Well, maybe. I have at least seven more squares to knit. .When all goes well, they’re quick. When all does not, I wipe out faster than Olympic snowboarders.

But pole pole utafika. Joining advice welcome.

Outside my window it’s snowing!

I am thinking about the laundry. I’m very good at thinking about it.

I am thankful for talks that resolve things. Also, all the dark chocolate I got on Valentine’s Day.

From the kitchen I wonder what’s for breakfast.

I am learning to knit mitered squares consistently. Now, to knit enough … and to join them.

I am wearing  a flannel nightgown.

I am reading Sweet and Low. Emma Lathen never fails.

I am hearing footsteps. Who else is up?

I am hoping for good communication.

I am creating mitered squares. For now.

I am praying for the next week or two.

I am going to make pancakes, I think.

Around the house it’s quiet. For now.

One of my favorite things is dark chocolate. Which I probably should be rationing more.

A few plans for the rest of the week is that book report, and that laundry I’m thinking about. Some other plans are not in my hands.

A photo for you:

A video, actually, that I finally finished editing.

Check out others’ entries at The Simple Woman’s Daybook.

I’m signed up for a weekly e-mail from The Spacialist, one of many organizations that offer advice (and want your business) on getting your stuff organized and out of the way. Many of these groups say things like, buy file folders, and never get to the heart of the matter. This e-mail is better. Erica Ecker writes:

“Space Treat:  Clear out the clutter of self-criticism.
 
“At least once a week, I’m reminded that organizing is a process of self-love. I hear clients beating themselves up for not knowing how to stay on top of things, for not wanting to do this, for not having done this sooner, for not being able to do it themselves, for letting it get this way. I’ve also seen that when you clear out the self-criticism and replace it with self-love, the organizing process is truly a transformative experience.
 
“As we approach Valentine’s day, I invite you stop looking at the organizing process in this negative self berating manor. Instead, I offer you the following alternative: Organizing as a process of self-love.  Organizing as a process of taking care of yourself, honoring yourself, nurturing yourself and as a way of respecting yourself when you choose to organize.  Think of it as a way of giving yourself what you actually need to work, to enjoy your life, your home and your family more.”
 
“For example, I need to drink plenty of water while working out at the gym otherwise I’ll get dehydrated (trust me, I’ve been there and it’s not too fun.)  I need to have a large desk, a phone and a computer to run my business.  I need to have ink cartridges to use my printer.  If I don’t have these things, then everything else just won’t work. 
 
“Organizing is not a mandate.  It’s a tool that you can use if you want.  If you want to use it, try enjoying it.”