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The Simple Woman’s Daybook for Monday, June 29

Posted by Grandmother Wren on Jun-28-2009

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Outside my window… it is actually early Sunday evening, not Monday. I wanted to be sure and have my Daybook done so that it would be here for other Daybook ladies to link to.

I am thinking… about getting a new kitchen table and using my grandmother’s table (the one I use as my kitchen table now) as my desk instead.

I am thankful for… the surprising (and fun!) number of Summer Daybookers that joined me last week. I’m so happy! I hope this trend continues – grows - through the summer.

From the learning rooms…this week begins the flurry of summer activities for Maya. We have a movie at the library tomorrow- Hotel for Dogs ; a ventriloquist show on Tuesday; if her Dad doesn’t visit on Wednesday, we’ll be going on a scavenger hunt at the museum; Thursday is a nature program about turtles.
I guess she could go to the museum with her Dad too, but it’s a scavenger hunt for kitchen and household items used by families in the 1800’s – then a comparison will be made with similar items that we use today. I’m not real sure her Dad would recognize a darning egg if it konked him on the noggin… Grampy has already opted out of this event.

From the kitchen… Russ (the name Grampy goes by on Sundays) always wants to go to Denny’s for lunch.
I’m tired of Denny’s food.
Until I tried a venture into the salad menu – thin strips of prime rib over spring greens with crumbled bleu cheese. At Denny’s? Who knew?
And if you order the half portion (plenty big enough) it’s only six bucks.

I am wearing… khaki pants, white tee shirt

I am creating… still working on the patchwork afghan for my bed; looking at cute patterns for dog toys and sweaters; finished sorting out the index on my Patternbook blog. That index was getting to be a jumbled up mess of patterns that could only get worse as I add more. I may go to separate pages – one for knit and one for crochet. But…it’s much better than it was.

I am going… to take a break after I finish here and see if the final episode of Groomer Has It has made it to On Demand yet. I want to find out which Groomer won and my eyes need a rest from the computer screen – I’ve been here most of the day.

I am reading… The Moon Under Her Feet by Clysta Kinstler

I am hoping… that I was the first person to lay claim to the doggy car seat offered in Freecycle this afternoon. I want it!

I am hearing… the fan whirring behind me. Here’s a tip if you’re renting an apartment on the first floor – ask them where the boiler is located. If it’s under your apartment, you’ll be running the fan a lot to get rid of the heat. And cursing the neighbors for using hot water to take showers.

Around the house… it’s a bit chaotic. Cluttered. Okay, messy. I’ve kind of lost my nesting instinct here while I’m waiting to move to our new place.

One of my favorite things… Summertime! And it’s Finally Stopped Raining!!!

A few plans for the rest of the week: lots of fun activities with Maya; I really do need to go grocery shopping (didn’t I say that last Monday?); a Fourth of July picnic with my family

Here is picture thought I am sharing…
We went to the zoo this week!

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The Simple Woman’s Daybook originated with Peggy Hostetler at The Simple Woman blog. Peggy is on vacation for the summer – I have added a Mr. Linky widget here hoping that the Summer Daybook ladies will find it and link in.
Are you here?
Leave a link!
Never participated in the Daybook?
Now is Great Time to Start! Here are the directions from Peggy’s site -
don’t forget to come back and leave your link.

 


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24 COMMENTS
  1. Marie Said,

    Thanks for setting Mr Linky up so that we can stay in touch with our daybook friends Karen! I can remember going to Denny’s when I was a child and we were travelling in the US with our parents. We loved eating there, especially breakfast!

  2. Elena@ Precious Treasures Said,

    I had to laugh when I read about the sound of the fan whirring behind you – I’ve had the wind blowing outside making noises around the house and it’s cold. Oh for summer again!

    That’s such a cute photo you’ve shared (the bottom one).

    Thank you for hosting the Daybook while peggy is away. Have a wonderful week.

    God Bless,
    Elena :)

  3. Jennifer Said,

    I love your day book, I have always wanted to make a afghan, but haven’t would love to see pictures of your project… Blessings Jenn

  4. Linda C Said,

    I enjoyed reading your daybook!

    We love our Denny’s:) It is newly remodeled and we love the breakfast menu. I will look forward to trying that salad now too!

    We’ve had some funny moments there- like ordering my first “senior discounted” meal after my birthday:)

    Thanks again for hosting Daybook this summer!
    Happy Monday!

    Linda C

  5. Arlene Said,

    Zoos and museums are much more fun when you can see them through the eyes of a child. Enjoy your week with little Maya. Thanks for sending down the rain ;-) . God bless.

  6. Jen S. Said,

    Thanks for sharing your daybook, and for hosting it this summer.

  7. Connie Said,

    I would love to know where the Mr. Linky is so I can sign up for the summer Daybook. I can’t seem to find it.

  8. Susan (A Happy Heart at Home) Said,

    Cute pics! So glad to have the opportunity to do the Daybook through the summer. Thanks for hosting it!

    ~Susan

  9. connie Said,

    Cute pictures!!

    Well, finally I found you. Took me awhile!

    Thanks for doing this, Karen!

  10. Katie Said,

    I hope you get the doggie seat! I love freecycle too!

  11. jabblog Said,

    Enjoy your time with Maya – children grow up so quickly.

  12. Ce Said,

    What a treasure to be able to have your grandmother’s table in your home (I would have loved to have my grandma’s table or some other central object–one with so many memories attached to it).

    Wow! What a jam-packed week from your learning room. But it all sounds like so much fun! Enjoy yourselves!

  13. Daybook for June 29 « The Old Mason Jar Said,

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  14. Auntie Q Said,

    Love all the fun things you have planned! Doggie carseat? Never knew those even existed. Good luck on the bid. :) Thanks for hosting!

  15. Bonita Said,

    Precious pictures! I’ll keep the boiler advice in mind. lol

  16. Amy Said,

    I always get breakfast at Denny’s! In my entire 38 years, I have never gottn anything besides breakfast there. Bizarre, isn’t it? (Like I can’t fry my own eggs or something?)

  17. Mrs. C Said,

    That museum event sounds like fun.

    Have a great week. Thanks again for hosting the daybooks. :)

  18. Sara Said,

    Comments…..

  19. Barbara Said,

    It sounds like you have some wonderful things planned.
    Thanks for hosting the daybook for the summer.

  20. Wendy Said,

    Thanks again for hosting! I accidentally tried to post on last week’s post and then couldn’t figure out for the life of me why Mr. Linky wasn’t working, lol. Oh well, it is Monday, after all…
    Have a great week!

  21. Kristy Meyer...AKA Mama to the Man Crew Said,

    Thanks for sharing your daybook entry with us and a special thanks for hosting this for the summer!! Have a great week!
    Blessings,
    Kristy

  22. Joyce T. Said,

    Hi, Karen,
    I very much enjoyed your Daybook. Maya has a wonderful gramma!Sounds like you have an interesting week ahead of you. Now, I must start my Daybook entry!

  23. HiTechno Corner Said,

    cool book you read there

  24. Kathy Said,

    Thanks so much for hosting the Daybook over the summer! And I have some fond childhood memories of Denny’s – altho I can see where it could be tiring if frequent ;)

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