The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY:  August 17, 2011

Outside my window---The air here is very hazy due
to winds blowing smoke from the fires burning in
Idaho.  You can see the brown haze along the
mountains.  The sky doesn't seem quite as blue
because of it.  Am hoping that it will soon
dissipate as we have a light breeze.

I am thinking---That it is a blessing that so far we
have not had many wild fires here.  The few that
have started have been put out very quickly.  With
all the rain this spring, the mountain grasses have
really thrived and are now dying and could easily
go up in smoke.

I am thankful for---Tomatoes and green beans
that are coming on in my garden.  And, that I
have one little pumpkin.  Everything got in so
late due to rain and cold weather that I didn't
know if anything would produce.  Can't wait
to have a bacon and tomato sandwich!

A thought I am sharing---"Worrying does not
take away tomorrow's troubles, it will take
away today's peace."

In the kitchen---I've been cleaning out my pantry.
How does it get so messy?  Things get pushed
around and rotation has not been as good as it
should be.  So today, I set a goal to get it cleaned
and organized. 










Nice to have clean shelves and extra room.
Still have one more shelve to go and then it
will be done!  Yeah!

I am wearing---blue pants and a tan shirt,
(my cleaning clothes) and flip flops.

I am creating---A more organized kitchen.
But, will it stay that way when I'm finished.

I am going---to mail off a package for my DIL
birthday.  Wish I could show pictures, but they'll
have to wait.

I am wondering---What to fix for dinner this
evening.  So far nothing sounds good.  Maybe
just a salad?????

I am reading---"Dare to Die", a mystery by
Carolyn Hart.

I am hoping---to do a little sewing or stitching
later this afternoon when I finish up in the
kitchen.

I am looking forward to---Friday.  I will be
going to visit a couple of quilt shops and
spend the day with my friend whose birthday
is today.

I am hearing---the CD "Emma Smith, my story"

Around the house---A couple of trash bags I've
filled while cleaning waiting to be taken outside.
Then just touch up in the kitchen and things
will be back to normal.

One of my favorite things---has become my
early morning bike rides on the old bamberger
rail line.  Since the train does not run along
the tracks anymore, they were removed and
asphalt laid down.  It is a lovely biking and
walking path.  So far I've only biked 7 miles
because I have to come back home and from
the path to my house it is uphill and I still
need to develop more strength.

A few plans for the rest of the week:
FHE here tomorrow night
Play day on Friday
Work on Saturday plus a little yard work
Church on Sunday

Here is a picture I am sharing---

This was my Hollyhocks a few weeks ago.  Today
they are all beaten down by a wind and rain storm
we recently had.  I keep hoping they will revive,
but I'm afraid they've had it.  The yellow ones (not
seen) are almost bent down to the ground.  Oh
well, at least I have pictures!

Have a wonderful day,
Nola