Birthday, part two
Jun. 1st, 2009 07:51 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
mamagotchaI spent a big chunk of the afternoon planting and cleaning up the front yard while Linc happily splooshed in his pool (this is the first pool in my memory that has survived to be used a second season). Flowers, veggies and herbs are all in pots (I know, they'd be better in the ground, but the weed/grass cover is pretty thick, the ground is hard, and it was pushing 90; plus, this way, when we move, I can give them away to people to keep enjoying through the end of the season).
Talked with my sister, Julia, and my dad; all had good news. The best was that my mom is off 24-hour dialysis, and while she's not yet showing any significant kidney improvement, it's not getting worse. They'll be taking her out of ICU soon. Also, she's waking up a bit, and talking with my dad.
Sat on the porch in the summery air, messing with my nails, reading "Portable Childhood" (a collection of short stories by Ellen Klages), enjoying a nommy sandwich Clay made for me with a virgin Mojito from Bill, researching for a story of my own, and keeping an eye on Linker. Then we headed off for the cinema.
Two thumbs up for the "Star Trek" movie. They caught the spirit of the original series beautifully, and I immediately fell into the story head over heels. The only pointless bit was the critters on Hoth... that sequence was nothing more than digital showoffery, which didn't advance the story one iota. Otherwise, it felt like a total romp with old friends. (It should be noted that in this case, I had no problem with the bad guy being sent to his fate... he specifically declined the offer of aid to go down with his ship).
The Cinema Suites experience was awesome. We spent an additional $10 each on food and a beer, so the total for the whole date was $65 (which is about what you'd pay for dinner and a movie anyway). Not something to do every month, but certainly for a special treat, it was terrific. My salad with chicken strips was satisfying if not exceptional, and the 20-oz. Blue Moon had to be finished by Bill (or else I wouldn't have made it through the movie). The recliner seats were easy to melt into and relax. The service was great, the food not bad at all.
Came home to the horrible news of George Tiller's assassination, and wrote about it a bit here.
Bill finished the raspberry coulis for the torte, and we had a slice. It was velvety and dark and rich, and the bright, tart berries and soft, sweet whipped cream were the perfect foil for the bitter chocolate. Mmmm, and there's more for today!
Then to bed with the new box fan, ahhhhh...
This morning, I woke with a teeny headache to remind me of my indulgences (which is already fading)... and a wonderful memory of a fabulous day. Thank you all for your kind birthday wishes! I'm a lucky gal indeed, to have such friends to witness and share my ups and downs with. This last year has been pretty downish... I'm looking forward to sharing a year filled with UP now!
Talked with my sister, Julia, and my dad; all had good news. The best was that my mom is off 24-hour dialysis, and while she's not yet showing any significant kidney improvement, it's not getting worse. They'll be taking her out of ICU soon. Also, she's waking up a bit, and talking with my dad.
Sat on the porch in the summery air, messing with my nails, reading "Portable Childhood" (a collection of short stories by Ellen Klages), enjoying a nommy sandwich Clay made for me with a virgin Mojito from Bill, researching for a story of my own, and keeping an eye on Linker. Then we headed off for the cinema.
Two thumbs up for the "Star Trek" movie. They caught the spirit of the original series beautifully, and I immediately fell into the story head over heels. The only pointless bit was the critters on Hoth... that sequence was nothing more than digital showoffery, which didn't advance the story one iota. Otherwise, it felt like a total romp with old friends. (It should be noted that in this case, I had no problem with the bad guy being sent to his fate... he specifically declined the offer of aid to go down with his ship).
The Cinema Suites experience was awesome. We spent an additional $10 each on food and a beer, so the total for the whole date was $65 (which is about what you'd pay for dinner and a movie anyway). Not something to do every month, but certainly for a special treat, it was terrific. My salad with chicken strips was satisfying if not exceptional, and the 20-oz. Blue Moon had to be finished by Bill (or else I wouldn't have made it through the movie). The recliner seats were easy to melt into and relax. The service was great, the food not bad at all.
Came home to the horrible news of George Tiller's assassination, and wrote about it a bit here.
Bill finished the raspberry coulis for the torte, and we had a slice. It was velvety and dark and rich, and the bright, tart berries and soft, sweet whipped cream were the perfect foil for the bitter chocolate. Mmmm, and there's more for today!
Then to bed with the new box fan, ahhhhh...
This morning, I woke with a teeny headache to remind me of my indulgences (which is already fading)... and a wonderful memory of a fabulous day. Thank you all for your kind birthday wishes! I'm a lucky gal indeed, to have such friends to witness and share my ups and downs with. This last year has been pretty downish... I'm looking forward to sharing a year filled with UP now!
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Date: 2009-06-01 05:38 pm (UTC)I first read "summery" as "summary" and was a mite confused.
I envy you your porch sitting. We have a nice front porch that I can't seem to stop stashing stuff on.... But now that I've got flowers growing over so much of it maybe I'll be extra motivated!
And I'm so glad that the "speakeasy theater" concept has caught on well enough that major chains are doing it. RIP the Parkway, which I think was the first (and which may well rise again, due to MIDWESTERN folks!): http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/05/28/BUNH17S6C3.DTL .
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Date: 2009-06-01 06:48 pm (UTC)This is the first house we've had with a porch, and I love it. I'm hoping our next house will have one, too, but it's a pretty low priority compared to all the other things we need. Fingers crossed...
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Date: 2009-06-02 12:03 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-06-02 04:27 am (UTC)Thanks!