Mr. Toast's Winter Tea And More...

After the belated Thanksgiving and birthday celebration of some friends yesterday, I fell backward in Godot and hit the back of my head at the walk way to the front door. I now know that I can never again remove Godot's anti-tip bars. Thankfully, I only have a sore knot the size of Paris to deal with.

My apologies for the sporadic and belated blogging I've been doing; It is difficult to write or read while holding an ice bag aloft with one hand and balancing a terrified feline on one's lap. Jacob, true gent that he is, would not leave me alone post-incident. All is a bit better today, and he has returned to staking out our kitchen for signs of stray kibble.

My virtual trip to Aspen for mmm's winter tea festivities thusly delayed, I sit peeking into the wardrobe at a beautiful black and white winter coat and bright red scarf that promises warmth as well as sizzle. These will augment a matte black suit, matching flats and my favourite silver polish with silver earrings.

I look forward to meeting friends old and new tomorrow evening.

Until Then...

Eight Things You'd Never Guess...

The best of this gray and overcast day to everyone!

Here are eight things you'd never have guessed:

1. This blogger is a published writer and author who is trying to get back into the thick after a hiatus.

2. I am researching how best to see Paris and London with Godot...

3. I am so sore after working out at the hospital that it has taken three days to resume normal activities. There is no injury.

4. I saw the play Gypsy on the London stage in 1973, and would love to see another play there.

5. I miss speaking and using Spanish and would love to find a proper teacher for French.

6. I watch foreign films and British TV sans telly and I'm working my way through the gritty series, Wire in the Blood, with Robson Green.

7. I've only ever published nonfiction and never fancied myself a poet.

8. I'm on the fence about trying for a doctorate...