This morning my outside walk was postponed until after I mixed up the dough for 5 loaves of homemade bread – Grama Crooks’ recipe. I do this for every holiday and my family expects it! And a slice fresh out…

Early rise this morning, changed bedsheets and then made a quick run out for a few things needed to bake cookies. Autmn’s cookies for her Florida trip are done and packed in containers for her journey. Then I decided to…

This has been a good – but busy – day! We left for Smicksburg about 9am – Kath and Deb and I. Sad to say a lot of the shops are closing, decreasing inventory, or having limited hours. Our first…

Got up this morning to a PILE of snow – everywhere! I was just finishing a quick breakfast when Diane txt and said she’d come over and help. Never turn down the offer of strong arms and a friendly helper!…

Started the day on the treadmill, then got to work house cleaning. It’s actually so fun cleaning in December, because as I go from room to room and furniture to furniture, I see the lovely pieces that each mean something…

Started morning on treadmill, then work. Stopped at a new little country craft place in Irwin, Junque Genius. Very cool place! Lots of tasteful items, hand made. Worth checking out! I bought a wall plaque but there were lots of…

Short walk on the treadmill, skipped breakfast, then went to work. Thoughtfully amazing gift from my bosses – they ARE the best! – then fun conversation with co-workers. It’s nice to just have relaxed chats about nothing important! I got…

Walked outside, had scones for breakfast — then sat down to watch online church services. I watched four today! Afterward I fussed a little with the Skunk Hollow tree and secured a small set of lights on it. Took a…

I was glad that Chrissy spent the night and today with me. Kept me busy and kept me from missing the SH girls! But we did have a good day. Chris had a few school assignments to catch up on,…

Today was my day ‘off’ – even though I only work a few hours a week, every few days. I could schedule my day to suit my needs, and I did. After a brisk walk and breakfast, I did some…