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 Working on day 10 of a marvelous cold. (No, no fever but a wonderful cough.) I do believe I got it from my fabulous foster grand baby. Julius is a love, but I kind of wish he hadn't sneezed in my face.

Emily's favorite toy was Buster. When I saw one on EBay, I had to get it for Julius. Oddly, this one is older than Emily! Buster is the name Emily gave to the horse. They don't make them any more, which I don't understand because he's really a lovely horse. Julius scoots around happily on him.

1976 Vintage Buster

I was rummaging around today and I unearthed some fabric landscapes which would look better framed. I'm not up to doing a real framing job, including buying frames and matting and trimming, but this is what I taped together.

This actually has a black frame. I think it needs a bigger frame and matte.

This is only matte, no frame

Two days ago, I couldn't stand it any more and cleaned the glass baker's rack. Rearranged a bit too. Some of the pieces were gifts and they remind me of the donor. I love seeing the sun shining through the colored glass.

It took me a while to wash all of those suckers!

I did finish the hand quilting on the above surprise quilt. I'm working on sewing the binding. Wish I were as good at it as Jeanne is. But you know what? My heart is in it and it's still very warm and snuggly. I will wash it before mailing it to be sure no cold germs lurk in its folds. 

I'm almost at the last episode of Silent Witness. Boy, I will miss this series. It's about a forensic pathologist and her adventures (in England and, later, in Ireland). Of course, she's always fighting with the cops who thinks she's too intrusive into their investigations. She really is, but (of course) she's always right. You have to be able to look at an autopsy without fainting to enjoy this series. (It's on Amazon.)

Speaking of which ... also on Amazon is Quiet Explosions: Healing the Mind by Jerri Sher. (She is my ex husband's cousin.) It's a masterful documentary of people with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). In this film there are people from all walks of life: a Marine, a gymnast, a heart attack victim, accident victims. All suffered life changing personality changes and many contemplated suicide. But the doctors in the film have devised new strategies that are saving people's lives. This is a very important film, especially if it can steer even one person to these life saving therapies. Tell your friends. 

I was finally able to get some Red Rose tea today. I have been drinking so much tea that I had run out. I found out that 3 large mugs of tea is the limit for one tea bag. ("It's a potent cup of tea.") Gotta stay hydrated.

Also in the hydration category: I have discovered that I can make a decent chicken soup in 20 minutes or so starting with boneless chicken thighs. Last time I threw in frozen chopped spinach. I kind of overdid it because the whole soup was green but that's o.k. Spinach is good for me.

Today was the first day in 7 that I went out of the house to the supermarket. I still have some frozen protein, but I had zero veggies! And no Red Rose tea! And no peanut butter! I'm not sure that peanut butter cookies are on the agenda tomorrow ... maybe the cookie fairy will come in overnight and make some for me. 

I've decided that 65 F. is too cold for me in the house. So I have turned on the heat. It was 50 F. but it's supposed to warm up again. The weather is weird lately. Warmer is ok. I hate wearing heavy coats and sweaters. 

I'm so grateful to have a warm house, plenty to eat, and friends nearby. I hope you are as blessed as well. Cheers!