"In the springtime, the heart regrows hope."
ANGIE WEILAND-CROSBY
I'm not going to mention that it's snowing, except to say it's coming down thick and fast and turning our world once again into a winter wonderland. I'll be honest, at this time of year I'd prefer rain, but it's okay, we need the moisture. It doesn't stop my heart from dancing with the daffodils... even if it's only in my imagination.
I give you today's edition of Five on Friday. Hope you enjoy!
One. Books I finished and enjoyed
Becoming Mrs. Lewis (2018)
by Patti Callahan
(novel about Joy Davidman, the woman C.S. Lewis called "my whole world")
The Devil's Novice (1983)
by Ellis Peters
(Brother Cadfael mystery set in Middle Ages England)
Pond'rings, a writer's memoir (2024)
by Marcia Lee Laycock
(read my review of it HERE)
Vet in a Spin (1977)
by James Herriot
(more delightful tales from the Yorkshire Dales)
Two. What I'm thinking about this week
My health has been very much on my mind.
Certainly the politics of the day.
And finding ways to keep calm and carry on.
Because we still need to do those things that make the world go 'round—
baking apple tarts, planning birthday parties, giving each other hugs.
Three. This caught my eye and gave me joy ↓
"And then my heart with pleasure fills,
and dances with the daffodils."
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
The image of a young woman walking through a park in spring.
Like her, I want to 'be' there amongst those drifts and drifts of daffodils.
Four. Something delicious from the kitchen
Potsticker Soup with Mushrooms and Bok Choy
Below is my version of a recipe I found here:
2 cups chopped or sliced mushrooms
2 cups sliced carrots
Handful of bok choy, chopped
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
5-6 scallions (white and green parts), sliced (divided)
6 cups broth (I used a mix of chicken and beef)
12 frozen potstickers (your choice of filling)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
black pepper
Sauté vegetables, white part of scallions, ginger, garlic (about 5-7 minutes).
Add broth and bring to boil. Add potstickers, simmer 3-4 minutes, or until done.
Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper.
Garnish with the green part of the scallions.
Serves 4-6
Five. These words ground me this week,
especially the second line
Breath Prayer
Inhale: Show me who to be.
Exhale: And what is mine to do.
SARAH BESSEY @ FIELD NOTES
Bonus. Advice for whatever you're working on
"Just get started.
Each morning, make a little progress.
Send out a little prayer.
Take note of something.
Try to be facing in the direction of the surprise."
CARRIE FOUNTAIN, American poet
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Wishing you a beautiful day,
Brenda
Photo credit:
Top Image by Amy from Pixabay
Bottom Image by ArtEnthousiast78 on Pixabay
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Your potsticker soup sounds delicious. And I'm glad you're focusing on the daffodils rather than all that snow, as pretty as it looks. Take care.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Lovely. Wonderful. And I am loving these inches and inches of Spring Snow. For one, you know it can't last long. And two, everything cozy inside. I don't mind a few more days of cozy. :)
ReplyDeleteA satisfying summary. I hope the snow nourishes the earth and then disappears so the daffodils can have their turn. The soup sounds like something we would enjoy. I do pray that your health will settle and not be so much of a concern.
ReplyDeleteOne thing about snowy or cold-rainy weather, it makes for good days to enjoy a soup such as you give a recipe for. Potstickers are always welcome, and I will love to try this! Thank you, Brenda!
ReplyDeleteOh dear. Heavy snow . . . and on the daffodils, no less. I can imagine that is not what you hope for Springtime. I hope you soon have more springlike days. That soup sounds delicious! I think I'll give it a try myself! Pausing to pray right now for your health concerns . . .
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