It's cloudy and windy out and the temperature is dropping like a rock but at least it isn't raining. Not yet anyway!
I finally got most of the red paint off things the things it shouldn't have been on in the first place. Well, most of them anyway. My hair still has a couple of funny-looking litte burgundy highlights and I see occasional pink streaks on my cleaning cloths. Thank Heavens for small favors though. It is a deep, dark red and it could easily have been fire-engine red or some other weird color.
With that catastrophe behind me, I have another one looming. I have to paint a wicker chest of drawers but I've been putting that off at least until the red memories fade a little. I have to psych myself up before tackling black enamel paint!
I have movie/dinner plans tonight and I'm looking forward to it. It brings back memories of when I used to spend Saturday afternoons (Sunday too if I could scare up the quarter) at the Martin Theater in Douglas. Of course, we didn't see anything like Gran Torino but I like Clint Eastwood so I'm sure I will enjoy it.
My son asked me yesterday if a new dress I bought was "a little young." I told him to be grateful I actually bought a dress!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Lesson Learned
I don't care what the clerk at Home Depot or apartment maintenance supervisor says, never try to spray paint anything inside a small apartment!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Rain. Again.
Still think Atlanta should put me on retainer for breaking the drought! Fortunately, it hasn't bothered me very much even though I did get soaked yesterday and a bit water-logged today.
I spent an hour later this afternoon assembling some little tables for the apartment and almost that long trying to scrub the grease from beneath my nails. Wonder which genius decided to grease the bolts?
I've also spent a good portion of the day reviewing a Statement of Purpose for a very special young man who is seeking admission into NYU's MA program in Educational Leadership. He is a deserving person and I was more than happy to do this for him.
The lady who is trying to get MM Magazine off the ground asked me to go with her to meet the realtor about office space for the magazine. I went but I really hope she isn't expecting too much. I haven't even agreed to write for her yet and I definitely don't want to get involved in the day-to-day running of the business!
I spent an hour later this afternoon assembling some little tables for the apartment and almost that long trying to scrub the grease from beneath my nails. Wonder which genius decided to grease the bolts?
I've also spent a good portion of the day reviewing a Statement of Purpose for a very special young man who is seeking admission into NYU's MA program in Educational Leadership. He is a deserving person and I was more than happy to do this for him.
The lady who is trying to get MM Magazine off the ground asked me to go with her to meet the realtor about office space for the magazine. I went but I really hope she isn't expecting too much. I haven't even agreed to write for her yet and I definitely don't want to get involved in the day-to-day running of the business!
Monday, January 5, 2009
The Night Life
Didn't someone used to sing the line, "The Night Life Ain't No Good Life, But It's My Life?" I haven't seen a lot of the night life here yet but it's been pretty good so far. However, I'm sure it could be much better if I could spend at least part of the time with someone whose company isn't duller than watching paint dry. I still have hope though. (Do I hear England calling?)
For strange reason I seem to attract conservative, bigoted men with money despite discouraging them as much as possible and still remain civil. Give me a penniless poet any time!
On another note, I went to the first movie in a theater since "Tootsie," and didn't have to drive 25 or more miles to get there. We saw "Frost Nixon" and it was worth the time spent, especially if you're old enough to remember when all those events occurred.
Hot and still rainy in the city. I had to revert to the a/c again today which leaves me wonder if it really is January.
For strange reason I seem to attract conservative, bigoted men with money despite discouraging them as much as possible and still remain civil. Give me a penniless poet any time!
On another note, I went to the first movie in a theater since "Tootsie," and didn't have to drive 25 or more miles to get there. We saw "Frost Nixon" and it was worth the time spent, especially if you're old enough to remember when all those events occurred.
Hot and still rainy in the city. I had to revert to the a/c again today which leaves me wonder if it really is January.
Friday, January 2, 2009
One Mystery Solved
Just in case you ever wondered, I learned tonight that you won't die of boredom. You might wish you (or the other person) would, but it won't happen without some outside assistance. Much more of it though, and I might have given him or me a helping hand.
I only thought my date last weekend was dull. It was a fancy dress ball compared to this. This guy not only has "I" disease, he also has "opera syndrome" (as defined by Thirtysomething): "me-me-me."
With all such "scintillating" conversation, plus a very good Margarita, it was all I could do to keep my eyes open through dinner. Another date or two like this and I might give up the night life altogether!
I only thought my date last weekend was dull. It was a fancy dress ball compared to this. This guy not only has "I" disease, he also has "opera syndrome" (as defined by Thirtysomething): "me-me-me."
With all such "scintillating" conversation, plus a very good Margarita, it was all I could do to keep my eyes open through dinner. Another date or two like this and I might give up the night life altogether!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Looking back and forward
Well, we are back from our trip to Louisiana and somewhat still recovering. We decided to be very daring and attempt and all-night drive home and it was surprisingly successful. I think DH and I are the ones suffering the most ill effects since we're still tired. It actually felt kind of exciting to drive all night. I volunteered to do most of it, since I enjoyed having more than two seconds of consecutive silence.
It was a good trip but had some pretty tense moments. DH's grandfather is not very patient these days and although I know he loves the children, he has a pretty short and unpredictable fuse with them. I thought it was just the dementia, but according to the rest of the family he has always been like this. Apparently, the dementia has just kicked it up a notch and made it more intense. It was distressing to me since I've never seen this side, and sad as well. The girls had a good time, but I think we're all relieved to be home and have our own "stuff" around us.
We celebrated the New Year by trying to get some sleep. We were invited to a neighbor's party and were considering asking Life if she'd mind babysitting, but decided not to since we were too exhausted to enjoy it anyway. We made it back so much earlier than we thought we had already declined the invitation besides. Glad I didn't ask since she sounds like she had a good time meeting and greeting with neighbors, anyway ;-)
My wish is happiness, health, and love for everyone in the New Year. I hope with the new presidency that our country is on the road to some positive changes for us and for our planet.
BTW, this is a very funny commentary by Robin Williams on Obama, etc., if you have ten minutes to watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puMz1Q3E000
It was a good trip but had some pretty tense moments. DH's grandfather is not very patient these days and although I know he loves the children, he has a pretty short and unpredictable fuse with them. I thought it was just the dementia, but according to the rest of the family he has always been like this. Apparently, the dementia has just kicked it up a notch and made it more intense. It was distressing to me since I've never seen this side, and sad as well. The girls had a good time, but I think we're all relieved to be home and have our own "stuff" around us.
We celebrated the New Year by trying to get some sleep. We were invited to a neighbor's party and were considering asking Life if she'd mind babysitting, but decided not to since we were too exhausted to enjoy it anyway. We made it back so much earlier than we thought we had already declined the invitation besides. Glad I didn't ask since she sounds like she had a good time meeting and greeting with neighbors, anyway ;-)
My wish is happiness, health, and love for everyone in the New Year. I hope with the new presidency that our country is on the road to some positive changes for us and for our planet.
BTW, this is a very funny commentary by Robin Williams on Obama, etc., if you have ten minutes to watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puMz1Q3E000
A Good Start
Today has been a good start to a much anticipated New Year. I've just been laid back, taking it easy on this gorgeous, sunny day. I remember an old superstition when I was growing up, admonishing people to be careful what they did on New Year's Day because that was what they would be doing all year long. If it's true, I'm not in any danger of overworking during 2009!
New neighbors a few houses away hosted a New Year's drop-in party and graciously included me on their guest list. They served all the traditional foods associated with the holiday, along with some new ones. They are an attractive couple and were friendly, gracious hosts. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting them and some other neighbors.
With Georgia shining in the Capital One bowl this afternoon, I've about gotten over being embarrassed by Tech's bowl performance from yesterday. It got so bad that I finally stopped watching and wrote an article for the paper that I had been promising.
New neighbors a few houses away hosted a New Year's drop-in party and graciously included me on their guest list. They served all the traditional foods associated with the holiday, along with some new ones. They are an attractive couple and were friendly, gracious hosts. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting them and some other neighbors.
With Georgia shining in the Capital One bowl this afternoon, I've about gotten over being embarrassed by Tech's bowl performance from yesterday. It got so bad that I finally stopped watching and wrote an article for the paper that I had been promising.
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