Keeping Busy, Part II
Well, a girl’s got to keep herself occupied, huh?
Today was another one of those quiet, peaceful kinds of days.
I did a little baking, as you can see. I’d forgotten how scrumptious fresh chocolate chip cookies can be–how crisp around the edges, but soft in the middle . . . mmmm… Addictive, really–which is one of the reasons I don’t make them very often!
Chappy got out for a walk today, too, prior to the snow storm that we’re supposed to get tonight. My car is in her "storm position" with her windshield cover on, and we’ll see what tomorrow is like. Chappy was just happy to get out of the house.
I did some reading, and worked on my reading list . . . I’ve got everything through 2000 entered on the computer. Which is when I switched from that other journal, which is literally falling to pieces, to this one. I don’t know what I was thinking. Gel pens on dark blue paper? I can see that 2000-2003 is going to be a real treat for my eyesight….
Keep the guesses coming for my Reading List Contest. (Make sure your guesses are in the comments for THAT entry.) I’m enjoying seeing the wide range of estimates . . . and you know, really, I have no idea myself what it’s going to be. I’m almost tempted to enter the contest myself, but I suppose some of you would think that was cheating, or something….
Oh, and you know how I mentioned a couple days ago about my campaign for a dog after our dachshund died? Well, judging by my reading lists, Mom never stood a chance. The first "dog" book appeared on my list one month and eight days after Jilly died, and the book on the Boykin Spaniel? A month later. Really, after finding a breed with my name (almost) on it . . . what chance did she have? And obsessed . . . for a while there, about every third book on the list is yet another book about dogs, dog training, dog nutrition, shelter dogs, dog breeds, dog health . . . even a series of mysteries focusing around dogs . . . Really, there’s no way she could have held out. And she’ll admit that she’s glad I won . . . now, anyway!
The Oscars are on tonight, of course, although I don’t expect to watch much of them . . . although the clothing IS fun.
Speaking of great movies and gorgeous clothes, though–Mom and I watched North by Northwest last night–a true classic, which you no doubt know. I mean, really. Alfred Hitchcock. Cary Grant. Eva Marie Saint. James Mason . . . what’s not to love? I mean, sure the plot’s a LITTLE contrived from time to time, and the acting by some of the players–the generic "thugs" in particular who look more deranged than menacing–but still. This movie is a classic for a reason.
And may I just say that Eva Marie Saint wore some beautiful outfits in this movie, but my absolute favorite? The dress suit she wore while being chased across Mt. Rushmore. A rust-orange short-sleeved dress, with a fitted jacket, and a matching wrap over all . . . be still my heart. I WANT that outfit.
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Tannenbaum.
House Calls
You’re making me hungry…quit it!
We watch the red carpet shows - then catch up on TiVo’d CSI’s and Law & Orders ;o)
How are you liking the Pamela Aidan books? I absolutely devoured them - the 2nd one is a little wierd, but cool…I actually liked them so much that I read the first one, then ordered the next two. Those were taking too long so I bought them on eReader so I’d have them to read on my Palm right away but still bought the printed copies so I’d have a complete set of ‘real’ books ;o)
Yum! Can I have some? I almost watched N by NW on the airplane… but I opted to sleep instead. Now I’ll have to rent it. I’ve never seen it.
I’ll say 3392.
So stylish while being chased across the rugged Mt Rushmore area… LOL!
We borrowed NxNW from the library earlier this month and really enjoyed it. But how can you help but love a good Cary Grant flick, particularly one in which he plays such a delicious rogue?
Wow, that really is a bright journal!
Ah, N by NW. An excellent film. I adore Cary Grant and he is spectacular in that movie.
i was so happy to see someone else that writes down books they’ve read.
my dad taught me to do that at a young age, and i think it’s wonderful.
any books to recommend?
I am another Cary Grant fan. And I agree with you…the clothes in those Hitchcock films were just amazing!
A contest? That’s what I get for going away for the weekend. I tried a black pad with the gel pens, I keep them at the office for toys:) We love Hitch! On to check your previous post.
I love Hitchcock movies. Rear Window is my favorite. I will have to watch North by Northwest again and take note of the clothing. I love the clothing in Rear Window especially when Grace Kelly pulls clothing out of her little overnight bag!