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Madness

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The day was beautiful yesterday, crisp and cool and lovely. Don got home a little after 12 noon and we went out for lunch, mowed the lawn, sat in the sun, did some laundry and then it was suddenly 7:30 this morning and I was driving him to the bus station.

Too soon. You’d think we’d be used to that by now but we aren’t. Sigh.

I woke up this morning to the horrific news from Las Vegas. I have no words but to say my prayers go to all who were involved in the incident, to those who are injured, to those who lost their lives and to their families, to the first responders. When will it end?

I’ll wish you a Happy Monday anyway.

Peace.

Morning Glories and Roseville

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I got home around 7:30 last night. Yes, a ten hour day for a less than 3 hour run-through. So it goes when commuting from the Hudson Valley. Anyway, it was that time when it was almost fully dark, but the morning glories were still open! I was grateful as they hadn’t opened yet when I left in the morning. I think they like this cooler weather with no late afternoon blazing sun that forces them to close.

This morning:

My cup runneth over. I also saw two robins and blue jay in the bird bath this morning. And I slept in. A nice way to start my Sunday morning.

Don is in the process of figuring out what he needs to bring home and what he’s taking on the tour. Then he will get in the car and drive home to the cottage for his day off. When he leaves tomorrow, he’ll  leave the car and go back by bus.

I haven’t purchased any Roseville for a while, partly because of overpricing on eBay and partly because I just naturally seem to slow down after a while. Because I have a nice and varied collection, any new piece has to be something I really want. There are two patterns I really love that are hard to find and usually very pricey: Cherry Blossom and Morning Glory. I’ve had a couple of ‘almost got it’ experiences with Morning Glory, but alas, nothing yet.

But I finally got my piece of Cherry Blossom, which comes in two colors; a brown background and a blue background, actually closer to aqua.

I think you know which one I’ve been coveting.

It was waiting for me when I got home last night. It’s a smallish piece – it measures 5″ across. It’s unmarked, as many of the Cherry Blossom pieces are.

Isn’t it beautiful? I’m so happy to add it to my collection.

I’m struck by how much heavier Roseville pieces (and for that matter, McCoy as well) are than pottery made today. There’s such a solid feeling. This small piece weighs three times as much, for instance, as a similar sized pot made today and sold at Anthropologie or West Elm. Another instance of ‘they just don’t make ’em like they used to.’

Also, that Ohio clay was perfect for pottery.

I’m going to enjoy this day with Don, as I won’t see him for a few weeks after tomorrow. I have booked my flights to and from New Orleans. I’ll be there from the 19th to the 27th. I’m very excited!

Happy Sunday.

 

 

On Monday

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I just spent some time on the porch with my husband, drinking our second cup of coffee. He leaves in about an hour for the city. We had a lovely day yesterday. Too short, but we’re grateful, nonetheless. I baked him some more cookies and biscuits, so he’s set for the week.

The gift that keeps on giving. I thought this morning glory would never bloom, now there are buds everywhere. What a blessing as we move into Autumn!

And the hollyhock just keeps blooming. It’s rather amazing! I hope it comes back next year.

It’s still unbelievably hot around here and it looks like it won’t ease up until the end of the week. I’m over it. Yes, I’m finally officially ready for fall and cool, crisp weather. Don mowed a bit yesterday and he couldn’t get over how hot it was – it was 90 degrees in the late afternoon. Enough, already!

I’m contemplating starting to paint another wall in the kitchen this week. I’m going to take it slow; it will be an ongoing project, with the cupboards being the biggest challenge. Walls first. Cupboards later.

This was my view the other evening when I went outside to deposit some trash in the trash can. So lovely.

I see that Don has just finished cleaning the gutters, bless him. I have to go so I can say goodbye for another week. And then I’ll start raking up those leaves!

Happy Monday.

 

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