WINTER SKY

As the dark clouds of winter's sky descended upon us yesterday afternoon we were settling in to watch the Red Carpet and the Academy awards.
The black ominous clouds rolled in so quickly from the west that our bright rooms turned dark as if someone had flipped a switch. It all was rather cozy however. I turned on some soft lighting  and lit an array of tea lights. I made buttery salty popcorn on top the stove the old fashioned way and opened a nice bottle of pinot gris.
We enjoyed the awards show and after it was over we dug ravishingly into stuffed baked potatoes. All and all a very enjoyable Sunday evening.


I am loving today. It has been awhile since I have felt well, this cold is not totally done with me but it is on it's way out. Hubby is working today and it has been a few days since I have the house to myself.
I just love the pleasure of the quiet or like now with soft piano compositions playing while I type. I am at peace and feel very content.
I suppose the older one gets the more you are satisfied with the simpler things that touch your heart. I know I am. When I was younger it seemed I always needing something to look forward to. Well truthfully now I look forward to each day for it's own merit whatever unfolds I embrace. It is a day of my life never to return again in the same manner. I am thankful for each day and do try to stay in the moment. 
Even though couples live together compatibly for the most part we are all different and to have ones own space to immerse yourself in occasionally is a wonderful thing.
It is a fact that my family knows well that if I am in the midst of others for too many days without my own space to dwell in that I become edgy and irritable. It is because my batteries wear down and need recharging by the things that put me at ease and peace. So today is about me recharging my battery pack.
I will putter in my home perhaps rearrange a few things as my daily to-do's are done for the day. I will catch up on some correspondence there are a couple of friends I like to send cards to occasionally. I will work on my drawing that still awaits me on the dining room table. I can only draw when my house is quiet and I am alone with my thoughts it seems. I am in the midst of reading a book by Anne Tyler that is rather boring at times but in a way that is soothing and I am enjoying learning about other cultures as there is array of colorful characters in this book from different countries. Seems there is always something to be gleaned from books whether non-fiction or fiction. So I will poke my nose in my book for a while this afternoon.
I am hoping to take a walk today weather permitting. As I am at the end of my cold and still have a cough I do not want to overdue nor do I want to breathe cold air into my lungs. The forecast calls for some sun today so I will hold out hope for that to occur so I can get out the door and see what has transpired in the neighborhood since my last walk. I am sure to spy some crocus and tulips as well as trees loaded with buds.


I am looking forward to making a nice meal this evening as we have been taking the easy route lately as I have not felt well.
I have two beautiful bone in loin chops thawing. I will flour them put them into a egg wash then on to a panko crumb mixture with spices. I want to bake them till they are crispy on the outside and still tender and juicy inside.
I am still considering the side dishes at this point. I know somewhere I have a yummy recipe for a hot German potato salad which could be fun. Of course silky masked potatoes with garlic butter and sour cream goes well with the chops. Or I may make buttered noddles with cabbage. This idea's are endless at this point but I will enjoy making dinner that I know.


I will leave you now and move forward with my day that will unfold in this way or that depending on my whim. I just love that!
Well I am off to enjoy.