February is almost over and I find myself sitting back and thinking.
Winter seems to have held on longer than anyone really wanted it to. Maybe because it was so…determined to be excessive folks just wanted it to move on. Maybe because some areas had weather that couldn’t make up its mind.
I don’t know about you but I was thrilled when the New TV Season arrived and most of my shows returned. I have a couple of shows that will arrive in a few months, but the bulk are back and I won’t lie, it has been a pleasure to have appointment TV once again.
My craft room and I are spending more time together. I always find it odd that some things that are well suited to the colder months never inspire, let alone interest, me until it is hot outside.
Speaking of the craft room, I am exploring options and looking to broaden my knowledge base with supplies and techniques. It is time to stretch the envelope a bit.
My reading table has had some interesting titles cross it in the past few months. A couple of years ago I was in a Sherlock Holmes cycle. Now I find myself in Ancient Rome. I’ve been listening to both fiction and nonfiction works.
Audible recently sent me my 2023 listening stats and it was eyeopening. Here are a few highlights: I spent a lot of time listening to Lindsey Davis: 119,486 minutes in fact. Favorite Genres: Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense: 119,451 minutes. Literature & Fiction: 57,667 minutes.
I found myself out of sync in the kitchen this Winter. I had thought I would have more baked potatoes or make that wonderful apple cake recipe I made last year, but somehow that didn’t happen. What has struck me is how much I enjoyed the tomato pie recipe from last Summer. (!!!!!) I can still taste that pie…
As we edge out of colder months into Spring I find myself looking for new options. I am still working to include more vegetables and I want to try my hand at a few different ideas. I’ll let you know how that turns out.
Last week I noticed my bulbs have put up shoots, so blooms aren’t that far off. I’m looking forward to Spring. I have no idea if I will be planting outside or not, but I won’t lie, the idea does have appeal.
Here’s to a new phase and hopefully one that isn’t too extreme in any one direction.
