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A Rainy Saturday

May 7, 2022 at 9:11 am by Claudia

Another rainy day here in the Hudson Valley. Both Don and I were so tired yesterday and a sort of grogginess was with us all day long. I’m sure it was a combination of being tired from the outdoor work the day before, allergies (in my case,) and rain.

Hopefully, we’ll feel a bit brighter today.

This photo was taken a while ago. There are more books on the shelves now. I love the light coming through the window.

Not much on the docket for today but some laundry and some dusting and some reading. I’ve read about 100 pages of A Line to Kill  by Anthony Horowitz and as I have come to expect, it’s a keeper.

The trees have begun to leaf out. There are teeny tiny maple leaves everywhere. When I look out at the woods surrounding our property, I see some green, not as much as I’ll see when the trees are fully leafed out, but I’ll take this in the meantime.

I’m sitting here in my chair and right in front of me, under the music cabinet on which the girls live, are the stone doves. What am I thinking? I forgot that they live on the porch! Another item on my To Do list today.

Okay. Short but sweet, as I’ve been indoors and have not done anything very exciting.

Stay safe.

Happy Saturday.

 

Filed Under: Dove Cottage, miniatures 6 Comments

A Quick Wednesday Post

March 2, 2022 at 9:34 am by Claudia

Maeve’s turn to wear the glasses. The tortoise shell look of the glasses certainly goes well with her coloring. I’m looking forward to seeing each of the girls in them.

Between the assault on Ukraine, which breaks my heart every minute of the day, and worry about Don’s shoulder/back, it’s pretty hard to concentrate on anything. He just left to go see his doctor – most likely for a referral of some kind. He is very, very down about this, though he does his best to stay positive.

It was a dark day yesterday but I snapped a quick photo of the bookshelves. I just added the newest books from Sarah. I think I need a few more, plus some tchotchkes to fill in the rest of the shelves.

I’m sorry this is so short today but I’m currently thinking about Don and wondering how the appointment is going. (I wanted to go with him, but he insisted on going by himself.) Say a prayer for him.

Stay safe.

Happy Wednesday.

Filed Under: Blythe dolls, dollhouse, Don, Dove Cottage, miniatures 53 Comments

Chores and Miniature Books

February 28, 2022 at 9:04 am by Claudia

Bill paying (always my job) grocery shopping (usually done by Don) juggling the budget (always a pain in the tush) – that’s my agenda for today. Don is still in pain, but he stood in the shower this morning letting the steam hit his back and he slowly exercised his left arm and shoulder and things feel loser now, which makes us hopeful. We’re watching it on a day-by-day basis.

It’s colder today. It will only reach 32 degrees. But it will slowly warm up as of tomorrow. Our neighbors came back from skiing yesterday and, as I was sitting in the kitchen working on a puzzle, I realized I was hearing the sound of a snow blower. I jumped up and ran into the den to look out the window. Sure enough, Bill was using the snow blower. Shortly after that, Don got a message from Bill saying he found a rock that was jamming the works and all was well. Sigh of relief!

I needed a few more mini books to fill up the bookcase in the English cottage, so I ordered some from LandauHouse, my favorite mini book maker. Lots of children’s books on nature, and a red ‘leather’ set of Jane Austen. I can’t wait to put them on the shelves.

Sarah always throws in an extra treat – this time, A Flower Fairy Alphabet.

I’m waiting for a new puzzle to arrive. In the meantime, I’m working on a smallish puzzle – maybe 500 pieces? – that was sent to us by a longtime friend from San Diego theater days. She sent two for us and two for Rick and Doug. The one I’m working on is of La Jolla Cove, a place I love. It’s fun. Lots of seals, of course! I’d like to be walking on that beach right now.

Okay. I’m off to write out checks and ask our electric company why our bill is so much larger this month.

Stay safe.

Happy Monday.

Filed Under: Don, miniatures 31 Comments

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