Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Odds, Ends, and Random Things


What a beautiful, beautiful day we have been blessed with!

The sun is shining brightly, the snow is melting, and the birds are singing. January days like this are a gift, but honestly, they make me a bit nervous.

Surely, we won't have another early spring. Remember last year? Our early spring brought  stormy weather. to Southern Illinois. And then a terrible drought.

Personally, around this farm, we are ready for NORMAL weather.


Pearl is enjoying the morning sun, and I bet she is not worrying a bit.

What are you reading these days? Any good books to recommend?

I am really enjoying a book I received for my birthday, The Pact, by Jodi Picoult. She is a great author and always manages to get to the heart of the story.

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And I am catching up on Downton Abbey. Are you a fan? I LOVE the show. As usual, I am a bit behind the times and just watched Season 1 on Netflix last winter. I had great hopes that I could get my husband hooked on the show too, but he hasn't seen the light quite yet. We are working our way through Season 1 again -with me enraptured and him yawning a bit.


I have Season 2 just waiting, and the DVR recording Season 3.

I have hopes Brad will soon catch Downton Fever and start calling me M' Lady instead of Lady Logarithm.

We hardly watch TV at all in the spring, summer, or fall, but we do enjoy a good show on a winter evening. We are BOTH  totally loving Parenthood.

 So, people, what are you doing for fun on these long winter nights?


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13 comments:

  1. Rebecca JoJanuary 10, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    I'm just snuggling under covers... waiting for Spring :)

    Love that picture of your fur baby in the sun :)

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  2. Veronica and DanielJanuary 10, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    I want normal weather as well! I am over all of these broken records for warm days and no snow...I want to build a snowman ;) I have to say, I enjoyed season 1 of DA but liked season 2 even better and it may appeal more to your hubby because it takes place during WWI and there are some fighting scenes. Just watched season 3 episode 1 last week and LOVED it! Oh, and I just started reading "What Women Fear" by Angie Smith - and God has been using it big time in my life so far. I think her writing is easy to read, but packed with meaning and lots of things to think about on these long winter evenings :)

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  3. silvergirlJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    So excited that Downton is back
    I just adore this show
    Love your old school glider out on the porch
    Have a great day today
    Brett

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  4. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    I haven't watched Downton Abbey but my grandmother keeps telling me how fantastic it is. Maybe I should give it a go...

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  5. NanaDianaJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Hi Susan- We are hooked on Downton Abbey, too....even hubby has taken a liking to it. One down day last winter while the wind howled and the fireplace blazed we watched TEN HOURS of it...we kept saying-just one more...lol It gets better by the week~ xo Diana

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  6. BethJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    I have recorded Downtown Abbey but I haven't watched it yet.

    Now I am waiting for the rain to start as it is supposed to be a big one.

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  7. Marci SmithJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Your pictures are so beautiful! I read The Pact last summer and really enjoyed it. It was a tear jerker, but I tend to like emotional books. :)

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  8. PCovi January 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Your walkway is lovely.

    I tried to watch season 3, but not knowing what was going on, or the characters it didn't mean anything to me.

    I'm internet, all the way baby :)!
    haha.

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  9. KimberlyJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    I am hoping to start watching Dowton. I have alot to catch up on though.
    I love your first picture. So pretty. Found you over at Love Being a Nonny!

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  10. SusieJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Your dog sure is happy being in the sun. Me too. We just had a 60degree day. Just like spring. But as you said, a bit scary. I want normal weather this year too. I enjoyed this day. hope your weekend is a great one.xox,Susie

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  11. BARBIEJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    I'm not reading anything right now. Getting a late start on my yearly reading. Oh and I have only watched Season 1 of Downton Abbey. Must catch up soon!

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  12. Privet and HollyJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Funny, my hubby
    and I love Parenthood,
    too! And, I got him
    hooked on D.A. after
    I'd watched Seasons 1&2
    on PBS, by myself. He
    heard all the hype and
    decided to see what it
    was all about....and now
    he enjoys it, as well.

    I hear you about the snow.
    We need snow and a nice,
    long winter, to boot! It
    sees us through those dry
    summers that we get in
    MN, just like yours in IL.

    Enjoy these cozy days!!

    xo Suzanne

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  13. Eclectically VintageJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Love Downton and we share a very similar vintage glider! Pearl has the good life!
    Kelly

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XOXO Susan