We kicked started our holidays by attending an old school party.
Old school party games and so on.
We also saw the delivery of a largish couch which is more-than welcome after more-than a decade trying to fit six people on a 60s two-seater. I've had to reverse train the children from sitting on the floor to sitting on a couch. But of course, as there is no food, wet hair or runny bottoms allowed on the couch, everyone elects to sit on the floor anyway.
We've discovered the local library and the earnest librarians. The Solid Gold Dancers are all readers in one way or another, and to keep them in books has proved impossible in terms of cost and volume of reading matter. The local library is the obvious solution.
Another local haunt is the Brookfield nursery. It has a wonderful array of plants, a beautiful cafe and a great shop.
I love the nursery shop. Its full of cool gifts and I'm going back to pick up some hankies, Bison ceramics and maybe some Uashmama paper bags which I have been lusting after.
That Sydney siege didn't end-up as we'd all hoped. Terribly sad about those individuals who died. And I feel for those who survived. What on earth are they reliving? I heard on the radio today that one should never predict how one would act in a crisis situation because one's responses are always completely unpredictable and unexpected. I always like to think I'd kick the gunman in the groin, tackle him around the shins, or pounce and force his gun back on himself and then out of his grip. Of course, everyone thinks that.
I would probably cower in a corner.
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of a world do we live in eh?
I like Bison too, but his coffee/tea cups are too chunky around the rim for me and are a bit small too (bought them online) so they sit in my kitchen cupboards unused.
Love the library too - mine have just got the only copy of Anne Tyler's The Accidental Tourist in for me - in large print, but hey I don't need to wear my specs to read it ;)
I also love these holiday blog posts of yours - it almost feels like old times,,,
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I didn't borrow any books for myself. The librarian said we could borrow 20 books per library card. That would mean I could come home with 100 books. That would be pushing it. I'm particular about coffee cups too. I only drink out of a flattish-shaped Ruska. How ridiculous really. I've started having to take my glasses off to read esp. after a long day in front of the computer. I also can't tell how old people are now. Once-upon-a-time, I could tell if someone was younger than me and if someone was older than me. Now i can't pick anyone's age.
DeleteI meant to say: only copy in the state...
ReplyDeleteAnd what are those commas doing there?!
That would have been one rare novel. Tell me if it's worth borrowing. Comma overload.
DeleteI love nearly all of Anne Tyler's novels. She really 'gets' people imo. I can't pick how old or young anyone is these days either. Also my sight is deteriorating rapidly. I used to be so proud of my 6/6 vision. I find myself reaching for my specs all the time - soon I'll have to wear them from a chain around my neck! Eeek!
DeleteI cannot stand a thick rimmed mug/cup. I am down to two cups I can actually drink from! Cup snobbery - it's a thing.
On another note, there are quite a few Pettit and Sevitt houses in "Designer Suburbs" (the book I mentioned a few days ago) - just noticed heading in your side bar.
See ya x
Love a good couch, library, plant, pottery post!
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I love a couch one can lie on. I don't think that Sydney siege will happen again. The act of one deranged person (fortunately and unfortunately). That poor barrister's three children will be having a very sad Christmas without their mother.
DeleteTry as I might, I couldn't get my daughter to read till she was about 13. Mortifying for a mother who taught literature for a living! She's been a voracious reader ever since. You're lucky that all your kids love to read.
ReplyDeleteLovely plants and pottery, though I'm partial to the lizard myself.
Love your couch and your summery Christmas! It's grey and cold here (but no snow yet, thankfully). The Sydney siege was horrifying because of the loss of life, and the fact that it happened in such a safe and beautiful country. I hope Australia heals and never has to deal with this again. I have always loved libraries, and worked in one in college and my first job after college. There is something magical there. Now that I can download e-books from the local libraries, my onsite visits have dropped dramatically. Perhaps convenience is overrated. Hope you and your family have a wonderful and happy holiday!
ReplyDeleteCouch is divine. Your street is too - love a Poinciana. We have many of the same haunts. I love and have herb/vegetable garden envy at the Brookfield nursery. The view from that library is wonderful. I must confess to being old-school and finding that some of the children are too loud in libraries for me these days. Not that it stops me going; I find the smell of books and walking amongst the aisles cathartic.
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