My blog is pretty much a politics free zone, so I will just say this as my response to the election results:
Meanwhile, I will continue to escape into good books. This was a recent finish that I just found fascinating!
I'll enjoy my time with family and good friends. My book club met on Monday - always an enjoyable afternoon. (This for you, Linda! 😘) One of our snacks was these tasty little biscuit type cookies, called Cape Breton Oat Cakes. Our hostess had recently been to Cape Breton for a vacation that included a Celtic music festival. She said these little treats are sold everywhere there and they got hooked on them. When she got home she figured out how to make them. These are the sweet version and they were delicious!
Another good escape from the constant bombardment of news and politics is always sewing and crafting. I haven't had a lot of time to actually sew this week, but I did pull out one of my scrap bins and looked at all the red crumb pieces I could find. I have an idea for something I want to make - more on that in my Saturday post.
And finally, LeeAnna's question of the week is do we have a favorite Fall movie? I have to admit that my mind was blank on this one at first! So I googled movies about Fall, and found this great list of 50 movies that take place in the Fall. Several favorites were on it: Coco, Legends of the Fall, and The Breakfast Club among others. Over the years we've enjoyed a lot of the animated movies that have come out - supposedly for kids, but enjoyable for adults, too - and especially if there's music in them. So, I'll say that Coco is my favorite on the list!
Have a good Thursday, friends.
16 comments:
I choose those too.
I wonder what you will do with those red scraps? Something for Christmas perhaps? I just finished reading All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle. Next up is Persuasion by Jane Austin—our next book for book club. Gail at the cozy quilter
I love your choices. I'm intrigued by what you are doing with those red scraps. Some of them seem really small! Sending Hugs Diann!
I like your response to the election results. Lots of bold reds, whatever you have planned is going to be very fun.
Haha yes I was wondering if you were going to reveal the snacks! I've never had an oatcake, and that link had the most fascinating history of them. The sugar version appeals! Your red scraps teaser is just cruel. ;)
I must admit to not going to a movie in ages. We used to go all the time and then during covid we got out of our routine and then found there wasn't that many playing to we wanted to see. I no I have had oat cakes now and then but I do not remember where I have gotten them - I might try making them
I agree, no politics because focusing on differences is rarely helpful. Also, I LOVE a good animated flick!
What an interesting read about the origins of the oat cakes. Thanks for sharing, Those red scraps would "call" to me too!
The oat cakes sound interesting. I'll have to look into those. Can't wait to see what you create with those lovely reds.
I love your choices and I'm going to 'borrow' that graphic for my page!!
Interesting on the oat cakes! I'll have to check in our ATK cookbooks for the recipes. Can't wait to see what those pretty red scraps become.
I definitely approve of your list of choices. I've cut back my news consumption (no TV at all) and up my meditation time. We need all the help we can get to mentally survive the next few years. Something Christmasy, I'm betting, for those red crumbs.
Pat
I've been cutting back on my news feeds wherever I can. Those oat cakes look delicious. Pretty scrap! I enjoyed Coco, too. :-)
Great list of choices! And thanks for the book title. Adding to my list. I’m hoping for happy red crumb blocks? Maybe?
The oat cakes look so yummy, Diann. Thank you so much for leaving the link . I have to admit that I like the kid / family friendly movies too. Hugs
Coco is my favorite too. Lots of love and big, squishy hugs!
Diann - your "choice" poster is spot on - thanks for sharing! I have been distracting myself with crafting and time with family. We had the privilege of attending a Bruce Springsteen concert in Calgary, and it felt like a three-hour rock and roll church service for our country! I also read your post about your friend with ovarian cancer - so sorry to hear that - we must enjoy each day we have ... Joining you from LeeAnna's I Like Thursday!
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