“When I get a little money, I buy books. If any is left, I buy food and clothes.”
~ Erasmus
I'm still feeling tired and sneezy this week from the cold I'm fighting. Even so I've spent a lot of time doing things I love as I recover. Working on the two quilts as Christmas gifts saw me not only cutting, sewing and ironing but also running errands to purchase fabric and new blades for my rotary cutter.
I also modified two t-shirts into camis for my mother as I can't find any to fit her that don't have spaghetti straps.
When I needed or wanted a break from sewing and quilting, I spent some time on my other favourite hobbies, reading and catching up with friends.
Newest second hand book acquisitions this week cost a grand total $3 (Canadian) and include:
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Tower of the King's Daughter (Outremer #1) by Chaz Brenchley. I'm not sure about reading this one as I found out it is actually the 2nd book in a series.
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Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
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Almanac of the Dead, a Novel by Leslie Marmon Silko
The next book was borrowed from the library after reading about it at my
blogger friend ClairZ. The book is set in Kenya, land of my heart, and is about a woman who starts a mobile library in northern Kenya. The books are transported on the back of a camel!
I also ordered a book from Amazon (total cost $7. and change included shipping costs) after reading about it on my blogger friend Martine's blog over at the
Happy Sparrow.
This book is an exploration of how women can live in beauty and grace, joy and peace in the midst of difficult circumstances. Real life stories are interwoven with biblical insights.
Last, but not least, I put this book,
Jesus and His World, on hold at the library and will be picking it up very soon. It's been on my "to read" list for awhile now.
I joined a for a fabulous movie called "The Sapphires", based on the true story of 4 Australian Aborigine women who form a singing group and travel to Vietnam to entertain the American troops during the Vietnam War. It was a delightful, very funny and poignant story. All the proceeds went to a good cause in support of a local organization which helps young women develop self-esteem.
With the coming of the Fall season I've also been spending a lot of time working on my calendar and trying to make sure I have time for all the things I want to do. This always means making concerted efforts to get together with friends for coffee and a good natter. I look forward to catching up with some friends this week. I'm also making plans to join a new Bible study group. I don't know if it will work out yet but I'm trying. September is always a busy and fruitful time though it can seem a bit frantic at times. Next thing you know, Thanksgiving will be here. In Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving in October.
Today (Sunday) it is pouring rain in Vancouver. I'm relaxing and reading one of my new books. If I get up some energy, I will continue working on my
mother's quilt. I hope your week was also filled with hobbies that you enjoy.
Have a great Tuesday!
The first one of the Fall 2013 season.
