Enjoying a slower pace!

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

It is barely gone afternoon! We slept in this am; including our five year young, Blue Heeler pup, 'Blue'. Til 9:30 am! That is late! Good thing we are on a bit of a 'staycation' and we are glad it is the weekend.

Later last night, we saw the movie, 'Duplicity', with Julia Roberts and Clive Owen; it was well done! Methinks, I was given a 'second wind'; as I ended up taking in a few interesting programs on the National Geographic Channel. Love the National Geographic! Reminds me when I was a child, my family used to receive the magazine, and I read it from cover to cover! Totally immersed! Very helpful with school essays etc. When I was married the first time, we subscribed to the magazine; and my children were given the same opportunity, that I had appreciated as a child! Perhaps some of you enjoyed such moments!

Forgot to mention, that we also gave our neighbour some of our cherry tomatoes. When we first picked them off the vine, they were a still a bittid green; however, within a few days, they ripened nicely, 'basking' in the light and warmth of our kitchen window.

Here is the photos of our 'found' treasure. LOL! Alan found this tid white basket in the complex' garbage bin; and after a solid cleaning, it is like new; and a perfect 'basking' container to 'ripen' our cherry tomatoes! As shared in earlier posts, we have 'found' from time to time, some rather unique 'treasures' in the garbage bin.

'Blue' is in both pictures; one of which you can see him more clearly; as he is looking up towards a Stellar Blue Jay; and thinking about chasing him up the tree! LOL! Also, the wrought iron table with the ice cream parlour chairs were my parents; the white cushions look much better, now that they have been gently cleaned up with some 'TLC'. (The chairs / cushions had all been stored in the basement / garage before we moved here). You can also see our red wasp jar container, hanging from our pink dogwood tree. Apple juice / beer is the liquid in the jar; however, anything that is 'sweet', works. My August 13th post, 'A marvel of Blessings' shares some tidbits about the wasp jars.

Alan just picked a cucumber; these are delicious soaked in vinegar; and is a tasty tidbit accompaniment to a meal.

It was two years ago, that Alan fell through the deck at Pasley; and injured his right knee. He is on the 'wait list' to have surgery; however, I have suggested to him, that he should seek another opinion or two, before considering an operation. Apparently, there is nothing that can be done for his badly torn miniscus; and I am thinking, why even bother to open the knee up; and perhaps make things worse? At any rate, it would have been far more serious an injury; had he not gone to the ER at the time. From his knee to the bottom of his foot, it was literally black; so he was very fortunate that he did not lose part of his leg. If you wish, you can refer to my post of Sept 03/07 and other posts, for further bittids of background etc.

Read also last night, some more of the Psalms. ie. Psalm 23 - 'The Lord is my Shepherd'...; what a wonderful reassuring passage!

Tidbit - Be Thankful for your Blessings; giving Him genuine Thanks each and every day!

Bittid - Enjoy and appreciate the 'little things'. 'Keep things simple!'

Hope to be back in a bittidz; as we have some tidbitz to do.

Peace and God Bless.