I am Sherlocked. Are you?

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The Wit of Winston Churchill

He had such a way with words, didn't he? I love this. via

The Year for Firewood

This photo reminds me that I need to bring more firewood from the garage into the house. How is your supply holding out? There's no shortage around here thanks to all the trees we lost in superstorm Sandy. via

Nightcap, Shaken not Stirred

The Mixologist
He's mixing up HAIR OF THE DOG :)
Recipe here.

via I'm not much of a drinker but it's Saturday night and lots of you will be having cocktails. 

Making Ice Cream

Fresh from the Cows. via

I was so happy when I got back from the post office a while ago. Webster was waiting for me at the door. He had a really good night last night. He came to the kitchen when he heard me mixing his breakfast kibble too. We can learn from our animals. Throw in the towel and take to the bed when you are ailing. Rest is the best medicine!

Edward Hopper's Art Ledgers

A page from one of Edward Hopper’s art ledgers, a record his wife kept of paintings he made. (He’d sketch the finished painting, she’d write the notes.) This is such a good idea. It could be applied to many things, such as the books you've just read. via

Snow, Rain, Fog Today

We had fast and furious snow this morning that stopped after a couple of hours and a couple of inches. I was able to sweep it away with a stiff broom. It has gotten warmer and now my bluestone walk is a sheet of ice. Yes, I'll be careful. It's supposed to rain tonight and tomorrow. The fog is starting to roll in and it's quite lovely; I've always loved fog as long as I'm not driving in it. Webster and I just got back from the longest walk he's been able to manage so far this week. He gets a little better every day and pretty soon he'll be back to his Wonder Dog status. He doesn't know how to pace himself and when he overdoes it, he pays the price. Poor guy. His nose is cold and he has a great appetite but I know he's not 100% yet. He's got a few more days to go. Have a great weekend.

Webster Update.

He's much better and on the road to recovery. As I mentioned, his appetite is fabulous but he's still stiff when he first gets up. Aren't we all? Anyway, today was one of his best days this week. He ate with gusto, went outside in the new snow that is falling at about an inch every hour, and "went" right away. Webster is such an easy dog. Then he wanted to walk around and sniff for the fox. I think that's a good sign. He came in and got a long drink of water before settling down for a morning nap. Sweet dreams, my pet.

He's able to move around so much better now and change positions under the covers.