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Valentine

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A quiet Wednesday evening here. I know I don’t usually post at this time (or – at least it’s been a while!) but thought I had my laptop out and might as well at least write a few words! Today’s been a cold drizzly grey day. Sometimes I love those kinds of days. Alas today my love was dry. After I finished work, I would have loved to go out and walk in the cold afternoon but the showers descending without mercy gave me pause. So inside I have stayed! Bonus work was accomplished. Some reading was also done. I am almost done with the adventures of the Count of Monte Cristo. What a beast of a book! I hit the thousand-page mark last night and still a good bit to go!! It is worth it, although I am not convinced that it compares to some of my other 19th-century favs. Maybe I’m just not a fan of French lit. Maybe I just prefer the Russians. What does that say about me?

In other news, the scents of dinner rise. Dani is in the kitchen and I am now pleased to report that it seems as if a delicious dinner of fried okra and beef is at hand. Soon enough we shall enjoy a pleasant and delicious dinner and then bed time will be my lot. Early I know, but work is pressing hard of late and I fear I need all my strength to meet the challenge. The Lord gives grace, always.

Now I shall cease this slightly rambling evening post. It’s been a bit since I’ve written like this (makes me nostalgic for the entries of my past a bit!) and though I can’t promise I will keep this up, it makes me smile to write a few words in the middle of a hectic tiring week. Apologies for the lack of anything resembling creativity or wit. Perhaps next time, my friends, perhaps! Oh and one question for the readers. What books should I tackle next? I’m pondering which beautiful works of fiction shall be on my reading list this year of 2026. I am considering a Lord of the Rings re-read (it’s been too long!) and perhaps some more Lewis as well. But I am undecided so I would heartily welcome any beloved recommendations.

Now I am off for real. Peace and love, my friends. Peace and love.

A tilt of earth

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And now as my dinner is almost upon me, I wish to just write a few words to express the wonders of this weekend! It has been indeed supremely glorious and relaxing…how can I not thank my Father for what He has given me??

Yesterday I was able to sit in Starbucks and wrap my hands around my coffee mug as I struggled to wrap my mind around the eternal mercies of God…and I couldn’t help but praise Him! And then being able to talk with my family back home(oh the wonderful thing that is cellular communication!) and enjoy a restful evening of reading…

And this morning enjoyed worshiping at church with some of my dearest friends(before I go further, must mention the awesomeness that was Gilc’s song choice today…O For a Thousand Tongues, In Christ Alone, Joyful Joyful, and a really ancient and dusty-sounding translation of A Mighty Fortress…surely never to be paralleled again!) and then a most lovely afternoon spent cooking Mom’s homemade spaghetti sauce and yet more reading…before going back to church and worshiping anew!

And now I’m about to have my epic dinner of spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread and salad while maybe watching a bit of 24(Season 7, for those interested!). Oh how I cannot fully comprehend the goodness of the Lord. I hope these faint musings echo at least a bit of what I’m feeling now…

Peace, y’all. Peace and love.

Cocoa

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So I’m not quite sure why I decided I wanted to write something, but maybe it’s just because it’s a grey Tuesday night and I’m sleepy and more than a slight bit fever-touched…

Was going to be at Alec and Pip’s for dinner tonight(which would have been awesome!), but as the work day wore on, I felt my energy draining from me as some kind of sickness gripped my body. Ugh. And so now I sit here, after my small dinner of green bean casserole and rice and shiver slightly. I think a nice hot cup of cocoa sounds lovely right now. And maybe a spell of reading Lord of the Rings…

Under the Hill

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Huzzah for lovely Saturdays!! Been having a most delightful day today, I must confess! After a good morning relaxing in the depths of Starbucks, emerged to find the sun gloriously shining a midst a sea of blue. Had a good walk home talking to Laura and Dad and Mom – and then went to the store to grab some dinner fixings. I came home and decided it was just too perfect of a day not to be outside, so sat out in the garden, soaking in the sun while enjoying some quality reading time.

And now I sit in my living room, Fellowship of the Ring on the TV and a spinach salad before me…and chicken parmigiana baking in the oven. Good day? Yes. God is good.

And now why ever should my heart ever be downcast or my soul depressed? So silly am I at times!! How blessed am I! My heart will sing – of the loving-kindnesses of the Lord.

Peace be with you all. Now back to enjoying my salad…

A bit of seasoning..

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And so this grey and dreary day, I enjoy the comforts of being cozily ensconced in my warm flat. Ten Commandments plays in the background while a lovely roast chicken cooks to perfection in the oven. Ah the simple pleasures of life. Now to finish cleaning my room and then I think I’ll make a cup of coffee to complement this afternoon. Ah how can I not be profusely thankful for the blessings that have been so richly lavished upon me!!

Lute-song

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Another update – same day? Shocking I say!

But just thought I’d write a brief few words as my dinner(stir fry of beef, peppers, broccoli, awesome much?) cooks. I’ve been feeling a bit sick all day, so decided to stay in tonight and try to regain my strength. Looking forward to a relaxing evening of reading, maybe calling a friend back in Florida, and an early bedtime…ah the simple pleasures of life.

Sometimes I long for what I do not have. Then I consider what I do have, and feel so silly! Today is one of those days.

Now, the aroma of spiced beef and noodles fills the flat. Dinner time, y’all.