I worked on this puzzle off and on yesterday. I’m really enjoying it. I really love puzzles with lots of people and/or objects. And this one is beautifully illustrated.
I also mowed. I wanted to finish the front lawn so it wasn’t uneven. Don wanted to mow, but pulling the thingy that starts the mower is hard on his hand, so I did that. He did mow a bit, but his hand got sore, so I did the majority of the mowing. He’s frustrated.
It may have been better to wait until today, because back-to-back days of mowing was hard on my back. It’s better this morning, but I’m going to baby it today, which means I’m not going to go to the miniatures show outside of Hartford. I’d love to, but I don’t think a total of four hours in the car is a good idea. Sigh. So I’m frustrated as well. I just have to remind myself that this is just a weird stretch that we’re going through.
I’d be tempted to spend money so it’s all for the best. And there’s always next year. Besides, I usually find my miniatures online and I suspect that will be the case as I start to work on the Beacon Hill.
I’m reading The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith. (JK Rowling) I love this mystery series centered around private detective Cormoran Strike. The book clocks in at a little over a thousand pages long. The previous book in the series was also quite long. It can look daunting, but they’re so well written and so readable that I really don’t notice it. Except for carrying it around or holding it while I’m reading in bed. It reminds me of reading Gone With The Wind when I was in 8th grade. It was the longest book I had ever read at that point and I was quite proud of myself.
Side note: When someone hurts my husband’s feelings, this particular someone being a longtime friend, everything in me goes into protective mode. (I know this person very well.) I want to tell that person off. That happened yesterday. I’ve never had children, but I imagine that’s how parents feel when someone hurts their child. You want to make it all go away.
Anyway, you know how I feel about my husband. But it’s not just how I feel. He’s loved by so many because he is truly kind and compassionate, always helping others, always generous. He’s also wise. Yesterday, he reminded me that the person who hurt him is troubled and that we should simply pray for him and wish him peace.
So we did. And do.
But boy, I still want to tell him off.
Just being honest.
Stay safe.
Happy Sunday.
We wish them well and pray for them
We stay away to avoid the hurt
I have had to do that in my old age
No excuses for hurting others
None
You and your husband are darling and sweet.
Love your puzzle
Feel better both of you
Thank you, Brenda
Stay safe.
You said it best…your husband is wise! I would want to tell that person off, too, but sometimes, in hindsight, remaining quiet was the upstanding thing to do.
That miniatures show sounded fun, but that drive doesn’t sound fun! Glad you can find things online. I used to go to antique shows and always enjoyed them.
Rest your back!
It was best not to go, Barrie.
Thanks so much.
Stay safe.
Don is a very wise man, indeed. My husband often says the we don’t know what people are going through to make them strike out at other people and we must be kind. You’d be disappointed to miss the miniature show but probably a wise decision. I remember reading Gone with the Wind one very hot summer. I climbed up on our garage roof and read it there stretched out in the hot sun. Loved it! Hugs, Elaine
Love the picture of you up on the garage roof reading, Elaine.
Stay safe.
Sorry that happened to Don. Don’t even rent space in your brain for that individual. Don is right, forgive and forget. If you dwell on the situation the only person getting hurt is you. They most likely don’t even know how their words affected both of you. Rest your back and enjoy the welcome changes in the weather.
I’m absolutely sure this person knows exactly how his words affected Don, but nevertheless, we’re letting it go and moving on.
Stay safe, Olivia.
I listened to “The Ink Black Heart” as an audio book (32 hours!). I enjoyed the book, but audio was not the best medium for this particular book because of all the online characters.
I know how protective we are of our loved ones but Don is very wise.
He is. We always say, whoever is the sanest in any given moment needs to counsel the other. In this case he was. At other times, I am. It works out well.
Stay safe, Melanie.
I can’t imagine anyone who would say anything negative to Don. I don’t know him but he seems like such a nice man. And I don’t blame you, Claudia, I would like to tell that person off too.
Your puzzle looks amazing!
I will have to check out that book.
Take care both of you. And rest your back.
I worked a lot on the puzzle today. It’s a lot of fun.
Stay safe, Marion.
sorry you both have pain … physical and emotional. hope and praying that you two feel better soon.
sorry that you are missing the miniatures show.
and that someone was mean to don. i agree with you and don … i try (not always successfully … the “letting go” is hard for me)
to understand, forgive, let go of hurtful words/actions and pray … but i also am super-protective of my family.
life can be so hard!
glad you and don have each other, books, a puzzle (that makes me want to read more agatha christie books) …
grocery/miscellaneous shopping took several hours last night. stores were crowded, some products were in limited supply, some shelves were empty (winter stock-up?) and one was physically a huge mess. i was out until almost 9 pm, doing things at home until almost midnight and then promptly conked out. overslept this morning … didn’t hear my alarm even though it’s less than three feet from my head. :o
so this morning was a bit of a scramble to get things done before church with members of my family (we watch together online).
also, after that bobcat was seen last week on the trail behind my parents’ townhome, yesterday we saw a huge wild turkey. he just strolled slowly across the trail as if we weren’t there, and walked amid trees and wildflowers down the slope to a creek we can see a bit of during walks and from their living room. :) what will show up next?!? hopefully more sweet deer. :)
happy, safe sunday to everyone.
kathy
We used to have wild turkeys walking across our property frequently. But if they’re still doing that, I never see it. Scout used to go crazy when she saw them.
Stay safe, Kathy.
Sorry Don for that guy’s inconsiderate words—a pox upon him!
I just finished The Ink Black Heart. Now I’m in the middle of The Locked Room, Elly Griffith’s latest.
It’s not looking good for Mr. Wizard’s return home tomorrow. His blood counts are low and they’re considering a transfusion. Just being extra cautious, I think, but he needs to be stronger before they’ll release him…Oh, and the hurricane. There’s that.
Happy Sunday.
Oh no! I’m so sorry, Shanna. Too much on your plate, the worry about Fred and a hurricane.
Sending you a big hug.
Stay safe.
Take care, Shanna. I am sure these days are so difficult for both of you. Glad you are able to read. I know that must help. Take care.
Don is a good person and I admire that. But I know just where you are coming from.
So sorry about the Hartford show but I agree about the long car ride. Not so smart. And much to do at home, I’m sure, even if it is puzzling which I consider work of a sort, as well as pleasure.
We are in a hellish Sunday. Rick is installing the dishwasher he got me for Christmas. Due to Covid and supply chain, we didn’t get it till a few weeks ago where it has been sitting in my hallway. I said I’d call someone to do it but he insisted (and he has done more than a few in the past so it made sense. We’re into six hours now, at least nine or more trips to either the hardware store or his house (or who knows? Maybe Lowes or Home Depot?) I said I’d take him to dinner since I currently have no water and the house is torn up and I know he won’t want to. He can pick the nicest place he wants — he’s had a bad day! Meanwhile, I made a generous stab at cutting back the front garden. I am on a prednisone burst and for the first time in days I could actually do it! So, a productive if disturbing day! (My language skills have picked up a lot of new expressions, which would be inappropriate to share here.
We’re supposed to head to the lake tomorrow after I get my heart monitor but I’m thinking we should wait till Tuesday. I can’t really even pack what needs to go with everything torn up and we still have two loads of laundry to do and take up. We’ll see.
I finished Jennifer Worth’s “Call the Midwife” memoir. If you haven’t read it and can find a copy (or I can send you mine) you might be interested in her pretty detailed discussion of the Cockney dialect. (many pages). It made a lot of sense to me and I learned a lot from reading it that will probably help me interpret BBC shows! Also finished the historical novel, “The Rose Code” (Kate Quinn) about three women working in Bletchley Park during WWII. I’d recommend it if the period interests you and you haven’t read it.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
I’m so sorry about the dishwasher and the problems installing it. Hopefully, it’s all done by now. Fingers crossed.
Thanks for the offer, but I’ve read pretty much everything about the history of the Cockney dialect over the 30 years I’ve been coaching it! I bask in the knowledge that I don’t have to do that any more! Only when an entirely new-to-me dialect comes up, then I research.
Stay safe, Jeanie.
We’re on hour ten. Not a good day!
I figured you knew all you needed to know — but it’s so cleverly written I wanted to make sure you were aware.
Hoping all is fixed as of today, Jeanie.
I’m also reading The Ink Black Heart. Love the books in general but with this one I’m finding it tough going reading all the online conversations. Do you feel the same?
I felt that way a bit at the beginning, but now I’ve settled in and it’s not throwing me off.
It’s sort of fascinating, isn’t it?
Stay safe, Terri.
It is obvious that Don is a secure man and comfortable with himself. I think he must be wise and kind, too.
Take Care,
Kaye
He is.
Stay safe, Kaye.
In instances similar to Don’s, I use it as a reminder of how truly lucky I am to have such a level-headed, compassionate partner and smile.
Regards,
Annie
We’re not always level-headed. Often, one of us is too emotional. That’s why we balance each other. Whoever is the least emotional about whatever problem helps the other to see things clearly. We trust each other.
Stay safe, Anne.