Winter, Winter go away!

Another dreary day with possible sleet and snow.  I'm going to follow Rea's example [Confessions of a Pioneer Woman] and chose " to preserve my (our) resources" by curling up with a good book - another of the Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James series by Deborah Crombie. A piece of wonderfully dedicant chocolate, from Wallmart of all places, may be just extra luxury such an afternoon demands.  

With fingers crossed

that the predicted storm fizzles long before reaching here, I'm enjoying a visit to Glastonbury Abbey in A Finer End.



and the wonder of internet, as I read, a website broadcasts some of the chants associated with the pre-reformation abbey.

Fabric and the start of Lent

Were I to say that quilters love fabric, you'd be right to reply "duh!"
Which means you would enjoy, as I have, Corey Amaro's photos of the carnival in Venice on her blog titled Tongue In Cheek.  Google & take a look--imagine working with those fabrics!  certainly not "keep warm" New England bed quilt fabric. 

Farewell to Downdon

Marathon Sunday watching Downdon Abbey.  Enjoyed all of it -- even 2nd time around.  The quilter in me loves seeing the period costumes. 

The ending of Downdon was left open, so maybe there's hope for another season.

Unfortunately the next series is a Dicken's thing; I find him so bleak, even Tale of 2 Cities, so that will be a "no view".  

So sad to hear about Judi Dench -- As Time Goes By is a favorite of mine, which I watch on Ch 13 even though it's all reruns now. 

Current Reads

photos from Amazon

In the British village of Nether Monkslip, Max Tudor, a former MI5 agent, is the vicar. A 5-star read -- Max, location, supporting cast, plot, tea and crumpets, all satisfy.

Also reading Maddy Hunter ,
 
Passport to Peril series, and Elly Griffiths' Ruth Galloway series.

why does it feel as though spring will never come -- in spite of the mild snowless days we have had recently?

Library Cat

Diesel goes to work with his human, a university librarian, on a leash.  He's named for the loudness of his purr.  Together they solve mysteries.  File M for Murder is the one I've just finished.  Only complaint -- having to wait for the next new one.