Time Goes By, So Use It Wisely

It's really shocking how fast a day can go by without any

planning.

For sure, eight to ten hours could easily and happily be spent in front of my computer, if I let it.

I'm happiest when writing, making lists and plans, writing to loved ones, and checking emails, messages, etc.

Even though there has been less and less tuning into the depressing news, I still like seeing what is happening in our world.

Making a list of what needs to be done is extremely important.

I can look at the list, happily cross some things off as they get done, and it gives my day focus.

A recent trip to Goodwill's donation station resulted in giving away a large plastic tote, filled with silk flowers of every color, shape, size and so forth. 

It was HARD to let it go but necessary. There simply is not enough room in this apartment for too many things.

Spared was a bouquet of deep pink and yellow flowers and a fat bouquet of very real-looking pink roses.

The latter I always love putting into my round vase with little feet, given to me by a dear girlfriend who has died. 

I loved her, love the pink roses, and love the round, footed vase.

Now I am getting off this computer!

May your day have purpose and peace.

Scented Gift Is a Hit

 

Oh wow. I heard about the diffusers that use long, wooden sticks-of-sorts that rest in scented liquid but never had one before.

Well, actually, come to think of it, there was one here in the past but it gave off very little fragrance and it was dumped.

This past Christmas, however, my son and daughter-in-law sent me a Pottery Barn diffuser with a Harvest scent, as one of my gifts.

It's fabulous!

Every time I pass by the open door of the bathroom in my apartment, I catch a whiff of the lovely, spicy scent.

I am so thankful!

HAVE YOU EVER USED THIS TYPE OF DIFFUSER? 

Wishing Peace

                    A Roman Catholic church in Western Massachusetts

Wishing peace to anyone reading today's post.

The sun is shining and I am deeply grateful for that!

Even opened the car window while driving. Fabulous!

Had a cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee and one old-fashioned donut.  

Both were delicious.

Attended a church service and two people were especially kind to me.  Bonus!

The day is so good so far.

So peace is what I wish to You!

Adorable Snowbabies

Snowbabies are collectible decorative items that come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and scenes.

Sometimes they can be found on thrift store shelves or in church yard sales.

A handful of snowbabies here, in the apartment, just got moved to the empty kitchen rack.

It has been cleared of  Christmas items.

There certainly are not enough snowbabies to fill it but, for now, a few snowbabies are better than an empty rack.

Each little figure seems to tell its own story but almost all of the snowbabies depict some aspect of childhood.

Snowbabies certainly are adorable.

DO YOU COLLECT SNOWBABIES OR KNOW ANYONE WHO DOES? 

Let There Be Light......in the Kitchen!

Kitchens require a lot of light.

After all, that's where all meals are prepared and prep work for meals is done.

While the apartment here has a lot of overhead light, it still lacks light on the countertop near the sink.

There is an extra lamp that has always been a fave so up it goes to the kitchen counter. 

It works! 

It's perfect and gives off  gentle, cozy light.

I love having an extra light in the small, galley space I call the kitchen.

So, let there be light....in the kitchen!