Hello and Happy Friday! I decided to join in The Positivity Wave. Originally started by Meggy @Chocolate’n’Waffles but I saw it posted by nickimags @ The Secret Library Book Blog and Jonetta@BlueMoodCafe. It is a time to spread some positivity amongst all the doom and gloom on social media and in the news. Please feel free to join in with your own Happy Friday post and link to Meggy’s post so that she knows and say ‘hi’
As this period of isolation continues, I am finding it is harder to remain positive, but looking for the good things definitely helps me to focus on them and not the negative.
Of course Mother’s Day was this week and even though I didn’t get to spend it with my family, I did see them for short periods and got to Socially Distance visit. I got cookies from my son and his family (purchased from his sister) and a delicious gift package from my daughter consisting of Rosemary Cracker, Brie Cheese, Cranberry-Cherry Chutney and Chocolate. Yum.
I made a ham this week and with the leftovers, after dropping off meals to both my kids, made ham and pea soup. It was delicious. It made so much, I was able to give some to my son and his family. If you like pea soup, here is the recipe I used. Mom’s Best Ever Split Pea Soup. I did not put carrots in it, and used ground thyme as I did not have any sprigs. I also cooked it in my stockpot on the stove for about 3 hours with the bone, then another 5 after adding the split peas and taking the bone out. It was the best I have ever made. I will keep this recipe for sure.
My daughter-in-law posted on facebook the answers my grandson gave his teacher about 🦠Corona Virus through a child’s eyes🦠. I was tickled pink by this answer: Who is the first person you are going to hug when lockdown is over? Grandmama!
I love them to bits and can’t wait for them to be able to come over again.
We has a lot of rain this week, which was great for the flowers and grass. Everything looks so green. It was so wet, that I actually had a visitor for a couple of days. I sat by the window reading and watched this guy. At one point, he was sitting in the water that has accumulated on top of my pool cover.
- I got outside a few days for short periods between the rain. It was nice to get out and the smell after rain is wonderful, so clean and fresh.
- My neighbour is working away on the fence out back and it is looking good. I hope he is able to finish before I open my pool.
- My sister and a friend were able to give me some elastic so that I am able to make more masks. As things reopen and it is being requested that customers wear masks, the more I can make, the better.
- I read/listened to some amazing books this week. The Last List of Miss Judith Kratt and The Book of Longings are two that I really enjoyed. Now back to some cozies.
- My daughter’s boyfriend came over and cleaned out my eavestroughs/gutters as my son is afraid of heights. He climbs right up on the roof and gets it done a lot quicker than I do having to keep moving the ladder.
- This past week, The Show Must Go On offering was “By Jeeves”. I had never seen it, or even heard of it, but it was entertaining and gives me my theatre fix, such as it is. Here is a clip of the final number.
- I was able to contact the store where I make my wine. They are going to start a batch for me and hopefully when it is ready to be bottled, they will be opened by appointment. I still have about 12 bottles left, so hopefully I can stretch them out for a month.
- I am almost caught up on my reviews for books I have read and/or listened to. There are about 4 coming in the next day or so, then I will be able to take a break.
May 16, 2020 at 11:58 am
I am glad that even this year’s Mother’s Day was different, you got some family moments ❤
I just can't wait to hug all my people!!! Books are helping me feel less lonely 🙂
Thank you for such a lovely wave! xx
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May 16, 2020 at 7:50 pm
Thanks Meggy, the positives are there if we look for them.
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May 15, 2020 at 6:31 pm
What an awesome week Carla! I’m sure your grands can’t wait to get hugs from you! I’m saving that pea soup recipe too! You’re looks amazing(I love your dishes) and it doesn’t sound too hard to make! Hang in there my friend. This too shall pass!🌞💜🌺👵💜
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May 15, 2020 at 8:56 pm
Thanks Susan. I can’t wait until I can have them all over for a big family dinner with lots of hugs. It was quite easy to make and so good. My son and family had it as part of their dinner tonight and liked it so it is a keeper.
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May 15, 2020 at 3:38 pm
Thanks for sharing the recipe! 😋
I’m fine in the day to day but if I dwell on how long the isolation might continue I become anxious and sad. I really miss getting together with family!
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May 15, 2020 at 4:13 pm
That is the hardest for me as well. Hang in there Carol, it is gradually coming to an end.
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May 15, 2020 at 2:29 pm
What a sweetie he is. I know that made your week. I think it is time we open up the parts of our countries that have low corona virus statistics and give small businesses the same opportunities as mega stores. I hope the coming week is good for you. We are going to spend a long weekend at our cabin in the mountains. The change is so welcome.
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May 15, 2020 at 2:52 pm
Thanks Linda, it sure did. I’m sure you will love getting away. We are starting to open things up here in Ontario. Stores with street entrances (not malls) can open with precautions in place for social distancing and customers wearing masks. Parks and campgrounds for seasonal campers and golfcourses open next week. By Tuesday, they are talking about larger gatherings and more than one household getting together. Slowly but Surely. Have a wonderful weekend Linda.
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May 15, 2020 at 10:28 am
I’m glad you were able to keep your positivity, Carla💜 Mother’s Day had to be tough. Congrats on a great week and I love that your grandson wants to see you first when things ease.
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May 15, 2020 at 10:34 am
I know, I was so excited to read that. As long as I focus, I can keep positive, but Mother’s Day was hard for most people.
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May 15, 2020 at 10:17 am
Happy Friday! Lovely pictures, by the way today is world family day! 💕
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May 15, 2020 at 10:35 am
Thanks so much. I did not know that, thanks for letting me know. I will have to do a post about that.
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May 15, 2020 at 10:54 am
Yess!
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