I’ve been hearing a mourning dove. Heaven. I heard him last night and this morning. Yesterday, I walked down to the mailbox and I heard a lot of birds singing. The same this morning. When I see a robin and hear the peepers, I’ll know it’s spring.
I cannot wait. Neither can Don.
We started watching Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio last night. It’s enchanting and dark and wonderful. The animation is extraordinary. I’m a big fan of del Toro; he directed one of my favorite movies ever: The Shape of Water. He sets the story during the rise of fascism in Italy. We only stopped because we were tired, so we’ll watch the rest of it tonight. My heavens, he’s so talented.
I’ve got a Renoir puzzle going, I’m reading Kate Atkinson’s Shrines of Gaiety, and I have to do some dialect research this weekend. But not today. Today is Quiet and Peace Day. That’s what we decided to name this Saturday.
Randomly chosen from the egg cup cubby for today’s egg cup tour.
1. My very first egg cup, given to me by my godparents at Easter. I don’t know what age I was, but thankfully, I held onto it for decades. When I was in grad school, I distinctly remember finding it during a trip back home and bringing it back to Philadelphia. It was made by Fanny Farmer as an Easter gift, most likely filled with jelly beans or chocolate eggs. (Kay, who comments on this blog, is my godparents’ daughter. We grew up together. ) Right after we moved east, I saw Martha Stewart Living in a store and there, on the cover, was a photo of this egg cup. I bought a copy and proceeded to read an article on collecting egg cups (didn’t know such a thing was possible!) and that started the whole thing.
2. A sweet little egg cup with two dogs on either side of the cup. I love the colored lines and dots at the top of the cup. Made in Japan.
3. The sweetest little bunny rabbit. Made in Japan. This little bunny has always reminded me of Scout, who had very pink ears and a mischievous expression just like this one. Priceless.
4. Another Fanny Farmer egg cup, one of the first cups I bought when I started collecting. You can see the words “Fanny Farmer” written on both sides of the base. It’s very heavy and rumored to be made by McCoy Pottery. I’ve seen this cup a lot but the paint is always chipped. I am very lucky. This one is in pristine condition.
More tomorrow. It’s fun to look at them outside of the cabinet.
Stay safe.
Happy Saturday.
I’m also reading that Kate Atkinson right now. The egg cups are such a charming collection. We’ve been watching the second season of Your Honor—love Bryan Cranston. (Looking forward to the premiere of Lucky Hank tomorrow night, too, because we also love Bob Odenkirk!)
All good, Shanna!
Stay safe.
sweet egg cups and doves. glad you have/ heard them. :)
i imagine work will keep you very busy for the next week so am glad to hear you are relaxing today!
quicker note from me … having a low-key birthday (65) here today. missing members of my family not sitting with me, happy that at least some of us can be together physically now and glad and grateful that we are all together always.
happy saturday to everyone.
kathy
and it’s my my sister’s birthday, too … twins. :)
xo
Happy Birthday, Kathy! (Wow, a twin!)
Happy Birthday to you and your sister, Kathy!
Low-key birthdays have been my birthdays of choice for several years now. Enjoy.
xoxo
Stay safe.
The Shape of Water. Absolutely exquisite. One of my all-time favorites, too.
The egg cups are so wonderful. I’m glad you still have your first. Oh, how you’d feel if you didn’t — I know because there are a (very) few things like that I wish I’d saved.
Pinocchio is on my watch list, too.
Have a wonderful weekend. We are in the cold zone again today — new snow this morning (it won’t last more than a couple of days) and only 18 and it’s noon!
There are definitely some things I wish I still had with me. Most of them given or thrown away by my mom – without telling me. That’s a whole other story.
Sorry, it’s cold! But we have temps in the fifties all next week and I suspect you will, too.
Stay safe, Jeanie.
Love seeing your egg cups showcased for Easter. I have a collection, too, and fell in love with Martha Stewart via her magazine. Was very sad when they discontinued it. You and Don enjoy your peace and quiet Saturday. Hugs, Elaine
We will, Elaine.
Stay safe.
I love the sound of a quiet and peace day! I always enjoy your egg cups. I hope you have a lovely weekend.
You too, Linda. Hope you’re going to be able to see your grands!
Stay safe.
Those are darling egg cups…a fun collection! I, too, loved The Shape of Water! Enjoy your quiet and peace!
I will!
Thanks so much, Barrie.
Stay safe.
Glad to see in yesterday’s post that you’re feeling better; and, as always, LOVE seeing the egg cup collection each year as we approach Easter. Thank you for sharing them with us, Claudia!
You’re most welcome, Vicki!
Stay safe.
Egg cup season!! I look forward to this every year.
Aw, thank you, Debbie.
I’m so glad you enjoy it.
Stay safe.