READING, AND WRITING, AND ARITHMETIC
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Do you remember that old song
School days, school days dear old golden rule days
Reading, and writing, and arithmetic...
I am definitely not into arithmetic these days and the only writing I do is for this blog, but I am doing a lot more reading.
I was always a prolific reader. I learned to read at age six and that is when I started to read everything.
At breakfast, I would read the back of the cereal box if that was all that was available.
I remember getting three Nancy Drew books for Christmas and having them read by my birthday, which was two days later.
That love of reading carried on into my adult years and I was never without a book to read.
Then the pandemic hit and for some reason, I stopped reading. It was as if a switch was turned off and that switch was my love of reading.
I'm not sure exactly what happened, but I think all of the stress affected my concentration.
I am now happy to say that I have started reading again.
Current Reads
Future Reads
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WATCHING THE SNOW FALL
Monday, January 17, 2022
Yesterday as I sat in my comfy chair looking out the window it started to lightly snow.
My first thought was to call the National Guard, man the ships, prepare for a zombie apocalypse.
Atlanta does not do well when it snows.
When I was growing up I loved all of the snow we got.
Snow meant tobogganing, ice skating, and building snowmen.
I couldn't wait to pull on my jacket, gloves, scarf, boots, and hat and rush outside.
Sometimes my neighbor would hitch his horse up to his sleigh and take me for a ride.
At night snowfall brought about a stillness that calmed the earth.
I loved to sit and watch the snow in the streetlight outside my window.
As an adult, I have lived in many places.
Some had cold winters and some had warm winters.
In California, we lived at the base of a mountain so when winter storms hit, while we got rain the community at the top of the mountain got snow.
A short drive up the mountain meant my girls could have an afternoon playing in the snow.
Tessa loves snow and when she came to visit me in Kentucky a few years ago I convinced her that I had produced the big snowfall we got while she was there just for her.
Three weeks later my mom passed away and on the day of the funeral, when Tessa was once again there, it started to snow.
My mom loved watching the snow and Tessa informed me that I was good at creating snow but not as good as GiGi.
I think she was right.
She was born here in Atlanta and doesn't see a lot of snow so I was imagining her in her flip-flops running out to taste it while it fell from the sky.
That girl never seems to feel the cold.
Winter is very fickle in Atlanta.
Two weeks ago the temperatures were in the 70s and now they have dropped forty degrees.
I definitely prefer the warmer weather these days, but I had forgotten how much I enjoy sitting and watching the snow fall.
COZY TRADITIONAL HOME DECOR
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Yesterday's post touched on a new/old trend for home decor in 2022. Once again cozy comfortable interiors are trendy.
I have reached an age where I firmly believe that your home should reflect who you are.
Unless you are a super influencer who makes your money from constantly changing out your home for clicks then don't succumb to pressure to decorate in a style you don't like.
My style is cozy, comfortable, English cottage style and so of course I was happy to see that it is on-trend this year.
It means there will be more fodder for my insatiable appetite for cozy room decor.
Similar basket tray, pillow
Grandmillennial Style
Traditional Details
Honoring Character
HOME DECOR TREND 2022
Friday, January 14, 2022
Simple Pleasures #23
The other day I saw a post about the new color of the year. It was distinctly purple.
Don't get mad at me if you love purple, but just how long do you think people are going to love a home full of bright purple?
Another post said we are all going back to beige decor. Really???
Then I came across this article and breathed a sigh of relief. The author talks about timeless traditions making a comeback and I agree completely.
Simple Inspiration
Lovely Reads
This Week's Gluten-Free Recipe
Catching Up
Cozy Home Shopping
What I'm Reading
SETTING PRIORITIES
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
I used to feel like I was an organized person, but in recent years I feel more like I am on a treadmill that is going faster and faster and I am going to get thrown off and land on the floor.
Full disclosure this did actually happen to me once. Just another one of those embarrassing moments in my life.
Priorities
Making A Plan
Do you make lists? I do and I am making a list of my priorities and the pros and cons of each one.
INSTANT POT SOUPS AND STEWS
Monday, January 10, 2022
Saturday I was finally able to be with my family and celebrate the Christmas that we missed because of Covid.
We had such a great time together and I was so excited to receive one of the gifts that was at the top of my wish list.
I imagine that you are able to figure out what that is. Yes, it's an Instant Pot, and I can't wait to start using it.
This colder weather we are having is making me crave soups and stews and the Instant Pot is perfect for creating meals in a bowl.
Soups
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
I love that you can saute the veggies and cook it all in the Instant Pot and with the pressure cooker function it is done in 30 minutes.
Lentil Soup
You seriously just throw all of the ingredients in the Instant Pot and pressure cook it. Even a lazy cook like me can get behind that.
Cauliflower Soup
This soup is rich and creamy without being loaded down with cream or cheese.
Stews
Beef Stew
It's full of tender meat, carrots, potatoes, and sweet potatoes.
Sweet Potato Stew
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