First of all, to Michigan, the state where I was born and lived for 30 years: I’m sickened that these terrorists were plotting to kidnap and harm the Governor. I’m so sorry you have these people in your midst. Make no mistake, they were urged on by the Orange Man. He incited this behavior.

There are no words.

Thank God Gretchen Whitmer is safe.

Now. In an abrupt change of direction, let’s go to the world of miniatures. I want to share some of the miniature books I ordered – they arrived yesterday.

These are from Sarah, who has a shop called Landau House on Etsy.

Through the Looking Glass, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and 8 King Penguins, all of them centering on a certain topic; spiders, flowers, ballet, the Crown Jewels, the sea.

Poetry, Lyrics, Little Lord Fauntleroy, etc.

Shakespeare. (Of course I ordered these!)

And a gift, included with the order:

Beauty and the Beast, with illustrations by Walter Crane.

Inside:

All of the books have turnable pages, but this one has text and illustrations on the inside as well. The spines are wonderfully executed, something I don’t always see in mini books. Some include bookmarks. Sarah’s work is truly excellent and I will definitely be buying from her again. The shelves in Dove Cottage need to be filled, as well as the shelves in the Lake House.

I could make books, and I have, but I know my strengths and this is not one of them.

She has some French Art Nouveau books that I have to have! I’m ordering them today.

Of course, after I took the photos, I immediately placed them on the shelf unit. I just had to see them there.

I’m so excited! There’s an endless amount that has to be done to this structure before it’s ‘finished,’ but seeing this downstairs room take shape makes me very happy.

I get so excited at the thought of filling all those drawers.

By the way, I put those beams in the ceiling for two reasons. First, I love that period English cottage look. But most importantly, I removed the stairs that had been supporting the second floor. I needed some other source of support. The beams are doing that.

Okay, my friends. It’s a beautiful day. I got some sleep. I’m going to work on said dollhouse this afternoon and make a list of supplies I need to order.

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.

Yesterday was rather crazy around here. A big shopping trip – we were out of virtually everything – so more items to disinfect, wash, etc. We didn’t even get around to our second cup of coffee until well after 11 am, when all the shopping and disinfecting was finished.

We showered and had some lunch and then I proceeded to text bank for Biden for about 4 or 5 hours. Then dinner, then the debate (Bravo Kamala!) and then some good news via email about our taxes and then I was so wound up that I couldn’t get to sleep until 3 am.

Yikes.

I’m looking forward to a calmer day today.

Oh, forgot to add that we had a huge wind event that went on for hours, along with rain that blew sideways.

Crazy.

You know that Don and I do our best to rescue flies that we find here in the cottage. That’s just the way we are. But I must admit my favorite fly now is the one that landed on Pence’s head and stayed there for two minutes. Don and I were beside ourselves with laughter.

The perfect symbol for this administration.

Just playing around. I rather like this moody photo.

Plus, it helps to motivate me. I like the way the floor is turning out and the way the sofa looks there. And the bookshelves and the wallpaper. Yes, I’m getting used to it now.

Today I’m going to tackle that glue that is stuck on the floor and then finish laying the wide planks. I’m making a list of materials I need to order. I have to get on with the windows and the door – my least favorite things to do!

The email versions of my post have been going out rather late. This happens every once in a while and I’m powerless to correct it. As always, just come here directly if you’re wondering whether I’ve posted.

Stay safe.

Happy Thursday.

My goodness, fall came on quickly! We must be nearing peak colors by now. It’s gorgeous and I love it, but it also means winter is on the horizon. Sigh.

We mowed the front yard yesterday. There’s more mowing to be done, but for now, the front of the house is looking good. Today…the always exhausting grocery shopping. Do we have the hand sanitizer? Do we have a disinfecting wipe? Our masks? Then the avoidance of any close contact in the store, hoping we don’t have to use the bathroom (actually, we never use the facilities these days), putting everything in the car, immediately sanitizing our hands, unloading everything, wiping it down, etc., etc. Then a shower, clothes in the washer.

And that’s it for the day as far as our energy goes.

OM is hopped up on steroids and last night was a constant barrage of insane tweets from an insane man, who happens to be the Commander-in-Chief. Why the heck don’t they invoke the 25th Amendment? He is not in his right mind. And then Pence, challenging the use of a plexiglass divider in tonight’s debate after having approved it. Challenging it in the face of more and more people at the White House testing positive for COVID. I’m through with these hypocritical idiots.

It’s becoming increasingly clear that OM is the superspreader. He wasn’t getting tested daily because he didn’t like it. 

I have no words.

We’ve been watching Rachel every night because there’s too much happening not to.

In the meanwhile, I texted for Biden yesterday and will do the same today.

Will there be a time when I never have to hear or read anything about that man again? I’m praying to all the gods that there is.

Okay, my friends. Have to get going. It’s a lovely day out there and we have to replenish the larder.

Hang in there. I know this daily assault is relentless. I know how hard this is.

Stay safe.

Happy Wednesday.