It is 6:48 in the morning and the sun is coming up to reveal a bright sunny day. We have not had one of these in quite a while and it is a welcome change. It's amazing how much the weather conditions can alter moods and feelings. On the dreary days we seem to be dragging along just "getting thru it".
Well lets see how long this one lasts.
More comments on programming...
We became involved in 2 PBS Masterpiece limited series recently and I must comment on them. Last night we completed the Les Miserables presentation. It was six short episodes and a really good way to tell this story. I must admit that short of some ads on the musical rendition of this story, I knew little about it and at this stage of my life not smart enough to read Victor Hugo's novel. This telling of the story was nothing short of spellbinding with superb acting by the entire cast. Dominic West was gripping and you could feel and identify with his pain through his life as Jean Valjean. Not really a happy ending but he dies knowing he was loved. We got sucked into this story and could have watched it all in one sitting.
The Unforgotten is a British crime procedural on long cold cases and the team of detectives that work to solve them. Its protagonist, played by Nicola Walker (from River) is again a character you can identify with. She has lots of conflicted feelings and turmoil in her life as well as the task at hand of solving these long cold cases.
I must apologize for these extolling reviews but feel compelled because the stories depicted don't leave my memory quickly and I continue to replay them in my head long after the programs are completed. If you get the opportunity, have a look at these shows.
I had a recent scare after working on my lawn trimming job. After 7 hours of running a weed wacker, I needed to rest, knew I felt shitty but didn't realize why. Dehydration set in and I paid the price. Also not eating throughout the day proved problematic. Anyway, all is well now and it was a lesson hard learned. As we go into these warmer months, we need to hydrate and supply calories to our bodies.
This guy on Jeopardy seems to be within spitting distance of the Ken Jennings money total and there seems to be no opponent even close to giving him a challenge. They seem to try to start out strong and as the game wears on, they are bystanders watching him provide all the correct questions. He even seems to let them get the questions once the big money is gone. Alex seems to be having a good time too. We all wish him well in his battle with cancer. Without Alex, don't know if the show is worth carrying on. He is a man with great quiet composure.
Our two oldest grand kids will be out for the summer soon. This month coming has school picnics and fun times for all. I have volunteered at some of the events in the past and will continue to do so. I have more fun than the kids. Its really a treat to interact with the wonderful teachers and staff at the school during these activities. I missed all this when my kids were in school because of employment, now reveling in them in retirement.
Lastly, really pumped to see Rocketman, and the Pavorotti biopic coming out this summer.
all for now.
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