Starting to open.
I did a lot of yard work yesterday. And then, hearing that rain would be here on Tuesday and Wednesday, I mowed the entire front lawn. If I had let it go until Thursday, it would have been way too long.
At the end of that little job, I was exhausted.
My friends, Noble and Tina, stopped by yesterday to give me an Opening Night present:
A beautiful azalea to plant in my garden, along with this McCoy pot. I’m thrilled to say that I didn’t have this particular piece of McCoy. I do now! Thank you, Noble and Tina. This was presented in a box decorated by Tina with the ‘Romanov’ crest – entirely appropriate for Anastasia.
As often happens in life, this is a day of highs and lows. Anastasia is opening tonight. That’s the high.
Three years ago, on this date, my mother passed away.
I miss her every day.
The bitter and the sweet.
I’m off to get ready to catch the bus to the city. If I decide to take my laptop along, I’ll try to post tomorrow. If I don’t, you’ll see a post on Wednesday.
Happy Monday.
The pink and aqua are a perfect combination. And both absolutely perfect gifts for you. :) Sending hugs of comfort. And wishing all the best for opening night.
Enjoy tonight!!!
Break a leg! And breathe in all of NYC for me.
These anniversaries are hard. I hope you enjoy the evening. Hugs!
I know your mom (and dad) are looking down on you with much pride and love tonight!
Merde! or as the Russians say: какать!
Love, Noble & Tina
What a beautiful and thoughtful gift! Enjoy tonight, for all it is! ;)
i agree with tina, that both your parents are looking upon you with pride and love – today and every day. together forever …………
and what a thoughtful present of those lovely flowers and that beautiful vase!
hope you enjoy the show (a wonderful treat after all that yard work). i think that’s a sure bet!
kathy in iowa
Claudia, You have a great day and enjoy the success in this production which you have had a
part in! They have got to appreciate you!
I am so sorry about your mom.. I know it breaks your heart.
My mom too, passed way 3 yrs ago on the 1st of January and I
do miss her. I have times when I want to call her or daddy and tell them emergent news and for a tiny nano- second the thought crosses my mind. It does hurt doesn’t it? I have lost all my family of origin and that hurts too…
But life goes on so we go on, as this is life: wonderful and sad at times. Hopefully we have some fun and wonderful moments too!
love to you
,Katheryn
You are right….. bitter and sweet. The Today show is doing a different Broadway show each morning this week and I saw Anastasia is one of the shows that will be highlighted with a musical number by the cast! They didn’t say which day……. I am looking forward to it!
I bet you are glad that the mowing is done as it is SO hard when it gets too long. Then it all clumps up on top and is a mess if you don’t rake. (But, oh-so-much better than shoveling snow.)
Have a truly wonderful time this evening, Claudia. I hope you know we will all be thinking of you!
A glorious azalea, I love it! Enjoy tonight and best wishes for a long, successful run for Anastasia.
I think of my mom every day, she died in 2011.
Your lilac are just beautiful. Here are are just starting to bud.
I am so sorry about your Mom. What a lovely photo of her.
All the best on opening night!
Your mother was so lovely…as is the gift from your friends!
You’ve probably been told a million times how much you look like your Mother. Have a wonderful time at the opening of Anastasia!
I always love seeing that photo of your mother. She’s beautiful, of course, but she also seems to be looking forward to the life ahead of her.
Yes, break a leg and many happy wishes! The pottery and azalea are so pretty. Your mother is lovely, and you do look so much like her. Safe travels! Becky in OK
Happy memories to balance the sadness of your lost, Claudia.
Those Azaleas are gorgeous. Good luck with the opening. My Mom will be gone 6 years on May 4th. My Dad was gone 27 years on April 11th. I miss them so much. That is a nice picture of your Mother. May she rest in peace.
Marilyn
Gorgeous azalea plant. And that McCoy pot. Wow! You have some fabulous friends that obviously appreciate the work you do.
Your Mom is absolutely beautiful. I love her smile. She reminds of her daughter, Claudia!
Enjoy the show on this bittersweet day.
Monica
I understand the sadness on death anniversary dates…my heart goes out to you. I hope you enjoy yourself tonight.
Claudia you are the image of your beautiful mother.
Sue
Thank you so much, Sue.