NOW - A Daybook

"Forever is composed of nows."

- EMILY DICKINSON

NOW

- TODAY

We just returned home from a leisurely drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's Independence Day Weekend, and the parkway was busy. We stopped at a few overlooks and hiked a short, easy trail down to some cascades. We talked of plans for future adventures this summer, and stopped off at our favorite mountain produce store for apple hand pies and a Coke.

NATURE

- NATURE/WEATHER

We arrived early to watch the fireworks last night and sat and talked, just enjoying each other's company as we waited. Just as dark began to set in a huge thunderstorm with high winds and lightening blew in. It took us close to thirty minutes just to make it out of the parking lot! There's another fireworks display scheduled for tonight here in our little town, but they are also predicting another round of storms. They are "scattered", but that was also the forecast last night. Fingers crossed they "scatter" elsewhere.

NOURISH

- COOKING / BAKING

Hot dogs, potato salad and baked beans are on the menu for our 4th of July festivities tomorrow. Pretty low key, dinner, sparklers, maybe a fire in the fire pit. 

NESTING

- HOMEKEEPING / SEASON KEEPING

With the 4th falling on Tuesday this year, I'm taking a bit of an extended weekend, and stepping away from my regular homekeeping routine. Aside from meals, my plan is to keep the house picked up and as neat and tidy as possible, but not to do any "cleaning" per say until Wednesday. I typically set everything to right on Friday morning, anyway, so I'll just break the week's tasks up over three days and by Friday afternoon we'll be set for another few days of leisure.

NURTURE

-THE IMAGINATION WITH BOOKS, READING, MUSIC, EDUCATION

I've been reading The Penderwicks this week and I am thoroughly enjoying it! And if you hadn't heard, I'm hosting a Summer Read A Long if you'd like to join me in reading The Wind in the Willows. You can find the details by clicking on the link!

NESTLE
-COZY CRAFTS/GUILTY PLEASURES/COMFORTS/MOVIES and TV

I recently found this boxed set, Frankie and Annette at a local thrift store. I only paid $5.99 for mine, which apparently is a steal compared to the prices people are asking on Amazon/Ebay? Maybe it's just me, but I don't see these movies appealing to too many people! Perhaps I'm wrong? Having grown up in the 60's, I love them for their quirky nostalgia. I guess there are others out there who feel the same!

And with that, I think it's time for a nap!

Until then friends, savor the summer days and have a safe and happy 4th!
Kim

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