Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Blue skies and sunshine today....


The sun is shining down upon us and drying up the remnants of the rain.
The lawns and flowers have soaked their roots and seem very content
the blooms have not faded
they are smiling up at the sun.


I have picked up a new book from my summer read pile
 I am amused by the first few chapters
Sophie Kinsella is taking me away
with her words.

I've toyed with the idea of writing a book 
I was in the enriched English class at High School
I wrote poetry and was published in the School yearbook
My teachers encouraged me
and I blossomed
alas
it has been years
and the niggling thought still has itself firmly lodged in the back of my mind.

Blogger, Jen Lancaster's book "Bitter is the New Black" has awakened that urge
...maybe I'll enroll in a creative writing class at college this fall?
I have been enjoying simple days
uncluttered
unfettered by bustle and demands
eating when hungry
sleeping when weary
keeping the small space tidy
Simple decor
 finds
from beaches near and far
combing the shores for their bounty
searching for treasure in any form


The laze of summer
days of rest
the time to think
unencumbered
and free
to savour the bounty 
of nature

Where do you find the peace and serenity to restore and rejuvenate?
Is it the Yoga studio, a cottage, a garden?

Saturday, August 7, 2010

I've seen fire and I've seen rain....

I've seen fire and I've seen rain... 
Sweet Baby James (Taylor)

The sunsets here have been crimson red, 
full of the fire particles
 There are over 400 forest fires burning in our province.
We have not had rain in many weeks....
until now
I hope that this will extinguish some of them.

It's pouring rain and a great time to cocoon
cook some chowder
and relax..
I have devoured Jen Lancaster's book...


I discovered at the end of the book that she is a blogger!


Mr. HB and I watched Up in the Air
It was not what I was expecting but I enjoyed it just the same
I was hoping for a happy ending...
George Clooney is handsome and is such a natural on screen 
the camera loves him.


Garden roses and Lady's Mantle my favourite combo.

In the torrential downpour and gloom of grey
 I have
thoughts
musings
self evaluations
ruminations
comparisons
reflections

 all have made their appearance in my dreams
both awake and asleep
I feel very quiet
as I listen to the raindrops



Flowers in any form sustain me
they enrich my every day life
jewels of the garden
they look even brighter in the gloom of grey.

What would you be found doing on a day full of rain?

Friday, August 6, 2010

Technical difficulties...

Apologies all round...

I have been having some technical difficulties here and am going to sidelined for a few days of sporadic reading and posting...I'll try to check in as often as I can.
I have several days worth of blog reading to catch up on.
In the meantime...enjoy your weekend!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Partners in grime...saving $$

Meet the big guns
partners in grime...
they work for me
I employ them 24/7
and they perform
so well
that I am sharing them with you


Lovely scent
tough on grime and skin friendly
my gardening hands 
are a testiment to their tender ways


saves money
it's dispenses foamy soap
you mix 1/3 liquid soap 
then add 2/3 water
agitate
and voila!

I am saving money for pearls... :)

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Gadget I resisted but now embrace...

...it's functional.
I never knew what I was missing until I got hold of one myself.
It completetly transformed my cooking
of rice...
I had resisted..
Hostess of very few gadgets and kitchen aides
I employ sharp knives
cutting boards
 Kitchenaid, Le Creuset pots and a cooker
Lovely daughter suggested this and I said pshaw...
I can cook this any day in a pot with no trouble whatsoever...


it's only a marketing ploy to part us from our money
little did I know...


on closer inspection...
and rice perfecto mundo every time
I can embrace change
add a gadget
I am a fan
and it was only $10 at a garage sale

We have been enjoying veggie stir frys
the Bungalow Garden is bountiful 
and I am happy to say
that I change my spots...
at least when it comes to modcons and rice cookers...
sometimes I feel that I am stubborn and resist change..

Blighty this one's for you...



I'm Really Not Just A Waitress 
Base/Top Coat and
Peru B Ruby
O.P.I.


These toe thingamagigs hurt!



 a drum roll s'il vous plait...



A balancing act!


I want to share something that makes me smile every time I see it...
Ava..
it's not new...
pure sweetness...
and if it doesn't put a smile on your face I don't know what will.