I see what you mean about identities, but that, too, makes no difference.
Thank you. "None of it makes any difference." There are fewer words so final as these.
I suggest you create knitted patches similar to Japanese needlework and keep on patching them. They are history. Heritage socks. :-)
I kind of like the idea of sending a gift, but I really enjoy it better if the gift is to someone I know. :-)
I haven't read it yet - everything seems to be a master class these days. How do you feel it builds upon the first book, dear Spatz? I used the first book to understand my ideals (in the sense of keeping a home that is a haven instead of a storage box) and to work towards getting them and maintaining them.
It'll always be a work in progress and I accept that. What goals did you feel were useful to you in Spark Joy, dear Spatz?
The filter used on the water is reminiscent of watercolour illustrations of James McMullan. :-)
No one takes pictures like you, dear Spatz!
You are truly blessed, Amanda Perl.
By the way, Spatz, I don't think there are photographs more beautiful or evocative than yours. With or without filters.
I think it's perfect. <3
It was the hottest day of the year. It was so hot the paint I brushed on the porch dried in a minute and then melted. I peeled off at least five degrees Celsius to send you, along with a few rays of sun and nice low humidity, dear @Spatz. I went to a drop in ballet class. It's down on the harbour. There were no breezes, just a still atmosphere, leaden and laden with the lake. We're still in a drought, but I admit I rather like it. Here's hoping you get some good and proper summer weather while you're on vacation!
The heat wave continues, today more oppressively than ever. It might be the best day yet for those prosecco popsicles, dear Spatz! How's vacation going?
There are proto-43Things sites ready to toss into the water lest things start looking Noah's Ark-y, dear Spatz! I don't think we will ever feel the solid footing we thought we once had, but we will always be alert when there are heavy rains predicted. :-)
I always think it's my computer and no-one else's. Thanks, Spatz, for sending out the SOS. :-)
Saturday was a plethora of loot garnered from yard sales and lots of ballet study in the late afternoon. Sunday was a quick samba around doinkery, chocolate in the Distillery, painting and garden work. The whole week feels like a weekend. The slow pace of summer is delightful.
Dear Spatz and Amandaperl,
We all went to Momofuku, where the summerlicious (special prix fixe) is in full swing. I had sake don, which was a bowl of deconstructed sushi, eccentrically spiced. Very delicious. The sous chef had a spicy chicken dan dan noodle bowl, and his father had the same thing with shrimp. I had a seven spice sour - a sake-based slushie. The men had chai cheesecake in a jar and "cereal milk" ice-cream. I bought them both birthday cake truffles, and we all came home to have salted caramel-filled cupcakes with coffee icing. The sous chef enjoyed everything immensely.
Imzy is fun... it is quietly anonymous but not anonymous. Does that make sense? Under the radar.
Today is my sous chef's birthday. I am looking forward to surprising him with gifts as delightfully eccentric as he is, then taking him out to dinner at a place downtown that is so hip it hurts. He has been a joy every single day of his seventeen years. :-)
Oh - and commissioned drawings are cool, too.
A
I'm unsure if you're asking if I'm willing to make Imzy illustrations (I'm an ilustrator)... if so, then yes, I'd be willing. Drop me a note and I'll send a portfolio of published Rat illos. Happy to send previously published pieces if credited. Thanks, Imzy!
Staggering Rat
Dear Spatz,
Our heat wave broke last night, around the time I spent two and a half hours stuck in traffic on what should have been a twenty-minute journey downtown. I missed one of my ballet classes, but saw a rainbow over the CN Tower. I always say that if I miss out on something, it really wasn't meant to happen and probably prevented something else that was miserable.
In the second class, I asked the teacher if we could have Schubert next week, and he smiled "Yes."
I have to go poking around for a new lavender today, as all the garden centres have end-of-season clearances.
I'm inviting you to share prosecco popsicles tonight, too. Clink-clink!
Ratopia boasts a cornfield of three stalks, all of which love the heat. New to the garden are tigerlilies. I am hoping to plant some extra for next year. They are surprising me with lovely blooms, even if each only lasts a day. The lavender that spent the winter on my bedroom windowsill loves the heat, too, and is bristling with buds. Since he is a French lavender, I expect him to be at his best in August. I found a tiny red lavender at the grocery store. It has yet to bloom. I don't think I've ever seen a red lavender, dear Spatz!
Heat wave, day two. Hugs!
Dear Spatz, Although the heat outside is fearsome, I shall revel in it late-in-day, as I have noted neighbouring lavenders blooming. They are enticing! Tonight I want to sleep next to a small crystal vase of freshly picked lavender blossoms. Summer can be divine - it's the little once-a-year luxuries. Hugs!
I voted for 43 Things, because it had the most comfortable and welcoming presence. It had flow and ease of use, too.
Hi there, Spatz! I swam over the seas to get here... thank you for sending the life jacket, just in case! (reaches into pocket) I brought us sprigs of lavender to plant in new soil, so we will feel at home here. I have a cast-iron skillet in case any of us want to make chocolate-chip skillet cookies. I will take off my shoes now, pirouette and find out where things are. Hugs!



wordsonthewindMiniature Literature - "The End"Jun 14 at 7:24 PM

