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Painting by PJ Crook - THE FRIENDS 
The painting depicts three women drinking wine in a bistro, with two waiters behind them

Painting by PJ Crook - THE FRIENDS The painting depicts three women drinking wine in a bistro, with two waiters behind them

Saturday ----

Catching up with our next door neighbours over a bottle or three of wine.

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Medieval image of people dying fabric red.

Medieval image of people dying fabric red.

Good Friday -

Good things today included the cat, sarcasm, and dying some slightly stained towels a rather gorgeous yellow by adding a teaspoon of orange dye to the yellow. I really like dying fabric.

#mentalhealth #mindfulness #gratitude
#dailyblessings #countingblessings

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Medieval illustration of two people lying side by side in bed

Medieval illustration of two people lying side by side in bed

Tuesday had some frustrating moments - but what day doesn't?

I am however pleased that we now have three usable bedrooms in the house.

#mentalhealth #mindfulness #countingblessings
#achingmuscles #hotbath #bathsalts

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A late Victorian painting of a girl knitting in a room with a cat under her chair.

Title
A Girl Knitting

Date
1874

Medium
oil on panel

Measurements
H 64 x W 36 cm

Accession number
BORGM 00880

Acquisition method
bequeathed by Miss Emmeline Young, 1940

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
Bournemouth

A late Victorian painting of a girl knitting in a room with a cat under her chair. Title A Girl Knitting Date 1874 Medium oil on panel Measurements H 64 x W 36 cm Accession number BORGM 00880 Acquisition method bequeathed by Miss Emmeline Young, 1940 Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum Bournemouth

Sunday's pleasure was making good progress stitching together the panels of the jumper I have spent (ahem) a year knitting.

Hopefully done today!

Yesterday also include good craik, and some excellent biscuits.

#mentalhealth #mindfulness
#dailyblessings #countingblessings #ablessingaday

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A medieval image of one peasant digging the ground, and another with a load on their back

https://sco.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Ages

A medieval image of one peasant digging the ground, and another with a load on their back https://sco.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Ages

Saturday's good thing -

Getting a vast amount of Stuff to the tip and the charity shop.

My mojo is coming back. It's pleasing but a little disconcerting too!

#mentalhealth #mindfulness
#ablessingaday #dailyblessings #countingblessings

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A vintage postcard showing an illustration of Scottish mountains and a loch. A man in shorts and a woman in a tartan skirt, both with rucksacks, are standing next to a road. A red sports car is speeding past. The text on the card says "I know where I'm going!" and "Central Scotland".

A vintage postcard showing an illustration of Scottish mountains and a loch. A man in shorts and a woman in a tartan skirt, both with rucksacks, are standing next to a road. A red sports car is speeding past. The text on the card says "I know where I'm going!" and "Central Scotland".

Thursday's good things -

Having a lovely catch-up and blether with a neighbour.

Friday's -

Driving for hours in the sunshine listening to The Rest is History about Boswell and Johnson. Of course our scenery isn't bad either.

#mentalhealth #dailyblessings #countingblessings #mindfulness

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Just when I’m beginning to wonder if I’ll make it, I somehow get through the day! #CountingBlessings

This week has involved MUCH MORE than teaching, but Week #9 is in the books. And, praise the Lord (& the Lorde), I’ve ALMOST survived this first week back after my non-break Spring Break.

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outdoor walk Monday + walk/run Friday = 2 of 3.
#Walking #Running at #C19 2026
#CountingBlessings

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The Grape Harvest (also known as Autumn), an oil on canvas painting created by Francisco Goya in 1786

The Grape Harvest (also known as Autumn), an oil on canvas painting created by Francisco Goya in 1786

Sunday's pleasures included the crisp, fresh taste of Vinho Verde.

#mentalhealth #mindfulness
#ablessingaday #countingblessings
#cheers #drinkresponsibly

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Well, Chani Nicholas said this week would include serious communication & systems problems. She was right. I had to shut down TWO credit cards this morning and have them change my account numbers. It wasn't cute, but it definitely could've been worse. #CountingBlessings

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White and purple scented stocks in a vase of water

White and purple scented stocks in a vase of water

Tuesday's good things.

I did enjoy my bath, watching Pottery Throwdown, and drinking hot chocolate

#mentalhealth #dailyblessings #ablessingaday #countingblessings

A random photo of scented stocks, taken during lockdown.

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A panel of six medieval (or medieval-style) images of doctors and their patients.

A panel of six medieval (or medieval-style) images of doctors and their patients.

Some good health news for Lighthouse Hubby.

A huge relief.

#mentalhealth #ablessingaday #dailyblessings #countingblessings

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Kind of ridiculous that it took me all day to do, and it should’ve been a nonstop run, but I’m still counting it as 3 of 3.
#Walking #Running #CountingBlessings

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My pictures aren’t great, but Drunk Black History in Boston last night was a nice treat! Our group gathered to laugh and learn, and we took up the whole front row! A group picture would’ve been a good idea, but I guess Craig and I were too busy enjoying IRL time with friends. #CountingBlessings.

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Took me all day, but I was determined to get the workout week started earlier than I did last week & the week before!

The only thing that felt better than this walk+ run was getting our tax paperwork meticulously organized and sent to the accountant!

1 of 3. #Walking #Running #CountingBlessings

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“You ain’t got nothing to prove when you are the proof.” ~Coach Marcel inspired by Tyler, The Creator

Last week and this week haven’t been what would be best, but I’m pleased with this morning’s 30-minute nonstop run. #Walking #CountingBlessings #Running

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Painting of three women and two dogs by Marie Laurencin.

Marie Laurencin (31 October 1883 – 8 June 1956) was a French painter and printmaker. She became an important figure in the Parisian avant-garde as a member of the Cubists associated with the Section d'Or. According to Wikipaedia.

Painting of three women and two dogs by Marie Laurencin. Marie Laurencin (31 October 1883 – 8 June 1956) was a French painter and printmaker. She became an important figure in the Parisian avant-garde as a member of the Cubists associated with the Section d'Or. According to Wikipaedia.

Tuesday's blessing was obviously that my head had stopped banging itself against an imaginary - but very real - brick wall.

But also soup, lunch, friends, dogs. Quiet quotidian pleasures.

#dailyblessings #ablessingady #countingblessings #mentalhealth

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A watercolour of a landscape disrupted by a migraine aura - I have not been able to find the artist though it is similar to one which was credited to the book 'Migraine' by Oliver Sachs.

A watercolour of a landscape disrupted by a migraine aura - I have not been able to find the artist though it is similar to one which was credited to the book 'Migraine' by Oliver Sachs.

Saturday's good thing? Too long ago for me to remember, unfortunately.

Sunday's was figure drawing, despite being in a vile mood because it was the prodrome for...

Monday's migraine. The blessing there being that I can afford both medication and days off. But even so. 🤮🤯🤮

#countingblessings

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Friday's good thing --- the pup in the sunshine.

Golden Retriever Energy is a Thing!

#mentalhealth #ablessingaday #countingblessings
#dogsofbluesky #sunshine

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1930s or 1930s style image of a woman driving an open-top car

1930s or 1930s style image of a woman driving an open-top car

Thursday... and the feeling of tension leaving my body because I was driving, and the sun was out.

It's been six weeks since we saw the sun, and three since I could use the car. In many ways, worse than #lockdown was for me.

#mentalhealth #countingblessings #ablessingaday

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A print of three women knitting, two are sitting down and one is standing up. One is is looking at the artist and two are looking at something happening to the right of the artist. 

Les Tricoteuses. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons: Work in the public domain: PD-1923)

A print of three women knitting, two are sitting down and one is standing up. One is is looking at the artist and two are looking at something happening to the right of the artist. Les Tricoteuses. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons: Work in the public domain: PD-1923)

Wednesday....

What was good about yesterday?

I enjoyed my history class, and I have embarked on the sleeve of the jumper I am knitting.

#mentalhealth #ablessingaday #countingblessings #craftiverse

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Turner's painting of a storm at Bell Rock lighthouse

Turner's painting of a storm at Bell Rock lighthouse

Monday.....

The wind dropped. Only for one day. But it did drop.

#mentalhealth #countingblessings #ablessingaday

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A 1950s print ad for a TV with the slogan "The New PYE Automatic Picture Control TV" - the advertisement depicts a man's hand reaching out of the tv screen and grabbing a scantily clad miniature woman who is coded as pretty; she is either laughing in delight or screaming in horror. I am screaming in horror, looking at it.

A 1950s print ad for a TV with the slogan "The New PYE Automatic Picture Control TV" - the advertisement depicts a man's hand reaching out of the tv screen and grabbing a scantily clad miniature woman who is coded as pretty; she is either laughing in delight or screaming in horror. I am screaming in horror, looking at it.

Saturday's rare pleasure

Watching TV with Lighthouse Hubby - not a thing we do together on a regular basis.

#mentalhealth #ablessingaday #dailyblessngs #countingblessings

Picture because WTF???

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1920s illustration of two women listening to the wireless

1920s illustration of two women listening to the wireless

Yesterday was a 💩-fest of a day.

But I do love clean sheets. And Radio 3.

#mentalhealth #countingblessings #ablessingaday

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A bathbomb dissolving in a bath

A bathbomb dissolving in a bath

Some times this practice is harder than others. Those are the most important times to do it.

Tuesday - the vibrant yellow of supermarket daffodils

Wednesday - the colour and texture of velvet cushions

#mentalhealth #ablessingaday #countingblessings

Random pic of a bathbomb in a bath

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It took me all day to do it, but it’s done…

3 of 3 for the week, and I kept my word to myself by running 30 minutes nonstop!

#Running #CountingBlessings
#Grateful I can move, so I’m moving!

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A modern "painting" of the Scots and English fighting at the Battle of Bannockburn. The oldest version of this image I can find is two years old, so it may be AI.

A modern "painting" of the Scots and English fighting at the Battle of Bannockburn. The oldest version of this image I can find is two years old, so it may be AI.

Saturday's delights included the joy, endorphins, dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin released by the laughter of playing Stramash.

#mentalhealth #countingblessings #ablessingaday

www.stramashgames.co.uk

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Painting of the original HMV logo - "His Master's Voice" showing a terrier looking down the speaker horn of an old-style gramophone.

Painting of the original HMV logo - "His Master's Voice" showing a terrier looking down the speaker horn of an old-style gramophone.

Friday's good thing....

My shiny new printer. Is shiny. Is new. Is printing!

Also the dogs behaving better in response to consistent training.

#mentalhealth #ablessingaday #countingblessings

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A painting of an artist sitting in a wooden chair in front of a canvas with a landscape. Next to the canvas is an unmade bed.  
"An Artist in His Studio" by the American artist John Singer Sargent, created in 1904.

A painting of an artist sitting in a wooden chair in front of a canvas with a landscape. Next to the canvas is an unmade bed. "An Artist in His Studio" by the American artist John Singer Sargent, created in 1904.

Thursday's good things?

Let's call it out for clean sheets.

#mentalhealth #dailyblessings #countingblessings

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A pen and ink sketch of a cat and a dog facing off to each other. The cat is hissing, the dog is growling. Dated about 1490.

A pen and ink sketch of a cat and a dog facing off to each other. The cat is hissing, the dog is growling. Dated about 1490.

.....Monday?

A hard day, much of it in tears from the news, and my concentration is shot.

But.... the dogs were less chaotic when our neighbour came round, and the pup did not chase the cat.

Small mercies, my friend, small mercies.

#mentalhealth #countingblessings #ablessingaday

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