Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Snow and Rain

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We had some snow overnight, which will turn to rain during the day today, so I suspect this won’t be here for very long. There was a freezing rain warning for this morning, so I changed my appointment to tomorrow. But, since I don’t have to drive it right now, I might just delay it until the end of the week. I’m avoiding stress, I guess.

Don had a gig yesterday afternoon, so in my usual fashion, I got through a whole list of chores. That always feels good. I also spent some quality time chatting on Facetime with my sister.

Right after I wrote about not reading very much at the moment, I got a message from the library saying the newest Michael Connelly was finally in. I’ve been waiting for months. Connelly is always a guaranteed great read. I’ve read everything he has ever written, and he’s written quite a lot of books. Anyway, it was a timely message and I’m ready to crack it open today.

That’s it my friends. We are looking forward to hunkering down inside the cottage on this messy weather day.

Stay safe.

Happy Monday.

 

 

Saturday

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Another night with temperatures in the teens. I think tomorrow will bring warmer weather.

Appointments last week were full up, so I can’t take the car in until Monday morning. Don’s car needs a major repair, my car needs some sort of repair…it’s all worrisome. I’m practicing letting go and trusting all will work out. But as a lifetime worrier, that’s not always easy for me to do.

One of my favorite things this time of year is to plug the tree lights in first thing in the morning. There’s something so lovely about the sparkle of the tree when it’s still dark outside. Because we place it in front of the french doors leading into the den, both Don (sitting in the living room) and I (sitting in the den) get to experience its beauty.

I’m having some difficulty concentrating on reading. I go through these periods at times. I’ve pulled out a few favorites from years back that require very little effort and, more importantly, make me happy. That’s what I’m going with for now.

Because she’s so beautiful, another shot of Miranda.

And today’s Queen – Jessie.

Only one more Queen for the Day to go. Hmmmm. Which girl hasn’t been featured yet?

Time to make our second cup of coffee.

Happy Birthday to my dear cousin Eileen, who reads this blog. Love you.

Stay safe.

Happy Saturday.

 

Oh, Christmas Tree

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Endlessly windy around here. Non-stop. We were out running errands yesterday and it felt like we’d topple at any moment! It’s also much colder, but that was expected.

It’s Friday the 13th – Don’s lucky day.

We decorated the tree on Wednesday and darned if I didn’t break 3 vintage ornaments. I’ve never done that before. I admit to getting a little teary about the losses.

Here she is:

There will be more views in the next couple of weeks.

A low-key day ahead, though I have to mail an Etsy package. Our local post offices are overwhelmed at the moment. Earlier this week, our mail didn’t arrive until 10 pm. Insane. They are short-staffed, apparently. We really felt for the drivers. As we’re in the country, there are no street lights, and driving around on an unfamiliar route, looking for the right mailbox must have been exhausting. And one of those days involved torrential rains, as well! I’m waiting for a package that was sent from Spain – OB22 and 24 bodies for Blythes – and it arrived last week, went through customs, then went to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and now it’s back in Queens. What the heck? I live 75 miles northwest of Queens – in the same state. It should have been here days ago.

Queen Zoe. (mini me)

Queen Miranda.

Two more to go.

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.

 

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