Where have I been this week? I started off with my annual visit to my doctor, then the pharmacy. I drove down to Woodbridge to see a camera buyer, and a long walk in the outlet Mall. The Farmers Market in Alexandria early on Saturday. The pool, the treadmill. A long walk around the Wilkes Street tunnel area in Old Town Alexandria. Balducci's a local high end supermarket. National Harbor across the bridge into Maryland for a long walk. Along the River in Old Town for lunch and a nice walk. The bank, and a nice walk in the north end.
What have I been up to in the kitchen? Cheeseburgers, coleslaw and potato salad, poached eggs on toast, a risotto with chicken and shrimp, a ham and cheese omelet. Roast pork, spinach, and French bread.
Who have I talked with this week? David the new morning lifeguard, Warren, Paul, Renee, Mike, Veronica, Marcel, my Doctor, the vampire at the doctor's office - she has a wonderful sense of humor as she sticks needles in my hand, Jonathan the weekend housekeeping staff here in the building, Christine who is new in the community, Lynn who is always smiling. Rebecca, Linda, Paul, David, and of course my sweet bear.
What is coming up this week? A change out in the art gallery and the showcase. The incoming gallery show is the largest we have ever hosted, I get to figure out how to hang it all.
What made me sad this week? A couple of dear neighbors who are unwell. One has a kidney stone the size of a golf ball - that is good news at first glance it looked like a tumor - but still treatment will not be a walk in the park. And a neighbor who has diagnosed with a terminal cancer. Both are men in their 70's with adoring spouses.
What is happening over on YouTube? Billy Petherick finally posted an update. After a couple of years of posting five or more times a week, he suddenly stopped posting in late December. He is the one that was restoring a convent in a small town in France. His disappearance drew of lots of speculation, and dredged up some skeletons from his past. Bottom line, he has split up from the mother of his two sons, and is moving on. He is a brilliant content producer. I do hope that he gets his feet back under him and returns to YouTube.
What is on the easel this week? A 12 by 12, primed in a metallic melon color. I don't know what will happen next. I need to figure out what to paint for our 250th Anniversary of the USA show.
What blog post moved me this week? House Dust and Wanderlust.
What did my Doctor say? I am still alive, my lab work was much the same as last year. I am fat - I should lose 25 pounds - I knew that. Nothing new.
So happy your doctor said you’re still alive!
ReplyDeleteMy numbers were very much the same as last year. I think better than what she expected.
DeleteI love Balducci's! I used to hit the place a lot when I go to NYC.
ReplyDeleteThey had Wagyu steaks in the counter for $155 a pound.
DeleteHave fun hanging the next exhibition! Those decisions take a lot of creativity too.
ReplyDeleteI have started allowing extra time for the sort before we start hanging the art for the sort. I have 12 pieces from four different artists in the same technique - so there is the fluid art cluster.
DeleteAh! My sweet little busy bee hubby... 🐝🐝🐝 I, on the other hand, take lots of naps. 😴 I leave it to the individual read as to who has chosen the better portion.
ReplyDeleteI do stay busy.
DeleteGood news from the doctor, you're still upright as my Dad used to say!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip ... I am off to peruse House Dust and Wanderlust.
You will enjoy her Blog, I met her when were in Dayton a couple of years ago.
DeleteYou've had a very busy week. My doctor told me much the same thing this week.
ReplyDeleteIt is always good to hear, you are no worse than last year.
DeleteThat's a very busy week! Sounds like you got out and about a lot, which is a good thing!
ReplyDeleteJust another week in paradise
DeleteSounds like a good week - busy and happy and healthy!
ReplyDeleteAlmost too busy
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