I am happy I got to keep my promise to myself. This matter of keeping up with writing my thoughts down. Sometimes it comes so easily, but sometimes it needs, and takes a push. Today is one such day. I suppose we are not out of the rut yet.
Speaking about rut, what a big one Nancy Guthrie has found herself in? I feel so bad for the family. She is the mother of a well-known news anchorwoman in the United States. I think she’s part of the Today show. I have been busy keeping up with the latest developments in the kidnapping case. You would think I know the people involved. It made me think: what would I do if they kidnapped my mother? I wouldn’t have the ransom money for sure, as these criminals don’t deal in small bills. I try to imagine what could motivate someone to want to cause so much absolute heartache to a family, community, and nation! I have a feeling that people across the world are keeping up with these happenings. It’s like we have all been held captive.
And what about all those mass shootings? Canada seems to have joined in with it. On the news this week, there was a case of a student (transgender) who decided this was the best way to go out. I just know it can’t get much worse.
My insomnia situation is on the mend, fingers crossed. Although one night this week I was ready for bed by 9:30 or 10 pm and tossed and turned and thought of every possible thing that I need to be keeping up with! I knew when it was 4:30 am and I watched as the place was getting lighter and lighter. I wish I could tell you what was keeping me up! It’s like I couldn’t fall asleep until I had processed everything in my head. And yes, I tried everything in the book. I usually fall asleep ok but just can’t get back to sleep once I wake for the loo. This time, it was different.
Anyway, on a more positive note, I am excitedly keeping up with my inbox for notification of a payout, which I am owed! It’s already been spent, I just need to get it in my hand. My inbox has never seen such love from me. I try to keep up with clearing the junk that comes in every day so that I can make a clear space for when my important notification comes in.
This week we popped to the garden centre too. We are not on the hunt for plants yet; we were visiting a lovely little teahouse to make a booking for brunch for when our friend comes by next week. Sadly, it wasn’t open. Although it is indoors, they say they close in the colder months of December to March! Such a shame. We will have to consider somewhere else for a nice catch-up. We might do some window shopping in town, but it will be so crowded with all the little ones on half-term break.
Always experimenting in the kitchen, this week we made 2 loaves of pumpkin bread. It was such a pleasant surprise, apart from the colour, you wouldn’t know that pumpkin was in it. They were well risen and soft with such a lovely flavour. I had originally planned to make bread and experiment with adding some blended carrots, but when I realised we only had two left in the fridge, we quickly changed plans. I think I’ll do it again.
All the best for a lovely break for those who will get to spend some more time with their schoolers next week. Liking up with Ann and sharing our Word of the Week.
Your keeping up seems to be a mixed bag. The kidnapping and Canadian school shooting certainly grabbed the headlines. I hope your email drops into your freshly spruced up mail box soon. It’s a shame the garden centre cafe won’t be open for your catch up with a friend. Hope you find another suitable venue.
That is a good promise to make to yourself and good for us that we get to read your thoughts!
I have been reading about Nancy Guthrie, I hope she is found and the shootings are so sad. I am glad things are better with your insomnia! Not sleeping is the worst!
That’s a shame the garden centre was closed and I do imagine it will be busy next week with it being half term. x
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It’s good that you have kept up with writing. I, too, sometimes just do not feel like it, but it always does me the world of good when I do.
The Nancy Guthrie case is puzzling, isn’t it? It certainly isn’t following the usual pattern of a kidnapping. I hope she is found safe and well soon.
That’s a shame about the teahouse, hopefully you can find somewhere just as nice before your friends visit.
That’s a lot of keeping up. I have to admit to have been burying my head in the sand with the news of late. It’s all so depressing. I haven’t been online much either. I’m sorry about the garden centre but it will soon be March. I think I made pumpkin muffins once and my kids didn’t notice there was pumpkin in it. They usually hate it!
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You have a lot to be keeping up with. Writing stuff downs helps clear my head too. I don’t want the news anymore, I stopped during the pandemic. Far too depressing. Hopefully Spring will make us all feel better.
I also find keeping up with writing is tough some times but the weekly prompts definitely do help. Sorry about the teahouse being closed 🙁
I’ve not really been keeping up with the news – I tend to avoid it as it mostly makes me anxious. Insomnia is a pain. I’m glad that it seems to be improving for you. Hope you manage to find somewhere else nice to go with your friend. Pumpkin bread sounds lovely. #WotW