An Unchained Melody

I think my hairdo turned out great, don't you? I was so impressed by Nina's comment that I decided to ask my stylist for Sophisticated Carelessness instead of Careless Sophistication. When she raised her eyebrows, I explained, "You know. An unkempt, unswept, unchained melody of a do."
e-mail from Jamie: I think that girl on your blog comment page was mean to seem more interested in a beanbag or pillow than your new hairdo.

Hairdo

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Tomorrow at 2:30 I have a hair appointment. It's been rescheduled three times and I'm desperate. I want something that cries out Careless Sophistication. Something upswept that doesn't require upkeep. I'll take this photo in for my stylist to use as a guide. (figure on bottom left.)

Easter Egg Hunt

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Beach Find of the Day
To celebrate Easter, Tom and I and ordered takeout from our favorite Thai restaurant and opened a bottle of champagne. Then I decorated this egg that I found on our walk this evening. Now we're going to watch Wind in the Willows on Masterpiece Theatre–only because we don't have HBO and can't watch The Sopranos. If you have HBO, can you record it for us?

A Photo For Marie

Marie, I thought about you this evening when I saw these kayakers. Will you teach me to do this when you come out here?
(Not really. I'm terrified of the ocean.) But I can keep a lookout and provide snacks for you on the beach.

My Sister & Me

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My sister and I are opposites. My sister once said, "If Mom had had ONE daughter with BOTH our characteristics, she would have had one great daughter." We're going through a tough time together, with lots of help from Aunt Mary and the people at the Terrace, where Mom lives.

I like this photo of us because:
1. Aggles and I are putting our heads together.
2. When we put our heads together, we can be strong as a rock.
3. One of us is very hard-headed.
(I'm the one with the bad complexion.)

email from Luci: I know that Aggles is very smart, and she can sew, but I beg to differ with her regarding her comment about combining you two into one great daughter. In this situation that one great daughter will have very droopy, and bowed shoulders because she’s standing alone, even with capable aunt Mary helping tremendously. But, two great daughters putting their heads together are a force to be reckoned with. Remember what you said about both of you putting your heads together? Won’t be able to do that if you are an only child. I think at times like this being somebody’s child is a very fragile moment, you need to have somebody else going through it with you to commiserate. Even Tom’s support will not suffice since your mom is not his mother (I know, I know a very “eewey” thought). But, you and Aggles have a history with your mom. Both of you have plenty and memorable and not so memorable moments with her. I am glad you are not an only child. It’s a very lonely place to be in.

I like how you said that you and Aggles are very different. I don’t know much about her besides that she can sew an apron and seems to know so much about etiquette and graceful living. And she looked so adorable in a tutu. Those are the things about her that I gleaned from reading your blog. And, oh, yes, how can I forget, she doesn’t scoop her flour! (big grin). And, she notices when you credit a poem to the wrong author.

My sister and I are very different too. She gets along very well with my Mom. She said that Mom is her best friend. They love clothes, shoes, and shopping, and worry about almost the same stuffs. It tickles me how different we are. But, I notice when we have a problem and work together … we are able to tackle things. You are absolutely right about sisters putting their heads together. Just remember how potent those Boleyn sisters were! (of course we don't want to be that kind of potent ... wink)

Curative

Here's what you can do if you feel anxious and out of sorts. Make a chocolate cake. Put Easter eggs and worms on top. Then give it to someone before you eat it.

Rental Car

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On my list for tomorrow:
1. Rent a car in TN
2. Reserve an extended-stay room

I'll be relieved to see my mom on the 15th. It's getting hard for her to keep things straight in her mind. She isn't eating very much. She's moving this Thursday to an apartment where she'll get more help. Aunt Mary will supervise the move, and Aggles will arrive on Friday.

Fun On Mars

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This piece of sea glass is for Sally Cruikshank.

Beach Cat

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Another Planet?

Mom called today to tell me about their trip to the zoo. When I asked her what her favorite animal was, all she could talk about were the plants and trees in bloom. She went on and on about the redbud trees.

But look what I drove by this morning, right up the street. A bluebud tree.

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Beach Find of the Day

A good hair day.
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