Joyful Reading is Back

The humid chill of Friday morning made me want to get cozy and read all day, but I walked in the morning with Di Maddison. For the second time this week, I walked with a very small group: we were three people. Our walking group seems to be falling apart. Sigh.

But because we were a small group, I proposed that we walk a new trail—new to them, but not to me. They loved seeing new things, and they liked giving their dogs new things to smell, but most of all, they loved the trail better than the Ricki Ave. trail because there is no uphill climb.

These are the slow days and I really love them. I loved our walk. I get toasty warm from walking, and the forest fragrances thrill me as you know. I felt like walking forever, my hands so lovely and warm in the soft lining of the pockets of my new coat. We enjoyed a good long walk and then Her Highness and I went into the village hoping that there’d be some Diet Coke on the shelves. But no. We came home empty handed, me to read and Her Highness to rest until it was lunch time.

I am absolutely thrilled to be enthralled by the book that I am reading: A Killing in November by Simon Mason. I’m even more thrilled to know that I have three more books to read by him that feature the same protagonist: D.I. Ryan Wilkins. I was interested to read that Simon Mason is a highly awarded author for his books written for children. Maybe that says something about me. How much do I love his book? So much, I turned off the TV last night, got into bed early and read.

This morning, I decided to weigh myself. I was worried as I stepped onto the scale because when I put on weight, I can’t help it, I get upset and it ruins the ensuing couple of hours. I was worried because I’ve been eating more. However, I remain committed to small servings, so I was delighted to discover this morning that I did not put on any weight. I feel so, so good about it. I am not going to rebound this time and put all the weight back on.

It's going to be a great day. I’m going to feel chuffed all day about my relationship with food, and I’ll be wearing my favourite jeans that I have been unable to wear for years. I’m having lunch with Jay’s sister, Kelly, at The Surf. I’m really looking forward to getting out of the house and seeing Kelly, and when I get home, I’m going to make some bread. Woo hoo. 

Since her dreadful seizure, I’ve been spoiling Ethel. She cuddles with me when I am reading or watching TV, and she loves to be on my desk when I am at the computer, and she demands my attention. I am only too happy to pat her and give her ears a rub, and she gets lots of kisses. I feel so sorry that she must endure her seizures, but she recovers completely from each one. How I love my beloveds!