It's Sunday evening and I am frantically trying to get caught up on things so I can head off to Quilt Canada 2012 with a clear conscience. I'm gradually ticking things off my list. Our Spring Concert is over - it was huge success. We packed the house- (selling out always feels good!) and got two standing ovations so I guess the audience was happy! I have to admit, I think it was our best Spring Concert ever - we had a great selection of music and more than once I saw a few people singing along (I think it was the 60's medley that did it!!) It's the first time I've gotten through an entire concert without the use of music. Memorizing 15 songs is not as easy as it was 40 years ago lol. So that's a BIG check off the ole list.
I've tried to get all caught up on gardening chores: Vegetable garden is tilled and waiting for seeds, new perennials are planted, hostas have been split and 10 new plants off to a good home, all perennial beds have been top-dressed with "magic mixture" but for one, which needs some drastic attention immediately upon my return, planters have been delivered to Grey's for planting... yep I'm whittling down the list. Not bad for a few days work, eh?
I am behind on my TAST stitching.. 2 weeks now.. ugh. I knew there would be some weeks when things got busy and I would fall behind... I'll get caught up but it might take me a bit. There certainly won't be much stitching done this coming week. Stay tuned.
I have crossed off another book on my Must Read List..
Left Neglected by Lisa Genova. What a good story.. (I can't wait to get my hands on her other book,
Still Alice.)
Left Neglected is the story of Sarah, a "career-driven Supermom". After a tragic traffic accident, she is left with a traumatic brain injury which "completely erases the left side of her world." She is no longer aware of anything on the left- including her own body, food on her plate, the left side of the room... and she must rebuild her life and learn to overcome this challenge. It was hard to put down and certainly reminded me I have absolutely nothing to complain about in my life. Sometimes a little reminder like this is a good thing...If you haven't read this book yet, add it to your list. You won't regret it...
Peace,
Linda
If you can't be content with what you have received, be thankful for what you have escaped...
4 comments:
I am glad your concert was such a success. It is difficult to memorize all the words isn't it? We do in our church choir when we do concerts. And my memory isn't what it used to be!! Have a good week.
I too, loved Left Neglected, and the way Fred is now sometimes makes me wonder if he has some of that! You will enjoy Still Alice. How I wish I were going to Quilt Canada, but house closing is the 15th, so I have a yard sale on Saturday,dumpster arriving on Monday, moving van on the 7th, clean up and be gone!!!
You have been busy! Thanks for the tip on the book, sounds like one I would like. Great quote...and good advice!
Forgot to say Enjoy Quilt Canada! If I was not so behind from our trip I was planning to go, but I really don't think I can handle another one. So much yard work to catch up on and besides I am quilt retreating tomorrow and Wednesday. Enjoy and be sure to come back with a full report!
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