What's a Girl To Do?

We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry.

~ E.B.White ~

What is a girl to do when her house is spic-and-span, her laundry has already been sorted, washed, folded and put away, the children have completed their lessons, it's wet and cold outdoors, and she has a plan for dinner?

1.) She reads. She is completely enamoured with Agatha Christi in particular and mystery novels in general. Did you know Portland has a book store devoted entirely to mysteries, thrillers and crime fiction? Well, they do. She wonders if there is one in Seattle? She fears another obsession coming on. Something concerning all things English, tea and Devon shire cream, and some knitting. She adores Miss. Marple and wants to be a sleuth.




2.) She bakes. Today she has plans for an apple cake topped with a brown sugar sauce. It's promise of appley awesomeness is calling to her even now.

3.) She sews. This girl starts yet another apron. She's so excited about it and just knows it will be the cutest one ever. She plans on selling it this time though at a local gift shop. That makes her excited too.




4.) She takes photos of the rain. She enjoys the sound of it falling. She offers up a quick prayer of thanksgiving for the abundance and beauty her garden has provided but is secretly glad she no longer has to work in it.