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Lightening up
Okay, back to the joy.
How much do I LOVE this duck? (Goose?)
Very, very.
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Happy things of late:
~ Running into the lovely and fabulous Jenny on the subway. It's kind of surreal to see someone in person who you only know online. I spent a few minutes trying to figure out if it was really her; she was the first to pipe up and introduce herself. I was kinda tongue tied. (Sorry, Jenny!)
~ When we ran into each other, we were both on our way home from the Punch Brothers concert in Somerville. It was amazing (again). Love those guys. And the Secret Sisters opened for them again--also wonderful. G surprised me with tickets in my Christmas stocking & it was a brilliant idea to have something to look forward to in January.
I know I've raved about them before but here I go again. They're hard to describe: A combination of bluegrass + folk + modern classical (amazing Brandenburg concerto) + jazz improv + rock. Don't worry, I don't really like bluegrass, either, but I do love my Punch Brothers. They brightened my January, definitely. Side note: Chris Thile looks a bit like Jude Law, yes?
~ Snow! We have been snow blessed this last week. It's gorgeous. I'm embracing the snow this year (well, not literally. That would be a cold and wet and unsatisfying embrace, to be sure). This year we stocked up on all the weather-appropriate outdoor clothing and snowshoes and--lo and behold!--I'm more of a fan. Plus I don't shovel much. Thanks, G.
~ Downton Abbey. Navel oranges. Instant Kindle book shopping. Water. Chocolate cake. Layering. Cool room + flannel sheets. Organizing. Grey boots. Getting back into the swing of things. These are a few of my (current) favorite things.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 | 7 Comments 
Reader Comments (7)
Hm. I kinda got a little jealous that I wasn't that Jenny...
I'm trying to embrace winter too! I have to be here anyway... so why not? :)
(+ I have the same grey boots and they are making me very HAPPY this winter.)
Jenny emailed me that she met you on the subway! I'm so glad you finally connected. You are both awesome. :)
love you. Happy and sad (and impressionable).
You do bring as much basic joy in person as you do online!
It was a pleasure to bump into you--and your tongue did not appeared to be at all tied~
Thanks for sharing your happy stuff; may you continue to have lots more.
Why do I feel slightly possessive of you, like no one else should get to hang out with you except me? I know that's mental and weird, and total single-white-female of me, but I think it just means I miss you. Which I do. A LOT. Glad you have other friends besides me though. What with me moving halfway across the country several years ago and all.
The duck picture is hilarious, btw! Love it.
I'm a long-time lurker but I'm commenting to say that I HAVE THOSE GREY BOOTS TOO! I lurked around the shoe section at Target for months until they restocked in my size. It was worth the stalking: they really are fabulous and such a great value, too.
i have yet to feel disappointed with meeting a blog friend in real life. some friendships have blossomed more than others, but i have enjoyed each one.