Here we are in December. Wow. We were on the bus this morning and I was thinking about how it seems like it was just recently that I was looking at the fields of fireweed alongside the road, but it was months ago. We were on the Local Link bus, which goes through some very rural areas. The stairs on this bus are a bit steep, especially the middle one and there are several elderly people who get on in the middle of nowhere so they can get groceries. It always makes me smile to see the kindness shown to people, particularly these elders. When they return with their shopping, someone--either the driver or a passenger--will offer to help them out with their groceries. Today there was a younger guy who was helping. After he got off, someone else helped. And when we got off, Michael, the driver, took our bags off the bus for us. It's much appreciated by all because it's a narrow, steep journey from bus to sidewalk and it's good that everyone uses the handrail!
I put the coffee on when we got home. Last week Bill found an Irish place that sells flavored coffee beans. Not many, but a few good ones. This is a fairly new thing here. When we first got here, coffee wasn't much of a thing but through the years this has changed a bit. We decided on three bags of coffee--a chocolate peppermint, a vanilla, and a caramel. The coffee arrived within a day or two and Bill started with the chocolate peppermint, which we've been enjoying for the past few days. It's so good! It's nice to sit and sip--perfect for the season.
I'm about halfway through a book about the history of macaroni and cheese, which I'm loving and eager to get back into. Last night I was starting a new knitting project and looking for my size 2 double points. I finally remembered where they were. I'd briefly thought about using my 1s which were ready to hand, but I wanted the 2s. Then I cast on, didn't care for the resulting fabric, ripped it out and started again with the 1s 😏 At least now I know where the 2s are when I want them again some day. I'm looking forward to getting back to the book and the knitting later today.
I hope that this first day of December is filled with simple pleasures for you too.
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