This made me laugh... as my daughter always asks us about our plans for the weekend. I don't really 'hate it'... just find it funny. Actually I love that she's concerned. We seldom have plans for the weekend - whereas as much as she probably needs the rest (busy stressful job), she usually does have plans.
Actually they had a major occurrence this past week that shook them up rather badly. They lost their 13 year old Great Dane, Moose. He was a sweetheart and really had become an integral part of the family. Even though they knew it might be coming because of his age, the fact that there were no signs and he passed in his sleep during the night was a shock. Moose had wormed his way into all of our hearts and we will miss him.
On a brighter note, Halloween is now just around the corner... and Thanksgiving. I saw this pumpkin runner on Facebook and thought it was really nice. Love the blue colors in it. Would go well in my front room. But when I checked the reviews for the company, they weren't good. Sad. I would try to make it myself, but would never get it done in time... plus I'm not that great a quilter.
OK, I have been sketching. My 2 latest sketches:
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| cat in tree |
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| crow and moon |
May do a few more sketches before 'trying' to watercolor them...
Also visited a friend this week that has had a difficult time for the last few years. Happy to say that she is really looking good and feeling much better. She's also an avid reader and supplier of many of my books. This week she loaned me 5 new ones (so excited to have plenty to read). I already took home 3 from the Senior Center and so far, have liked the ones I started (The Echo of Old Books and The Painter's Daughters).
Have to post this picture of what it's like to try to read when you have inside cats (which we don't anymore but do remember).
Also a big fan of Maggie Smith who passed away recently. Found an old movie of hers on Tubi (Keeping Mum). In it she is a serial killer - can you believe? It's a comedy (I guess), but kind of a dark one. Strange, but oddly entertaining...
And I've posted this before, but it could use repeating...
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That first meme gave me a real chuckle Rian, so well said. I sure am sorry for your daughter's Moose though, very sad. Well, today is my high school class 45th reunion and I am super bummed I can't go. Still dealing with long covid. But I will make my comeback soon I hope. Thanks for the nice read PS. What nice drawings!
ReplyDeleteAlways so happy to see a comment or post from you, Dug. Sorry about you not making your 45th reunion due to long covid, but praying for your comeback soon. Just think how much you will appreciate being able to get out and about again (or just to feel good). We don't get out and about much but if I even have a 'down day' I so appreciate it when I feel good again. You are definitely overdue that 'feel good' feeling.
DeleteI just watched Keeping Mum! Tubi suggested it to me and I was surprised to see so many "stars" - including Maggie and Patrick Swayze which was a little bazaar. I really enjoyed the movie.
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely 'different', Miss Merry... but I enjoyed it too.
DeleteThank you. One of my sisters in law constantly asks whether I have any plans or if we have been doing anything exciting. I can only reply no. And exciting is not always good - there is a purportedly Chinese curse which I have always thought is vicious. 'May you live in interesting times...'
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, indoor cats and books often don't go together well. I once had to return a book to the library (and pay for it) because a cat ate parts of it.
EC, I've never had a cat sit on my face, but have had them many times put their paw or their head over the pages of the book - which makes reading difficult.
DeleteI always look forward to your "boring" (not!) posts, Rian. I copies that first one and sent it to a friend who is still mourning the loss of his favorite pet.
ReplyDeleteNo problem with copying that pic, DJan, I've copied so many of the beautiful trees or paths in your hiking pics.
DeleteSorry to hear about your daughter's dog. Always sad. Otherwise ... I did the same as you -- took a nap, ate too much, did some laundry, except I didn't get to Walmart. So your life is more exciting than mine is!
ReplyDeleteTruth be told, Tom, I do like a quiet weekend - but the sky-diving part does sound like fun.
DeleteCats are like that, for sure.
ReplyDeleteTrue, Joanne, cats want attention when they want it...
DeleteSo sad to hear about Moose, but that's certainly a calm way to exit this world; just old, no outward symptoms, just a nap. There will always be parts of our dogs in our hearts, and then someday our hearts will be all dog. Your cat in the tree is making sure Moose is happy as one of the stars in Heaven. Books can keep you busy even without a cat as a bookmark. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a good exit... just still hurts. But no matter the hurt, still wouldn't want to have missed the time spent with them. And yes, books make the world a better place...even with a cat bookmark.
DeleteHi Rian, thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a sweet comment. I love having new blog to look at and become friends. Love your sketches and the way your share your life with us.
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Hi Sue, thanks for stopping by my site. Hope things are looking up for you and yours. Don't give up on miracles... they do happen.
Deletedid i really miss this many of your posts. i have not been posting every day, so i guess i did. your sketches are really beautiful and i really like the pumpkin runner!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie. I love to sketch (or watercolor... or write). But my water-coloring needs much more practice. And I like the blue in that pumpkin runner. I saw it on Facebook, but the company that sells it doesn't get good reviews.
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