Unsettled weather

7pm (couldn’t post this earlier because Radio was down)

The weather didn’t cooperate yesterday for kayaking – clouds moved in and it was cool and threatening rain. Second choice was a hike, but even for that the weather was not exactly optimal. So we hung out awhile talking and reading poetry aloud. Then off to see “The Bourne Supremacy,” which was a very enjoyable thriller. I like independent films, but they require a long drive to the art house cinema, so I appreciate when there are good movies in the local Cineplex. As for “Bourne,” I should start by saying that people in this area tend to think of “Matt and Ben” as our boys, even when they go wrong (see Ben’s choice of movie parts and girlfriends, and other exploits), so I was happy to see Matt Damon do well in this part. He picks interesting projects, not saddled with his buddy’s matinee idol looks. But the real stars of this movie are the chase scenes, the locations in Goa (I want that beach house to write in!), Naples, Moscow, and all the quick-cut editing that put so much of the thrill in this thriller. Joan Allen was also excellent as a CIA deputy out to get Bourne.

Afterwards, we drove over to Shrewsbury Street in Worcester and went to one of my favorite restaurants. Haven’t been in a long time, but it has never disappointed. We shared a sea bass special and a sirloin entrée, both delicious. Returned home full and rather sleepy, watched a bit of TV and dozed on the couch. I imagine I would have slept soundly but for a late, brief discussion just before M went home that disturbed me and made for a lot of tossing and turning and not enough sleep. Sigh. Today, of course, recovering and unhappy and unable to do much of the catch-up writing work I’d planned to accomplish.

Some people compartmentalize better. If I’m upset I tend to be consumed with it. But when things are good in my emotional life, it allows my head to be clear and I can work well; it also feeds my creativity and joie de vivre. Instead today I am tired. Very tired. Well, life goes on. I got myself out for a walk just before noon, came home and made myself eat a good salad of the red leaf and arugula I bought the other day at the farm stand along with fresh tomatoes and a cucumber. I patched my cut-off jean shorts so I can get a little more wear out of them without falling out of the seat. I took some flower essences. And I made myself my favorite comfort food for dinner, enchiladas with that tummy-warming red chili sauce. Sleep and hopefully renewal tonight. Busy work week ahead.

10:30pm

Damn! I was beginning to feel better and then this: ESPN is broadcasting the Cubs-Giants game tonight and there I saw it – those familiar pre-batting machinations of Nomar Garciaparra, in a Cub’s uniform. Life is just so unfair. ;-)

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