The update on the Hill-Sparks girls:
I’m still sore, mostly when I try to sleep on my right side, but I feel much better. My wrist is fine now.
Scout is doing a bit better. She tried to pounce a couple of times yesterday and I had to stop her from tearing off after a squirrel when we were in the park yesterday. She also wanted to start ‘loping’ when I was walking her last night. Of course, I quickly stopped that. We’re being extra cautious.
Thank you for all that wonderful healing energy you sent our way.
I think Don will be very happy to check in on his girls tonight. I’m going to drive to New Haven to see this evening’s performance of Our Town. I cannot wait to see it! Afterward, we will drive back to Hartford and a dad will be reunited with his little girl. We’ll spend the day together on Monday and at some point on Tuesday, depending on my rehearsal schedule, I’ll drive him back to New Haven.
By the way, there is a neat video trailer with clips from the production. You can see it here.
And that church in the photo above is right across the street from the theater. It’s beautiful.
This morning I read an interview with actress Frances McDormand in the New York Times. I love her. Besides her obvious acting chops, she is as down-to-earth as they get, especially when it comes to our culture’s obsession with looking young. A quote:
We’re on red alert when it comes to how we are perceiving ourselves as a species. There’s no desire to be an adult. Adulthood is not a goal. It’s not seen as a gift. Something happened culturally: No one is supposed to age past 45 – sartorially, cosmetically, attitudinally. Everybody dresses like a teenager. Everybody dies their hair. Everybody is concerned about a smooth face. – Frances McDormand
There’s more. She is blunt and opinionated and I suppose I love it because what she has to say about aging echoes my thoughts. Indeed, you’re read them many times on this blog. And it’s so refreshing to hear those words from someone who works in film and television, where there is so much pressure to look a certain way.
It’s a wonderful interview. You should read it.
Less than seven days in Hartford. I’ll write more about Hamlet this week. It’s a wonderful production.
Happy Sunday.
Claudia, I know your day will be great! Doris
Thank you, Doris. Have a wonderful Sunday!
So glad that you and Scout are both on the mend.
Thank you for the links – I’m a fan of both Frances McDormand and Don Sparks. :) ‘Olive Kitteridge’ was on my reading list this summer, so I’m looking forward to seeing Frances in the HBO miniseries in November. I watched ‘The Poisoner’s Handbook’ this summer online and wish I could see ‘Our Town’. Nothing quite like seeing a live performance.
Enjoy your time off together – perhaps the yellow truck will stop by to add to the fun!
I’ll have to check the Cupcake truck’s schedule, Barbara! I think it’s time for me to watch The Poisoner’s Handbook again…
I hope you have a wonderful time and a blessed reunion! I think you were right to curtail the romping it is indeed hard on the joints. I’m interested in seeing these links – have a wonderful day!
You too, Pat!
Ah…the reunion! Hope you three have a wonderful time! Happy Sunday to you…and thanks for the links! ;)
You’re welcome, Donnamae!
So glad you girls are feeling better. I know you are excited to see Don’s play and then have some wonderful family time. Wishing a you a good last week in Hartford. I know home will be waiting for you.
hugs,
Linda
With lots of leaves to rake and cleaning to do and gardens to clean up! Plus, I’m going to paint the kitchen – same color, but it needs painting.
Morning Claudia. How I wish I could go see Our Town. Thank you for the link to the trailer. Man, I think some people have all the luck, going to see Our Town and the Cupcake Truck in your town. Wishing you a wonderful time.
Well, my temporary town. My little town that I live in wouldn’t have either of those things! And my husband is in Our Town, so of course I’m going to see it!
So glad both of you are feeling better..Frances McDormand is so right..Wishing the three of you a wonderful time together!!
Thank you, Nancy!
So sorry to read about your spill yesterday and I hope you are feeling better today! I watched the Our Town trailer and almost started crying. I think it is my favorite play and wish I could see it! Hope you enjoy your day!
I almost started crying, too, Debbie. I know I will cry tonight. It’s a given.
So glad you’re both feeling better. Isn’t it a good sign if Scout wants to lope around? Or is she inclined to do too much when she’s feeling frisky? Loved the piece on Frances McDormand. I’m militant about one thing as far as physical appearance goes. Despite what they think, people always look better with their own natural coloring, even when their hair starts to gray. I just don’t think we can one-up Nature in this area. I totally share her attitude about thise country’s current “fear of adulthood” too. I just don’t get it. When did it become bad to be a grownup? I have a sister in her early 50s, who’s a huge fan of Lady Gaga [among others] and could discuss today’s music scene easily with any teenager or 20-something. She knows all the names on the Grammy Awards while I’m sitting there going “Who’s that?” It’s actually embarrassing. To me, it’s as goofy as if our parents had followed the Eagles, Billy Joel and Fleetwood Mac in our day. I predict future sociologists and historians pondering the reasons for this phenomenon – when grownups didn’t want to be grownups.
I so agree, Janet. I’m happy to be an adult. I’m surrounded by young people, especially on this show, and I love being around them. But I’m their elder and I have a lot of experience and I have no desire to match them on their current fads. That’s their world, as it should be, they’ve earned it.
Claudia, Wishing you a fun time with Don. Glad you checked Scout…but sad that you had to, just to keep her from having pain. It’s sad, because by golly that is how we humans are too. She’s isgoing to rally want to romp when she sees Don. Blessings to all, xoxo,Susie
I know. Maybe she can lope for minute, so he can see it. Then’ll we stop her.
I’ve missed your recent posts for whatever reason..been having blogger problems since I upgraded to IOS8..Can’t comment, post or reply unless I sign in to Google if I’m using my IPad..OK on the computer..What a pain..I missed your fall?? and Scout?? I assume that things are on the mend and that you are both OK..I hope..Good that you’ll be home soon..Happy Sunday..
Thanks so much, Missy!
I surely agree w/ Janet ^ about 40 and 50 year olds trying to be 20 again. It is embarrassing to watch. Kind of like a train-wreck. If my mom had talked about The Beatles and Rolling Stones when she was that age, like some people of that age do now, I would have hidden under a table!! It amazes me that the idea of aging is so shunned. If we don’t age…… well, that option surely isn’t a good one!
So glad you are feeling better and Scout, too. She will be so surprised and happy when she sees her Dad tonight! You can’t buy that kind of medicine. Enjoy the play and your day tomorrow!
It sure will be good for her! I’m sure she wonders ‘what happened to dad??’
I knew there was more than one reason I adored that woman. So sorry to hear about your spill. Glad you are both on the mend, my friend. xo Laura
Thank you, Laura!
So glad that to know that both you and Scout are doing much better. My little girl, though only 8yrs old has knee issues and I have to constantly monitor her on our walks.. But sometimes I too do let her do what she wants just to see the smile on her face :)
I understand. Seeing the smile and witnessing that joy is too wonderful!