Friday Potpourri

This time of the year I am usually complaining about 

how much snow we have

and how I am tired of winter

truth is this year winter has been a weird season

it was 15 C here today

and snow ~ compared to last year we hardly

have any on the ground

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of course this does not mean that I enjoy the winter months

if they were all 15 degrees and sunny

I may have a better relationship with my most dreaded season

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weekends are still for nesting and organizing

little projects are getting done

soup making and sweet baking

cozy time on the couch

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I finished one book and started another

there is a stack of magazines on my coffee table

and I have finally caught up on my blog reading

forgive me if I haven't been around to comment

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 last weekend was game night with #thebestneighboursever

we always have so much fun

some adult beverages ~ great food 

and the best company

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can you believe March is next week

time is flying and I feel like I am sitting on the couch

watching it race past

I know I have to make some changes

and take action sooner than later

this weekend I hope to spend some time with my Mama

maybe a trip to the market

unless of course I choose to stay home in my jammies

over that 2nd or 3rd cup of coffee

no solid plans or promises

and that suits me just fine

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It's like living in a snow globe

and someone keeps shaking it

as it has been snowing off and on for the past week

or so

it makes driving difficult

but after dark when I am curled up inside

watching the snowflakes dance under the street lights

it looks like lightening bugs

and makes me dream of summer

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February means soups and chowders

lazy Sundays and movies

curled up under a throw reading books

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I have also been doing some cooking

slow cooker meals and cookie baking

sorting and organizing

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I have sat down and made some plans

getting together with friends

trying to get out and enjoy the sunshine

when it happens to appear

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this weekend is a 3 day one for me

so I am looking forward to checking everything off

my to do list

wish me luck please! 

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with Sunday being Valentines day

we may go out for dinner ~ still figuring that one out

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whatever we do

it will be with love

Happy weekend

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Ahhh Friday

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the week is done and when it gets to this time

we look back and wonder where the time has gone

January almost over and here we are

getting ready to welcome February

the month of hearts and love

if you are into that kind of thing.....

My favourite band ever is The Eagles

I was fortunate enough to see them in concert in 2008

I cried and sang along with each and every song

it was a night I will never forget ~ their songs weave through my life

like threads in a quilt

ahhh the memories each song sparks

so yes I did cry when I heard of Glenn Frey's passing

what an artist ~ songwriter ~ singer

Thank You for the music Glenn ~ may you RIP

from my fav song ~ Desperado

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 Wednesday night I picked up my niece Sam

we grabbed a quick bite then it was off to Michael's for a little girl time

that place really is dangerous

but armed with coupons and some great sales

we came out happy ~ not only with our new items

but with the time we spent together

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I am always looking for new recipes and last week someone posted this one to facebook

it looked good so I clicked on the link and then pinned it

I made it last night and it was yummy!  It's called a taco braid and its really easy to make

a recipe to add into the rotation

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I got most of my craft room straightened out on Sunday

you see I went out and bought fabric the day before to make a ruffled apron

and the room needed to be done before I could start

there is a method to my madness

so now when the mood strikes me ~ I can get right to it

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we have dinner plans out this weekend but other than that

it is free and clear which is fine with me

time to get a few things done ~ maybe bake some cookies

and spend some time cozied up reading or watching movies

that IS the best part of this time of the year.

enjoy your weekend

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Hello there

and happy Friday

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it's been a cold snowy week

trudged through drifts to get to work on Wednesday

then it cleared off and the wind came up

making way for bitter cold temps

makes me wonder once again why I live here

then I remember April through October

and know that it is worth it....... or at least that is what

I convince myself

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I found myself smiling on the way home tonight

making note that the days are getting longer

and how pretty the sunset was

positive thoughts makes a positive life

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although it is easy to go into hibernation mode

nesting ~ making soups and comfort food

catching up on recorded tv ~ movies and reading

I am going to attempt to complete one big project a month

and this month is my craft room

since we moved everything upstairs

and started living in our living room

the basement has become a dumping ground

so this weekend I have a plan

put on some music and get to work

wish me luck

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I made this soup when I did my cooking challenge a couple of years ago 

it was so good and easy ~ I think this weekend will be the perfect time

to make it again.

Happy Weekend

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It's Friday afternoon ~ just past one

and I have the day off

I was debating on whether to get everything done that I need to do

today so I will have the entire weekend for me

but

I turned on the tv and picked up the laptop

so here I sit ~ still in my jammies

typing away

there is still a couple of remnants of Christmas hanging around

so I will get those put away ~ finally

and get the house back to normal at some point and time

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cooking is also on the agenda

a big batch of spaghetti sauce and some white chicken chili

no baking though ~ there are still some cookies lingering about

and more chocolate than necessary ~ but my chocoholic hubby will take care of that

in time for valentines to roll around!

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so I will putter about ~ read when I want to

maybe watch an old movie or two

these early days of January should be filled with promise 

of all things new and sparkling

but for some reason I am in a bit of a funk this year

the anniversary of Dad's passing was on the 6th

15 years ~ wow ~ time goes by

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so I have some goals this year that I mentioned in my last post

and one of them is taking care of me

my mental health along with my physical health

as they are equally important to me

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I want to connect with friends in person

it's ok to make plans on Facebook or by texting

but to actually meet up ~ have coffee or dinner

go to a movie or shopping

or just have some couch time talking and catching up

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so that's me in a nutshell

not the most exciting ~ but it's all that I have so far

wishing you a wonderful weekend

xo