“So Many Leaves in the Pool”
This was a very quiet week – not much to report at all.
This is the week when most of the leaves from the neighbor’s tree blow into our pool. Diana spent a lot of time keeping the skimmers emptied and leaves out of the pool. I appreciate a pool girl that’s on the job before she’s dressed for the day – that’s dedicated D.
I met some vendors for lunch at Rick’s Chophouse in downtown McKinney on Wednesday. The conversation was good and I was able to pick up a treat to take over to Diana who was getting her hair done just across the street.
Our two favourite NFL teams played each other on Thursday night – Cowboys vs Saints in New Orleans. The Cowboys didn’t play particularly well but did win the game – mostly because of good defensive play. Campbell found a Cowboys place near his apartment – some kind of barbeque restaurant.
Saturday was Christmas decorating day. We didn’t do too much this year – just a small tree and a couple of garlands on the mantels. We’ll be gone most of Christmas week and have the kitchen floors being redone, so it didn’t make sense to go to too much trouble. Not that I really went to very much trouble – just coached Diana while watching the SEC Championship game. Diana always enjoys unboxing her Dad’s refurbished angel.
The only excitement on Sunday was trapping a lizard that had made its way into the house. I was proud of my scientific method – trap it under a garbage can and then slide a piece of cardboard underneath. Diana didn’t seem overly impressed.
I’m working my way through “Crossroads” by Jonathan Franzen – another 600 page tome. About 400 pages in so far and enjoying the characters and their exploits. The story is mostly set on December 23, 1971. Here’s a brief review:
“A tour de force of interwoven perspectives and sustained suspense, its action largely unfolding on a single winter day, Crossroads is the story of a Midwestern family at a pivotal moment of moral crisis. Jonathan Franzen’s gift for melding the small picture and the big picture has never been more dazzlingly evident.”
I’ll let you know what I think when I finish up next week.
I received the latest Tipitina’s Record Club release this week – Ernie K-Doe. I’ve listened to the album several times and really like the sound. Classic New Orleans R&B. Here are a couple of examples.
Stay safe and kind.