Weekly Musings of the 27th

 

Well, as I mentioned last Saturday was when DD the 1st had her stuff picked up from the storage locker.  Hubby and I were to meet the movers, and supervise.  These guys were great, they gave plenty of notice that they were nearly there and really was.  We let them in and directed them to the locker and within 45 minutes everything was taken out and loaded up with lots of wrapping and packing.  Even though DD had kept her stuff packed and wrapped they did extra just to make sure.  They were very impressive and hubby and I got to just watch.  Once empty I sent the picture to DD to let her know all was done with the caption - Thus endth your time in Simcoe.  

As the day went on the temperature went up and we were in the middle of a heat warning for our area and very glad we had the AC in the window.

When the sun hit the balcony in the late afternoon I took a picture.  

My sister said it reminded her of Arizona and their time there.  I said that that was true but I heard that was a dry heat and this one was full of humidity.  Our temperature here was hotter than Florida.  (I can't help but check that out from time to time). 

I was very happy with myself to take my morning walks early as even though it was hot, there was lots of shade on my routes. 

I just love these little hardy guys that grow nearly anywhere they can.  These ones were growing beside a fire hydrant, in a parking lot.  

The heat broke by Thursday mornings and I really enjoyed the cooler morning walk as well as this morning.  I hear that it is suppose to get hot once more but we do okay with dealing with it all.  

I enjoyed another book along the lines of biblical fiction.  This one I had read many time when reading the bible (I am on my 5th go through this year) and had wondered about Rahab and the way this author made those few passages come alive never ceased to impress me.   

'Wife to a gambler who took one too many risks, Rahab finds herself sold as a slave to cover her husband's debt. Forced into prostitution by Dabir, counselor to the Syrian king, Rahab despairs of ever regaining her freedom and her self-respect. But when Israelite spies enter Jericho and come to lodge at her house, Rahab sees a glimmer of hope and the opportunity of a lifetime. In one risky moment, she takes a leap of faith, puts her trust in a God she does not know, and vows to protect the spies from the authorities. When the armies of Israel arrive weeks later, Rahab hopes they will keep their promise, but she has no idea what kind of challenges await her outside Jericho's walls--or if she will ever know the meaning of love.

Under Jill Eileen Smith's talented hand, the familiar story of Rahab bursts forth in high definition. Readers will find themselves fully immersed in a world of dark and dusty streets, clandestine meetings, and daring escapes as a mysterious biblical figure claims her full humanity--and a permanent place in readers' hearts.'

I plan on reading all 4 of the books in this series because if the next 3 are anything like this book, they will be amazing.  

And so another week is winding down with usual chores, heat waves and morning walks.  I do wish you all a wonderful weekend. 

Weekly Musings of the 20th

Good Friday morning to our friends and family.  This flag was a Father's Day gift to hubby from DD the 2nd and since we live in Ti-Cat nation it just tickles him no end and that we shall always love our Ottawa teams since it was our home for so long.  

Quiet week here, which has been really nice.  We still are living with the most stubborn cat.  We had to make a change in Tigger's beds (she has two) as they were worn through and one had something that really bothered her.  Her under-the-bed was was deemed acceptable and she will sleep in it but the livingroom one has not met with her approval and she has stubbornly ignored it to the point she will sleep on the floor beside it.  We have tried two kinds and both do not have the flannel material on the inside and therefore she will not touch it.  

So, I may take a look for a flannel inside one in one more place today but if they don't have one that will be it and we shall just have to see if she ever accepts the one she has.  Not that she doesn't have a huge number of places that she considers 'hers'.  We, honestly have never, ever had a cat like this one. 

I once didn't put her bowls in the right place and she sat there looking like this until I got the message and moved them into the right spot.  To say she doesn't like change is an understatement - LOL.

My book this week is another of a new favourite author called Michal which is book 1 of a three book series.  

'As the daughter of King Saul, Michal lives a life of privilege--but one that is haunted by her father's unpredictable moods and by competition from her beautiful older sister. When Michal falls for young David, the harpist who plays to calm her father, she has no idea what romance, adventures, and heartache await her.

As readers enter the colorful and unpredictable worlds of King Saul and King David, they will be swept up in this exciting and romantic story. Against the backdrop of opulent palace life, raging war, and desert escapes, Jill Eileen Smith takes her readers on an emotional roller-coaster ride as Michal deals with love, loss, and personal transformation as one of the wives of David. A sweeping tale of passion and drama, readers will love this amazing story.'

This author is really gifted at taking chapters from the bible and making it bigger and more detailed in a way that does not take away from the bible but gives you so much more to think about.  I am about to begin book 2 in this series this week and will let you know but I expect to love it just as much as the previous books I have read by Jill Eileen Smith.  I am so glad that I discovered her.  

Today I am mailing off that craft kit to my niece, I told her to send me pictures of it when it is finished and tomorrow hubby and I are going over to DD the 1st storage locker to meet the movers who will clear it out and take her stuff to her.  I am sure that she will be so happy to truly unpack all her stuff once more.  After all this time I bet there are things she has forgotten she had.  On Monday I will be able to call the storage company and let the locker go and close the book on that expense for DD.  Which I am sure we shall both be happy about.  

And so time to get a move on to do those little errands today, wishing you all a great weekend. 

Weekly Musings of the 13th

 

So, it is Friday the 13th which tells those of us who are not into motorcycles and don't live in Dover to just stay away from that area.  I can hear the motorcycles that are heading through to Port Dover, many do stop here on the way so business in Simcoe do pretty good too. 

It will be all on the local news so we shall catch the highlights then.  We, on the other hand are heading in the opposite direction to do some errands.  Should be not too bad that way.  

We are done and done when it comes to our spring cleaning which I am very pleased about.  

When we first moved here in 2013 we could do the kitchen in one day but now we split it all up and do the stove and fridge on their own days.  Just not up for a full clean in one day, it now takes about 5.  Small area but hey no one is timing us either - LOL.

So all in all a great spring cleaning and everything is where we want it once more.  

Now onto the second of the two book series that I mentioned last week. 

'“And a sword will pierce your own soul, too.”

The meaning of those prophetic words to Mary are now painfully clear as Jesus’s journey to the cross begins. Told from the perspective of five individuals—a priest, former tax collector, two fugitives, and daughter of a Jewish rebel—Swords in the Desert follows Jesus through the Gospel of Luke’s harrowing final twelve chapters.

As the shadow of the cross looms ever closer, these intertwined stories unfold with stunning vividness, revealing the human cost of divine sacrifice. Experience the cultural tensions, political intrigue, and spiritual warfare that defined first-century Judea in ways you've never imagined.

Swords in the Desert doesn't just retell the greatest story ever told—it plunges you into the hearts and minds of those who witnessed it firsthand. From the anguish of Gethsemane to the triumph of the empty tomb, this novel allows you to experience familiar stories with fresh perspectives and emotional depths. This powerful retelling will challenge your understanding and deepen your faith.'

Really well written and very thought-provoking. I very much enjoyed the pair of them.  Getting them through BookBub didn't hurt either.  Very much worth the read. 

And so that was the week, mostly cleaning and some errands but spring cleaning is done - woohoo.

This quote had me thinking about this and how true it is - 

We really didn't know. 

Have a lovely weekend whatever you get up to.