HEART AND SOUL

"Some books you read.
Some books you enjoy.

But some books just
swallow you up
heart and soul. "

~ Joanne Harris

 

 

 

I am still waiting on snow,

but the polar clipper that

made it's way across the

country finally arrived so

at least it's been cold.

There is a fire in the woodstove,

I am able to wear some

of the woolies I have been

keeping stored in the cedar

chest, I have knitting by

my side and I'm happy.

 

I spent a little time darning

a sweater I picked up at

Goodwill. There were two

tiny hole and I had yarn that

was almost an exact match

to repair it.  I thought about

ripping down the sweater for

the wool, but darning worked

so well and I can add another

sweater to my stack.

 

I have been drinking green

juices and smoothies daily

and have noticed a great increase

in my energy level. I know when

I eat properly I feel better so I'm

not sure why I feel the need to

eat things I know will make me

feel lousy, sigh.  

 

Since the sick germs still seem to

be all around I have added a new

drink to my day,  turmeric milk

[ I used almond milk]. Have you

tried it?  I make a double batch

and keep it in the ice box to

warm as needed.

 

I started reading a book recommended

to me by a friend and was pleased

to find in my church library. Some

books just reach out and grab you,

they inspire you and make you want

to help make the world a little better,

this book is one of them.

 

I received a phone call this evening

letting me know of the need for

mittens for Koalas ......

http://www.ifaw.org/australia/news/koalas-sew-need-you-summer?ms=AONDG150120020&cid=701F0000000S6wg

and while I don't sew very well, I think

this is something I can do and thought

you might too.

 

Enjoy a great weekend.

Much love,

Tracey

XO

 

SPRING IN FEBRUARY?

Spring has returned.  The Earth
is like a child that knows poems. 

~Rainer Maria Rilke

 

This week it has been...

Finding it hard to believe
it's February when it feels
as warm as it does and
signs of spring are everywhere
I look.

Leaving the windows open
to feel the breeze and listen
to the sound of crickets and
frogs as I fall to sleep.

An easy week of Algebra and
Chemistry, or maybe it's just
that I am finally understanding
them better.

Visiting the LYS for more
Christmas gift  yarns.

Finding this recipe and
wondering how it compares
to the recipe I usually prepare?

Hiking for hours with my guys
enjoying their company and the
beautiful outdoors.

Welcoming a new member to
the household because someone
[Ahem, Mike] has an even softer
heart than me. This is Miss Lily,
a two year old German Short Hair.
This now brings the dog total to
five!

I wish you a weekend filled with
beauty, warmth, love and laughter
because there should always be
laughter in your day.

Love,
Tracey
XO

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THIS MOMENT

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