting you to do it regularly. I understand that it can be taxing.I just want to thank you for all the beautiful items you have shown us over the years. I am always amazed how neat everything is knit.The patterns are so beautiful and so is your choice of yarn. I learned a lot, and have saved your blog on my computer, so that I will always have the memories of your work, should you ever have to give it up.
ReplyDeleteI love the hats.
I always love everything to do with sockyarn. I made a blanket from left over sockyarn.
Is this the same pattern you used for the red hat you made for yourself and your mom last winter?
I wish you good health and a long
happpy retirement.
Rita
Glad you're back! Sorry it's so hot there -- here too.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your posts again. I thoroughly enjoy reading them. Please stay cool and hydrated. I'm in the Deep South where it's so hot for many months in the summer. I can feel you greatly!
ReplyDeleteThe charity hats are darling, especially the pink one, I love that one! The windstorm sounded scary and I'm quite happy that your property escaped it's wrath - hurrah! Had a chance to read my favorite blogs today and for that I am greatful.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be nice if the weather could reach a happy medium? Here it's unusually cool and you're overly hot...so odd. Did you find anything good at the library? Have you read Cutting for
ReplyDeleteStone? Or any of the Maisie Dobbs series? BTW nice hats for a very worthy cause!
Wouldn't it be nice if the weather could reach a happy medium? Here it's unusually cool and you're overly hot...so odd. Did you find anything good at the library? Have you read Cutting for
ReplyDeleteStone? Or any of the Maisie Dobbs series? BTW nice hats for a very worthy cause!
The winds missed us, too, but we went to Holland the next day and the library was closed because the power was out. One of the big sycamores had blown down blocking the street and lifted a couple of sidewalk sections. There were large trees and power poles down all over the city.
ReplyDeleteI looked at the radar that morning, read the warning, and took our son down into the basement the instant the rain hit.
After last October's 50 mph winds, I was not waiting upstairs for 75 mph ones!