new art, lunch and conversation

 Doug and Barb inherited this fabulous painting from a relative who was in show biz in NYC. Karen H, Doug, Barb and I spent some quality time ooohing and ahhhing and doesn't it fit just perfectly in their living room? Then we had sandwiches and ice cream and coffee and I think that we all caught up on all of our lives. A very good Wednesday indeed.

The Penguin Lessons

 Doug and Barb recommended this sweet movie based on a true story and so worth a Kleenex or two. The Penguin Lessons takes place in 1976 Argentina and stars Steve Coogan and Jonathan Pryce. It is on Netflix and I give it a thumbs up. So there.

this Friday, May 1st

 I will participate in the Economic Blackout on Friday. I'm not sure that it will have any impact, but really, I must keep trying. So no shopping for me unless locally and with cash on Friday.

Sunday at Suzy's

 Our writing group gathered in Oakland for salmon, salads, etc. and we had a great time reading our work and laughing/crying first outside around the fire pit and then inside in front of the fireplace. A really fine day because after 25 years writing together we know each other so very well. Yes, more gratitude.

RIP wonderful MTT

 We used to love watching Michael Tilson Thomas conduct the SF Symphony and the music world grieves his death this past week. MTT founded the New World Symphony and he was also a composer and most certainly a "man about town". A loss on so many levels, locally and nationally.

even I laughed out loud (twice)

 I can count on ONE hand the number of times I have belly laughed during tv, movies or plays. I am just not built that way and I envy those who are. And then here comes BIG MISTAKES on Netflix. When we need it most, some glorious and truly funny people. I'm trying not to binge as I don't want this to end. Starring Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega (above) ~ siblings in a (no surprise) dysfunctional family. Fun!

veggie chili day

Amy makes the BEST chili and yesterday she came over to cook for me. I now have a freezer full of really wonderful, delicious black bean chili with tons of mushrooms and tomatoes, etc. We had lots of good conversation too, remembering her sister and my BFF Ginger. More gratitude from this blogger.