Why is it that a “short” work week seems longer than usual?
Someone asked if it was because I was trying to fit more work into fewer days,
but that wasn’t really the case. I think it’s because I am so naturally
slothful that it only takes one holiday for me to get out of the habit of work.
Sunday,
January 19th
We had a reception for our pastor to wish him well as he
moves back home to Pennsylvania. We’ll miss him & his family!
Monday,
January 20th
My dad & Sue gave me the crocheted tablecloth that my
mother bought when she & my grandmother visited me in Zambia in 1988. That
trip was such a HUGE thing for her to do. I’m not sure I ever really grasped
how big it was. I have a lot of memories from the trip, but this one, from when
she bought this tablecloth, makes me smile the most: “...when I took them to
the market in Victoria Falls, Mom pulled out U.S. $ & the little ladies
there went crazy—‘Come here amai—I have some beautiful goods here!’ I told Mom
that it was illegal to spend American money here & the ladies just laughed
and laughed. They enjoyed seeing me scold my mother.” She’s been gone almost 15
years now. Miss you Momcat 😭❤ #fuckcancer
Tuesday,
January 21st
Our winter has been so mild that this is the first hat
appearance of the year.
Poor Dr. M had to go out in the cold too! Isn’t he the
cutest thing?
Wednesday,
January 22nd
I took this picture to confirm
what I suspected. As my face implies, I’m not too happy with this outfit. It’s
the stockings – I really need to go shopping for things to put on my feet!
Thursday,
January 23rd
The wonders of technology. Our church council had a meeting
with a potential temporary interim pastor. I wore my new Christmas pajamas so
this is now my favorite way to have a meeting.
Friday,
January 24th
Song sparrow serenade…
Saturday,
January 25th
Cardinal & chipping sparrows, eating in harmony.
My second video conference of the week - book club with my Ohio friends. I was a little fixated on
the food that they were eating – wraps & cupcakes. Next month I’m going to
have to provide my own self with snacks!
I have about four crochet projects going on, but have you
seen any photos of me working on them? No you have not. I PROMISED myself not
to fluff around all year & then have to work like a crazy person before
Christmas. But I am a terrible listener. Maybe I need to block out time on my
calendar. Will that really work? Stay tuned!
Why is it that a “short” work week seems longer than usual?
ReplyDeleteGood question, short work weeks do seem tougher that regular ones.
Do not make a "schedule" for your crochet. That will make it more of a chore than the fun it should be. And don't worry about strange work weeks. Things will get back to normal soon. Definitely make yourself a load of yummy snacks for next book club. And make sure the others can see your riches.
ReplyDeleteVideo conferencing is handy, isn't it? I love the tablecloth -- and what a great memory to go with it.
ReplyDeleteI saw a sparrow go into one of my birdhouses this morning!
ReplyDeleteThe week after a long weekend always seemed longer than a regular week back in my work days. I think it's because you still have to get 5 days of work done but you only have 4 days to accomplish it. I think the problem with your outfit isn't socks or shoes but the length of the pants - shorter or longer. My personal thought is that's an awkward length in anything, on anyone. How do you keep the squirrels off your feeder!!
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to figure out what to fix for Super Bowl Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI love your posts!
ReplyDeleteMy Mom and Grandmas crocheted these. How they followed the patterns, I'll never know.
Cardinals! My favorite song bird.
Over from Catalyst. Be back!
Video conferencing is a great invention! Two of my admin people are remote (one in Louisiana, one in Pennsylvania), so all of our meetings involve video conferencing. I sometimes wonder what the remote people think of us having bagels during the meeting...LOL.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love that story of your mom in Zambia! <3
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