Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Life in our little cottage in the country

Some Sunlight, Please

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Day 4 of rain and fog.  I think we’re heading out of this weather pattern later today. Fingers crossed.

The *%*#show  continues in Washington, DC, where we are being held hostage by the same people who incited and supported the insurrection, which took place two years ago today. I was sort of half watching yesterday – as was Don – and I finally had to say ‘No More.’ It was ludicrous and disgusting at the same time and I felt it taking its toll on my state of mind.

I finished reading the newest by Michael Connelly and returned it to the library. I started another book but I’m not sure I’m the mood for it. I’ll give it another chance later today. I also have to keep in mind that I’ll be commuting to NYC next week so I want whatever I’m reading to be light and portable.

A bit of a sigh here; I think I’m in the holiday letdown part of the month, where all the lights and magic are gone (save for our outdoor lights, they’re still up) and I’ve returned to daily worries about all sorts of things, including money and work and the future and friends who are ill. I’m sure I’m no different than anyone else – we’re so grateful when there’s something that takes us away from all of that – like Christmas. Or the movie premiere, in my case.

Speaking of that, I want to thank everyone who has watched Spoiler Alert. Some of you wrote to me, either on this blog or via an email, and your praise for my work means the world to me. I’ve been fortunate enough to have a lot of opening nights in my career, including two on Broadway – four, if you count Don’s – but coaching the movie and getting the chance to appear in it? The biggest deal of my career. So, thank you. I hope more of you get the chance to see it in the future. It’s such a wonderful movie. Don is crazy about it and he’s pretty picky. Yes, some of that is about me, but more than that, he thinks it’s wonderfully acted and directed and loves the story.

Okay. Time to do some laundry and chores.

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.

War and Peace, Rain, and the Clown Show

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Day three of rain and dark skies, with not even a wee bit of sunshine. Both Don and I find it depressing. But, it’s a gentle rain, rather than what hit the Bay area yesterday. I need to do some reading about it, but it was very intense with lots of damage, that’s for sure. Take care of yourselves.

This arrived in yesterday’s mail. Oh boy! So far, I’ve been keeping up with reading a chapter a day. I may have to play catch-up when I’m dealing with long, long days in the city. It’s too bulky to carry with me on the commute. That, a script, and another book? Nope. So far, the chapters are on the short side.

I walked down to the mailbox to get it, brought it inside and took it out of its packing. Then I walked over to Don to show him the size of the book. I had previously had a conversation with him about the readalong, explaining that I would be reading a chapter a day. Much to my surprise, Don saw the book and said “I should do this, too.” What??? Don is a nonfiction guy. So I was surprised and happy. I think the ‘chapter a day’ idea makes the thought of reading the book so much less formidable. So, he ordered his own copy. I’m looking forward to future discussions.

Other than that, nothing else is new. It’s too dreary outside to take walks. We’ve been watching the GOP members of the house and their complete disarray – a clown show. The next two years will be full of  ‘investigations’ and performative ‘look at me!’ faux outrage. Legislation to help Americans? Don’t think so. There certainly wasn’t any positive legislation during their previous reign. It’s depressing. But, it’s like watching a car wreck – you can’t take your eyes off of it.

When having power for the sake of power is the only thing that matters to you, perhaps running for office as a public servant isn’t your best option.

Sigh.

I’m definitely too old for all of this.

Stay safe.

Happy Thursday.

 

Wednesday

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Gray, rainy, rather depressing outside.

Inside:

My copy of War and Peace  did not arrive yesterday and being a good student type who also always arrives early, I felt a bit of panic. We’re reading a chapter a day and it was already 3 days into the year. So I downloaded it to my iPad (for $1.99) and read the first three chapters. Of course, after thinking it was lost, I just received a message that it will be delivered today. I took this picture for Brenda, who loves using a Kindle/iPad for reading. See, Brenda? I won’t be reading any more on the iPad after today, but here’s proof that I used it!

More of the girls sans Christmas sweaters and then I’ll ease up on posting photos of them.

Holly.

Maeve.

Sophie.

The sweaters have been put into ‘storage’ until next year.

I packed up all of the miniature Christmas decorations and they’re also stowed away until next year. The furniture in the dollhouses has been rearranged and all is back to normal.

Now, I have to force myself to straighten up the office. I’ve done a wee bit up there, but much more needs to be done. I tend to dump things on the desk and chair.

Okay. There is much reading to be done today and watering of houseplants and vacuuming, etc.

Stay safe.

Happy Wednesday.

 

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