Had a huge day of cleaning today, so I’m resting now and contemplating Christmas…
There’s a little bit more to do, but that won’t be a problem.
I’m trying not to get lost in the rush…
Here’s a song that helped.
🙂
Looking Ahead
In The Garden (Again)
My roses are blooming again!
Yay! 😀
This is one from the back garden – it really took me by surprise. The big rosebush in the back garden had to be cut right back, and we’re still not sure if it will be ok. This one is from the smaller bush behind the big one.
Yes, that is a grasshopper peeking out.
Not sure if I need to do something about that…
More frangipanis!
The rain has obviously been good for my flowers.
It’s also been wonderful for the weeds.
I look out at them and think I should pull them out.
…and then I go and do something else 😆
At least the roses at the front are thriving.
And taller than the weeds.
❤
I’ve been doing some more lino block cutting today, so my fingers/hands are aching.
At least I feel like I’m pretty much up to date 🙂
We went to the shops yesterday, got some stuff we needed, then tried to get home ahead of the storm that was racing in. We didn’t get soaked, but got home to find the water had leaked into the back sunroom (again) – and the power was off.
I was looking forward to the air conditioner and a cup of coffee 😦
Thankfully it wasn’t too hot.
We got the candles sorted, then sat down to wait.
Had a lovely time with Biggest Boy, who decided to ask us trivia questions until the power came back. We thought it wouldn’t be too long, and it came on again for a bit, but then was off again.
We ended up asking/answering trivia questions for a few hours or so.
It was so much fun!
❤
We’re well on our way to Christmas Day.
There are presents under the tree. Food in the fridge.
I’ve even been listening to Christmas CDs.
I’ve also been reading the Gospel of Luke. There are 24 chapters, so you can read one chapter each day up until Christmas Eve, and you have the whole story.
I feel happy, and things seem to be up to date, more or less.
Looking at my garden, though, reminds me that there are things I still need to take time to tend to, and a new year to keep in mind and prepare for.
Bring it on!
😀
Finding The Centre For The Holidays
Another hot day, although the sort of heat that sneaks up on you by ramping up the humidity.
Got some pressies wrapped and under the tree, and it feels like I’m getting a handle on things!
I tried to take a photo of the tree lights shining on and through the ornaments…my hands aren’t as steady as they used to be.
There are a lot of colourful, but blurry photos.
Looks like a mess from that angle.
It’s still beautiful from the front, and further away.
Parts of this year have felt like a mess.
But I think they might look more beautiful from the right angle.
And maybe further away!
Christmas is coming, and I’m getting ready.
Still a good idea to stop and remember where my centre is.
🙂
Apprehension
My last post was a bit gloomy, I think…
Mostly because it was late, and I was tired, and everything looked a bit bigger than it should be – a feeling that nothing was quite right, and how could I fix it?
I knew it was likely to look better in the morning.
Some days, you just have to understand the “bleh” is temporary, and do the thing anyway.
So – that assessment is finished and submitted.
Yay! 😀
And for a dose of Christmas “cheer” –
Another “not my favourite but I like it when Home Free does it” song… 🙂
Opening
Petals.
Life.
Both, really.
It’s been a busy few days.
I’ve been trying to get Christmas stuff sorted, but the days have been hot, and the town has been bustling. Frustrating. Crowded.
Did I mention hot?
Despite this, I have been feeling pretty good 🙂
I even made it to an exhibition opening this afternoon.
I took some photos of random flowers.
I even got some Christmas stuff!
This is not my favourite Christmas song…
But this rendition of it is fun.
Although perhaps slightly worrying…
Waterfall
Been a bit wet today.
We braved the deluge to get our fruit and veg, and got soaked doing it.
Otherwise, it’s been a lovely day.
The rain is still pouring through the gaps in our guttering, and the resultant waterfall is digging out some sort of pipe in our yard.
No leaks inside the house, though – this type of rain isn’t driving enough.
But I’ve been keeping an eye on the flood cameras.
Although I’ve taken a lot of rain photos lately, they’re a bit boring.
Here are some rain songs!
Have you seen it?
Thirty years ago – maybe even twenty – I would have been dancing in the rain.
These days, I’m a bit less adventurous.
Whether dancing, or huddled under a tree –
I hope the rain is falling softly and gently on you.
❤
Where’s The Confetti?
It was a bit of a storm tonight…
no inhouse flooding for us, thankfully, but some hail.
The hail didn’t last for long. Just long enough to get the car as far under the overhang as possible, before the rain drowned it out! 😆
There was a spectacular lightning display out the bedroom windows as well.
So, we’ve been checking the windows for flooding most evenings this week, as the rest of the world flows around us.
Feels like there are storms all over the place, and at least half the world has lost their collective minds.
Feels like time for prayer.
And no, not “thoughts and prayers”.
More like the warrior kind…
and a time to not forget that joy is coming.
Or, if you’re not quite there yet, and need to remember that you’re seen –
Blue Sky Smiling
I’ve been out this morning – a women’s get together at church. We were doing “faithbooking”, which is basically scrapbooking.
Lots of fun!
It wasn’t as hot as I’d expected, even while I was waiting outside for my ride home.
I took some photos of flowers, just because they were there.
And I’m sure the sky was smiling at me!
😀
It’s Saturday night – time for some music!
Ok, I can fit in another one…
Whether scraps or smiles
flowers or fuzzy clouds –
it’s been a good day!
🙂
Thankful
Still haven’t finished my print.
I have done quite a lot of it.
It’s me! 🙂
Only in one colour, though.
I finished the carving for this colour yesterday, and printed up proofs and the prints for the edition.
There are always things you don’t quite expect – this time around, the pin holding the roller in the holder fell out, and there were a few ink-where-it-shouldn’t-be mishaps.
Overall, it went well.
I was achy this morning, but had hoped to get the last bit done.
My back argued with me, after hours of bending over the lino block. And my (cutting) hand wasn’t best pleased either. I decided that the best results would come from leaving the final printing until next week…
The (mostly) final block – it’s only while I’m looking at it now that I see that one area needs a bit of fine tuning. I’ll need to cut some paper to mask the bigger areas, as well.
Why am I thankful?
Well, for one, right now I’m comfortable in bed with the fan on, and a cup of tea by my side. 😀
But also – even though I ache from using muscles harder than I’ve had to lately, I was still able to do it.
And that’s just wonderful!
1000 Fields of Roses 