Thursday, April 23, 2015

A Simple Woman's Daybook...April 2015

 Outside my window...
the greenness awes me, if I could count the different shades of green the list would go on and on

I am thinking and praying for...
a dear friend that is having surgery today. Two years ago she was diagnosed with breast cancer and after chem, radiation, and now it has shown up in her other breast.

I am thankful...
 for merino wool rolags from Friends in Fiber which arrived at my doorstep today, dyed the most beautiful colors labeled English Garden, Dusty Green, and Nutmeg.

I am wearing...
a black linen skirt, a white linen blouse, and a cotton cardigan with a turquoise geometric shaped design running throughout it, oh, and Jambu walking shoes on my feet.

I am sewing...
a smocked pink nightgown for Charlotte.

I am going...
to do a little more cleaning, and then I plan to have a cup of tea and sit outside on the porch and read with Charlotte.

I am wondering...
if I should take advantage of April Cornell's summer cotton dress sale and order one of the dresses I have been admiring.

I am reading...
an autobiography by Reeve Lindbergh, the daughter of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Under A Wing.

In the kitchen...
braised chicken thighs with red potatoes and carrots, alongside beet greens sauteed in olive oil and garlic

I am looking forward to...
a day trip tomorrow to visit some local potters
                                                                          
                                                                                        Quote:
"Spring drew on...and a greenness over those brown garden beds, which freshening daily, suggested the thought that hope traverses them at night, and left each morning brighter traces of her steps."
~Charlotte Bronte

                      And we did sit outside in the sunshine this afternoon with a spot of tea and a macaroon !                  

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5 comments:

gretchenjoanna said...

I wasn't familiar with the term rolag, or with April's site, so after following links I have become much better informed from this one post. Your afternoon tea is inspiring!

The BUTT'RY and BOOK'RY said...

Hi Cathy! :-)
Well I came over yesterday to leave a comment and say hello, but low and behold ,I made the mistake of clicking on the April Cornell sight... and well after loosing track of all time, I found myself pinning for some more lengthly time!! Tee hee hee!! :-D
Sending you warmth, and am hoping that your week end is filled with many Blessings and Joy!! xx oo Linnie

SunBeam said...

Praying for you and your friend.

Karen said...

We are going through the same thing with a dear friend who is on week 3 of her chemo treatments. Praying for all those affected by this horrible disease.
Would love to be enjoying an afternoon with you sipping tea!

Hill upon Hill said...

Oh I hope your friend is recovering well.

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