Bits and Bobs – November

bits and bobs: A random assortment of things; small remaining pieces and things

After listening to the book Dearie: The remarkable life of Julia Child on Audiobook, I was poking around online and came across an article online by Philadelphia Cousins, who was Julia Child’s niece.

Julia’s niece was reminiscing about her Aunt’s evening ritual of wrapping up the evening after a meal with friends {or family}. 

“Then we retired to the living room for a digestif and coffee. At 10:15 precisely, the lights clicked off on a timer, which signaled that it was time to leave, which was done with hugs and kisses all around.”

Julia had her lights on timers! How clever was that!? I love it!!

Have you heard the news? The USPS will honor Betty White with her own stamp in 2025! How cool is that!?

Would you pay 6.2 million dollars for a banana? Someone just did. 

Are you in the market for a new dog bed? The Pelsbarn comfy nest keeps popping up in my feed. No, we aren’t buying one for Lucy {she likes the tops of the couch cushions too much} but I thought it was cute.

Anyone looking for a renovation project in Cornwall? This one’s got nothing but potential! It has an amazing view, a walkable downtown and would be a perfect flip or a holiday let. Plus it has an AGA! It just needs everything else. Including a garden.

And last but not least… I discovered a bear in the house yesterday. What is it with animals and pine floors? They’re always hiding in the knots! Or maybe I’m just crazy. But do you see it though? The bear? He’s there, right? 

Well, I’ve got to go. My shift at the wooden buoy factory is starting soon. 

Have a great weekend everyone.

~Mavis