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A Visitor

February 12, 2018 at 10:20 am by Claudia

Well, this guy is paying a visit. I’m sure glad to have him here. He arrived at the bus station in the middle of a downpour, which wasn’t difficult given that it had been raining for over 12 hours. We parked in the driveway because all of the rain and melting has resulted in yet another blob of ice where I usually park. As it’s going to be warmer for a good chunk of this week, I’m hoping the damn thing melts, and soon. I’m over it.

At least Don could see what I’m wrestling with here. A visual never hurts, right?

We’ve had a lovely time so far. He needs to kick back and relax after a long, hard, and physically taxing week.

I happened to see a recipe for vegan chocolate chip cookies on Instagram last week and I saved it because it looked easy and Don is predominately vegan lately. So I gave it a whirl yesterday. None of it looked like the video that accompanied the recipe, so I had doubts as to whether they would turn out. But they did.

They definitely have a different texture. They’re chewier. The vegan chips taste just like regular chocolate chips. Don loves them, so they get a big thumbs up. And that means I’ll have to make some to take with me the next time I go to NYC. I’m already anticipating that request. I know my husband!

We watched the Olympics last night and we’re going to hang out today. He’ll go back to the city tomorrow morning. Too short, but we’re grateful for some time together at our cottage.

Happy Monday.

 

 

 

Filed Under: baking, Don, vegan 48 Comments

Two Days

February 11, 2018 at 8:52 am by Claudia

It’s been raining since yesterday and the rain, coupled with snow and ice on the ground, makes for an unattractive landscape. And another icy patch in the parking area, which means I’ll have to salt again. Spring, please come soon. Please.

Provided I can get my car out of here (see above) I’ll pick Don up at the bus station later this morning. He’ll be home for two, or nearly two, days. He’s homesick, and though he loves the NYC apartment, sometimes you just need to be home. Two days off in a row almost never happens in the theater and they have been working 10 hour days for four days in a row. They’re tired.

I can’t wait to see that guy.

More babies. If this is supposed to be the season where houseplants grow dormant, I’m not seeing any evidence of it.

I hope everyone has a lovely day today. I’m making this short because I have to get a move on!

Happy Sunday.

 

Filed Under: cottage, Don, houseplants, kitchen 38 Comments

Anastasia, Neon and Manhattan

February 1, 2018 at 9:23 am by Claudia

A very cold night in NYC did not stop the crowd that came to see Anastasia. It’s selling well. Lovely to see some of the cast backstage after the show, to meet new cast members, to see it again. Later this afternoon, I will do some individual coaching. Interestingly – in the small world category – I was sitting next to a women who looked familiar to me and when we started chatting, it turns out that I met her years ago at the Old Globe. She had also been thinking that I looked familiar. She’s in town for an audition.

On the way to the theater, I tried to take some photos, but juggling my notepad and my purse and the camera (while wearing gloves) proved problematic. But I did get an interesting shot:

I’m rather liking the blurry and squiggly lights.

And here’s a view of our tiny kitchen. It is impossible for us both to be in there at the same time.

Tin of cookies on the counter.

The apartment has all the trendy things of the moment: a dash of subway tile, stainless steel appliances, open shelving in the living room, polished wood floors, a dash of midcentury modern, great ceiling fixtures and a faux moose head on the wall. Sort of fun!

Don’s doing well, but he’s tired. Long rehearsal days, new dances to be learned, run-throughs for the producers and then a move to the theater on Monday.

Today I think I’ll mosey on down to Greenwich Village before I have to go to the theater. Tonight, I get to spend the evening with my husband.It will be the last one for a while, as he will be moving into afternoon and evening rehearsals. Sigh.

Happy Thursday.

Filed Under: Anastasia, Don, New York City 31 Comments

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I live in a little cottage in the country with my husband. It's a sweet place, sheltered by old trees and surrounded by gardens. The inside is full of the things we love. I love to write, I love my camera, I love creating, I love gardening. My decorating style is eclectic; full of vintage and a bit of whimsy.

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