March 26 2020
Lillian and Camilla March 2020 Date Day
Ordered soup from Great Full Gardens for me, along with a giant snickerdoodle cookie for Lillian. After picking that up, we grabbed fries for Lillian and headed to have a car picnic, with a lovely view.
March 25 2020
I was making dinner and this began to play. Had to stop and take it in … Gets me down to my gypsy soul. Every time.
We were borne before the wind
Also younger than the sun
Ere the bonnie boat was won
As we sailed into the mystic
Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
And when that foghorn blows
I will be coming home
And when the foghorn blows
I want to hear it
I don’t have to fear it and I want to rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
And magnificently we will flow into the mystic
When that fog horn blows
You know I will be coming home
And when that fog horn whistle blows
I got to hear it
I don’t have to fear it and I want to rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
And together we will flow into the mystic
Come on, girl
Too late to stop now – Van Morrison
(Photo from March 2020 BC Date Day with Thomas)
March 24 2020
Team TLC Extra Movie Night – Thomas’s choice: “Whisper of the Heart”
Thomas says, “It’s good.”
Lillian says, “Good, liked the songs and background music, and my favorite character is Shizuku.”
I say, “A beautiful tale of listening to the whisper of the heart. Lovely movie!”
March 24 2020
I didn’t feel like going for a walk in this wind, so stayed home and had a dance party, looking out the window while dancing. Close enough!!
I heard them say, “Shake Your Booty”, so I put on my Boogie Shoes, became a Dancing Queen, pretended it was September, and felt my body Staying Alive! Whew!! That was FUN!! Now, I shall cook dinner.
**THROWBACK POST**
May 29 2012:
Wooooohooooooooo …. Another GOOD day at school for Thomas!! Here’s to Mr. T and getting an email confirmation that over 150 books are on their way to me today via UPS!! $1 Vanilla Cones to celebrate!!
March 22 2020
Team TLC Movie Night – Lillian’s choice: “Howl’s Moving Castle”
Lillian says, “Good, suspenseful, liked the background music, and my favorite character is Sophie.”
I say, “A great adventure full of love, sweetness, and kindness. Perfect movie for the perfect time.”
Thomas says, “It was good.”
March 22 2020
Thomas and I went for an after dinner walk. Empty mall parking lot, with only one person in any store … a security guard in the Apple store. Empty theater parking lot for the last photo. Thomas had to read the signs, explaining why they are closed, posted on the doors of every shop!
March 15 2020
Friday’s cloud
White cotton candy
Melts in your mouth
Melts before your eyes
March 16 2020
Today’s walk with Thomas. A new to us walk. Plus, we discovered this great looking sport called Disc Golf. Looks fun!
We’ve been inside since Saturday, and will only be going out for walks. Lillian’s immune system is weaker than mine and Thomas’s and I want to do our part to keep this from spreading. Will have to figure out what to do about groceries near the end of the week. Sending love to all ….
I had never heard of disc golf. There happened to be two men there playing it, and from across the ditch I asked him to tell me about it. It’s got the same sort of strategy as golf, yet, you use frisbee like disks of varying weights and sizes. Tossing them from a distance into standing “baskets”. It looked fun!
The guy I talked with just happened to be the one who founded this course and set it up three years ago. It’s near South Valleys Park and Library (Reno, NV), in what looks like a huge ditch. I had heard there was a walking trail there, so that’s why we were there. Now if you walk, you’ve got to mind the space above your head for flying discs!! He said I could get a beginner kit at a sporting goods store. Now you know what disc golf is … in my laymen description anyway …
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March 18 2020
Maybe this afternoons walk wasn’t such a good idea. My legs and hands are still frozen. However, I hugged a tree and found some love along the way!! Trees are GREAT huggers!
March 22 2020
Clouds yesterday. Nature leads the Way …
March 22 2020
Extra movie night for me last night, as Lillian postponed our team movie night to tonight.
“Ladies in Lavender.”
I’ve had this on my ‘to watch’ list for years, mainly due to starring Maggie Smith and Judie Dench. Both of them were superb in their roles. I also loved their housekeeper, Dorcas, played by Miriam Margoyles. Set in Cornwall, slow and simple, with a tad bit of mystery.
March 20 2020
Overflowing with gratitude for a beautiful human who made a grocery store run for us. I went grocery shopping last week BEFORE the craziness began, and it was just a regular weekly trip. So, we were running out of things.
Except for walks, we’ve not left the house since Saturday. Lillian has a weak immune system so best to stay home. Incredibly grateful for your kindness, Constance Aguilar!!! Team TLC thanks you!!!
And … how about an earthquake to go along with dinner tonight? Sure …
It was big for this area (5.0), but, I don’t think there was damage anywhere. It’s just the most unsettling feeling. It always takes me a bit to get my equilibrium settled. Lillian felt it the most, Thomas didn’t feel a dam* thing (HA!), and I felt it, but what got my attention was the loud noise the 3 big windows in the living room made! Hugs to you!! xoxo
March 27 2020
Thank you Toilet Paper Faeries!! Who knew there were faeries for TP? Well, there are and we are grateful to all of you. We’re also good with toilet paper now. Deeply grateful and incredibly blessed by your thoughtfulness and kindness. 🙏♥️♥️♥️🙏 A photo of the sky as I chatted with the faeries.
**Update April 4, 2020: We’ve had another trip to Trader Joe’s by different friend, in addition to using Insta Cart. We are incredibly thankful and deeply blessed.