I finished “The World of Miss Marple” late in the afternoon yesterday.
The artist did a bang-up job of creating Marple’s world. The muted colors give it a period feel. I had fun with this one. You can see Miss Marple in the center. She’s dressed in blue and she’s knitting.
Sigh. We have a major snow event coming Saturday night into Sunday. The forecast says anywhere from 5 to 10 inches. We also have more snow coming next week. I guess February is going to be the month of very wintry weather. Don will get to use the snowblower, though I suspect he’d just as soon not.
We had snow yesterday, just an inch or so, but it was combined with sleet, so it was very icy. We cleared it as best we could. It’s quite windy today and the wind chimes are constantly ringing. But the sun has just emerged, which helps.
This morning, we saw a lot of birds flying around the property. They were very active. The birds that I could see clearly were bluebirds. Normally, I see them – if I see them – right around midwinter, when they are in the process of migrating northward. But last autumn, I saw a LOT of them migrating southward. I’d never seen so many migrating birds of all types on the property. Perhaps we’ve been included in some AAA-type guide that offers information on safe places to stop while traveling? If so, I’m grateful. It was so neat to watch them fly all over the property, silhouetted against the colors of the sunrise.
In the midst of this somewhat bleak midwinter, the visiting birds are a much needed splash of joy.
By the way, I’ve never read any of the Miss Marple mysteries. Who knows why I never got to them? Well, I do – I’m not a big fan of the Cozy Mystery. But, I suspect they’d be a perfect antidote for these stressful days. Have you read them?
Stay safe.
Happy Friday,
I’ve read them all and also watched all the movies and series made from them. I just love her so much! But I’m also a fan of the authors of other mysteries, including Sherlock Holmes and the spin off books of Sherlock Holmes and his wife and their exploits written by Laurie King.
I just realized that I’m not a big fan of the “Cozy Mystery.” But I’ll give the first one – Murder at the Vicarage – a try.
Thanks, Carol.
Stay safe.
I have read quite a lot of Agatha Christie…Hercule Poirot as well as Miss Marple. In fact, these books have led to a lifetime of reading mysteries. I think you should read a few…you might just like them.
Sorry to hear you are going to get slammed with snow. Only an inch or two to fall here…but the cold continues. Yesterday’s winds sounded like a freight train was continually surrounding the house. Too much wind.
You must be on a bird travel route….great for viewing. Enjoy your day! ;)
We must be!
Thanks so much, Donnamae.
Stay safe.
dear Claudia/Don — sorry re snowstorm–word of caution (from wise old woman) be very careful w/shoveling –work in short sessions–don’t make it a marathon (non stop working) — we had a friend shoveling and he died while doing it — not worth it IMO. Have read a couple of MissMarple books but seems like a lifetime ago. we are supposed to have more “harsh” conditions next week — a bit of everything — Mother Nature has gone crazy!! hope you all keep heat, no frozen pipes with apple pie to eat !!! stay safe, healthy, sane
Oh, we know. That’s why we have a snowblower. I grew up in Michigan, lived in Philadelphia and Boston and now live in NY. I’m very familiar with it! We’re very careful.
Stay safe.