Everything sublime is as difficult as it is rare. Baruch Spinoza

Monday, October 7, 2024

Take a Bow

I had a busy AND productive four days. Lopping saplings, washing windows, sills and baseboards. Steam cleaning rugs and then  starting the bringing of plants in for winter.


Gatto and Frieda have always been deeply intrigued by the palm. I need to keep it far enough away from the piano (cat perch) so they cannot maul it. You can see a spattering of color on the maples through the clean windows. Well, almost clean, I still have outside to do.


We have been surviving on leftovers the past few days. I'm done-in by the end of the day, making dinner just hadn't been on the agenda. Last evening I had no choice, all leftover food had been consumed. So, a boneless chicken breast with a bit of pasta and the usual suspects. Also a bushel of spinach to end up with a tablespoon.



As a believer in acknowledging accomplishments, I toasted myself at the end of the day with a glass of zero alcohol Sauvignon blanc. 


 

22 comments:

Lori Skoog said...

You have been busy! I brought in a couple plants this weekend too....Boston ferns. Love the top photo with the fern and the cat. Classic!

Far Side of Fifty said...

You have been busy! Nice to cross things off the list!

Miss Merry said...

Oh, I have a list with items that need crossed off! You did deserve a reward.

Sandra said...

Gatto is a perfect poser! Or is that poseur?

Sandra said...

It really is. I'm surprised I stayed motivated that long.

Sandra said...

I thought so! After several years of neglect my list is long, but I'm going to look at the accomplishments and not the things remaining.

Boud said...

You did a lot. And yes on the spinach cooking down to nearly nothing.

Sandra said...

Amazing, isn't it.

Pixie said...

I've been pulling out bedding plants and burning diseased wood. That is a beautiful crystal glass. Perhaps I should be drinking my water out of mine. I know how much I enjoy using my good wedding silver as everyday cutlery:)

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

Productive days are so good, when I have them I feel good

Anvilcloud said...

Yes, the kitties are intrigued.

CheerfulMonk said...

Yes, celebrate our accomplishments and don't feel dragged down by all that remains to be done.

Val Ewing said...

Right now I have a daily list of things to get done one at a time.
Sounds like you are clipping along nicely on getting 'er done!

Rita said...

Wow! Congrats on getting all that done and plugging away at it for days! Whoohoo! You deserved a toast at the end of the day. :)

Sandra said...

You should, Pixie. I've been trying to use these things, what's the point if we don't use it?

Sandra said...

It does make a person feel good, Jo-Anne.

Sandra said...

Of, yes. They really want to pull it to the floor.

Sandra said...

I'm trying to adopt your attitude, Cheerful!

Sandra said...

Trying, Val. Trying.

Sandra said...

I only wish it could be "real" wine Rita. Dang medication!

peppylady (Dora) said...

That is sure a beautiful blue vase.

Sandra said...

Thank you, Dora. I got 2 mid-century vases from my mother's house after she died. I always liked them.