This morning

I woke early and got out of bed. I’ve had the plumbers and/or carpenters here since Monday and they arrive early. I mean 8:00 early. And there’s no way I want to be caught in bed, because what they are doing is the master bathroom in my bedroom. This bathroom has never been right, but there is going to be no complaining about it here because I’m thankful to be in this place. This particular bathroom has been out of commission for over two months since the water has been shut off due to a leak. So the entire bathroom has been gutted and today I am one day closer to having it finished.

I like to sit on the porch out front in the early morning while I have my coffee. It was warmer out there yesterday because of the sun, but today it’s hidden behind clouds.

 

Still beautiful, though.

And so peaceful.

 

George is ever hopeful that I will throw sticks to him. And when I say sticks, I mean tree limbs.

And I am not going to be throwing tree limbs.

(although my back is feeling much better this morning)

 

Sometimes I dream while I’m out here.

Everyone needs a dream to call their own.

 

And in case you begin to wonder why I rarely post photos of my cat, Miss Blackie, on this blog . . . well, it’s because she is one uncooperative puss. I was sitting quietly, sipping my delicious cup of 8 O’Clock coffee, and she was sitting quietly on the top step. I know this cat, though. And I knew that as soon as I reached for the camera, she would be off. What her aversion to it is, I do not know. But I am a bird photographer. And I know how to move slowly while sitting still, yet . . .

She up and left anyway. Hence the blurry shot of her scampering down the steps.

In the spring, I swear . . . I am renting a spray washer and cleaning these brick steps.

 

And she plops down on the bottom step with her back to me.

I am under my blanket and in a coat. I have on a scarf and my fingerless gloves.

 

George is a natural poser.

 

He doesn’t seem to mind the camera at all.

Seems to enjoy it, actually.

 

And life is good.

 

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Last night, I made {these pork chops} and served them with mashed potatoes, and steamed carrots & peas. They are super duper simple to make. My son ate three of them, he liked them so much. They really are quite delicious.

I have one more adjustment (this morning) at the chiropractor. It has really been helping.

My goal for the weekend is to get {my etsy site} updated. I don’t really have a lot of items for sale anymore and it could really use a bit more. After I do this, I plan to host a giveaway of one of my prints. It’s the least I can do to thank you for your continued visits and your support. So look for that to come ~

Until next time, my friends . . .