Sitting in the dark, baby, it's an art
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spatch informed me of the tradition of drinking a health to Tolkien on his birthday, so we toasted the Professor with elderflower tonic water, which seemed like something that hobbits will like when they get around to inventing cocktail culture.
Autolycus remains a beautiful cat, stronger than his failing body. He purrs so loudly that he can be heard over the phone even when he's not specifically on the call. I woke this morning to find him lying in my arms like a kitten nestled into a mama cat. Things mostly are cat hospice around here. As long as he wants it, we are supporting him. In the meantime we reassure Hestia of how loved she is even as everyone's schedules go to hell.
I understand that the film version of Russell Hoban's Turtle Diary (1975) is highly regarded and it does have a terrific cast, but when one of the novel's protagonists is described by the other as a "tall hopeless-looking man with an attentive face and an air of fragile precision like a folding rule made of ivory," I can't help wishing it had been filmed in a year when Bill Nighy would have been a shoo-in for the part.
I am having a lot of trouble acclimating to the year.
spatch informed me of the tradition of drinking a health to Tolkien on his birthday, so we toasted the Professor with elderflower tonic water, which seemed like something that hobbits will like when they get around to inventing cocktail culture.Autolycus remains a beautiful cat, stronger than his failing body. He purrs so loudly that he can be heard over the phone even when he's not specifically on the call. I woke this morning to find him lying in my arms like a kitten nestled into a mama cat. Things mostly are cat hospice around here. As long as he wants it, we are supporting him. In the meantime we reassure Hestia of how loved she is even as everyone's schedules go to hell.
I understand that the film version of Russell Hoban's Turtle Diary (1975) is highly regarded and it does have a terrific cast, but when one of the novel's protagonists is described by the other as a "tall hopeless-looking man with an attentive face and an air of fragile precision like a folding rule made of ivory," I can't help wishing it had been filmed in a year when Bill Nighy would have been a shoo-in for the part.
I am having a lot of trouble acclimating to the year.
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Just chiming in to say I LOVE elderflower tonic water. On a similar note, one of my local groceries has a store brand lime-mint-elderflower sparkling water which is great for cocktails, lemonade/limeade, or even just by itself.
I am having a lot of trouble acclimating to the year.
Same. Part of it's the hangover from the holidays (I am not built for such heavy, near-non-stop socializing!), but part of it, inevitably, is just the new year. A favorite quote from Rachel Field's 1942 novel And Now Tomorrow has been running through my head, simply due to how very accurate it is: "One grew used to years, like garments. At least one knew where the holes and patched places were; one had learned not to strain threadbare folds past endurance. A new year felt stiff and semi-fitted as one tried to move in it without self-consciousness. It was like dresses that used to be made to allow for growth, too sturdy and voluminous and reaching to boot tops. Only time and hard use would accomplish the fitting, and I did not look forward to that inevitable process."
I'm glad to hear Autolycus remains happy, despite his decline. Being surrounded by comfort and love is what we should all hope for as we get ready to go. <3
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My actual favorite quinine-based soft drink is bitter lemon, but the elderflower is a strong secondary contender. (I also like tonic water on its own. I am under no illusions that it protects me from malaria, but it tastes nice.)
On a similar note, one of my local groceries has a store brand lime-mint-elderflower sparkling water which is great for cocktails, lemonade/limeade, or even just by itself.
Nice! I would in fact try that.
A favorite quote from Rachel Field's 1942 novel And Now Tomorrow has been running through my head, simply due to how very accurate it is
That is very good; thank you.
I'm glad to hear Autolycus remains happy, despite his decline. Being surrounded by comfort and love is what we should all hope for as we get ready to go.
*hugs*
He is sunlamping beside me as we speak.