Escape to Margaritaville

Hello, all!

This is our last day in La Jolla. Tomorrow will be the first day of our journey back home.

We’ve been eating and bookstore-ing and Whole Foods-ing and beach-ing.

Warwick’s has been in existence for decades and I used to visit this store when we lived here. Seeing it with fresh eyes after having been away, I applaud this independent book shop for its well-curated (yes, I’m using that over-used word) selection of books. They have everything here; many of the books would be impossible to find in a chain bookstore. Displayed beautifully, the books are able to show off and beckon you to pick them up and explore the world between the covers. Warwick’s also has a stationary and office supply/gift shop, as well.

But it’s the books I’m interested in.

We bought a Rand McNally road atlas, a map of California, a couple of spiritual books, Noah Hawley’s Before the Fall (for me) and Al Franken’s new book: Al Franken, Giant of the Senate (the title makes me laugh out loud.) That’s for Don, but I’ll read it, as well.

Beach:

Next time, we’re going to kayak.

So frigging beautiful. And the weather has been glorious. Yesterday was the first day I felt any humidity. That is why I couldn’t live in Florida. Too humid.

Ironically, with no more time left to visit the beach, I bought a bathing suit yesterday. Go figure.

While Don was doing a matinee, I walked to a shopping center nearby that has a Marshall’s, DSW shoes, and a World Market. I found two adorable hand towels at World Market for our bathroom, a bathing suit (sort of 40’s retro style) at Marshall’s and these shoes at DSW:

I couldn’t resist them.

As Don gave a ‘Va-va-voom!’ when he saw me in the bathing suit, I guess I made a good choice. Even though I miss my younger, slimmer body, Don loves my curves. Bless him!

Today, I’m going to do our laundry while Don is at the matinee and then I’ll see Escape to Margaritaville again tonight for the closing performance. Don has had such a terrific time doing this show. He loves the cast. They are wonderful people who are also a lot of fun. I’m so grateful that he’s had this experience.

We’ve decided to drive up the coast of California to San Francisco, where we’ll catch I-80 and travel through Nevada and Utah and Wyoming and Nebraska and Iowa and Illinois and Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. We’re really looking forward to the drive up the coast. I did it with my friend Rick when we first moved out here, but that was 24 years ago! Can’t wait to see it with my sweetheart.

Happy Sunday.

I’m still adjusting to the time change, so I’m glad I went to the matinee yesterday, rather than the evening performance – I was really pooped by then.

The outside of the theater at the La Jolla Playhouse is all decked out in honor of Margaritaville.

Lots of audience members wearing Hawaiian shirts and the occasional lei.

Of course, margaritas were available.

Don showed me a photo from last night: three men (including a doctor and a lawyer) who have seen the show a few times, wore eye patches in honor of Don’s character. Hilarious!

I really loved the show – it’s such fun, pure escapism (and boy, don’t we need that right now?) I got to meet the cast before the show, a nicer group of people you could never hope to meet. They’re wonderful. Great performances by all, especially Paul, who plays the leading man, Tully. He plays the guitar, sings beautifully, and is a star.

Don, who would be embarrassed if he knew I was writing this, sort of steals the show. His character is quirky and funny and touching and darn it if he doesn’t sing a lot more than he let on! That sneak! I loved watching him and his fellow cast members who do everything; sing, dance, and act. Triple threats, every one of them.

I had the best time!

Rick and Doug were there as well, and we all went out for dinner between shows. Lovely. And bizarre – I just saw them last week in the Hudson Valley!

I’m proud of my husband, who is one of the best actors I know. He can do anything. But this character is perfect for him at this time of his life and he is having the time of his life. For that I am truly grateful.

Yay, Escape to Margaritaville!

Today, we’ll be out and about. I’m not sure where yet – but I’m going to suggest we visit our favorite antique shops in Ocean Beach. I want to say hello to my friend Lori, who owns Vignettes.

And why do I think we’ll end up at the local beach so someone I know can body surf?

Happy Thursday.

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