Right around the vernal equinox, the evening light slants through the front windows at the perfect angle to illuminate the dust and crumbs under the table. Of course I have to jump up to grab a Swiffer, the greatest invention in the history of housewives. Soon it will be too dark to notice much dust-- until the next equinox. This is called Spring and Fall housekeeping.
On Saturday morning, my ukulele group performed at the new Aegis assisted-living facility a few blocks from here. Oh my, was it ever fancy and elegant, with huge common spaces and small bedrooms starting at $4,000 a month, gourmet food included, wine extra. But can you imagine living in a 5-star hotel, or permanently on a giant cruise ship? Our dusty, homey cottage looked pretty good when I got home.
Along with a Wagner overture and the Dvorak Cello Concerto, we heard "Pictures from an Exhibition" at the Symphony yesterday, an audience favorite. Back in February 2012, I wrote a long blog post about the piece and matched the actual pictures with Mussorgsky's music. I must have felt especially ambitious (or bored) that morning: CLICK HERE for the link. Anyway, we enjoyed the concert and seeing our friends.
A busy first week of October week ahead. I have an appointment with a new tax accountant this morning (I'd rather go to the dentist) and a Medicare specialist tomorrow (ditto.) On Wednesday though, a better dishwasher arrives. Yea! But say a little prayer they can shoehorn it in that tiny space.
That's about all the news fit to print on this cold Monday morning.
So long, September.
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