400 Year Old Cat Door in Exeter Cathedral, Oldest Known

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https://nicenews.com/culture/ancient-cat-door-exeter-cathedral-england/

It's still very much in use for the occasional rodent. The clock in this room was originally lubricated with lard which attracted mice and rats. It's thought the nursery rhyme Hickory, Dickory, Dock was written about this Astronomical clock that is still in operation. Installed in 1598 by Bishop William Cotton who was appointed by Queen Elizabeth I, "Paid ye carpenters 8 pence for cutting ye hole in ye north transept door for ye Bishop’s cat." Don't you love Olde English? 

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Full Moon on my Tall Case Clock

I am so happy I looked at my calendar this morning and learned tonight was the full moon. I'm not that surprised because when I went to bed last night the moon was very bright. Luckily, I was able to move the moon dial on my tall case clock this morning. There is some sort of gear that locks it into position at certain times of the day but it was unlocked at 9:20 this morning. My kitchen has a low cathedral ceiling. My roofline is in sections and this was the lowest part of my attic and there was no way to stand up in any part of it. It just made good sense to incorporate it into my country kitchen at the time I was renovating 2002-2003. I had no idea the other ceilings in my cottage on the main floor with the one-room-wide living room, hallway to my two bedrooms, and full bath were 7'8" and my clock needs a full 8' to stand up with the center finial. This was the ONLY place to put it when I moved in and it turned out to be absolutely perfect. Isn't it funny how unplanned things sometimes turn out so well? See you later. xo

Memories and Dreams

Wishing you sweet dreams tonight. via

My Handsome Companion

Webster loved being outside yesterday in the nice fall weather. He "helped" me rake leaves and he slept like a log after being out in the fresh air and so did I. We both woke up this morning before the alarm went off even though we "lost" an hour because daylight savings time ended. 

I really did adjust the position of my sundial yesterday when it was in full sun. It registered 1:00 and I turned it back to noon. I'm always amazed at the accuracy of this timekeeper. 

An Old Photo of My Kitchen + Pantry

This photo is from an old blog post September 2008.

Love Old Alarm Clocks

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I love the looks of old alarm clocks. I have one in my bedroom that doesn't keep very accurate time but I wind it up every night before I go to sleep. I rely on my iPhone to wake me up every morning.

Here is my clock on top of a great dog book, a thoughtful Christmas gift from a friend. The loud ticking of this clock when I first turn off my light at night helps put me to sleep. It also drowns out the "house noises" that usually keep me awake. I have very acute hearing and I can hear a pin drop in the next county. This old clock is a great noise canceling device and I'm so glad it turned out to be a sleeping aid. Enjoy the evening. xo

Stone-Carved Angel Holding a Sundial

This is so very beautiful. Such a wonderful reason to look up. via

What Time Is It?

I can almost hear the ticking, can you? via

Perfect Sunday Morning Setting

Doesn't this look like the perfect place to spend a nice Sunday morning? via

Everything was covered with a heavy frost when I woke up way too early this morning. Enjoy your extra hour if you live with Daylight Savings Time. Read the hilarious article in the Washington Post. The author says, "My only reason for supporting daylight saving time is that it makes keeping a work-life balance more difficult for vampires."

I certainly don't look forward to darkness setting in at 4:00 in the afternoon, do you?

'Spring Forward' Tonight | Daylight Savings Time

Before you go to bed tonight you must remember to set your clocks ahead by one hour for daylight savings time. We will lose one hour of sleep but maybe our internal clocks will let us sleep an extra hour on Sunday morning. I hope so. Remember, SPRING FORWARD, Fall Back. This little ditty always helps me figure out which way to turn the dial.

I've been waiting for this date to fiddle with the clock in my car. The time is not correct and if I have to get out the dreaded manual I might as well kill two birds with one stone. I'll be fine until the fall when I have to set it back an hour. By then I will most certainly have forgotten how and will need to consult the manual once again. 

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Don't Forget To Set Your Clocks Back Tonight

When you wake up on Sunday morning you'll be refreshed because of the extra hour you'll get when you set your clock back on Saturday night. Daylight savings time is over. Boo Hoo.

To remember which way to turn the dial I always say:
Spring Forward,
Fall Back.



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It's Time To Call It A Day

Don't you love this giant clock on this beautiful paneled wall? I think it's absolutely wonderful. Nothing else is necessary and would be overpowered by this timepiece anyway. You wouldn't have any excuse for being late if you lived in this household, would you? I'm tuckered out from dealing with this dreadful weather today. See you tomorrow. Goodnight, Rosemary.


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Set Your Clock Forward | Daylight Savings Time

Tomorrow (March 14) is the first day of Daylight Savings time. Spring FORWARD one hour. Set your clock ahead before you go to bed tonight. Computers, cable boxes, DVRs and other devices will automatically reset. Don't forget. Luckily they always give us a Sunday to adjust so everything will be back to normal on Monday for the work week. You will lose an hour of sleep tonight so you might be cranky tomorrow.


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Civilized Alarm Clock

What a wonderful way to wake up. Steven Fry has recorded 6 different messages to talk you into opening your eyes. He uses his best Butler Voice. It's really delightful to hear him saying "Good Morning Madam" along with his reason you should rise and shine. He can say "Sir" as well. Read more and listen too. I love the architectural design, don't you?




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