Had to learn a new something today - Gimlet - for recording reference interactions online instead of on paper. It is always something. I meant to get to work 15 minutes early today to get ahead of all of the new stuff. The last time I worked was two months ago and a lot can change in two months. So far, so good. Couldn't sign in as my password had expired. Jeez...I don't remember getting any notice of that! Managed to get that changed so I could get into the "password keeper" so I could find out how to log into Gimlet. The day is moving sort of slowly. Got to work with my favorite Saturday co-hort. I go for months without working with her. Today it was a surprise gift. We both brought snacks. So much for my diet.
Tomorrow I will exercise. Also have to make sure to watch 60 minutes. Maggie Smith is going to be on. Certainly Downton Abbey is the crowning achievement of her career. Later on tomorrow evening will be the finale of season 3. Dreading finding out what is going to happen to Matthew. I heard he does not want to continue on to season 4. Auurgh! I adore him.
Last night watched a bit of 8 mile, with Eminem. I love that movie. Didn't really get to hear much music in the parts I watched. Went back to reading.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
Who has time for Twitter?
Is that why everyone is always playing with their phone?
I survived Valentine's day and it wasn't half bad. Went with my French club to Philadelphia to see a movie called Amour. A slow moving story of an elderly couple and their decline. Lots to think about, even the day after. Before the movie we dined at Fork, 306 Market Street. Had a yummy kale salad with creme fraiche. Then my sister and her boyfriend invited me over for dinner and served Duck a l'orange. This all kind of came together at the last minute and was an enjoyable day. I even exercised at 8 AM.
Weather is sunny and temperate. Winter is so much more bearable when the temperature is in the 40's.
And it is already February 15th! How much more winter could there be?
I survived Valentine's day and it wasn't half bad. Went with my French club to Philadelphia to see a movie called Amour. A slow moving story of an elderly couple and their decline. Lots to think about, even the day after. Before the movie we dined at Fork, 306 Market Street. Had a yummy kale salad with creme fraiche. Then my sister and her boyfriend invited me over for dinner and served Duck a l'orange. This all kind of came together at the last minute and was an enjoyable day. I even exercised at 8 AM.
Weather is sunny and temperate. Winter is so much more bearable when the temperature is in the 40's.
And it is already February 15th! How much more winter could there be?
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
I can do whatever I want
but I don't want to do anything. Slowing down lately. Too many "driveway moments" and "Vitamin D baths". All I want to do is take a rest.
Just finished a delightful compilation of short stories...Are we there yet? (selected shorts : a celebration of the short story, a presentation of Symphonyspace) Stories by Eudora Welty, Annie Proulx and others. My favorite story was A ride with Olympy, by James Thurber, read by David Rakoff (that guy who sounds like David Sedaris, but isn't). The author takes a ride with Olympy, a helper with whom he speaks only in French, to teach him how to drive a big car around the hair pin curves of Cap D'Antibes in France. Hilarity, miscommunication and catastrophe ensue. This audiobook is at the Bridgeton Public Library (AUDB F ARE).
Just finished a delightful compilation of short stories...Are we there yet? (selected shorts : a celebration of the short story, a presentation of Symphonyspace) Stories by Eudora Welty, Annie Proulx and others. My favorite story was A ride with Olympy, by James Thurber, read by David Rakoff (that guy who sounds like David Sedaris, but isn't). The author takes a ride with Olympy, a helper with whom he speaks only in French, to teach him how to drive a big car around the hair pin curves of Cap D'Antibes in France. Hilarity, miscommunication and catastrophe ensue. This audiobook is at the Bridgeton Public Library (AUDB F ARE).
Monday, February 11, 2013
My life doesn't interest me
Lately, when I make the bed, I just want to get back in it. I did get back in it today and lounged around for several hours listening to NPR. I have a daily routine, but am losing interest in it.
- one hour of chores
- exercise
- computer work
I know I am retired, but I can't spend the day in bed without feeling highly guilty. I am falling behinder and behinder.
Valentine's day is this week. Not one of my favorite holidays. Liked the words heard in a song on the Lawrence Welk show last night..."somebody soon will love you, if no one loves you now." One can always hope. I really miss those old sing alongs we used to have at the Quadrangle where my mother was incarcerated
So, why was I watching The Lawrence Welk show? Trying to get ready for Downton Abbey. We watched if for three hours....very satisfying. A one hour show is never enough. Watched the repeat from last week and the two hour show from last night. I am already experiencing withdrawal symptoms as next week is the season finale. There are people I LOVE on that show (Matthew, Mary, Mrs. Hughes, Mr. Carson, Mrs. Patmore) and people I HATE (Miss O'Brien, Mr. Barrow).
- one hour of chores
- exercise
- computer work
I know I am retired, but I can't spend the day in bed without feeling highly guilty. I am falling behinder and behinder.
Valentine's day is this week. Not one of my favorite holidays. Liked the words heard in a song on the Lawrence Welk show last night..."somebody soon will love you, if no one loves you now." One can always hope. I really miss those old sing alongs we used to have at the Quadrangle where my mother was incarcerated
So, why was I watching The Lawrence Welk show? Trying to get ready for Downton Abbey. We watched if for three hours....very satisfying. A one hour show is never enough. Watched the repeat from last week and the two hour show from last night. I am already experiencing withdrawal symptoms as next week is the season finale. There are people I LOVE on that show (Matthew, Mary, Mrs. Hughes, Mr. Carson, Mrs. Patmore) and people I HATE (Miss O'Brien, Mr. Barrow).
Friday, February 8, 2013
A horrible weather day
Well, here it is just raining but TOO MUCH. Sometimes it rains INSIDE my house, so I dread any forecast that says, rain, heavy at times. Other people north of here are having a lot of snow, so I guess I shouldn't complain. Just trying to get through the day distracting myself because rain depresses me.
Just finished 100 ways to happy chic your life, by Jonathan Adler. I picked up this book because the author was born in my town. But, like all the other famous people from my town, he doesn't live here anymore. He started off making pottery in his parent's cellar and has moved on to decorating, life advising and production of many items. The book is mainly photographs, featuring his beach house on Shelter Island (Long Island?) He is funny and delightful and urges one to have their signature behavior....his is to wear white pants. Described as having an "empire", he has been told that he is like waterfront property with hurricane damage. Craft projects, decorating advice, and organizing tips are all numbered, and yes, there are 100. #28: Adopt a signature folly #45: Reuse and repurpose #90: Find a way to hang it. Even if it is not your style, the book is delightful and inspiring.
Always say goodbye : a Lew Fonesca mystery, by Stuart M. Kaminsky. I listened to the audiobook I borrowed from the Vineland Public Library. One of those hard boiled detectives, getting over a tragedy.
He goes back to Chicago to try and find out who killed his wife and why and to get revenge. When he finds that the guy did it accidentally, he doesn't have the heart to kill him. Another story gets in there at the end, which didn't seem to go with the rest of the book.
Just finished 100 ways to happy chic your life, by Jonathan Adler. I picked up this book because the author was born in my town. But, like all the other famous people from my town, he doesn't live here anymore. He started off making pottery in his parent's cellar and has moved on to decorating, life advising and production of many items. The book is mainly photographs, featuring his beach house on Shelter Island (Long Island?) He is funny and delightful and urges one to have their signature behavior....his is to wear white pants. Described as having an "empire", he has been told that he is like waterfront property with hurricane damage. Craft projects, decorating advice, and organizing tips are all numbered, and yes, there are 100. #28: Adopt a signature folly #45: Reuse and repurpose #90: Find a way to hang it. Even if it is not your style, the book is delightful and inspiring.
Always say goodbye : a Lew Fonesca mystery, by Stuart M. Kaminsky. I listened to the audiobook I borrowed from the Vineland Public Library. One of those hard boiled detectives, getting over a tragedy.
He goes back to Chicago to try and find out who killed his wife and why and to get revenge. When he finds that the guy did it accidentally, he doesn't have the heart to kill him. Another story gets in there at the end, which didn't seem to go with the rest of the book.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The "instability" ball
You know that big ball that they have at the health club? I took a class today called Stability ball/yoga. I didn't do real well. It was challenging but I might do it again. There was crouching involved and pushups, two things I have been avoiding.
My brother-in-law apologized to me for doubting me. I said that the Baltimore Ravens was the only football team named for a POEM. Since Poe lived and died in Baltimore, the team was named after his poem called The Raven.
Checking out the book The blind side from the Bridgeton Public Library. Since I saw the movie and since Michael Oher is on the winning Superbowl team, I am interested in learning more about him. You don't hear much about him, but he is still on the team, so he must be doing an OK job. Perhaps you never hear about people on the defense side.
My brother-in-law apologized to me for doubting me. I said that the Baltimore Ravens was the only football team named for a POEM. Since Poe lived and died in Baltimore, the team was named after his poem called The Raven.
Checking out the book The blind side from the Bridgeton Public Library. Since I saw the movie and since Michael Oher is on the winning Superbowl team, I am interested in learning more about him. You don't hear much about him, but he is still on the team, so he must be doing an OK job. Perhaps you never hear about people on the defense side.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
10 classic Grammy performances
Enjoying watching these. Will try to provide a link over to Rolling Stone magazine, where I found these treasures. I am going to watch them, each and every one.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/video-10-classic-grammy-awards-performances-20110210
Yesterday enjoyed reading a blog post by a guy who doesn't have the Internet at home with a list of his reasons why. On a blog called The minimalists. Made me feel better about my lack in this area.
It could be a principle. It could be a lifestyle.
After using the computer, I am going to the health club to lift weights and do the treadmill and the bike. I do feel somewhat better today and found out that I have lost 5 pounds in a month. Not too shabby. Day after day of deprivation trying not to eat between meals. Felt a bit better when I read about a woman who lost 212 pounds. She exercised for one year before she even tried to do anything about her eating.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/video-10-classic-grammy-awards-performances-20110210
Yesterday enjoyed reading a blog post by a guy who doesn't have the Internet at home with a list of his reasons why. On a blog called The minimalists. Made me feel better about my lack in this area.
It could be a principle. It could be a lifestyle.
After using the computer, I am going to the health club to lift weights and do the treadmill and the bike. I do feel somewhat better today and found out that I have lost 5 pounds in a month. Not too shabby. Day after day of deprivation trying not to eat between meals. Felt a bit better when I read about a woman who lost 212 pounds. She exercised for one year before she even tried to do anything about her eating.
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