Thanks Joanne. Yes, I think we have been lucky but we tend to keep to ourselves, mostly live outside the city and in the fresh air. It's sad that our run was finally busted after so long AND by a bug I picked up WITHIN the hospital. The irony is that we were supposed to have had our next vax's this week. Ha!
Prue, your writing is so beautiful that I'm even yearning for 'greige'!
Such a great post. What a blow for you both to have come down with Covid, but I'm so glad you've had the opportunity for a day and a night away. And you've been out with the Terrier - you're a great team, you two.
I love Suchet's Poirot, too. I remember reading an article about the filming of *his* 'Death on the Nile' (as opposed to Ustinov's, I mean) - Poirot would NOT have worn a wrinkled linen suit, and Suchet spends the entire time of filming in character, complete with accent - so the crew made him a kind of standy-uppy-leany-thing so that he could at least take breaks in comfort without sitting down and creasing his suit! As you say, meticulously turned out!
Thank you for linking to Elizabeth's gorgeous post about Chub - I'd read it yesterday and it absolutely blew me away.
I gather he put so much effort into relearning the walk and talk prior to filming each series. He lived and breathed his character - Suchet will forever be Poirot for me. I also love the settings, it gave me a new appreciation of Art Deco.
I think Poirot would look at me right now and give the tight smile that indicates he is less than pleased and he then might offer me his clothes press and the services of his tailor!
Sorry to hear you both have covid, I hope its just a mild dose, I was lucky mine just felt like a head cold, but fir Heather and Jeff it floored them. I bet your walk on the beach did you the power of good x Typical about the vac's
Husband as sick as a dog, Libby. Mine has been like a headcold. Quite mild at that. I've started testing, no go today - but will have another go on Sunday. Beach was lovely! Keeps me going for these daily packing and unpacking of wound!
Poor hubby, I hope he feels better , your experience sounds very much like mine, its only because We tested that I knew I had it. I don't envy you having the wound packed and unpacked I hope its not too painful, sendling love and hugs to you both xx <3
Hi Prue, so sorry to hear you both caught covid and hope you're making a good recovery. Judging by your lovely post, I don't think it's harmed your muse.
I love all the shades of gray. (Apparently there are 50 in Seattle according to that book. Hehe.) Your description of food is lovely. And the photos are stunning.
We’ve had Covid twice now. Not fun and I had a terrible reaction to Paxlovid.
I took one serve of the Paxlovid and bailed out - sooooo sick whereas until I took it, I was fine! I read the side effects and ticked most of the boxes. My regular GP said if my case is mild (and honestly, it's fine), then to forget about them. These were prescribed by a GP-on- duty who felt after two ops, I may not be at peak fighting form.
Do you know, I've never read Fifty Shades, nor seen the film.
Your love of words and sunshine and beauty shines through. Another wonderful post. Sending heaps of hugs and healing vibes. (Droughts then rain then sunshine. This too shall pass.) 🤗😘💕
We've had a really mild (14) start to the day with blazing sunshine and we grabbed the chance and walked the Terrier. But the white pre-frontal cloud is drifting in and we're in for a southerly change and snow!
I want us to be well enough to go see snow, Beth!!! Here's hoping, as husband is pretty ordinary...
I do so hope he recovers well. It is interesting that you and I and my sister all had mild head cold versions of COVID whereas your husband and my sister's husband both suffered badly. I'm assuming if there were a notable gender difference, they would have picked up on that by now! My sister's hubby took about a month to feel better but is fine now. Hopefully your husband will recover well too. Hugs my dear.
Thanks so much for the shout out Prue!✨🧚♀️🤸♀️🌼🌷🌈🌺🪷💕
I'm also so sorry to hear about the Covid. My husband and I got it while traveling in Alaska last year and had to quarantine in place. Not fun. Sending you and your husband healing energy and hope you feel better soon!❤️🙏🕊️
Covid is a nuisance for me on top of the last nearly 6 weeks of recovery from major surgery. But it's relatively benign which is a bonus. Poor husband has been bowled clean over and isn't at all well.
Those overbearing clouds! But I have to admit your photos make them seem quite lovely, particularly the ones in the countryside, masquerading as mist and fog. Looks like an Andrew Wyeth painting! Maybe it's the extended confinement that's bringing everyone down? And how dare Covid exploit you so! Hope husband and terrier (and you, of course) are fit as fiddles again soon.
Gratitude, Prue, for sharing this week's Chicken Scratch. I have to admit that I'd love for him to experience a bump in business because of it. But it's been such a pleasure getting to know him better, no matter what. A good egg, as they say.
The thing about politicians is we know more about them (and celebrities) than we do the commoner. And because they are in public service, we feel we have more of right to criticize, or expect the highest standards. And maybe we do! For the most part, I think politicians are a mix of good and bad just like the rest of us. With a few possible exceptions over the years (in the U.S.), and one extreme example of what I'd call the opposite!
I'm a little less charitable with politicians because in Australia, especially in conservative ranks, they're all of a type - male, misogynist, egotistical, narrow-visioned, centre to right wing and in it for the money. Labour are a little more philosphically- based but if push comes to shove...
The Greens mean well and are a possible alternative, but there has been a noticeable swing with voters (voting is compulsory here) to independent, non-party aligned candidates. In Parliament, its been working well as they vote on conscience and they 'keep the bastards honest.'
I think the community is right to criticize because its their taxes that keep the pollies in office and if the goods aren't delivered, there has to be some sort of right of reply beyond a designated election period. It's also what makes that vote so valuable.
I hadn't realised there were so many synonyms for grey! Love the photos. I'm afraid I can't stand Suchet's Poirot, too mannered. Sorry to hear you both have Covid. Wish you better soon.
Quite taken by the grayness captures, especially the horizon of trees. Felt is so giving and your addition sounds cheery. I gifted a friend a felted cancer gnome I designed, tiny handheld of strength I guess. Glad you were on the lessened Covid strain, only had once. How easy it became history, but still a present day pain. Glad you got a beach day, we had one this last week. I've fallen in my grey area, not sure who or where I am wanting to be. Closed writing, most days so quiet I'm just holding that close and waiting on a new journey. Perhaps I'll drop a note on occasion, need to make some big decisions. Your Jack Russell reads such a jewel and commander of energy. You'll be swimming soon I hope. Cj ox
It's a snowy day on the mountain today and I almost feel like going into the eye of the storm, so to speak, just because I want to jerk my body (and mind) out of this post-hospital doldrum. I tested negative to Covid so I'm kind of free. And as long as I don't slip over...
CJ, just let the quietness take you on its journey. There will be something really worthwhile come out of it all, I'm sure. I look forward to seeing what you eventually say, as up till now, your words have been wonderful to read. Take care. XXXX
So sorry that you have Covid, Prue - this is altogether TOO much, now. I hear your frustration and sadness but your writing still has so much light shining through and full of such winning descriptions! (I love scallops too and the squeeze of lemon actually made my mouth pucker haha!)
Your photos continue to amaze and complement this piece perfectly.
Also, because I want to impress and contribute to the "grey" discussion, I wanted to share this bit from D.H.Lawrence's 'Coldness in Love.'
Here's a sampler:
"And you remember, in the afternoon
The sea and the sky went grey, as if there had sunk
A flocculent dust on the floor of the world: the festoon
Of the sky sagged dusty as spider cloth,
And coldness clogged the sea, till it ceased to croon."
I shall use flocculent far more often, I think. It is a pearler of a word. That poem is wonderful and requires noting in my journal.
I'm clear of COVID now and feeling fine except for the 'every second day' packing and unpacking of the wound. BUT, best thing of all, its Week 6 today (which is usually Freedom Day) and despite I have to add another week on to the healing time, I see clear blue skies and sun out the window, I'm happy and I can now wear my normal clothes without pain. Hurrah! Things are seriously looking up. I see surgeon on Thursday.
Husband however, is still testing positive and is very lacklustre. Still in Covid Coventry and needs to talk to doc via Telehealth about his condition. Hopefully he doesn't need antibiotics for secondary infection and can test negative by the end of the week. We shall see...
Oh goodness! Just one thing after another! The grey clouds and so many synonyms for grey are a perfect metaphor for the current situation. Glad to hear you are now feeling better; fingers crossed your husband will be joining you in negative testing and good health shortly.
Wishing you sunshine and strength and increased walking time every day. And I agree with the others who said your writing hasn’t missed a beat-still evocative as ever. Xx
My poor husband is still testing positive but is eating well and actually managed to mow the pocket handkerchief lawn in the Matchbox Garden today. It's been crystal frost and vibrant sunshine for 2 days. My favourite winter days!
And thank you for the writing compliment. It has boosted me along no end!
Clouds make my heart sing—so what a delight to see the ones in your gorgeous corner of the world! 😊
I’m so sorry you and your husband caught Covid—how awful for you to have to cope with that after your many weeks of hospitals and convalescence. I’m sending you more healing thoughts!
Thank you so much for sharing Camilla Sanderson’s Substack—it was exactly what I needed to read at this exact moment. I’ll be reading it throughout the day.
May you and the Terrier carry on through the grey days!
I tested negative yesterday, Susan and also reached the 6 week mark of convalescence (not counting the second surgery). That and sunshine and frosty days have served to spark me along nicely. Thank you for your kind wishes.
You’ve done well to avoid Covid up to now - even with a mild dose it’s a creativity killer. Your images are lovely - even tinged with grey.
Thanks Joanne. Yes, I think we have been lucky but we tend to keep to ourselves, mostly live outside the city and in the fresh air. It's sad that our run was finally busted after so long AND by a bug I picked up WITHIN the hospital. The irony is that we were supposed to have had our next vax's this week. Ha!
Prue, your writing is so beautiful that I'm even yearning for 'greige'!
Such a great post. What a blow for you both to have come down with Covid, but I'm so glad you've had the opportunity for a day and a night away. And you've been out with the Terrier - you're a great team, you two.
I love Suchet's Poirot, too. I remember reading an article about the filming of *his* 'Death on the Nile' (as opposed to Ustinov's, I mean) - Poirot would NOT have worn a wrinkled linen suit, and Suchet spends the entire time of filming in character, complete with accent - so the crew made him a kind of standy-uppy-leany-thing so that he could at least take breaks in comfort without sitting down and creasing his suit! As you say, meticulously turned out!
Thank you for linking to Elizabeth's gorgeous post about Chub - I'd read it yesterday and it absolutely blew me away.
Sending love to banish germs! 😘😘
Isn't Poirot just the best?
I gather he put so much effort into relearning the walk and talk prior to filming each series. He lived and breathed his character - Suchet will forever be Poirot for me. I also love the settings, it gave me a new appreciation of Art Deco.
I think Poirot would look at me right now and give the tight smile that indicates he is less than pleased and he then might offer me his clothes press and the services of his tailor!
He's fabulous! Actually, he's also such a nice chap that he wouldn't judge anyone - unless they were the baddie in his investigation, of course! x
Sorry to hear you both have covid, I hope its just a mild dose, I was lucky mine just felt like a head cold, but fir Heather and Jeff it floored them. I bet your walk on the beach did you the power of good x Typical about the vac's
Husband as sick as a dog, Libby. Mine has been like a headcold. Quite mild at that. I've started testing, no go today - but will have another go on Sunday. Beach was lovely! Keeps me going for these daily packing and unpacking of wound!
Poor hubby, I hope he feels better , your experience sounds very much like mine, its only because We tested that I knew I had it. I don't envy you having the wound packed and unpacked I hope its not too painful, sendling love and hugs to you both xx <3
Hi Prue, so sorry to hear you both caught covid and hope you're making a good recovery. Judging by your lovely post, I don't think it's harmed your muse.
Thank you, Martin. It's not so bad for me but it's knocked my husband for six!
I love all the shades of gray. (Apparently there are 50 in Seattle according to that book. Hehe.) Your description of food is lovely. And the photos are stunning.
We’ve had Covid twice now. Not fun and I had a terrible reaction to Paxlovid.
Wishing you and hubby a speedy recovery.
I took one serve of the Paxlovid and bailed out - sooooo sick whereas until I took it, I was fine! I read the side effects and ticked most of the boxes. My regular GP said if my case is mild (and honestly, it's fine), then to forget about them. These were prescribed by a GP-on- duty who felt after two ops, I may not be at peak fighting form.
Do you know, I've never read Fifty Shades, nor seen the film.
Paxlovid not for everyone.
Never read the books either. The film was silly.
Your love of words and sunshine and beauty shines through. Another wonderful post. Sending heaps of hugs and healing vibes. (Droughts then rain then sunshine. This too shall pass.) 🤗😘💕
We've had a really mild (14) start to the day with blazing sunshine and we grabbed the chance and walked the Terrier. But the white pre-frontal cloud is drifting in and we're in for a southerly change and snow!
I want us to be well enough to go see snow, Beth!!! Here's hoping, as husband is pretty ordinary...
I do so hope he recovers well. It is interesting that you and I and my sister all had mild head cold versions of COVID whereas your husband and my sister's husband both suffered badly. I'm assuming if there were a notable gender difference, they would have picked up on that by now! My sister's hubby took about a month to feel better but is fine now. Hopefully your husband will recover well too. Hugs my dear.
That's handy to know, Beth. I suspected it would be longer than normal as he's really struggling. XXXX
Thanks so much for the shout out Prue!✨🧚♀️🤸♀️🌼🌷🌈🌺🪷💕
I'm also so sorry to hear about the Covid. My husband and I got it while traveling in Alaska last year and had to quarantine in place. Not fun. Sending you and your husband healing energy and hope you feel better soon!❤️🙏🕊️
Pleasure, Camilla.
Covid is a nuisance for me on top of the last nearly 6 weeks of recovery from major surgery. But it's relatively benign which is a bonus. Poor husband has been bowled clean over and isn't at all well.
I keep saying 'This too shall pass...'
Those overbearing clouds! But I have to admit your photos make them seem quite lovely, particularly the ones in the countryside, masquerading as mist and fog. Looks like an Andrew Wyeth painting! Maybe it's the extended confinement that's bringing everyone down? And how dare Covid exploit you so! Hope husband and terrier (and you, of course) are fit as fiddles again soon.
Gratitude, Prue, for sharing this week's Chicken Scratch. I have to admit that I'd love for him to experience a bump in business because of it. But it's been such a pleasure getting to know him better, no matter what. A good egg, as they say.
Go buy a burger for me, Elizabeth. I would love to see his business take off after this lovely profile.
Isn't a 'good egg' the loveliest saying? Now would you say that about some politicians?
The thing about politicians is we know more about them (and celebrities) than we do the commoner. And because they are in public service, we feel we have more of right to criticize, or expect the highest standards. And maybe we do! For the most part, I think politicians are a mix of good and bad just like the rest of us. With a few possible exceptions over the years (in the U.S.), and one extreme example of what I'd call the opposite!
I'm a little less charitable with politicians because in Australia, especially in conservative ranks, they're all of a type - male, misogynist, egotistical, narrow-visioned, centre to right wing and in it for the money. Labour are a little more philosphically- based but if push comes to shove...
The Greens mean well and are a possible alternative, but there has been a noticeable swing with voters (voting is compulsory here) to independent, non-party aligned candidates. In Parliament, its been working well as they vote on conscience and they 'keep the bastards honest.'
I think the community is right to criticize because its their taxes that keep the pollies in office and if the goods aren't delivered, there has to be some sort of right of reply beyond a designated election period. It's also what makes that vote so valuable.
Suffice to say, I don't think I'd ever want to be a politician. :)
You can please some of the people some of the time but never all of the people all of the time. XXXX
I hadn't realised there were so many synonyms for grey! Love the photos. I'm afraid I can't stand Suchet's Poirot, too mannered. Sorry to hear you both have Covid. Wish you better soon.
Terry!
Wash your mouth out!
Rebecca and I are the President and VP of the Suchet/Poirot Club!
Well there's no accounting for taste is all I can say. Tee hee.
Quite taken by the grayness captures, especially the horizon of trees. Felt is so giving and your addition sounds cheery. I gifted a friend a felted cancer gnome I designed, tiny handheld of strength I guess. Glad you were on the lessened Covid strain, only had once. How easy it became history, but still a present day pain. Glad you got a beach day, we had one this last week. I've fallen in my grey area, not sure who or where I am wanting to be. Closed writing, most days so quiet I'm just holding that close and waiting on a new journey. Perhaps I'll drop a note on occasion, need to make some big decisions. Your Jack Russell reads such a jewel and commander of energy. You'll be swimming soon I hope. Cj ox
BTW, Irish Stew, grew up with as well!! Comfort food! 💞🙌
It's a snowy day on the mountain today and I almost feel like going into the eye of the storm, so to speak, just because I want to jerk my body (and mind) out of this post-hospital doldrum. I tested negative to Covid so I'm kind of free. And as long as I don't slip over...
CJ, just let the quietness take you on its journey. There will be something really worthwhile come out of it all, I'm sure. I look forward to seeing what you eventually say, as up till now, your words have been wonderful to read. Take care. XXXX
So sorry that you have Covid, Prue - this is altogether TOO much, now. I hear your frustration and sadness but your writing still has so much light shining through and full of such winning descriptions! (I love scallops too and the squeeze of lemon actually made my mouth pucker haha!)
Your photos continue to amaze and complement this piece perfectly.
Also, because I want to impress and contribute to the "grey" discussion, I wanted to share this bit from D.H.Lawrence's 'Coldness in Love.'
Here's a sampler:
"And you remember, in the afternoon
The sea and the sky went grey, as if there had sunk
A flocculent dust on the floor of the world: the festoon
Of the sky sagged dusty as spider cloth,
And coldness clogged the sea, till it ceased to croon."
You can catch the rest here: https://poets.org/poem/coldness-love
I feel we don't hear "flocculent" nearly enough these days HA! Onwards, dear Prue! xo
I shall use flocculent far more often, I think. It is a pearler of a word. That poem is wonderful and requires noting in my journal.
I'm clear of COVID now and feeling fine except for the 'every second day' packing and unpacking of the wound. BUT, best thing of all, its Week 6 today (which is usually Freedom Day) and despite I have to add another week on to the healing time, I see clear blue skies and sun out the window, I'm happy and I can now wear my normal clothes without pain. Hurrah! Things are seriously looking up. I see surgeon on Thursday.
Husband however, is still testing positive and is very lacklustre. Still in Covid Coventry and needs to talk to doc via Telehealth about his condition. Hopefully he doesn't need antibiotics for secondary infection and can test negative by the end of the week. We shall see...
Ever your friend in flocculence...
XXXX
Hugs, Prue xo
Oh goodness! Just one thing after another! The grey clouds and so many synonyms for grey are a perfect metaphor for the current situation. Glad to hear you are now feeling better; fingers crossed your husband will be joining you in negative testing and good health shortly.
Wishing you sunshine and strength and increased walking time every day. And I agree with the others who said your writing hasn’t missed a beat-still evocative as ever. Xx
My poor husband is still testing positive but is eating well and actually managed to mow the pocket handkerchief lawn in the Matchbox Garden today. It's been crystal frost and vibrant sunshine for 2 days. My favourite winter days!
And thank you for the writing compliment. It has boosted me along no end!
Clouds make my heart sing—so what a delight to see the ones in your gorgeous corner of the world! 😊
I’m so sorry you and your husband caught Covid—how awful for you to have to cope with that after your many weeks of hospitals and convalescence. I’m sending you more healing thoughts!
Thank you so much for sharing Camilla Sanderson’s Substack—it was exactly what I needed to read at this exact moment. I’ll be reading it throughout the day.
May you and the Terrier carry on through the grey days!
I tested negative yesterday, Susan and also reached the 6 week mark of convalescence (not counting the second surgery). That and sunshine and frosty days have served to spark me along nicely. Thank you for your kind wishes.
That’s terrific news! May you have lots more sunshine to speed your healing!