What about the owl? Yes he is alive, he is unable to fly due to an injury and is in a rescue center in a regional park. My grandfather had a stuffed owl, it creeped everyone out, and was tossed when I was about 10 years old. I wouldn't touch it. I wish I had it today.
Where have I been? Potomac Overlook Park, a german bakery, a walk along the Potomac, a walk in Huntley Meadows, a walk in the swamp at Dyke Marsh, a walk in DC to see the Cherry Blossom festival, the gym for a walk when the weather was cool and wet.
What have I accomplished? We finished the travel plans for May, booking the last couple of hotels, and prepped and started work on the April consulting project. Made hotel reservations for a meeting in Chicago the first week in August. Finished a painting and started the next one.
What have I been reading? Lots, a fun little book, "The Secret Life of Cows."
Who have a talked with? My sweet bear, my middle brother, Doc Spo, and strangers.
What made me smile this week? I traded emails with an old friend in Florida, someone I had worked with over 25 years ago. She has been in poor health, it was great to hear that she is going okay.
What did I think and hesitate to blog about? Princess Catherine's video talking about her diagnosis and treatment for cancer. I wish her and her family a full recovery. The press office waited far too long to tell the world what was happening. When she said "I do" and entered into public life, she made a commitment to the public. That does not mean she can't have a private life, but something major that impacts her ability to carry out her public duties becomes a public matter. If she doesn't want it to be, she needs to step back from a public role. Waiting this long, led to needless and apparently nasty speculation. The public relations staff did a terrible job, and let this fester far to long. There is a balance that would have maintained her dignity, while stopping the needless gossip. My public relations professor would have failed the press office staff (he had been of PR for Coca Cola before entering academe.)
What news story stunned me? A container ship hitting a bridge that collapsed in Baltimore. I have driven across that bridge.
What am I listening to? Japanese Zen Music at the moment.
What made me giggle this week? Brenda's Beaver Needs a Barber. I hope the video works for you.
I agree with you about Princess Catherine. All it would taken at the time was 'The Princess has undergone surgery and cancer was confirmed. There will be ongoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Please respect her privacy. Should anything more serious arise, you will be informed'. A big fail by The Palace Press Office
ReplyDeleteI've posted Brenda's Beaver on my blog. It is very funny.
Welcome back, the beaver is funny and the Scotsman adorable.
DeleteA friend gave me Brenda’s Beaver (ahem) some years ago. Hilarious.
ReplyDeleteThat bridge was horrific.
Brenda's Beaver is apparently one in a series of books,
DeleteSuch a terrible and horrifying news story about that bridge collapse.
ReplyDeleteIf the bridge had been hit at rush hour . . .
DeleteI agree with your thoughts on Kate. Had she been up front earlier, she could have spurred people to get themselves checked out, but I think the palace likes the secrecy.
ReplyDeleteThat bridge collapse was a stunning disaster.
It is surprising how fragile a bridge can be.
DeleteThat was my main focus last weekend....booking and finalizing trips through to September. And it's full.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are going exciting places. Can't wait to hear.
DeleteI think "Brenda's Beaver Needs A Barber" belongs to a series of illustrated books for children that includes "The Horny Penguin Goes for a Walk" and "The Wicked Hamster's Most Wicked Secrets". All three books are banned from schools in The Bible Belt.
ReplyDeleteI need to look for the hamster book.
DeleteI wondered how many times you might have crossed that bridge. The video in the NY Times was terrifying to watch.
ReplyDeleteOnly a couple of times.
Deletewhat did the strangers say and do?
ReplyDeleteI talk to people in elevators, that I see on the street, standing in line. Most don't scream and run away.
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