I had planned on ending the blog with my return to the US. but I have been encouraged to continue by my granddaughter and future grandson. I’m not sure I will have much to say since my life has gone from Technicolor to black & white in the first week since I left Italy.
I was concerned about coming home to an empty & quiet house so before I left, I made a list of things to do as soon as I got home. At the top of the list, voting and paying the property taxes. Check. Sign up for a sewing course. Check. Have sewing machine serviced. Check. Charlie had given me that sewing machine years ago after watching me be stymied by another sewing machine that worked maybe half the time. I used the one he gave me mostly for repairs and easy alterations with the idea that someday I would learn how to really sew. Well, that someday is right now. Especially after seeing an awe inspiring exhibit of the History of Jacket Making on the top floor of Printemps in Paris. Oh my goodness, who knew that an exhibit so beautiful could, at the same time, leave you with the impression that you, too, can do this? I have two projects in mind: upcycle a dress I have loved for many years and make a dress with fabric that once belonged to my Grandmother Maria. Stay tuned. Another thing I did to chase away those post-perfect-trip-to-Italy-blues is something I knew would work, since it worked the first time under much sadder circumstances: I binge-watched Ted Lasso, the feel good, pop culture and pun laden TV series that never disappoints, even on the second go around.
While I was sitting at the table with my morning coffee, a little wren poked its head in the window. He/she was perched on the back of the wicker chair outside, hopping from side to side and craning its neck to get a better of view inside, of me, I suppose. Who knows how many times he/she came when there was no one on the other side of the glass? I hope I can get a photo next time. Sweet.
Went with Jay to see a wonderful performance of Amelie the musical at the Horizon Theater on Wedneday evening. It was truly delightful in every way, the stage sets, the music, the story, and especially the actors, many of whom doubled as musicians. Very talented theater group!