Friday, June 8, 2012

Old Age Day by Day June 8, 2012

We had a lovely dinner with our oldest and youngest last night.  I love best these more spontaneous, casual get-togethers, and they are rare, because everyone is so busy.  It was a balmy evening, and the next few days are supposed to be warm, which I love.  I'm wearing a skirt and sandals, to celebrate.  Today I have lunch with a friend, and maybe I'll see the new Wes Anderson film, "Moonrise Kingdom".  His movies are always interesting.  And I want to buy geraniums.  It's just what the patio needs more of.  I've been frying azaleas out there, and yesterday I kindly put them in shady pots in the front.  So a few hearty geraniums should survive well during this season.

I'm disappointed I'll Have Another is scratched from the Belmont Stakes.  I had a good feeling about him.  No Triple Crown winner this year.  And Cespedes is out with an injury as well.  Oh, dear, these athletes, hooved or human, are struggling.  Me, I try not to stumble on my own stairs, watch where I'm going, and not trip over any dogs in dark corners.  That's as far as my athleticism extends.  I'm a fan, but never was any good at being the activist.  I like to walk best, and used to bike a bit, but sports were difficult for me.  I let a softball hit my face while in the outfield, tennis was tricky because I'm left handed, swimming not so good because I only like to dog paddle, volleyball and basketball a joke because I'm 5' tall, and gymnastics - well, heights are not my thing.  I could be decent in modern dance, and in college I played field hockey and golf.  Briefly.  After that, it was all running after toddlers.  So I admire those with physical gifts, and also the courage it takes to be in a sport.

Oh, well, I'll have to see the movie "Secretariat" again, I guess.  And hope the horse and the powerhouse heal quickly.

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