March 11, 2006
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I have had a beautiful but lonely day. I used to be such a people person yet all my hobbies are solitary. I finally got Ann Lamotte’s “Plan B,” which I started. I even made a fire out in the living room where I could sprawl on the couch without Bridget trying to climb on me. But then I got sleepy from the afternoon walk and laid down on some pillows to watch the fire. Somehow two hours went by and when I woke up it was dark out. I hate that. It leaves me feeling at loose ends.
This morning was wonderful, though. The sun was out and it wasn’t raining or snowing, not that I get much snow over here, it’s so close to the river. Do you listen to Car Talk? Something about that show just makes me happy. I took my cane and the dog and went down to the river for a careful walk. All those surgeries I had where I couldn’t dance for long periods of time have made me patient. But God damn, it’s been since Christmas that my knee’s been fucked up. I’m taking glucosamine and detoxing my liver and I can feel whatever sediment is in there, moving around. My accupuncturist/intuit says I will not benefit from a doctor or an Xray so I’m hanging in there with this alternative stuff. For about one more month.
I just watched (tv) a dysfunctional family go through Thanksgiving — it was depressing but worth it to see Julianne Moore. I wake up on Saturdays relieved the market’s closed but by Saturday night I don’t know what to do with myself.
The writing has been good, especially since I read Nicky Jett’s advice about being able to sum up your book in one sentence. Wow, what a tip. I went back and started adding more focus, tipping the reader off. It’s definitely more cohesive now.
I hate to admit it but I might need a boyfriend. Either that or the sun needs to come out so I can garden. Yeah, that sounds like a better idea.
Comments (11)
I’m voting for the sun. Boyfriends are nice, but they should be wanted rather than “needed.” Car Talk is great! I don’t listen to it regularly, by any means, but when I do hear it, it makes me smile. Napping and awaking to night – or going to work in Cleveland in midwinter in the dark and leaving in the dark – makes me feel twilight zone-ish. MWAH! My favorite freckled redheaded actress is Julianne Moore. She’s been excellent in everything in which I’ve seen her.
RYC: Your comment about me being high-brow made me grin. I’m glad you like it when I intellectualize it up a bit. ::coy catty grin:: And THAT’S where I know that actress from! I don’t watch Grey’s Anatomy regularly, because I don’t really watch TV, but I’ve seen an episode or two with my girlfriend, and she’s absolutely hilarious… and hot. ::gives you more hugs::
When I feel like that I make myself call a friend and get out. Don’t always feel like it but people need people. I don’t know the history on your knee did you have knee surgery? My youngest daughter did and it took a year to get better. I once tore some ligaments in my knee and it took about a year and a lot of water exercise. Judi
What long French name? Are you talking about http://www.xanga.com/La_debauche_de_1979?
You were hoping it wasn’t me that she was unhappy with?
Boyfriend…garden….both excellant choices.
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend, Judi
I loved how you talked about your cooking, it reminded me of how my wife cooks sometimes. . . . and that is a good thing. Boyfriend? Head tot the garden ASAP
A nice garden is for sure in order, but then why not both the boyfriend and garden?
RYC: Yes, thank God for Kathrine…
i love the tone you’ve had here lately. sounds like good stuff is happening for you
A boyfriend who likes to garden would be ideal! Then you can spend the winter months cozied up making plans for when the sun returns. Loved the call last night! Hope it didn’t keep you up too late.
I tell myself that on those types of days the brain is using that time to get matters settled without my conscious knowledge. Because usually after one of those days I have a clearer focus. And your writing has been satisfying so that is a wonderful side effect (if it is a side effect).
You have been patient with that knee. I hope it does mend very soon. But I can see yourpoint about the boyfriend. I know you said that putting men off for a bit would be helpful to me, (not that there have been any threats to my isolation) but that side of life can also be inspiring and damned fun too. I have and ryc but I’m headed up top to read so I’ll put it there.