Yesterday was my last day of having someone test my balance and endurance. It was a very hot but rewarding walk to make it through the field to the gym using a single walking stick in the company of someone watching over me. I might go to tai chi tomorrow but will drive if the heat stays near ninety.
Last night was my first night out. A fund raising music event with two neighbors singing in the choir. Beautiful voices. I watched a middle-aged man in the men’s section and thought his voice quite pleasing. So I told my friend who took me there, that he would be nice to take home, sit him in the dining (they are too loud when they stand) and have him sing as I went about my chores and studio work. By the end I changed my mind. It was enough. I also was interested in the fit of the slacks/pants of the various conductors. Lots of wrinkles gathered under the buttocks with a tuck up high in the thigh, then smooth-ish until the back of the knee where they cascade in wrinkles to the heel. I would think black robes would be a good idea when they take to the elevated stand with backs to the audience. Or I should just enjoy the music and keep my mind on that!
This drawing took me two days to complete. I was following what basketmaking friends in Tasmania were posting and how they were spending their time together. Seemed to be lots of cut cloth (mostly wool blankets) being coiled around firm bases of wood and shell.
I liked having pencils in my hands and trying to get what is in my head down on the page.
I will return to stitched cloth when I turn the page.
And two days ago this delightful original print arrived from Patsy in Australia. She sent me her dragon a couple of months ago. I love her work!
I found a frame this morning that was in my new storage cabinets in the garage. Now it is hung not too far away from the dragon in the dining area.
Later this afternoon I will go back into town to watch a movie with MJ and a couple of the guys. I will need to be back here for the family call at seven.
Today was my very last physical with my doctor of over thirty years. She checked all that needed looked over and has given me a good bill of health. We ended by settling on the doctor I wanted to take over the responsibility of poking and prodding come next year. It will be a young man with a nice smile and a sense of humor. I doubt he will have to do it for the next thirty years but we can make a start.
Not much else new. Just getting better each day.
Til later….