Earlier this morning the day seemed dark and gloomy so I decided to brighten up my life a bit with sunshine spinning.

I’m spinning 2 ply on a small Ashford spindle. It’s light and spins like a dream.

What do you do to brighten your day? Leave a comment below.

As the rain gently falls

Life becomes richer, calm

Cleaning and refreshing.

Life is a work in progress. Life as we’ve known it is changing. Life goes on.

My works in progress:

• Spring cleaning
• Knitting and spinning
• Ministry tasks that keep changing form
• The bunny barn

There are 5 3day old kits – a true work in progress. They are warm and have full bellies. She’s such a good mom.

Cleaning of the barn can’t happen until the temperature warms up. Hopefully later this week I can fill the wheel barrow.

What are your works in progress today? Join the conversation here and on FaceBook

TIL again, Doll

I give thanks. 

Final got the light just right with my iPad. The colours this year have been and are stunning. 

Where have you found beauty today?

Everything on the plate except the olives, oil, and sausage came from our garden. Fermented dill pickles and tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, and grilled eggplant and zucinni. Perhaps it would have looked like more on a smaller plate but it was filling. I forgot the fresh herbs.  Next time.

There’s been a flurry of activity in the kitchen this week. Corn relish, sweet and sour sauce, and stewed tomatoes are beginning to line the shelves. 

The bottom jar has powdered tomato skins to be used in soups etc.  The peels were in the dehydrator over night and then into the blender. I’m really happy with the outcome. One more item, although small, kept out of the garbage or compost. 
Bottom line: try to use as much of a product as possible. You know the old saying, “waste not, want not”.

Now if I could curb the “want-me” thinking I’d be good to go. 

Til again,

Doll

I generally take Monday and Tuesday’s as my days off and will set time within each day for Sabbath rest. 

Today is all about the harvest. Fruit relish is cooking down. All the tomatoes are from our garden. The house smells like a pickle factory.  Well, that’s what my imagination is telling me. 

A pot of corn relish is on the opposite burner. Corn relish is my favourite. I’m not sure how many pints it will yield but I’m looking forward to the results. 

Can I keep the momentum going?  I have a bushel of tomatoes waiting in the wings. Today? Tomorrow?  Who knows. For now a wee break for my tired feet. 

What’s keeping you going today?