Weekends



Weekends are for memory making, 
relaxing and enjoying quiet moments of our days.  
If you would like, please share your weekend moments 
  in the comment section with a link to your blog. 





My weekend was quite nice.  We spent the day with our daughter in her small town yesterday.  Our town is smaller and so there was an adjustment to the traffic, the sitting, the waiting.  Sometimes I wish I had those fancy stores in the "big" cities, but then I'd have to sit through a couple of lights to get where I'm going.  So I'll take the slow town where I'm creative where I shop and I arrive to places lightening fast.

Today has been the same kind of Sunday as always.  We went to Mass-I cannot believe that Palm Sunday is next week! The laundry is half way done and I threw together some kind of dinner that turned out okay.  I stir fried asparagus and mushrooms in some oil and served it over left over buckwheat noodles and thin spaghetti (I raided the freezer for those left overs).  My husband had some of my dad's homemade sausage and I had salmon. Delicious! 

We ran out of desserts, except chocolate-that alone is a necessity of life.  Anyways, I've cut down on the sugar and I feel so much better and sleep better.  Do not think for a single second that I've given up sugar completely, let's just say that I'm being mindful of what goes into my mouth.

Tonight I'm going to knit and spend time with my husband, we cycle through on Netflix:  Foyle's War, Doc Martin, 30 Rock, and I just heard more Mad Men is up.  So who knows what we'll watch.  We are NOT watching golf....

How was your weekend?  

Comments

  1. Melissa Marie March 22, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    A night of knitting and TV watching sounds lovely! Your dinner sounds yummy. Asparagus is always delicious. :) Yes, I also can't believe Palm Sunday is coming up! Spring is here!

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverMarch 22, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    I have trouble when I go to the 'big city", all the traffic gets to me as you know ;)
    Golf? oh no, never. My sister told me about the show, Parenthood, and while
    it is no longer on air, I am watching it on Prime, [she does Netflix], I really like it.

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  3. AnkeMarch 22, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    I am definitely a small town girl by heart. Driving in big cities makes me very anxious and I can't wait to get out of there. We're heading to Atlanta this week and I am already dreading the traffic... Our weekend was spent at Lowe's (more home improvement projects in the works) and at home. Too rainy today to really do much, but I did get some cold hardy seeds into the ground before it started to rain.

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  4. stephMarch 22, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Hooray for small towns. If I have to wait for two cars to get out of my driveway, it's a traffic jam. Golf? Our television only gets basketball during March Madness. I'm counting the minutes until this season is OVER!

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  5. Annie CholewaMarch 22, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    The colour in those rose petals is perfection!

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  6. ericaMarch 22, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    your weekend always sounds so lovely... we finally made it home last night and we are all enjoying puttering around the chaos of our messy home today. It is chicken, potatoes and salad tonight

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  7. susanMarch 22, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    Watching golf on TV is as exciting as watching paint dry.
    We moved from Long Island a few years ago where the traffic is unbelievable to upstate NY where we drive mostly on 2 lane roads - definitely more my speed.
    If you're trying to cut back on sugar, why not try baking using half or a third of the amount the recipe calls for? I've been doing this and so far, everything has tasted fine.

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    1. karenMarch 23, 2015 at 7:48 AM

      I love that you assume I'm baking :) I buy really unhealthy sweets so those have stopped entering into my house!! I will try some recipes and cut back on the amount of sugar, I like that idea immensely.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 22, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Those are such lovely roses that you have... I found you through Tracey, and I truly enjoy reading about your days. This is my first time participating :0) mari

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    1. karenMarch 23, 2015 at 7:48 AM

      Welcome Mari, I'm so glad you've joined us!

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  9. UnknownMarch 22, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    Sounds like a good kind of weekend to me, Karen. Your dinner made my mouth water! I live in a small town here in the UK and actually wouldn't have it any other way : ) Wishing you a great week ahead. Here is my weekend... https://cardiekooksgingerboy.wordpress.com/2015/03/22/weekends/

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  10. UnknownMarch 22, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    Also meant to say, your images are absolutely stunning : )

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  11. JanetMarch 22, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    Love the photos of your rose petals. Those would be great colors for an art journal spread. We've had a nice spring weekend here.

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  12. kathy bMarch 22, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Weekend: volunteered at a free vaccine clinic for dogs yesterday. it was fun.
    Today: Shopped for a baby shower...I've already knit the wee one a bonnet.
    Knit on my sock.....

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  13. This little lifeMarch 22, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    Good to know about Mad Men! I've moved on to Call the Midwife, but I have yet to get my husband to watch an episode :) Glad you had a good weekend!

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    1. karenMarch 23, 2015 at 7:49 AM

      my husband will watch call the midwife but winces a lot :)

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  14. debby emadianMarch 23, 2015 at 2:10 AM

    Love the photos. It's good to catch up with your daughter...we had a similar weekend although it started with an eclipse that we had fun trying to photograph and Persian New Year. Then we spent the weekend with Hannah in Bristol...lots of lovely shops too and good food. The best bit was catching up with her and all the lovely long conversations.
    Have a great week,
    debx

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  15. mamasmercantileMarch 23, 2015 at 3:24 AM

    Beautiful rose petals, a stunning colour. I live in a small village and wouldn't have it any other way.

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  16. Amy at love made my homeMarch 23, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    Hee hee, so funny that you are NOT watching golf! A bit like me NOT watching rugby on Saturday! A good weekend here, nice warm weather and some gardening and other things. Glad that you had a good weekend!! xx

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  17. monique's messMarch 23, 2015 at 4:02 AM

    Dont those dried roses have the most glorious colour?

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  18. DonnaMarch 23, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    I can't it's almost Palm Sunday either. Where did Lent go?? Home made sausage? My husband would LOVE that! Enjoy your week Karen.

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  19. elizabethMarch 23, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    yes, Lent is going fast! we are one week behind you, as our calendars differ but our Easter (Pascha) is coming soon! hard to believe! This weekend was vespers, liturgy, teaching Sunday school, doing a church booksale and then going to a booksale before heading home and dinner at our fave diner and card writing after!

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  20. momto5March 23, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    lovely weekend <3
    http://onemamasjourney.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-weekend.html

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  21. Kat RiddellMarch 23, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    My mum and I watched Doc Martin last summer and loved it! There are quite a few benefits to living in a small town, even if it means giving up some of the fancy stores.

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  22. NicoleMarch 23, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    My weekend was quiet, which was just what I wanted! Foyle's War is a very good show.... Your time with your daughter sounds nice! It makes me excited for visiting my sister soon. Isn't it nice to see those you love? :)

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  23. sustainablemumMarch 24, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    I prefer a small town too, although we do have lights in our small town the queues and waiting are always short. I had a busy weekend, time with friends and six hours playing with an orchestra!

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  24. Kim March 24, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    I prefer the small town feeling too :) Always nice to visit the city, but always nice to head home too.

    Hope you have had a lovely start to your week.

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