For Today…July 21, 2008
Outside My Window…I’ve been watching adult Cardinals and Blue Jays feeding their young. This is one of the greatest pleasures of birdwatching and feeding.
I am thinking…much about the presidential race. If I did not believe God is ultimately and completely in control I would be completely discouraged by what I see happening. Still I am blown away by how gullible or asleep so many Americans seem to be. I will never understand why so many want a government that infringes upon our personal rights. I don’t need a government to make choices for me and dictate how I think.
I am thankful for…the grueling medical treatment my DH is enduring is drawing to an end. Even though he is not yet able to, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
From the kitchen…there will be daily tasks underway shortly. If floors could talk mine would be begging to be cleaned.
I am wearing…an airy gauze skirt, a too skimpy t-top covered by a full apron.
I am creating…cloth, fitted diapers. Today is the day I begin working on a slip-cover for our love seat. I am so tempted to attempt actually re-upholstering it, but I’ll wait on that until we can afford replacing it if I don’t succeed. Is that chicken? I’ve decided my first step will be to make piping…then I’ll make cushion covers.
I am going…to stay home today, good Lord willing. I rarely leave home on Monday. It’s my home recovery day. It’s also the first day in several in a row I am alone…which is one reason I need a home recovery day. 
I am reading…Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton. It’s a novel published in 1911 about one New England man’s toils and trials of life. Ms. Wharton’s writing style is pretty flowery and unlike anything I’ve ever read. At times I have to re-read sentences to get the jest of what she is saying. I’m not far into the story, but in spite of the over use of adjectives and and wordy writing style, Ms. Wharton has peeked my curiosity about the story’s main character.
I am hoping…there are no great demands by other people on my time today. I need a day to refurbish and do what I want to do. I don’t mean that to be selfish…it’s just needful.
I am hearing…Glenn Beck on politics. He’s got a pretty good grip on reality…it’s a shame more people don’t see THE BIG PICTURE the way he does. I don’t agree with everything he says…but I do agree with the majority of it. I wonder if that makes me a cynic…
Around the house…there is peace, sweet peace.
One of my favorite things…being greeted by our dogs when I’ve been away from the house. They are a “crude” picture of unconditional love.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: I am not big on making plans. I take one day at a time whenever possible. On Thursday my DH has a doctor’s appointment. I will accompany him. I will do some sewing and begin working on the cover for our love seat. It’s time for our dogs to get a good bath, too, so I will tackle that job.
Here is picture thought I am sharing…
Our love seat really does need a face lift!
Until next time…
remember…
BIG things are accomplished ONE STEP at a time!
