TODAY IS: 24 March 2025
AROUND ME: The temperatures have been fluctuating between winter and spring like everywhere else. I think it's pretty "normal" weather for this time of year.
I AM PONDERING: the joy of friendship!
AMONG MY FAVORITE THINGS: a cup of hot tea or cocoa and a good book!
BOOKS I AM CURRENTLY ENJOYING: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman and The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
I AM THANKFUL FOR: The Trinity, good friends, my Bible, church family, our pastor, and laughter!
NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN: the names of flowers! I now know what a Bluebell is! They are joyously appearing in one of the flowerbeds here.
FROM THE KITCHEN:
The Million Dollar Crack Dip Recipe
SO yummy!
SOMETHING I REALLY ENJOY:
Beautiful teacups!
QUOTE FOR THE WEEK:
SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK:
TO DO LIST FOR TODAY: Laundry
"So teach us to number our days,
that we may present to You a heart of wisdom."
Psalm 90:1
That's a great list of things to be thankful for. We truly are so blessed!
ReplyDeleteI love that dip. I also love those tea cups. There's just something about beautiful table ware that makes a person feel special.
The scripture meme is precious!
Yes, my friend, we truly are blessed.
DeleteThat dip is absolutely delicious. I will highlight it this week by sending folks to your blog for the recipe.
I enjoyed the picture with the Scripture this week also.
the weather has been in a whiplash kind of mood here. i cannot take the wind, I have severe dry eye and i just makes everything worse! On a day when there isn't wind and there is sunshine I don't care how cold it is, because it's glorious!
ReplyDeleteLove your description of the weather...whiplash is a good way to think of it.
DeleteGood morning Dianna. The quotes are soooo good!! The picture of the dip sure made me hungry for some of it! I keep my dining table set at all times. I love beautiful dishes and tea cups, and to walk past the table just makes me feel GOOD. A hot cup of tea in one of those beautiful tea cups will make anyone's day feel special...We have sunshine already this morning....hope the sun shines brightly your way....
ReplyDeleteI love it that you keep your dining table set at all times. That is bound to bring you lots of joy! We had periods of sunshine today. The temperature got up in the mid 50s.
DeleteBluebells are so pretty. My wedding was in December, and I wanted blue and silver for colors rather than red. I discovered there weren't very many blue flowers! Especially in December! That makes the one we have all the more special.
ReplyDeleteThat dip looks good. The teacups are so pretty, too. I can't make myself like hot tea (I've tried), but I think tea things are lovely.
Amen to the quote and Scripture!
Yes...I just love Bluebells...now that I know their name! :) That dip really is good. The recipe will be linked in a post on Wednesday.
DeleteYour favorite thing is also one of mine! :) I LOVE your quote of the week! SO true and must be so intentional. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYes, Monica, it truly needs us to be intentional when it comes to worship.
DeleteI'm trying to catch up after a whirlwind family weekend! Happy new week to you! Love the quote of the week and the scriptures you shared. That dip looks interesting. I'm not sure if I've ever tried it.
ReplyDeleteEllen, I will feature the dip on Wednesday's blog. It's really yummy!
DeleteI am looking forward to seeing the purple hyacinths pop up to join the daffodils here. Our weather is still all over the place.
ReplyDeleteI love pottery-- bowls, mugs, plates.
We have a couple of purple as well as yellow ones (so pretty) and light pink ones. I also enjoy pottery. Our everyday cereal bowls, mugs, and tumblers were all made by a potter friend of ours.
DeleteOur temperatures HAVE been up and down!!! I'm not much of a singer but love to sing. Never get tired of those old hymns we sing. Great quote and verse.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen. I, too, enjoy the old hymns. Never grow tired of them.
DeleteThose teacups do look pretty.
ReplyDeleteI like the quote and the scripture you share here.
All the best Jan
Thank you, Jan.
DeleteOur pear trees for once bloomed after the snow - and it was gorgeous. I am looking forward to the lilacs and hyacinth. I read Morton's book a few years ago. I enjoyed it enough to read a few more of her books. What mysteries they are. BTW - your teacups are beautiful! Enjoy your Spring!
ReplyDeleteI had a bit of a time getting into the book because of trying to keep track of the different characters, but it truly is an enjoyable read. Thanks so much for stopping by.
DeleteI remember enjoying that Kate Morton book The Forgotten Garden.
ReplyDeleteI love the gorgeous teacups!! And I plan on making the Million Dollar dip very soon. Sine I'm not fond of crackers I'll just have it on my home made bread.
I hope your week is off to a great start.
It took me a bit to get deep into it because of so many different characters and the fact that it's a time lapse book as well, but I'm thoroughly enjoying it now. :)
DeleteI thought of you when I posted the teacups picture. Wednesday's post will be about the Million Dollar Crack Dip. :) Have a wonderful week!
Those teacups are beautiful. Are they yours?
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid the teacups are not mine. But, I agree, they are beautiful!
DeleteI love beautiful tea cups! These are beautiful. I wish I had more room to display them.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to learn the names of flowers as well as recognizing bird song.
I agree that good friends are a treasure.
Also very thankful for my church family! And our pastor. Looking forward to our mid-week service this evening!
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