Weekends

 

I love how Holly stuffs herself in this small cat perch. How are you? How was your weekend?

I had a relaxing and restorative weekend. I did a lot of knitting on the never ending shawl but with every single row I am one more row completed. I am thoroughly enjoying watching Autumn shove its way in while the remnants of Summer continue to cling desperately but unsuccessfully.


My husband and I did a lot of walking and chose a different neighborhood route. I do appreciate all of my wooded secluded walks in my old town. It's been an adjustment living in a suburb with a lot of traffic. Twice a week we drive to a local park to walk where the traffic is scant, that is lovely. We are here almost three months and I am finally feeling like myself. It takes me a long time to adjust to change.

Sunday I did all those pesky household chores and finished them in lightning speed so I could read my book and later do some more knitting. Dare I say my knitting mojo is back? I'd like to think so!

How was your weekend?



Comments

  1. BonnySeptember 27, 2021 at 7:36 AM

    Walking is so much nicer (and safer) without traffic, and it's also much nicer now that autumn has finally arrived. I hope your neverending shawl ends soon!

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  2. JuliannSeptember 27, 2021 at 8:50 AM

    Now that so many are back to work, the neighborhood traffic has made the walking tough. I am fortunate to have two trails close by so I drive there most days too. I think cats and toddlers have something in common - snuggling into little nests.

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  3. LeftycrafterSeptember 27, 2021 at 9:19 AM

    Holly looks quite content in her small space. I enjoy walking in my neighborhood. There is always something new to see. Whether it is a new landscaping job or new paint on a house or sometimes it is a new baby out in a stroller. After 33 years of living here watching the demographics change has been interesting. I like your gazebo in your yard. It has such a serene look to it. I am glad you starting to feel like yourself again. Change can be hard on a body. Have a great week.

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  4. Hena TayebSeptember 27, 2021 at 12:25 PM

    Good to hear you are adjusting to your new house.
    Are weekend was a lot busier than we had expect.. it went by in a blur.

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  5. MarySeptember 27, 2021 at 6:15 PM

    My weekend was full ... and surprisingly restorative! I LOVE the light in your kitchen and I'm so glad Autumn is sliding in - we ALL need it!

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  6. kathy bSeptember 27, 2021 at 7:52 PM

    oh, what a cute kitchen! I think the steps make it off set just right! I watched more of the FaII CrawI . It was a weekend of waiting. Waiting for Monday. Here it is Monday and we are stiII waiting. We were anxious to see Fireman's doctor, and the appointment got post poned. I did knit quite a bit on the Santa Sock for AI..

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  7. Deb J. in UtahSeptember 27, 2021 at 11:02 PM

    I love your kitchen. So glad you have good walking routes and that you starting to like the new area. See you again soon!

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  8. MicaSeptember 28, 2021 at 6:47 AM

    It's nice you are finding new walking routes and settling in! I found that was a nice thing about the lockdown we ended up exploring and finding more local walks near us!

    Hope your week is off to a good start :)

    Away From The Blue

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  9. AsKatKnitsSeptember 28, 2021 at 8:10 AM

    I am so glad you are finding to places to walk! It was just a glorious weekend for being outside!

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  10. EileenSeptember 28, 2021 at 11:14 AM

    Walking , long walks are my favorite in the Fall. Fall though is my favorite season. So glad to hear you are settling in more and your knitting mojo is returning.

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  11. GraceSeptember 28, 2021 at 11:15 AM

    Holly certainly looks content! I understand how hard it is to adjust to a new place and am glad you are giving yourself time. We celebrated my husband's birthday this weekend. We had our mothers over as well as my brother-in-law, daughter and son-in-law. Gatherings like these have become tricky because both moms are showing signs of dementia and seem to feel they are in competition for our attention. We half-jokingly call it "Mama Drama"! : )

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  12. elizabethSeptember 28, 2021 at 11:21 AM

    It really takes time to adjust to a new space! Blessings to you 💕

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  13. JaneSeptember 28, 2021 at 9:15 PM

    I think three months is a reasonable amount of time to settle in and feel more like yourself. I am a creature of habit myself. Moving is disorienting. I still remember the feelings and I haven't moved for quite some time. Our weekend was nice although summer weather returned - sigh.

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  14. azwoolgirlSeptember 29, 2021 at 6:59 AM

    It sounds like you are adjusting well to your new surroundings, change is hard but often good for us and you will get back into your rhythm. I am fortunate to have a neighborhood park to my walks with our fur baby. It’s starting to get cooler here in Phoenix making walking so enjoyable.

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