Saturday, August 16, 2025

Up and at 'em

Husband and I were in town and back home again by 10.10 this morning.

Pretty impressive I think. Husband bought shorts, I bought a bra, and, most importantly, my wedding ring is back.

On the 'wrong' finger as I don't want to return it to my trigger finger just yet, if ever.

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A hot two days meaning lots of family visiting and children in the pool. All very lovely. I tried to do any shopping I needed in the mornings, shopping being mostly stocking up on crisps and digestives, as requested by family in Italy.

Will begin packing today, and washing, and prepping generally. Before relaxing, swimming, and relaxing some more.

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Recent reads include The Flight of the Falcon by Daphne Du Maurier, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey, The Persistence of Love (Grantchester 6) by James Runcie, and The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis.

Even though I saw the film of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - many moons ago - the end was still upsetting. So shocking that such treatment was accepted then, and, no doubt, similar things happen today in some parts of the world.

The Great Divorce covers a time, I guess, between death and heaven, where people are given choices. Interesting characters and understandable choices. In the prologue, I think, C.S. Lewis says that we have to return to where we made the mistake and start again there before we can progress. I'm not sure about that but who am I to argue with a great theologian and Christian? (A stroppy but sometimes, often, confused woman is the answer.)

11 comments:

Debra She Who Seeks said...

The wedding ring looks great! I read Cuckoo's Nest too back in the day after I'd seen the movie. Both the book and film were great!

Boud said...

I liked that Runcie. The books appeal to me more than the tv series largely because I don't like the actor who plays Sidney. I'm told there were others later in the role though.
I wonder if wearing a ring longterm affects the finger?

jabblog said...

Sounds like a successful shopping trip.

Anvilcloud said...

We are back from our walk before 10 but have no purchases to show for it. Photos maybe.

Ole phat Stu said...

I dislike Lewis

Abby said...

I didn't know the ring had left?
The Great Divorce sounds interesting. Go back and fix the mistake? What if we've made many?!

Kathy G said...

Smart thinking to transfer the ring to a different finger.

Cop Car said...

Ah, to be back at a young enough age where my knuckles have not enlarged. I am impressed that your ring fit on the other hand. Looks great!

Abby said...

After some digging (thank you, ctrl-F), I found out where the ring went. Glad you are reunited.

Marie Smith said...

It sounds like you are ready for your trip. Hot days in the pool are lovely!

Ann said...

It looks like a brand new ring.