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The view from my balcony on this foggy morning.

Hello dear friends. I arrived safely in San Diego yesterday afternoon. I was going on 2 hours of sleep (for some reason I lie awake for hours when I know I have to get up very early!) and the journey was long. By the time I got to the apartment, I was definitely dragging.I’m in the same apartment I was in last year. When I returned home last summer, I left some things behind. Some of them are still here…and others are missing. Hmmm. I had to rearrange things like they were last year so that I could feel more at home. I shipped two boxes here and they were waiting for me in the apartment – things like my own bedding, a pretty shower curtain and some little things to make it more like home. Since I stayed here for 6 months last year, I knew exactly what was needed. Believe me, the bedspread and the shower curtain that are normally on display at the apartment are ugly. I have to have some prettiness around me if I’m going to stay here for 10 weeks!

I walked to Trader Joe’s (oh, I love that place) and carried two bags of groceries back to the apartment. I have a rental car here but past experience tells me that it is impossible to park there on a weekend. So I walked. The bags were very heavy (remember, I had only 2 hours sleep) and I thought I might not make it back! But I did. I settled in as best I could and then I just watched television until 9:00 (midnight back east) and went to bed. I woke up at 5:30 this morning and I feel much better.

I’m catching up on blogs and then I have to walk over to the theater to meet with a director. Then I plan to go to IKEA and pick up a few things. I am on a much stricter budget than I was last year….so I must be frugal.

I’ll be back with more news and photos soon.

Meeting Elyse…It’s Providence!

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I had the best time!! Coaching in Providence, you ask? No. I mean, that was fine, but I’m talking about my morning with Elyse!! Yes, I got to meet my pal in person on Saturday morning.

This blogging world is an amazing place filled with wonderful people. Elyse and I have been chatting for a long while now (we even had a little summer swap.) When I found out I was going to be in Providence, I crossed my fingers that Elyse might have some free time to meet. She did! Bright and early Saturday morning, Miss Elyse pulled up to my hotel. We ran and hugged each other, started talking and didn’t stop until she dropped me off over 3 hours later. (We could have kept on going, believe me, but I had to be at rehearsal.) As is only natural, we had both been a little nervous about meeting. Would we have enough to talk about? Would it be awkward? ‘Yes’ to the first question and a resounding ‘No’ to the second. It was exciting and such fun. I was positively giddy with delight! Of course, we took lots of pictures because we’re bloggers!

We had breakfast at this wonderful restaurant:


Here’s our superhero waiter, Cory:


Cory was extremely patient – thank goodness. He heard our blogging story, took our picture and was generally a great guy.


Cory took this photo with my camera. Thank you, Cory!

(Photo by Elyse)

There were metal hearts hanging everywhere – all dressed up for Valentine’s Day.


I loved this metal pot rack. The food, especially the wonderful bread, was great.

Both Elyse and I said it seemed like we had known each other for years. Isn’t that the best feeling? My husband told me that the real reason I was going to Providence was to meet Elyse. I think he’s right. It was meant to be.

I brought some little presents for Elyse. She brought some for me. As Elyse would say, ‘Swoon!’


One of Elyse’s Les Petits Tiroirs.


And another.


Oh – one of Elyse’s adorable clothespin dolls – in pink!


Another decorated clothespin for my collection, a sweet pink glass shaker, a cake eraser, and a little pink chick. She had an extra, so she brought this for me:


I can’t wait to sit down with some hot chocolate and this catalog/magazine. (Yet again, my feet are in a photo.)

I couldn’t wait to meet Elyse and I was not disappointed. She is fabulous – smart, funny and talented. And I know I’ve found a great friend.

I was so wanted to share the story of our meeting with you that I decided to postpone McCoy Monday this week. It will be back next Monday.

Guess Who?

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(A vintage Valentine candy box – don’t you love the graphics?)

Just a quick note – I’m in lovely Providence, Rhode Island working on Beauty and the Beast. Downtown Providence is really neat – what a great city! I’m working long hours at the theater (which is drop-dead gorgeous) but I am squeezing some time in to meet someone very special.

Who might it be?

Hint: I just mentioned her 2 blog posts ago, she is one of my favorite bloggers ever, she…tinkers. Have you figured it out yet?

We did a little swap together last year. That’s your last clue.

We’re having breakfast together!

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