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| The new Mall side entrance to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum |
Where have I been this week? Dyke Marsh, Huntley Meadows, the Farmers Market, Aldi, the gym, King Street, Homegoods for photo frames, a walk in Potomac Yards.
Who have a talked with this week? Friday was our monthly LGBTQ neighborhood gathering, Larry and Giuseppe hosted, Ana and Susan were there, and Rafael. On Saturday I went to the monthly community coffee gathering in the community center, I talked with Ruth, Ana, Susan, Charlie and a few others. A planning call last week with Erica, Jessica, Malya, and Charlie.
What have I been up to in the kitchen? Burgers on Thursday, Pizza on Friday, grilled chicken sandwiches on Saturday, turkey tenderloins and roast veggies.
What travel plans have I been working on? A flight from Milan to Vienna, hotel in Milan, for next spring. I still have a couple of hotels to book.
What is coming up this week? A reset for the art gallery and showcase, the colonial market at Mt Vernon, and a gallery opening. I will be due for a library visit soon.
What is the email quote of the week?
Unfortunately, the air conditioning in the Fitness Center has decided to take a little summer vacation of its own. We’re currently waiting on the arrival of a new compressor. For some of you, this may be the perfect excuse to skip the Fitness Center guilt-free (“Sorry, can’t work out, management said so”). For others who absolutely must get your workout in, think of the condo's newest amenity: a luxury sauna with gym equipment included.
What made me stop and think this week? I realized the artists paint brush I was using was one of the first one's I bought, over 50 years ago. Two thoughts, how can it be 50 years, and if you buy quality it lasts if you take care of it.
What have I been reading? The Importance of Being Educable, by Leslie Valiant a professor at Harvard. Kind of deep and theoretical, and exploration of what it means to be able to learn. When I finish that I have a book by Gordon Ramsay about travel and food to read.
Who have I traded messages with this week? Doc Spo, Mitchell and Sean.
What is the colorful bug? A spotted lantern fly, a nasty invasive species, if you see one, crush it. I crushed about 50 of them on my Sunday afternoon walk.
I doubt you would buy such a quality brush now. As an economic model, it is not viable, unless it is extremely expensive. And, there aren't software or hardware updates to pay for.
ReplyDeleteThe brush aisle at my local art store is always tempting.
DeleteIs it a shame about Lantern flies? So pretty yet so invasive and destructive. Reminds me of some of the flowers. Some of the prettiest flowers in the world can also be some of the deadliest.
ReplyDeleteThe first one I ever saw was in Harrisburg.
DeleteSuch a shame that such a beautiful creature can be so awful. (I’m talking about the spotted lantern fly.). I want to go to the colonial market at Mt. Vernon.
ReplyDeleteMany invasive species have been released, because they were pretty, there is one living at 1600 Penn - v- a --
DeleteAnd amen to buying quality art supplies… and treating them well.
ReplyDeleteI didn't paint for about 35 years and I thought I had tossed everything, when we sold the other house, I found the brushes packed away in my closet. I wonder what is in my closet today?
DeleteThat quote is either the prime example of positive thinking or a prime example of delusional thought. Either way, I love it.
ReplyDeleteAs of yesterday, the AC was still broken.
DeleteI had dinner at a Gordon Ramsey restaurant in London. It was delicious.
ReplyDeleteThe book is on his international travels, I will start it today.
DeleteIt took me a minute to realize you meant me. I'm so used to blogger folk referring to me as Sassybear or Breenlantern. LOL. I think most of my art supplies are crap. I will consider investing in better after I'm retired and can spend more time creating art.
ReplyDeleteSassybear
https://idleeyesandadormy.com/
It is always fun trading messages with you.
DeleteI noticed that you haven't talked to The Sweet Bear this past week. I guess you guys must have had a falling out. That will teach you for not putting the lid back on the toothpaste!
ReplyDeleteIt would take more than that to drive us apart.
DeleteSo are you working out in the "sauna"?
ReplyDeleteA couple of times
DeleteI say squash the b-ds
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