Good morning! I’m sorry I didn’t post yesterday but I’ve been feeling under the weather since Sunday. Yesterday morning, doing all the things I need to do to publish a post seemed beyond me.

So I took the day off.

And this one will be short because I need to rest.

We actually have a 2 or 3 days coming up with no rain. Go figure!

I’ll be back with more tomorrow.

Happy Monday.

Two of my favorite things: the French match striker and the weathered blue table. Contrasts in texture always tempt me to pull out the camera.

I decided not to go to the Country Living Fair. I’ve been there several times in the past. I don’t want to spend any money right now and the less temptation of that sort, the better. The parking area, which is on a field, will be completely muddy. I’ve been there when it’s muddy and it’s no fun slogging through it. If I had some money to burn, I might have gone.

But here is the primary reason: we’ve had nothing but rain and thunderstorms for the past few days and we’re getting them again on Saturday and Sunday. Don and I both hit the wall yesterday – we were pretty glum all day long. Normally, we can pull out a positive spin on the endless rain and gray skies and wind and flooding in our area, but we just couldn’t get there yesterday. And we’re not special – everyone is having a hard time.

Today it will be sunny and 78 degrees. I am going to stay right here and enjoy my property and my porch and I’m going to do my best to revel in it. I don’t want to go somewhere else. I want to be here, at home.

If you’re curious about the Fair, you can search the blog for past posts about it. I’m sure there are some new vendors, but most of the vendors remain the same from year to year. And it’s lovely, really. They do a great job. Anyway, the search option is on the side bar. Just type in Country Living Fair and you should be get an idea of what it’s like. I’m so glad they have good weather for the start of the Fair!

Just finished Merry Hall  this morning. Next up is Laughter on the Stairs, the second book in the Merry Hall  trilogy.

My heart goes out to those areas that have been devastated by tornadoes, ravaged by flood waters. My prayers are with you.

Happy Friday.

Hello, my friends.

I hope you’re enjoying this holiday weekend. We are – the weather today is lovely, lots of sun, temps will be in the low eighties – a perfect day. Though, as we installed our downstairs window A/C unit about 30 minutes ago, I detected some humidity in the air.

But, it’s not raining. It’s sunny. The gardens are looking lush. I’m going to install myself on the porch for as long as possible. Don is off taking portraits.

The sofa cushions, by the way, are much more comfortable today. They just need some ‘sitting on’ to break them in, which we’ve been happy to do.

I’m going to take the day off tomorrow. I think most of you are enjoying your downtime and aren’t necessarily online. Good for you! So let’s all take a break and I’ll see you on Tuesday morning.

Remembering our soldiers who have lost their lives in battle.

A sacrifice beyond imagining.

Happy Sunday.