Melissa McLean Montgomery

After battling the flu for one week I am an expert on: tissues ( where to get them on sale ) , channel surfing whilst checking emails and coughing uncontrollably, dispatching orders for tea, more soup, and sweating gracefully. I think I'm the perfect patient but my partner disagrees.

I'm watching The Prince and the Showgirl. I enjoy escaping and entering the lovely world of TCM. It's my drug of choice. Gorgeous movies, uncut and commercial free. Its almost as good as any Royal wedding ( Royal weddings are better because they are real). The movie tells the story of a haughty prince who possibly, maybey falls in love with an outrageous showgirl. It has everything, politics, intrigue, international travel, a wedding and comedy ( a fat lady in waiting!)

I downsized again. Anyone who follows this wee blog will know that downsizing is an ongoing theme. I filled up my friend's car and headed to the Salvation Army. Plus, I sold a bunch of stuff. I find it relaxing and there is a sense of renewal when I let things go. I am ready for whatever comes next.

Last night, I went to a party for my friend that died. Monique wanted all of her friends to have a Celebration of Life party for her after she was gone. And we did. it was great to see old friends, reconnect, drink and dance! If you look in the upper left hand corner of this photo, you will see Monique was indeed there!

Silence at 4:32 am sounds like,: a baby crying, a tom cat wailing, a crow cawing, a fan whirring, indoor aparmtent cats chasing, me tossing, me turning, hubby breathing, something faraway beeping, why am I not sleeping?

I ate a lot of cheese last night. It was so good. And edamame beans, and seven layer dip. I could never have an eating disorder because I love food too much. I love everything except for organ food and shellfish. And lamb's head stew.

I said last year that I wanted to start my Christmas shopping in July. And here I am in July. But honestly, I'd really rather be outside at the beach or in my garden. who has time to shop when it is so glorious out of doors? I am cat sitting this week and am really enjoying sitting outside with the kitties as they frolic about. More importantly, I am REALLY enjoying using my friend's washing machine. It is super. My clothes are so clean . And her machine uses less water and electricity than most. It's the best. Maybey I'll ask for one for Christmas.