Went to see TREE OF LIFE this afternoon and hated it. Pompous, dull, incomprehensible. I do not recommend it.
I think I am off movies for awhile. Yuck,
One couple got up and left after ten minutes. I WISH I HAD.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
All morning I had been thinking I need to water the garden and now this evening the rain has started, the unexpected unusual summer rain.
Our writing group met at the Custom House Plaza downtown Monterey. We wrote and read to each other and then didn't want to leave. We had so much to say.
We meet once a month.
Our writing group met at the Custom House Plaza downtown Monterey. We wrote and read to each other and then didn't want to leave. We had so much to say.
We meet once a month.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Driving to Santa Cruz this morning I saw lots of trucks stacked with cardboard boxes of strawberries on the road. Busy harvest time.
On the news tonight there was a piece about Kadafi being really angry at the west because they had blown up his Winnebago. they showed a picture of a blown apart vehicle and a screaming Kadafi.
If I had a Winnebago I wouldn't want the NATO forces to blow it up. The whole world is strange.
On the news tonight there was a piece about Kadafi being really angry at the west because they had blown up his Winnebago. they showed a picture of a blown apart vehicle and a screaming Kadafi.
If I had a Winnebago I wouldn't want the NATO forces to blow it up. The whole world is strange.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
I like to read the New York Times every day but some days I just don't get to it and the paper just sits at the table waiting.
Today I was busy until mid afternoon and then I just lay down for a nap. Went to dinner at friends house and now it is time to read the paper but if I wait for tomorrow, I will have a new paper to read.
Sometimes it is just too much paper.
Today I was busy until mid afternoon and then I just lay down for a nap. Went to dinner at friends house and now it is time to read the paper but if I wait for tomorrow, I will have a new paper to read.
Sometimes it is just too much paper.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Sitting on the porch at Joe Rombi's waiting for my take out pizza I see a family riding bikes down the street, two adults and three kids and one kid on the back of the mom's bike. Yea, I think people are reclaiming the streets for their bikes.
Earlier in the day I saw three youngsters riding their bikes downtown Pacific Grove.
It is all very encouraging.
Earlier in the day I saw three youngsters riding their bikes downtown Pacific Grove.
It is all very encouraging.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
I went to an afternoon movie, MR POPPER'S PENGUIN with a 9 year old and an 11 year old. I laughed and laughed but they did not so much.
I think Jim Carry may have been a little too sophisticated for them. He was perfect for me.
the 11 year old boy had recently showed me how he could play Beethoven's 9th symphony , 4th movement, on his recorder by blowing it through his nose. I think he is going to be embarrassed about this feat in a couple of years.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
First I have to confess that I am shopping impaired. I bring home packages and they stay unopened for awhile, sometimes for a long time.
My daughter called and asked if I had received my birthday present and I said no. All I had on my desk were unopened packages that I had ordered.
She called back and said that the shipping company had said it was delivered on Friday.
No I said. You can see where this is going, I am saying they are cheating and then when I look closely at my packages I see the gift and have to apologize profusely and then thank my daughter for the great socks.
I wonder if I will ever learn.
My daughter called and asked if I had received my birthday present and I said no. All I had on my desk were unopened packages that I had ordered.
She called back and said that the shipping company had said it was delivered on Friday.
No I said. You can see where this is going, I am saying they are cheating and then when I look closely at my packages I see the gift and have to apologize profusely and then thank my daughter for the great socks.
I wonder if I will ever learn.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
I was sitting on the back porch of the Cherry Center this evening. Down the street was a woman trying to cover her fancy car with a car cloth cover, running from side to side to get it adjusted, trying to keep her car clean but what about the cover? Is the cover harder to wash then the car?.
The reality is that nothing stops the dust and bird poop. It will land somewhere.
I don't worry about my car getting dirty.
The reality is that nothing stops the dust and bird poop. It will land somewhere.
I don't worry about my car getting dirty.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Even more oak moths are fluttering around the trees. foggy, lots of wind, kind of cold. I sat outside pretending that it was warm but I was wrong and now I am in my room protected from the breeze.
I saw MIDNIGHT IN PARIS and while it was a good movie it wasn't a great movie. I liked THE BRIDESMAIDS better.
I saw MIDNIGHT IN PARIS and while it was a good movie it wasn't a great movie. I liked THE BRIDESMAIDS better.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
I took the kids for diving practice at Carmel High pool late this afternoon. It was cold, foggy and windy. the divers would get up on the board and practice their dive and then climb out of the pool and into a tub of hot water to wait for their turn.
I could see how much they enjoyed their time in the warming tub. They are going to be good customers for hot tubs if they are lucky enough to have jobs when they finish school.
I could see how much they enjoyed their time in the warming tub. They are going to be good customers for hot tubs if they are lucky enough to have jobs when they finish school.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
My good friend has a new dog, really she says he is a puppy. But he is big and rambunctious and scary. He barks and jumps. She now has a broken collar bone (not from the dog) so when I came to her house to bring her some baked goods I was glad to see the dog was out on the deck behind closed door. But she was too lonely for him and let him in and he jumped all over me and barked.
I wish I wasn't so afraid of dogs.
I wish I wasn't so afraid of dogs.
Monday, June 13, 2011
I didn't even know what had happened Saturday night until a neighbor came by and asked if our car had been broken into. I check my car and sure enough I lost a pair of sunglasses and some sets or unlabeled keys. They also took the booklet that helped me know how my car runs.
I had left my car unlocked Saturday night. I don't usually do that but I was lazy. Graduation weekend for the local high school. I suspect the kids. They didn't take my radio or my binoculars, or the visible tub of change I use for meters and tips.
The police woman said a whole bunch of neighbors got hit. Didn't hear a sound even though my bedroom is on the street side.
My car is now locked.
I had left my car unlocked Saturday night. I don't usually do that but I was lazy. Graduation weekend for the local high school. I suspect the kids. They didn't take my radio or my binoculars, or the visible tub of change I use for meters and tips.
The police woman said a whole bunch of neighbors got hit. Didn't hear a sound even though my bedroom is on the street side.
My car is now locked.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Thought all morning about taking a walk at the Asilomar grounds. When I finally got there I found a parking place right in front. But the walk itself was not so interesting. It was cold and foggy and noisy with people.
Plus I was ruminating over an uncomfortable conversation I had with a friend, I couldn't enjoy the beauty while my mind was so agitated.
Plus I was ruminating over an uncomfortable conversation I had with a friend, I couldn't enjoy the beauty while my mind was so agitated.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Went to see BRIDESMAID with a friend this evening. It was as funny as the critics said. I laughed a lot and I am sort of embarrassed about laughing so much.
We then went to Victorian Corner for soup and garlic bread.
I cooked a batch of chocolate chip cookies for tomorrows half day sitting.
Now I am going to bed early.
We then went to Victorian Corner for soup and garlic bread.
I cooked a batch of chocolate chip cookies for tomorrows half day sitting.
Now I am going to bed early.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Even though it was cold and foggy the oak moths were out in force hovering around the trees. Next comes the drippy worms. The summer cycle is starting.
The baby blue herons are quite large and should be leaving their nests down the street soon.
Last night the high school had their annual graduation. Streets were crowded with parked cars and families walking to the school.
Nothing much new is happening for me today.
The baby blue herons are quite large and should be leaving their nests down the street soon.
Last night the high school had their annual graduation. Streets were crowded with parked cars and families walking to the school.
Nothing much new is happening for me today.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Went to see the 4:30 movie EVERYThING MUST GO at the Osio. I asked the young man who was selling tickets if there were others in the theater or was I going to alone. He said there were six other quiet people like you.
Like me, how did he know I was quiet. I can make noise. Maybe because I look like an old woman. Little did he know that in my heart I am a loud Italian lady.
I didn't like the movie either.
Like me, how did he know I was quiet. I can make noise. Maybe because I look like an old woman. Little did he know that in my heart I am a loud Italian lady.
I didn't like the movie either.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
My fingers just won't stop tapping on the computer. They are in the mood to buy stuff from Amazon. I just bought a book I had heard about "How not to be old." sounds good to me. click and it will be in my mailbox by the end of the week.
Earlier today I bought other books. I need to turn off my computer and go out into the sun.
Earlier today I bought other books. I need to turn off my computer and go out into the sun.
Monday, June 6, 2011
I parked in the handicapped parking at the sports center this morning. I went through my usual torture of bicycling, treadmill and bosu work.
When I came out I saw I had forgotten to put the handicap placard on the mirror as directed. I was very lucky to not get an expensive parking ticket. This is the first time I forgot in the 9 months I have using the placard.
I wonder what I can do to remember.
When I came out I saw I had forgotten to put the handicap placard on the mirror as directed. I was very lucky to not get an expensive parking ticket. This is the first time I forgot in the 9 months I have using the placard.
I wonder what I can do to remember.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
It was a long meeting. I sat there listening and occasionally saying something. Nothing was agreed upon. We talked about the same issues we have been talking about for many years. I can't quite put my finger on what is wrong with this picture. I am not sure how to make it better. I wonder if it is useful for me to continue to attend.
Friday, June 3, 2011
I put my dirty cloths through the washing machine only to find out that my inexpensive watch was still in my jeans pocket. I put the dead watch on my bed in the sun to dry out. the glass steamed up. Later in the day I noticed that the second hand was moving. It is still alive. this is my favorite watch.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
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