Reading ... this morning I enjoyed some Psalms.
In other books I am half way through Little Women and actually enjoying it. I tried it several times years ago and always gave up, but this time I will finish it.
I read News of the World by Paulette Jiles. I have somewhat mixed feelings on it. It was about a young ten year old girl who was being returned to family after having been a captive of the Kiowa since she was a wee child. The idea for the book was a good one, but there was something about it that I found a bit lacking.
Towards the end of 2024 I created a list that I dubbed 25 in '25. On it I have 'Read all the Jane Austen books'. So far this year I have read three of them. Up next is Mansfield Park. I'm hoping to get it from the library this weekend.
Writing ... letters. I have this relaxed goal of writing at least one letter per week this year. Relaxed as in, I will be happy if I get it done, but if I don't I won't be disappointed in myself.
Watching ... some videos on baking different kinds of babka.
Listening ... to classical music as I make this blogpost. The rest of the house is quiet as Sharon studies and LV and Steven are reading.
Baking ... Sharon made a batch of our favorite chocolate chip cookies. They're Steven's recipe that he has dubbed Geronimo cookies.
Cooking ... tonight I made turkey meatballs served with rice and a chopped salad.
Feeling ... relaxed, cozy, and happy.
Disliking ... the cold. It's -2º right now, I can only imagine how cold it will get by morning.
Loving ... how pretty the snow is, and how fun it is watching the birds and squirrels at their feeders.
Playing ... today it was multiple rounds of UNO No Mercy. We had dug out a few other games as well, but ended up not playing them. We'll try again tomorrow.
Cleaning ... bedroom closets. The one in the master bedroom didn't need much, but Steven's closet is another story. He is going through quite the growth spurt and it's already time to update and replace most of his clothes. It had been done in September, but here we are again already.
Mary Ann I was surprised that you were familiar with Butter Tarts. It seems most comments I got from U.S. followers were not sure what they were. Babka sounds delicious and I saw a recipe for a chocolate Bapka that I may try.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary Ann. I go to a Jane Austen bookclub once a month that is sponsored by our local library. Last year we read Mansfield Park. This year it's Persuasion.
ReplyDeleteIt's so cold here. The windchill is -21F right now with the air temp around -9F and supposed to go lower all night long. I have to take our little dog out for a walk before bed and I'm dreading it.
Take care and stay warm.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy