The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ February 18th
February 18, 2009
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Outside My Window ... the snow cover is slowly receding - large patches of lawn are visible, the frosty grass sparkling in the morning sun. A nuthatch hangs upside down at the suet cage and a female goldfinch is perched at the tube feeder.
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I am thinking ... about my Spring Cleaning, which I plan to accomplish during Lent.
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I am thankful ... for my blog readers who take the time to stop by and see what we're up to each day. :)
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From the kitchen ... Around 11 a.m., I'll start a beef stew in the crockpot. We'll have it for supper tonight, served over egg noodles, with popovers and a salad on the side.
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I am wearing ... aqua blue pajamas - it's still early here! I plan to change into my "cleaning clothes" after my shower - ripped jeans and an old college t-shirt of Bill's. Not pretty, but sturdy and comfortable!
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I am creating ... a new (and hopefully more efficient) weekly marketing list on my new word processing software.
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I am reading ... The Secret Garden. It's my turn to lead Crackerjack's Book Group next month, and this is the book I chose. It's one of my favorites and a perfect story for this time of year. :)
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I am hoping .... the snow event this evening turns to rain before it can accumulate much. We're just seeing the grass for the first time in months!
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I am hearing ... a Carolina Wren somewhere in the yard. He has an unbelievably loud song for such a tiny bird.
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Around the house ... I've shaken up the housekeeping routines, and made Wednesday a mini-cleaning day. Today I'll empty trash bins and clean out the refrigerator (freezer/cabinets). I'll also scrub the kitchen sink and wash down the counters and stovetop. Later today I'll start a meal plan for next week and a shopping list for Saturday.
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One of my favorite things ... a stack of new magazines, a cup of tea and a comfortable seat by the fireplace.
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A few plans for this week ... Most of our outside classes/activities are cancelled this week due to public school vacation. We do have our Nature Club meeting tomorrow at a local wildlife refuge (this month's theme: owls). If the weather holds I will take lots of pictures!
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Here is a picture thought I am sharing ...
Because this just cracks me up. That is one mean-looking minifig. ;)