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Whatnot – 09/29/21

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getty-8Hello, again! Normally the week flies by for me but this week is dragging just a tad. Anyone else? 

For today’s post I am sharing some photos from my recent trip to the Getty Center. The photo you see at the top here, is the view from the center itself. We still have haze from smoke but that cluster of buildings you see is downtown Los Angeles. As you can see, the day was beautiful and it was breezy on top of the hill. Very refreshing. 

Although the museum had timed entry and low capacity, some of the galleries were still packed which is why many of my photos are off to the side. Especially the Van Gogh. Here are just some random shots and a few fave pieces. 

It felt really good to be taking some art in. After hobbling around for two hours on my torn meniscus though, I could barely make it back to the shuttle. I tried to get The Hub to wheel me around in a wheelchair but he wasn’t up for the task. My daughter suggested via FaceTime that I wheel myself around using my ARMS. I laughed at that. My son suggested I amputate my leg. See how the humor works in my family?

Needless to say, I need more outings like this. 

I am still waiting for My Heart is a Chainsaw to come in from the library for RIP. I don’t think it will ever come in. I am at the top of three lists but the wait pattern seems stalled. I’ve moved on. I think I will read Reese’s latest pick L.A. Weather since that came in from the library quickly. It won’t work for RIP but I have to keep the reading flowing or I will for sure hit a wall. 

L.A. Weather

The Otter Pup is giving me side eye these days because I am not able to take her for her walkies. The Hub has been taking her but she is throwing me some serious shade. Won’t read with me, won’t let me tuck her in for bed, etc.  Me trying not to step on her is what caused my injury so you’d think she’d be grateful! 

I don’t like to be down for anything so I’ve been very antsy. Jittery. Feeling as if I need to be doing 100 things. My daughter’s birthday is coming up and it feels weird to not have her here. Her friend is flying out to see her though. Very sweet. I don’t know, my mind is spinning. I need to get outside again, soon. 

Have a good week!

 

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Museum Day!

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So rare for me but yesterday I got to enjoy an “adult” breakfast. That meant no kids and adult conversation. What a treat! I met up with some friends and then after breakfast we headed over to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). There, we feasted our eyes on contemporary art and also a special exhibit on Japanese art from 1615-1868. It was a beautiful day with blue skies and no smog! A rarity for sure!. I enjoyed every minute of it.

I did not get a lot of reading done since I was gone most of the day but I did manage to read a chapter or two of The Lace Reader. I am loving this book! I will post the review here when I am finished but it may take me awhile. I am savoring every word right now and don’t want it to end.

School starts this week for the kids. I know… so soon! I have a kindie meeting tonight with the teacher and then the next couple of days will be spent getting used to the schedule. I have two kids in school now so I will have to iron out the schedule as far as”making lunches, laying out clothes”, etc. It’s a lot for one person to remember so I am going to share my expectations with my husband so he is well aware of what I need in the way of help.

The beginning of school is always exciting but also a bit of work. I’d love to be able to take the week off so I could prepare for it but that’s a dream for sure. Wish us luck!