First real snow of the year. I think we might have an inch and a half so far. It’s still snowing, but it will be tapering off soon. Don is out there shoveling as I write this. We have an oil delivery coming today and we want the drive to be clear for the truck. (There’s a story about this delivery and our soon-to-be-former oil company that I’ll share another time. Or not. Let’s just say it was a stressful afternoon yesterday.)
We did get out to the grocery store and then took a long walk, so I got some exercise in before the snow came.
And this morning, I put the last few pieces in place.
The World of Jane Austen. Very satisfying!
If you can, please watch Mass, a new movie that is streaming at the moment. It’s brilliant, unbelievably gut-wrenching, and superbly done. It stars Ann Dowd, Reed Birney, Jason Isaacs, and Martha Plimpton. It’s about a meeting between two sets of parents who have lost children to gun violence. I won’t say more because what I love about this movie is the slow, thoughtful pace. No rush to reveal plot points. All of that is rolled out slowly and realistically. (I want you to have that experience, too.) The performances are superb, the best I’ve seen in years. Don and I sat together on the sofa, neither of us moving an inch throughout the movie, completely riveted. It’s brave work on the part of every person involved. Bravo.
It’s the best thing I’ve seen in years.
Stay safe.
Happy Friday.
Shanna says
Was going to comment yesterday and it just got away from me (as most things do, lately)!
I just love the McCoy lovelies under the pew.
Also, am warming to the Girls, for their fashion fun. (Oh, and my striped leggings have arrived…nevermind that I don’t have the best body for them. Don’t care, nope!)
Nice puzzle…fantasic dusting of snow!
Linda Piazza says
Brava to you for the striped leggings, Shanna!
Shanna says
Hahaha! Thanks, Linda.
Claudia says
I need to get some striped leggings!
Stay safe, Shanna.
Shanna says
Yes, I think you do! I was surprised at how many different brands, styles and pricepoints I found when I Googled them.
Claudia says
xo
kathy in iowa says
good for you, shanna! :) i’m glad you got yourself something you wanted and am sure they will look great, too.
hope you and your husband have a good, easy weekend. stay safe.
kathy in iowa
Karen says
Thanks for the movie tip. Who streams it?
Claudia says
We watched it through our cable provider. Just google it and a list will come up.
Stay safe, Karen.
Dee+Dee says
It’s snowed here too, it’s my birthday today and it’s very rare to have one without snow! Love the Jane Austen jigsaw and I can see the Georgian city of Bath within. I’ve visited several times and hopefully will be going again this Autumn.
Thanks for the movie tip, I’ll try to find it.
Happy Friday
Linda Piazza says
Happy Birthday, Dee+Dee!
Dee+Dee says
Thank you, Linda!
Shanna says
Happy Birthday, Dee+Dee!
Dee+Dee says
Thank you, Shanna !
Claudia says
Happy Birthday, Dee Dee!
xoxoxo
Stay safe!
Chris K in of WI says
Happy Birthday, Dee Dee!!! Hope you had a wonderful day!
Dee+Dee says
Thank you, Chris K!
kathy in iowa says
it’s a day late (sorry), but here’s a wish that you had a great birthday … and a fun, safe day every day.
kathy in iowa
Dee+Dee says
Thank you, Kathy!
Linda Piazza says
Thanks for the movie recommendation.
Claudia says
You’re welcome.
Stay safe, Linda.
Kay+Nickel says
Thanks for the movie recommendation. I will put it on my list for the future. I need to take a break from sadness, heartache and politics for a bit. The hard part is that those tend to be the movies I choose. Tender Bar was a good serious but not so serious movie we watched last night. It didnโt get great reviews but we both enjoyed it.
Claudia says
It’s worth your while. Very, very moving.
Stay safe, Kay.
jeanie says
What streaming service is “Mass.” It sounds like something Rick and I would appreciate.
The puzzle is absolutely wonderful. I bet that was a fun one to do.
Glad you got a little snow but not pummeled. It’s very pretty! Happy weekend!
Claudia says
We got it through our cable provider ‘On Demand.’
I’m sure it you googled it, you’d find a list.
Stay safe, Jeanie.
Vicki says
Martha Plimpton. We don’t see nearly enough of her. She caught my eye as a dynamic actress some number of years ago (The Beans of Egypt, Maine/indie film).
Your snow is so pretty.
Claudia says
I worked with her several years ago in Shakespeare in the Park.
She’s very good.
Stay safe, Vicki.
Linda MacKean says
The snow is beautiful. I’m going to try to find the move to watch. I always appreciate your recommendations!
Claudia says
Thank you, Linda! I hope you’re feeling better!
Stay safe.
kathy in iowa says
the snow is beautiful … and preferred over the freezing drizzle we might get here today.
good puzzzle!
thanks for the movie recommendation.
happy, safe saturday!
kathy in iowa
Claudia says
Same to you, Kathy!
Stay safe.