End of the week

Well, this week sure has been someplace but I am not sure where! Either I was busy or I just goofed off doing this and that. I know that I am enjoying the cooling temps and sit outside each day.

A rubber duck is now swimming in the pond. The garden is doing well and the irrigation still has that one leak. Each day I think about digging up the area but then I don't. At this point is not a major problem as there is nothing planted in the spot.
Yesterday was a busy day. I began at 8 am with grocery shopping, then to Walmart for paper goods and then to Barnes and Noble.

When I walked in the door there was an author signing and I stopped to chat. I really enjoy local writing and writers. Her book sounded interesting so I bought her first book in the set and she signed it for me. So far I am enjoying it. My purpose for going there was to look for a bread machine cookbook.

I bought this one. 300 recipes and 1 1/2 inches thick. I needed some new breads to try. Some will be completely done in the machine and there are some that are baked in the oven. Variety is what I like. The booklet that came with the machine is limited so this is a must. I am practicing for The Brother Alan's next visit. I should be able to find good breads in this book.
I finished the Swaddled Baby Doll

The pattern is from Mimi Kirchner and of course I did my own spin on the design. She is made of pale pink floral flannel and felt leaves and YoYo flowers with Ric-Rack stems. Some embroidery to highlight her. I am pleased with her looks. This doll will be a Christmas gift and I am getting ready to make another. The pattern has a couple of variations to try.
Today is the annual Litchfield Park Faire and I am thinking if I want to go. Denny and I always went  and enjoyed the music as well as the crafts. It is not much fun going by myself and especially without him. I will think about it and it is okay not to go. There are plenty of things I need to do around here.......no, no furniture to rearrange. I do have that shelf to still hang. There are Petunias to plant and the Swiffer needs to come out of the closet. It is still early to think about the day ahead.
Right now, I am going to sit back and relax and read for a bit. Glad you dropped by for a visit. Thank you for your kind words and friendship. The doors and sliders are open and comfy air flowing in. Whatever your weekend plans are, enjoy yourself.

"La dolce far niente"