Saturday, January 23, 2016

A Saturday in January

My morning coffee, ornamented by Zack the barista
Today started out very well, and here it is mid-afternoon and I can safely say it's been a wonderful day. My friend Lynn and I set out from the coffee shop before the sunrise to meet the ladies for our morning walk. The rain was supposed to stay away until around 10:30am, and when we started out it was only overcast. It didn't stop more than a dozen of us from enjoying a lovely five-mile walk with hills, puddles, and eventually rain. Nobody minded all that much.
Whatcom Falls in full roar
We walked up some steep hills I was pleased to see that even if I couldn't keep up with the fastest walkers, I was able to power up the hills without too much huffing and puffing. Usually it's my rear end that gives out first, and today was no exception. My lungs were just fine.
All downhill from here
And then from the high point, we walked back down the hills to the parking lot next to the lake. It was raining by this time, so once we made it back to the cars, we separated to our various homes. I'm not sure anybody stayed for coffee. Once Lynn and I got home (since she lives just a few doors down from me), we changed into dry clothes and headed to the movie theater for the matinee.

We saw Carol, with Best Actress (Cate Blanchett) and Best Supporting Actress (Rooney Mara) nominees for the Oscars, and boy, what a movie it is! I'm really surprised it wasn't nominated for Best Picture, because it's just wonderful. We both sat there stunned at the very moving ending. It's set in the early 1950s and the costumes and period were perfect. Alex Doenau in his review of the movie, summed it up for me:
Carol is a snow globe of a movie: an ornate and delicate piece, frozen in time. Lavishly designed and performed with precision, it’s a love story that deserves to endure.
I hope that everyone has a chance to see it. I'd love to hear what my readers think of it. Now it's time to read this over, review, and hit publish.
:-)

19 comments:

  1. I love stories frozen in time. I had not heard of the movie (I rarely see a movie), but your description has piqued my interest.

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  2. I just ordered the book, instead. I'd much rather read a book than watch a movie. 8-)

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  3. I'm eager to see this film!
    I smile as I read about your rear giving out before your lungs. A gal I know ran the Twin Cities Marathon last year.. and of all her training and the accomplishment of finishing itself (she shared the entire process / journey on facebook) the thing that is ingrained in my own memory is her saying.. "Tires legs, not tired lungs."
    Your morning cup of coffee looks delightful. :)

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  4. Perhaps I would enjoy coffee more if I had your barista.

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  5. Your barista is artistic! I have never had one of those fancy coffees...but you probably never have had egg coffee either! What a great hike and that movie sounds really good...I like non violent movies:)

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  6. I am always amazed at how you and your hiking friends don't mind hiking in the rain.
    You are amazing!

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  7. We loved "Carol" too-- Beautifully told story and beautiful to look at too. They captured the period perfectly. I was surprised it wasn't a best picture nomination either-- but as you might have seen from the news, a lot of people are unhappy bout the Oscar nomination. Sigh.

    Your barista had the same idea as my hot chocolate maker did today!

    Happy New Year!
    xo jj

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  8. Looks like you drink pretty fancy coffee!

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  9. Nothing like walkin in the rain or singin in the rain. Did you sing on your walk?

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  10. What fun to have your coffee artwork! I haven't seen Carol, but I'll try to remember to see it when it comes out in DVD.

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  11. My sister saw Carol and loved it. She said it was beautifully made.

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  12. What a lovely, yummy cup of coffee!
    There was rain from start to finish here Saturday.
    Carol in on my long list of movies to see. Thanks for the review!

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  13. The movie sounds great and onto my list it goes! Your reviews are always spot on.

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  14. Such fancy coffee. :)
    I've got that movie in my saved queue. So many of the nominated movies don't come out on DVD until after the oscars. I haven't even seen the list of nominees yet. Best get on the stick--LOL! ;)

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  15. Another rainy day walk fortified by strong coffee. I think when you get rain, we get snow! Like you, I go out in it, but I think rain is actually harder for me. Wet cold and dry cold are two different things.

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  16. That coffee is too pretty to drink.
    Great to know your lungs are doing the job. That is a sign of good health.
    I envy your easy access to the movies. I love my rural living but sorry there are no theaters within 50 miles. Sigh.

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  17. another great outing (or two) for you. :)

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  18. I've been on my own lately, so I've seen 13 Hours and The Revenant. Soon I'll be home, though, and then B and I will go see Carol.

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  19. Wow...once again a great write up on your day.

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