Tuesday

Hey, everyone, welcome to Tuesday, the very last day of September.  As I said on Facebook a few minutes ago, I am sure it was only last week that I said the same thing about August!  Where on earth is the time going!

Thank you for your kind comments yesterday.  This whatever-it-is-virus is plodding on.  It's not awful, just not very nice with the usual aches, sore throat, sniffles and weariness and I am yet again glad and grateful that I can stay in and feel sorry for myself without feeling stressed about work, planning, supply teachers and should-I-go-in-or-not-ness.

Yesterday was a pottering sort of day, a catching up on things day.  I did some reading; you might remember I thought I would try the Tony Robinson novel, The House Of Wolf.  I got a few chapters in and decided not to bother any more.  I'm sure it's good if you like that sort of thing but I don't like violence in any shape or form - not in books, not on the telly or in a film and, certainly, not in real life.
For me, this was nasty and I was very glad I only accessed a free sample on my Kindle with the intention of buying the book if I enjoyed the sample!

So I have turned to a much better (for me) book, a biography of Matilda, William the Conqueror's wife, by Tracy Borman.  Academic but very readable.  Much more me and I do like Tracy Borman's books.

I have topped up the pulses in my freezer - soaking and then cooking takes a bit of time but the results are good and now I can grab a handful of whatever, whenever I need it.  Butter beans, chick peas, kidney beans (boiled vigorously for 20 mins, of course) and pinto beans.  Very nice!

Today, I won't be going to Groove and neither is Chris.  She's also still recovering from her virus which has gone on for ages now - I hope mine clears up faster!!
I have things to get ready for tomorrow when Matt arrives, although I must let him know there is plague in the house, of course.  😀

Here's where the tree was.  So much more sky now, it shines a light on my messy corner so I must do something about it.  Tracy and I are still marvelling at the difference in brightness in our gardens and houses and I'm looking forward to seeing how the plants will respond.

Right, well, time to stop and get the day started.  I want to get the airing cupboard cleared first thing so it's off my mind and then do the daily kitchen sort out.  Then I can relax.

Have a lovely day, everyone.  Take care, be safe and have fun.  xx