It’s already Friday. I can’t believe how quickly we’re at the end of another week. It’s frightening, really. Especially at this age.
A few things:
♦ A friend of mine on Instagram sent me a direct message the other day (I’ve cropped out her name for the sake of privacy.)
Which she quickly amended to:
Who would have thought that I’d be seen by not only all the people who have seen the movie, but lots of people on tiktok, as well?? She said the comments are wonderful, but I don’t have the app, so I can only see one or two.
I hope you’re suitably impressed by my fame.
♦ I was moving one of these books to my side table the other day and I suddenly wondered if you were familiar with them.
These little volumes are from the Macmillan Collector’s Library. They measure about 4 x 6 inches. And they’re beautiful, with gold-tipped edges, beautiful end papers, and a satin ribbon bookmark. I’ve decided to keep one of them on that table, so that whenever I want to read something shortish, I can simply pick up the book and dive in.
The cover art is beautiful, as well.
I’m pretty sure they’re available here, but I bought mine on our trip to Europe. Lord Peter Wimsey Investigates was purchased at Shakespeare and Company in Paris – they stamped the title page with their wonderful logo. And the Sherlock Holmes was purchased in London. I’m pretty sure I bought it at John Sandoe Books. And they’re absolute gems.
♦ We had to mow the front lawn yesterday. I have named this chapter in our lives, “The Grass That Wouldn’t Stop Growing.” Still green, still lush, still a pain in the tush. Too bad that “lush” and “tush” don’t rhyme. Maybe “lush” was once pronounced with a short u as in look. It certainly would be if I was speaking in certain dialects.
And that’s it for this Friday.
♦ I want to take a minute to reach out to Brenda, who is unable to comment on the blog. I don’t know the whole story – she’ll tell it when she is able. I miss you Brenda and I miss your wonderful comments and your positive outlook on life. Just know that we’re all praying for you, my friend.
Stay safe.
Happy Friday.