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Miss Mole Monday
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Kittykatt
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Re: Miss Mole Monday
Emily Hilda Young’s 1930 novel Miss Mole , which won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, follows Hannah Mole, a witty and fiercely independent 40-year-old spinster. Broke and forced to work as a housekeeper for a strict, widowed minister, she conceals a rebellious, romantic spirit and a dangerous past secret that threatens to destroy her hard-won respectability.
Set in the English city of Radstowe, the narrative captures the precarious reality of unmarried, middle-class women in the early 20th century. Despite appearing outwardly meek to fit societal expectations, Miss Mole is irrepressible, using her intelligence and sharp irony to challenge hypocrisies while acting as a motherly guide to her employer's daughters.
For twenty years, Hannah Mole has drifted from job to job, acting as a governess or companion to difficult and wealthy older women. Shrewd, cynical, and possessing a rich inner life that she hides behind a drab exterior, she returns to her hometown of Radstowe to become a housekeeper for the Reverend Robert Corder.
The Corder family consists of:
Reverend Robert Corder: A controlling, patriarchal, and somewhat sanctimonious man who isn't quite sure if he should appreciate or fear Hannah's sharp wit.
Ethel and Ruth Corder: The minister’s motherless daughters who are desperate for guidance, warmth, and better food.
Wilfred Corder: The Reverend's nephew who immediately takes to Hannah and recognizes her brilliance.
Hannah’s sharp mind, hidden warmth, and rebellious nature rapidly elevate the Corder household, turning their dreary life into an adventure. She disrupts the stuffy routines of the family, bringing joy, irony, and subversive wisdom to the sisters while challenging the Reverend's authority.
However, the central tension of the story hinges on Hannah's past. She has a secret from her youth—involving an improper relationship—that forced her to leave Radstowe many years ago. As she becomes more deeply entangled with the Corder family, and as a romance seems like a possibility, whispers about her background begin to circulate...
Set in the English city of Radstowe, the narrative captures the precarious reality of unmarried, middle-class women in the early 20th century. Despite appearing outwardly meek to fit societal expectations, Miss Mole is irrepressible, using her intelligence and sharp irony to challenge hypocrisies while acting as a motherly guide to her employer's daughters.
For twenty years, Hannah Mole has drifted from job to job, acting as a governess or companion to difficult and wealthy older women. Shrewd, cynical, and possessing a rich inner life that she hides behind a drab exterior, she returns to her hometown of Radstowe to become a housekeeper for the Reverend Robert Corder.
The Corder family consists of:
Reverend Robert Corder: A controlling, patriarchal, and somewhat sanctimonious man who isn't quite sure if he should appreciate or fear Hannah's sharp wit.
Ethel and Ruth Corder: The minister’s motherless daughters who are desperate for guidance, warmth, and better food.
Wilfred Corder: The Reverend's nephew who immediately takes to Hannah and recognizes her brilliance.
Hannah’s sharp mind, hidden warmth, and rebellious nature rapidly elevate the Corder household, turning their dreary life into an adventure. She disrupts the stuffy routines of the family, bringing joy, irony, and subversive wisdom to the sisters while challenging the Reverend's authority.
However, the central tension of the story hinges on Hannah's past. She has a secret from her youth—involving an improper relationship—that forced her to leave Radstowe many years ago. As she becomes more deeply entangled with the Corder family, and as a romance seems like a possibility, whispers about her background begin to circulate...
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Kittykatt
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Re: Miss Mole Monday
Good morning, everyone, and happy Monday!
I never made it back yesterday, so have a lot of CUOP today. A brief synopsis of my life; our street party was a big success, yesterday was quieter, and our lunch menu was roast chicken, roast potatoes, gravy, carrots, green beans and tender stem broccoli, followed by Waitrose 's No1 vanilla ice cream. Both days were a hot sunny 32 C / 90F, but it's supposed to be cooler today. There's a breeze ATM, so I'll air the house through early, before it warms up.
DH is going.to the office today, but I'm not sure of his plans for the rest of the week. I have a day at home, and I need to get moving while it's still cool and fill those watering cans so I can finish watering my flower pots. It would also be good to get and early start on the housework, but we'll see!
I never made it back yesterday, so have a lot of CUOP today. A brief synopsis of my life; our street party was a big success, yesterday was quieter, and our lunch menu was roast chicken, roast potatoes, gravy, carrots, green beans and tender stem broccoli, followed by Waitrose 's No1 vanilla ice cream. Both days were a hot sunny 32 C / 90F, but it's supposed to be cooler today. There's a breeze ATM, so I'll air the house through early, before it warms up.
DH is going.to the office today, but I'm not sure of his plans for the rest of the week. I have a day at home, and I need to get moving while it's still cool and fill those watering cans so I can finish watering my flower pots. It would also be good to get and early start on the housework, but we'll see!
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Kittykatt
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Re: Miss Mole Monday
SHEM:
“Here comes the sun. And I say, it’s all right." The Beatles
“Here comes the sun. And I say, it’s all right." The Beatles
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Kittykatt
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Re: Miss Mole Monday
To do:
Appointments:
Monday:
DH to office
At home for me
Feed Cookie am, pm
Tuesday:
DH WFH?
At home for me
Feed Cookie am, pm
Wednesday:
DH to office?
At home for me
Feed Cookie am,.pm
Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday:
DH WFH
10.30 am church - DF PM will pick me up at 9.45am - leave house no later than 9.30.am
Take DF PM to lunch as a way of saying "thank you"
Any errands to run?
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery - DH to supervise
7pm (leave at 6.15 pm to ensure a good seat!) Am I going to attend DF PM's installation service as churchwarden?.(It's being held at our parish church to cover all churches in the area,.so would just be a quick trot down the hill)
Feed Cookie am, pm
Friday:
DH WFH
At home for me
Feed Cookie am, pm
Saturday:
DH??
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow - not this week
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
On chalice duty this week
Visit DF E for coffee - not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
23/7 Freddie Solensia 8.45.am
August / September (depending on weather!) work on verge of house by roofer L and team
Outstanding deliveries:
Extras:
Do some juggling to pay for car repairs wip
Text DF C
Smed out updated list of contacts for coffee rota
Make hard copy for MW
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
Book eye test for me - on hold until roof and car are sorted out!
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now finished with 2025 for the cats, and started on the garden
Think about setting up Guardianship for F,J and M - looked on Cats' Protection, I need their microchip numbers, approximate DOB, colour and markings and useful information about them. Bookmark link with local recommended solicitors (also ask DF CW?)
To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda,
Jude and Freddie
Cup of tea
QT
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH launched
Physio exercises and back exercises WIP
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathrooml
Get dressed
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER
Check bank account
Go for my walk
Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden
Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water for cats
Scoop cat trays
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude,Freddie & Matilda
Cats' supper
House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Load DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream
Extra house tasks:
Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom
Wash bedroom and spare room rugs
Tuesday:
Clean hall
Clean sitting room
Clean stairs
Empty hoover before starting work
Wheelie bins back when dustmen have been
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes
Wednesday:
Clean kitchen
Garden extras:
Water pots
Feed pots weekly
Financial:
More work on budget WIP- look at discretionary payments this week 30 minute sessions #1
Appointments:
Monday:
DH to office
At home for me
Feed Cookie am, pm
Tuesday:
DH WFH?
At home for me
Feed Cookie am, pm
Wednesday:
DH to office?
At home for me
Feed Cookie am,.pm
Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday:
DH WFH
10.30 am church - DF PM will pick me up at 9.45am - leave house no later than 9.30.am
Take DF PM to lunch as a way of saying "thank you"
Any errands to run?
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery - DH to supervise
7pm (leave at 6.15 pm to ensure a good seat!) Am I going to attend DF PM's installation service as churchwarden?.(It's being held at our parish church to cover all churches in the area,.so would just be a quick trot down the hill)
Feed Cookie am, pm
Friday:
DH WFH
At home for me
Feed Cookie am, pm
Saturday:
DH??
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow - not this week
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
On chalice duty this week
Visit DF E for coffee - not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
23/7 Freddie Solensia 8.45.am
August / September (depending on weather!) work on verge of house by roofer L and team
Outstanding deliveries:
Extras:
Do some juggling to pay for car repairs wip
Text DF C
Smed out updated list of contacts for coffee rota
Make hard copy for MW
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
Book eye test for me - on hold until roof and car are sorted out!
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now finished with 2025 for the cats, and started on the garden
Think about setting up Guardianship for F,J and M - looked on Cats' Protection, I need their microchip numbers, approximate DOB, colour and markings and useful information about them. Bookmark link with local recommended solicitors (also ask DF CW?)
To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda,
Jude
and FreddieCup of tea
QT
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH launched
Physio exercises and back exercises WIP
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
lGet dressed
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER
Check bank account
Go for my walk
Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden
Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water for cats
Scoop cat trays
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude,
Freddie & MatildaCats' supper
House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Load DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream
Extra house tasks:
Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom
Wash bedroom and spare room rugs
Tuesday:
Clean hall
Clean sitting room
Clean stairs
Empty hoover before starting work
Wheelie bins back when dustmen have been
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes
Wednesday:
Clean kitchen
Garden extras:
Water pots
Feed pots weekly
Financial:
More work on budget WIP- look at discretionary payments this week 30 minute sessions #1
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trissie
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Re: Miss Mole Monday
Yay for a good street party, kittykatt!
kitkat, hoping today will be better!
Up early (for this being a vacation day) today. I need to finish laundry (some items were left to line-dry), deal with yesterday's harvest of gooseberries and white currant, pack for the week, spiff up the house, water the veggie garden real good, and then we are off to the cottage!
TaDas
- up and attem
- dressed to shoes
- breakfast and coffee
- internet time
ToDos
- morning routine
- 15 on laundry
- handle the harvest
Braindump
- water garden
- spiff up downstairs
- spiff up upstairs
- pack clothes for me, DH and DBD
- have big kids pack their clothes
- pack entertainment - board games, books etc
- pack food - take some frozen meat from freezer? we'll go shopping later today or tomorrow
kitkat, hoping today will be better!
Up early (for this being a vacation day) today. I need to finish laundry (some items were left to line-dry), deal with yesterday's harvest of gooseberries and white currant, pack for the week, spiff up the house, water the veggie garden real good, and then we are off to the cottage!
TaDas
- up and attem
- dressed to shoes
- breakfast and coffee
- internet time
ToDos
- morning routine
- 15 on laundry
- handle the harvest
Braindump
- water garden
- spiff up downstairs
- spiff up upstairs
- pack clothes for me, DH and DBD
- have big kids pack their clothes
- pack entertainment - board games, books etc
- pack food - take some frozen meat from freezer? we'll go shopping later today or tomorrow
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Kittykatt
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Re: Miss Mole Monday
Enjoy the cottage, Trissie! I'm sorry the holiday didn't come up to expectations. I hope the cottage is relaxing for you. I've never been to Romania, but I have mixed feelings about visiting - I've met several people from there and they range from the two out of hours emergency vets I've met, who were both wonderful, kind, highly knowledgeable and skilled well educated women, with an exceptionally good command of the English language, and, at the other end of the spectrum, are our Romanian neighbours, a few houses down the road, who are, shall we say, somewhat ... strange?!!
DH has left for work. I've written my list for the week,.so now I need to stop procrastinating and get into that shower!
DH has left for work. I've written my list for the week,.so now I need to stop procrastinating and get into that shower!
Last edited by Kittykatt on Mon Jul 13, 2026 8:38 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Kittykatt
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Re: Miss Mole Monday
Gma, Helia and FFB asked about Ann Widdecombe. She was definitely a "character" and described as "an extraordinary lady" and a "legendary colosseus" - , fiercely outspoken, with very, very strong principles, a strong faith and a great love of animals. She was never afraid to speak her mind and would always provide an answer to a question, without skirting around the issue.
I think what really shocked everyone, whether they liked her or not, (and she really did divide opinion!) was the nature of her death - what appears to be a very violent murder. Something that's not expected for an elderly woman living in a quiet rural community. The police have arrested a young man from Rotherham (nearly 300 miles away) who was seen by his neighbours on the morning of the murder "loading a big stick into a red car" before driving away. So far the police haven't released any motive, although they do say it's not terrorism related.
In case anyone is interested in reading more about Ann Widdecombe and her life, the link below gives some more details:
BBC News - Ann Widdecombe obituary: Brexit-backing former minister turned Strictly star
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2kyw4nqd5do
I think what really shocked everyone, whether they liked her or not, (and she really did divide opinion!) was the nature of her death - what appears to be a very violent murder. Something that's not expected for an elderly woman living in a quiet rural community. The police have arrested a young man from Rotherham (nearly 300 miles away) who was seen by his neighbours on the morning of the murder "loading a big stick into a red car" before driving away. So far the police haven't released any motive, although they do say it's not terrorism related.
In case anyone is interested in reading more about Ann Widdecombe and her life, the link below gives some more details:
BBC News - Ann Widdecombe obituary: Brexit-backing former minister turned Strictly star
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2kyw4nqd5do
Last edited by Kittykatt on Mon Jul 13, 2026 8:41 am, edited 1 time in total.
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trissie
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Re: Miss Mole Monday
It's kinda sad that writing a list does not make the things on it happen by itself, isn't it, kittykatt? 
TaDas
- morning routine
- 15 on laundry
- handle the harvest
ToDos
- water garden
- pack clothes for me, DH and DBD
- gooseberry jam
Braindump
- spiff up downstairs
- spiff up upstairs
- have big kids pack their clothes
- pack entertainment - board games, books etc
- pack food - take some frozen meat from freezer? we'll go shopping later today or tomorrow
TaDas
- morning routine
- 15 on laundry
- handle the harvest
ToDos
- water garden
- pack clothes for me, DH and DBD
- gooseberry jam
Braindump
- spiff up downstairs
- spiff up upstairs
- have big kids pack their clothes
- pack entertainment - board games, books etc
- pack food - take some frozen meat from freezer? we'll go shopping later today or tomorrow
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L.Ann
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Re: Miss Mole Monday
Morning Trissie and kittykatt! The heat is headed here but not until midweek.
1-meds and temp for DD33
2-dress and pick up bedroom
3-walk
4-pick up Little Bit
Menus-
Monday-garlic lime chicken
Tuesday-chicken and veggie curry
Wednesday-DD33out/me leftovers
Thursday-pasta
Friday-chicken fajita lettuce wrap
Saturday-turkey enchiladas verdes
Events
Monday-Little Bit 7:40-6:30, swim lessons@11
Tuesday-Little Bit 7:40-5, swim lessons@11, breakfast w/friends@8:30, 9:30 sign papers at lawyer’s, Dsis and brother in law visit
Wednesday-Little Bit 7:40-5, swim lessons@11, DD33 PS 3-8, fasting lab work for DD33
Thursday-Little Bit 7:40-??? swim lessons@11, Little Bit overnight, Sponge Bob the Musical @7
Friday-Little Bit 7:40-5, swim lessons@11
Weekly House Blessing-mop dining room, bathroom, vacuum
Detailed cleaning list for DD33’s room-wipe woodwork, detailed vacuuming
Death book-update DD33’s pages
Phone calls-
Extra stuff-
Accomplishments
-stretching and knee exercises
-breakfast for dog and me
1-meds and temp for DD33
2-dress and pick up bedroom
3-walk
4-pick up Little Bit
Menus-
Monday-garlic lime chicken
Tuesday-chicken and veggie curry
Wednesday-DD33out/me leftovers
Thursday-pasta
Friday-chicken fajita lettuce wrap
Saturday-turkey enchiladas verdes
Events
Monday-Little Bit 7:40-6:30, swim lessons@11
Tuesday-Little Bit 7:40-5, swim lessons@11, breakfast w/friends@8:30, 9:30 sign papers at lawyer’s, Dsis and brother in law visit
Wednesday-Little Bit 7:40-5, swim lessons@11, DD33 PS 3-8, fasting lab work for DD33
Thursday-Little Bit 7:40-??? swim lessons@11, Little Bit overnight, Sponge Bob the Musical @7
Friday-Little Bit 7:40-5, swim lessons@11
Weekly House Blessing-mop dining room, bathroom, vacuum
Detailed cleaning list for DD33’s room-wipe woodwork, detailed vacuuming
Death book-update DD33’s pages
Phone calls-
Extra stuff-
Accomplishments
-stretching and knee exercises
-breakfast for dog and me