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| Heron fishing expedition |
On Saturday, Melanie and I braved the unhealthy air for a quick walk along Bellingham Bay, thinking that the air might be a bit less hazardous because of the fresh western air coming off the bay. It didn't bother either of us, no stinging eyes or scratchy throats, so hopefully we didn't make ourselves at too much risk. It was a good thing we went when we did, though, as the air deteriorated more during the day.
Yesterday, it was bad enough that we didn't even open the windows for sleeping. After reading that the best thing you can do when the air quality is that bad is to stay inside, keep the windows closed, and use a HEPA filter on your air conditioner. Well, since we don't have any such thing, we hunkered down and woke to learn that the air this morning is somewhat better. South of us, down in Seattle, it's worse than we have here, so it might change here, too. There are many uncontrolled fires burning all across Oregon. It's all very scary.
What to do with myself? I didn't want to watch the news because it tends to depress me, so I looked on Netflix for an uplifting movie. There were so many choices that I grew a little overwhelmed, and then I saw a movie that I watched before, after having enjoyed the novel so much: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Set in the UK after World War II, it tells the story of the occupation of the isle of Guernsey during the war and its aftermath. I know it doesn't sound very uplifting, but believe me, it is. It not only has a happy ending, but the story is compelling and filled with heroes and heroines. After I finished watching it, my mood had dramatically improved, and I went to bed feeling quite contented.
And now here I am on Monday morning after having made a quick trip to the coffee shop to hang out with my two pals John and Gene, and now I'm going to browse Netflix and see if I can come up with another winner.
P.S. I am now using the new Blogger interface with little problem. Either I got better, or it did. Are other users having any problems?
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It's nice that you find comfort in Netflix. David signed up for Broadway hits, and there is a 7 day free trial which we will take advantage of.
ReplyDeleteI'm spending most of my time indoors as well here in Tucson. The smoke is not as bad as in Washington, but it'sn noticeable.
ReplyDeleteThe fire situation is so scary. I pray there are no more deaths. I hope you can continue to get out a bit every day, Jan.
ReplyDeleteWe are still confined to the indoors here too. Today is housekeeping and laundry day so we have had things to keep us busy this morning. I am late to go have lunch because the kitchen floor is drying.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't resorted yet to watching tv in the daytime, but we have watched some Netflix movies in the evenings.
I loved the book and haven't seen the movie. I am glad it gave you a lift.
ReplyDeleteSmoky air is sadly all too familiar. I hope that the fires can be brought under control soon.
I still revert to Legacy Blogger. Accessing my reading list is a bone of contention still with New Blogger. And I am yet to find anything that it has improved.
Stay well, stay safe.
So glad you found a way to lift your spirits. I don't have Netflix but will check out the book. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and be careful with that air quality.
Just got the E book for my Kindle from my library. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteI've been watching the videos of the raging fires and the red skies looming, it's all so very worrying.
ReplyDeleteOff to look up the movie, it sounds like something I would enjoy.
Stay safe dear friend,
~Jo
Still all shut in here in Walla Walla too. I've been watching "The Republic of Doyle" set in Newfoundland. Comedy, former police man turned private eye and his complicated Canadian/Irish family. It makes me laugh. Reading a lot.
ReplyDeletesounds like a terrific flick. and, of course, I love the heron photo! as for blogger, it's simple if you don't alter anything & allow blogger to do the work...since I align my images & text it becomes a lot of extra work.
ReplyDeleteSure hope all the fires are under control and you get clean air again soon!
ReplyDeleteHope you found something good to watch...I fell asleep during a comedy this afternoon:) You know a movie is not very good when you fall asleep. I sure hope your air clears up soon. They say we have it way above us...there is a haze out there. I was outside a large portion of the day and it was okay for me:)
ReplyDeleteI navigate new blogger but am not happy with the changes as they didn't bring about improvement. I find with things like new blogger is that I jump in right away is the best way to go.
ReplyDeleteI like how the new Blogger handles pics. I can adjust the size quite well. There are problems, such as not allowing certain html codes -- the em dash, for example. It handles YT videos less efficiently IMO, and the html page is a wall of text and too difficult to edit.
ReplyDeleteOh ... the Guernsey Potato film. I don't remember it very well, but I do remember that it was enjoyable.
That movie is in my streaming queue...someplace. I have not been able to move anything around in there all year. When I add something new it could end up in the middle of my list and I can't find it again unless I know specifically to search for that title. Not much point of me having a queue anymore. Leah says it is because people don't have a list anymore and work off the apps on their phones and tablets? Anyways, it is somewhere. Sounds like one I would like. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip -- always looking for new things to watch on Netflix. I recommend "Call My Agent" if you know French or don't mind reading subtitles.
ReplyDeleteI'm staying in for the most part, and have given up my daily walking and running. I loved that book, but wasn't as fond of the movie. The book is nearly always better, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI'm still using the Blogger legacy interface, and hope I don't lose it.
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry about the air quality deteriorating in your area. That is really worrying. I always hated when we had those vogs, but what you’re having is even worse. When I started up my blog again, I saw that there was a new interface. Is that what it’s called? I didn’t like it at first, but I think I’m getting used to it. Sort of.
ReplyDeleteI’ll put your movie on My List. Thank you, DJan!
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to get outdoors!
ReplyDeleteExcept for turning sprinklers off and on and feeding the backyardigans (our outdoor critters), i'm staying indoors. Maybe by the weekend our air will be better. I am hearing from so many people who are so depressed in all of this. Loss of livelihood, loss of property, illness, just general fatigue with no end in sight. It's wearing on people.
ReplyDeleteI've been wondering how the air is your way. Glad you are not on fire at least. I don't have a new blog post to give you something extra to do with your indoor time. But, as always, thankful for such a great blogging pal like you!
ReplyDeleteYuk, the smoke from the fires is blocking the sun in south eastern Pennsylvania.
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