Life Last Week (11-17 August 2025)

 

It's time to get back to blogging!  I so want to put up an autumn graphic - the BER months are just around the corner - but I'll give summer just a little bit more time.

The weather for the week ahead:::

On my reading pile:::

Madame Fourcade's Secret War

It's a LONG read - almost 400 pages including a four-page Selected Cast of Characters.  It's taken me three renewals at the library and another checkout, so I hope to get through it this week.

On my TV:::

With VE Day and VJ Day this year, we rewatched Band of Brothers and The Pacific on HBO, both excellent series.

On a lighter note, Our Little Secret on Netflix was cute.

Checked off the list:::

• Dropped off the latest box going to FOREVER for digitization and finished labeling and sorting the 1250 photos that came in the last box.
• Lunch Bunch for August was fun since one of our former members (now living in Florida) was here to visit her daughter and grands and was able to join us.
• Ran all those pesky errands - post office, bank, Costco, Lowe's pick-up (new hanging garage organizer), and Vic's VA appointment.

Crafts roundup:::

Caught up on my memory planner and designating Monday as the day to work on the week before so I can stay current.

 

And in other news:::

A trip to Seattle for Vic's VA appointment meant a trip to Le Panier, our favorite French bakery.  So much goodness.

Lunch for Vic - Spinach Puff Pastry Tart

Lunch for me - Jambon Beurre Baguette - there's nothing like French butter

Roulé Cannelle - Croissant swirled with cinnamon and sugar

Chouquettes - little airy choux pastry puffs

Espresso Eclairs

It's a good thing we only stop here once every couple of months!

Almost top on my list for last week was the announcement that December Daily is coming and the publication of the timeline for the next two weeks, as well as special dates for October and November.  This is my favorite craft project each year, a story a day during the month of December.

This, however, was top on the list for the week - Sophia got a full-time job for the next school year.  She'll be working in a private arts-integrated program that offers play-based learning for preschool and Pre-K students, focusing on self-expression and confidence through various art disciplines such as visual arts, music, and theatre.  The program is designed to support cognitive, social, and emotional development, providing a creative environment for children to explore their interests and talents.  Camp programs are also offered during school breaks, allowing children to engage in week-long themed camps that explore painting, sculpture, drama, and more.  She's been working as a relief teacher and also during the camp programs, so they are happy to have her on staff full-time.

Last week was a great week, friends.