Last night, Larry and I grabbed our masks and went to Pin Stack…the bowling lanes near us.
We played a practice game….the light pink ball was mine.
Of course, it is a Brunswick Lane…….
And they have FYI’s at the bottom of every board. This one told of how everyone has a tongue print. (like finger prints)
We were on Lane 17, and the TV above it had March Madness on it.. (boring)
I had a burger and a beer for dinner. Larry had chicken tenders and a beer. I took my mask off to enjoy dinner. Then we played our second game…SCORE: Larry 103 Robin 90. I am not very competitive. Haha. Then we came home…A date night felt wonderful. Almost like REAL LIFE has returned. So we splurged with, Ice cream!
Chocolate chip ice cream! I must admit that the evening lightened my spirits…
In the mornings, I listen to Mozart. Each morning, when there are things at my desk to do, Mozart plays me through them all. It is specifically this CD. Mozart In The Morning. The release date is 1992. I bought it that year and download it on phones, MP3 Players and laptops. There are about 19 pieces and I play it at picnics, my desk, when I paint or exercise…but mostly, it is my morning wake up.
Photo: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Sergei Rachmaninoff is my favorite composer (does he look like Pee Wee Herman or am I imagining it?) ….but I NEED Mozart In The Morning to start my day properly. I recommend Mozart In The Morning highly. It runs about $7.00 on Amazon.
Right now, the piece playing is Piano Sonata #16 in C Major. Play it below…
Last night Larry and I had stuffed pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes and creamed corn for dinner. For dessert we each had a slice of the orange cake left over from Sunday night dinner. It felt a bit special but in reality it was just a plain old Tuesday night.
We were both in a quiet mood last night. Dinner was yum, and we did not feel like reading so we did what any normal couple does, we trolled Netflix. Nothing seemed entertaining so we landed on a documentary about Audrey Hepburn. I wondered if Larry would find it a bit boring.
It is her story. It is charming, Well told and organic. We both enjoyed it very much and learned fun little facts about her and her movies.
During the filming of Breakfast At Tiffany’s, The producers said that they wanted to remove the lame song, Moon River from the production. Audrey Hepburn said: over my dead body. The song remained in the movie. (Henry Mancini wrote the song and it made him a household name)
Roman Holiday is one of my “Comfort Movies” You know, when I am sick or feeling blue I watch a comfort movie to escape. Last night, watching the documentary about Audrey Hepburn, was an escape of sorts. Larry and I both enjoyed it and recommend it.
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!”
I heard once that “dance is the hidden language of the soul“.. It is such a beautiful expression of a person. Is it true? (I do not know how to dance)
Have you ever been to one of those company parties, where the band is amazing and people that you know, just co-workers are out on the dance floor? They are moving and having the best time. They are expressing themselves in a way you have not seen before and it is wonderful.
I remember as a teenager, seeing my parents dance. It was so amazing that I will never forget it. They even jitterbugged that evening.
When Coronavirus lockdown in Texas was letting up, I signed Larry and myself up for ballroom dance classes. It was to be on Monday nights for 8 weeeks, starting last evening. I was SO READY and Larry was too.
The dance instructor called yesterday. Class was cancelled. I signed us up because the Coronavirus lockdown was slowly letting up, but 2 couples dropped out because of that same reason. Larry and I planned on wearing our masks. I am not sure what the others felt, but I am just disappointed. That’s all.
We stayed home last night and watched The Bachelor. That was a sad waste of 3 hours. THREE hours watching that mess. Forgive me if you like it….I have watched it for years, but this latest group of bullies and undecided 20 and 30 somethings was a waste . I should have been reading OR dancing!
I must close………write a letter, cut out a new summer dress, take my BP and walk 3 1/2 miles. All before noon.
Yesterday, Larry and I went to the market for groceries, did chores around the house, took a short drive and picked up dinner from a little restaurant in Plano. Sunday, Dinner and Movie yesterday was fun. Larry insisted on take away since it was PI Day. (Besides, I was tired and did not want to roast the chicken that was on our menu) Thank you Larry, for taking care of dinner.
Menu: Pizza, wedge salad, and pretzel with queso.
Above photo: Dinner and movie
Above Photo: My Little Dedo, from Paris
Dedo, sat as centerpiece during our meal yesterday.
Little Dedo…..Most gargoyles are depicted as grotesque creatures, but it is said that – like snowflakes – you will never find two that are exactly alike. Some legends say that these stone creatures actually come to life to ward off evil, and that they can communicate with others when the wind or rain passes through their mouths. Little Dedo is a small gargoyle with pointy ears and human-like feet on the Notre Dame Cathedral. … Since its rediscovery, the creature has been affectionately known as Little Dedo the gargoyle with the crossed toes. *we brought him home from Paris many years ago…
Dinner was spectacular….
Above photo: Pizza and salad
Dessert: I made an orange cake. I LOVE making this cake.
Above photo: Orange cake
Movie: I Care A Lot
Larry and I cuddled and watched I Care A Lot. We love the actors in this movie and the story held our attention till the last moments. It was wonderful! We recommend it.
My favorite blogger has said good bye to her readers. Her last post was beautiful and simple. There was no denying her need to leave and stop writing a daily post.
I wonder if I will ever stop blogging? That is a question that only time will answer.
The simple joy hidden in every day moments, sometimes go unnoticed. When I try to be more observant, to find content for blog…I notice the sweet hidden gems of everyday life.
Yesterday, a simple gem , was….watching Larry talk to our granddaughter, Matilda. A quiet conversation that was filled with respect and love.
In my minds eye, I am much younger than I really am and I am untouched by old family problems. It is an interesting place to be, because the observations are much more objective.
Photo: My first selfie using a Flip-Phone (maybe 2004?)
Have you ever noticed, that people who claim that YOU are a liar, are really the BEST liars? I guess since they are so proficient at lying, they think that you are too. I am not a liar. I am so bad at it, that I gave it up after I lied to my Mother about failing a spelling test in 3rd grade. (yes, she found out and boy was I in trouble)
As we get older the lies we have, told become the Karma we live with today.
Even here, on Blog. Everything is the truth. This blog will be around long after I am gone. Truth is important. Granted, there are things I want to share, personal hurtful things that I keep to myself…even after being broken hearted by my family, I just cannot share the specific details and maybe hurt someone’s feelings.
My Larry says, they hurt you very badly, it is ok to share the truth. I say, but I do not want to hurt anyone the way that they hurt me. Do you believe that truth eventually comes out? Does it matter?
I LOVED my family. They were everything to me, even as an adult. But there came a time when they had to play games to get what they wanted. I hope that they are happy. I hope that as time goes by, people can see that the lies were a profound injustice to me, Larry, Lauren and Jamison. (How can a grandparent and aunts do such things to children?)
There are family friends who will still not talk to us. Sweet Larry calls them, Team Norman- Norman was my father, Team Judi Or Team Cyndie……and we smile. (sometimes we laugh)
Living your personal truth is always best. Thank you for listening. It felt amazing to write this all down….
We have had so many sad, difficult days this past year. It is OK to laugh now……
Photo: Matilda, Larry and me. 2014
I found this old photo, of Matilda, Larry and me from a Halloween long ago. It always makes me smile. What is it about smiles and laughter that lifts our heart and spirit?
Larry came with me. Larry comes with me a lot now. I honestly do not know what I would do without him. After the past few years, health wise, he sticks close and keeps his eye on me. I appreciate and love him so much.
Photo: I got my second coronavirus vaccine and they gave me this pen
The second vaccine was easy. No lines, I registered for #2 vaccine and went for the shot. The nurse, a man, asked me how did the first shot go? I said no side effects. He gave me the shot, then Larry and I sat in a quiet area for 15 minutes. Done.
A lot has happened since the FIRST shot. That crazy winter storm, when we had no electricity for 4 days and the week after the storm, I was bitten by a Pit Bull. I cannot promise that I have recovered from either of those things.
The storm made me realize that Larry and I are alone. The house (inside) was 37 degrees for 4 days. We were contacted once by a neighbor who was away at a place where there was heat and hot food and Internet, she asked if the electricity was back on yet? I layered many clothes and spent must of my time in bed. It seems like a blur now. The memory makes me sad and angry all at the same time.
The dogbite has me traumatized. It happened so fast. I was just walking past women with a baby and the dog. He attacked me before I knew what happened. That is probably the thing that frightens me most of all. I had no reaction time.
Out of all the things that happened in the past weeks, the vaccine was the easiest. I am glad that it is done for now. I feel safe now.
We all need to respect each others decisions in the next months. Negativity is swirling around. It is easy to become agitated and defensive. (ask me, I KNOW!)
Please, if you have time…pray for and send good thoughts to our friends and loved ones in Hawaii. They are struggling with flooding and mud-slides right now….may they stay safe.
I call the new sweater that I made for Larry, The Impressionists Sweater for one reason. It looks better from far away. (It is knitted, in a Fair Isle design with acrylic/wool blend yarn)
Today is the day when all of the loose yarn is woven into the stitches and I Fray Check all of the knots.
Photo: Larry’s new sweater
The body of the sweater will then be blocked….and Larry might get to wear it ONCE before putting it away for the warm months. Ironic isn’t it?
It is not very quiet in my studio today. Henry Mancini is on the playlist and the garbage men in their noisy truck have just gone down our street. It is Tuesday at The Cottage.
It looks like it is time for a new knit project? (I have it ready to start and will post when has progressed a bit)
What are you doing to keep Busy? Relevant? Happy? Or just plain old content?
