Monday, January 19, 2004
It's been a long day indoors getting things together. I and I took a walk late in the afternoon when the sun was still strong and shining, but the wind was biting and chilling. We walked along the quiet country road into a gated estate area near our apartment house. Here we marveled at the picture perfect snow covered scene, and felt the peace and stillness that snow brings to a place.
Last night I went with R to see "Something's Gotta Give" the film with Nicholson and Keaton about 50 somethings and love. It was humorous and had some really funny parts; but it was too Hollywood to really make a dent into understanding the 50 plus generation. I mean, how many people have exquisite houses in the Hamptons and live in single family townhouses in the City? The women were thin and the men were rich. Almost all fantasy and wishful thinking. But the acting was superb. I loved the way the part of the daughter was acted. I have not seen that actress before and I thought she was charming. Also, both Diane and Jack really showed skill in their acting, especially with their facial expressions. I was glad to have an evening out and enjoy a light, cheerful movie.
I has gone to a program celebrating Martin Luther King. I stayed home because I had too many papers to finish grading.
I spent some time today previewing the videos I took of my mother. It was most satisfying and somewhat daunting because I am also faced with facing myself in these videos. I didn't realize I have them so far back where she is in complete control of her faculties. I hope to edit her story as she descends into the darkness of dementia. However, I shouldn't really say darkness because in some respect with her loss of memory came a lightness and a loss of serious concern.
Last night I went with R to see "Something's Gotta Give" the film with Nicholson and Keaton about 50 somethings and love. It was humorous and had some really funny parts; but it was too Hollywood to really make a dent into understanding the 50 plus generation. I mean, how many people have exquisite houses in the Hamptons and live in single family townhouses in the City? The women were thin and the men were rich. Almost all fantasy and wishful thinking. But the acting was superb. I loved the way the part of the daughter was acted. I have not seen that actress before and I thought she was charming. Also, both Diane and Jack really showed skill in their acting, especially with their facial expressions. I was glad to have an evening out and enjoy a light, cheerful movie.
I has gone to a program celebrating Martin Luther King. I stayed home because I had too many papers to finish grading.
I spent some time today previewing the videos I took of my mother. It was most satisfying and somewhat daunting because I am also faced with facing myself in these videos. I didn't realize I have them so far back where she is in complete control of her faculties. I hope to edit her story as she descends into the darkness of dementia. However, I shouldn't really say darkness because in some respect with her loss of memory came a lightness and a loss of serious concern.
Sunday, January 18, 2004
Hello my friends. This is the first post to my blog. I am very happy to have accomplished this. I am not a computer geek. As a 50 something woman anything I master related to computers and the internet seems a reason to say hurrah.
I must first give credit to my niece (married to my nephew Brian) who has been a blogger of wit and merit (hopefully fame to come). She has been my inspiration. So let's take off a hat in praise to Debbie Schwartz.
Today in New York it is snowy, which anyone can see for themselves either by looking out the window or turning on the TV. I generally love the snow and rush to get outside whether to cross country ski or photograph. I don't know if it's age, inertia or just too many things to do. But right now I am perfectly content to be indoors with a warm drink, my papers to grade and my blog to write to.
I must first give credit to my niece (married to my nephew Brian) who has been a blogger of wit and merit (hopefully fame to come). She has been my inspiration. So let's take off a hat in praise to Debbie Schwartz.
Today in New York it is snowy, which anyone can see for themselves either by looking out the window or turning on the TV. I generally love the snow and rush to get outside whether to cross country ski or photograph. I don't know if it's age, inertia or just too many things to do. But right now I am perfectly content to be indoors with a warm drink, my papers to grade and my blog to write to.
