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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

the face in the window and other things...




the face in the window

This is the little face that greets us these days at all hours of the day and night. We call her Olivia (for Oliver the orphan who always asked for 'more please'). She is one of the feral cats that come by to eat, drink, or just rest in our yard. She is a tiny little thing and very skittish... but she seems to have a limitless appetite for one so small (and she will smack any other cat that comes by and tries to take her food).  We think that she may have a litter somewhere although we have never seen any kittens.

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Nothing else going on besides the current pandemic updates... which are a bit depressing, so won't go there today.

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I try to complete at least one specific chore each day (more on good days). Today I went through, cleaned up, and threw out all my old pottery pieces, old clay, and boxes that had accumulated in the corner of our front room. Since we had to clean out our lockers and shelves at the studio, everything had to come home that one day that they allowed us in a few weeks ago. And since we don't know when the studio may open again, it's best to get rid of all the excess junk. My poor little cheeky chickens that were sculpted during the early days of this pandemic may have to remain greenware for a while  (which - like Pinocchio - means they won't be able to become 'real' for a bit)




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And lastly, here's a glympse of my early birthday gift to myself:


Joanne's kitchen towels!

You can't see it... but the aqua almost matches the grout color between the blue tiles. 

Birthday Towels for me 
and
Peanut butter Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies for the boys!



It's a good day...


Wishing you could all drop by and share some cookies and tea (or coffee) with me, but I guess virtual tea/coffee will have to do. 

Hugs,

Rian






17 comments:

  1. Why thanks, I'll take another cup of coffee with you. And a couple of those cookies, too. :-)

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    1. Sounds good, DJan. And as for the cookies, please take 2! We can sit and solve the world's problems over a cup of coffee or tea...

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  2. If only the world would listen to women solving problems over tea and cookies!!

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    1. I always thought that too, Olga. I could be wrong of course, but I don't think women tend to wage war. I can't remember how many times I told my kids that I knew they were upset with each other, but I couldn't allow them to hurt one another...

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  3. I didn't know it was your birthday. Happy, happy. Those towels look great in your kitchen.

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    1. Yes, I love my (your) towels! And yes, DH and I both hit the big 7-5 this month.

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  4. aw that poor little kitten, just today we were remarking how lucky we are to have Bonkers, even if he did jump on my laptop and dislodge the m letter so I have to go back and type it over and over again even after fixing it because it only works half the time. Happy Birthday to you.

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    1. Thanks, Linda. Julie used to do that. She'd jump right into the middle of the keyboard while I was typing. Now that she's gone, I miss her mischievousness. Enjoy Bonkers!

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  5. Homemade cookies are truly my weakness and thus I try not to bake them too often. A looong time ago I thought I would like to take up pottery. Maybe in a year or two.

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    1. I'm not a fan of store-bought cookies (maybe Chips Ahoy Chocolate Chip being an exception)... but give me a fresh warm home-made cookie anytime!

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  6. Happy Birthday and it seems you are having one. I would be so tempted to bring hungry cat inside but like you said, she may have kittens. Gotta love that face.

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    1. Thanks, Patti. Yes, always tempted to bring them inside... (that's how we had 8 cats inside at one time)... but no more. They have food, water, and a safe yard - that's the best we can do these days. And this one is very skittish!

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  7. Happy Birthday (early) to you! The towels are beautiful.

    Sounds like Olivia has learned where to find the good food. The cookies look delicious and a cup of coffee would be wonderful.

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    1. Thanks, Mae. Olivia is small, but forceful... and she loves her food. Doesn't take anything from the other ferals. Quick to swat them if they come near her when eating. It's strange (but probably good for her) as some of the ferals will share their food.

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  8. Ice love tea & cookies, thank you!

    Pretty towels...
    And, Olivia is absolutely adorable. LOVE that photo! Love it.

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    1. Hi Anni... sitting down to tea and cookies could be the remedy for pandemic anxiety! (or if not the remedy, possibly just a moment of peace)

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  9. tea for me and the cookies look so good. i enjoy them warm, right out of the oven!! pretty towels, isn't it funny what we treat ourselves to on our birthdays now. boy have things changes!!

    happy birthday!!

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