Greetings...
our weather has been really rather beastly.
This weather is for the birds!!!
Rain with high winds and all manner of things blowing away.
We are hanging onto our hats in hope
as we read the forecast for the start to the week
which is promising (teasing) us warmer temperatures and some sunshine.
If you are reading this post you know that I have decided to continue to blog
using the free Blogger platform.
My research revealed that it would cost me about $2,000 to transfer all my posts
and migrate to a new host. The host would then be charging me an annual fee for the posts and GB that I would be using to keep my blog live.
I am retired and this is a hobby so that was not going to be reasonable.
Thank you again for following.
It is great to read all your comments, I really appreciate them.
I have been forced indoors during the inclement weather
so I have had a few shopping trips to
the local shops and malls.
I found a comfy and fun pair of Converse sneakers.
I chose the blue ones but they were also available in red
which was SO tempting...I really didn't NEED two pairs.
I think they will look great with all my denim pieces and my white jeans.
I have a faded blue linen skirt that I purchased last year which might be fun to
wear white ankle socks and these together.
Oh and I also found a new backpack...
to replace the thrifted one that I repaired .
Hands free for hiking, walking, shopping and beach combing.
Soft leather, attractive details and wonderfully made.
Big enough to pop in a book and my usual wallet, keys, sunglasses and lipstick.
It looks smart too...
I am pleasantly surprised by the quality for the price.
I've been having an espresso on these cold windy afternoons.
I made coffee this way when I was in Roccatederighi, Italy
The Lavazza brand Crema coffee is smooth and needs no cream.
The new to me espresso /demitasse cups are vintage by Susie Cooper.
Made in England.
I found them at Kay's Korner in the Cook Street Village.
I love Karin's shop...
I regularly walk in our Fairfield neighbourhood and will pop in on my route.
If you haven't been to Kay's Korner yet...you have a treat in store.
Spook Street is a book in the popular British spy series by Mick Herron...
my husband has read the entire series and purchased all the books so I am reading them now.
Interestingly, he has picked up the Louise Penny series which I love and is reading the first one now!
I have a few more things to share with you but will leave those for the next post.
For those of you who were enquiring about my back...
I had some X Rays of my back and hands,
both have been very surprisingly stiff, uncomfortable and very painful.
The doctor also ordered blood work.
I haven't seen my doctor since before Covid.
He is very busy and it takes a long time to get an appointment to see him.
He's thinking it may be arthritis
I won't know more until my follow up appointment in early May.
In the meantime I am taking Tylenol at night which is helping me sleep a bit better.
We'll see...
Hope that your week has some sunshine and fun packed into it.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
