Monday, February 21, 2005
...and the icy winds doth blow...
...once more onto this dizzying City, accompanied by inches of snow...i always imagine i hear the City breathe a sigh of relief whenever it is forced, by Mother Nature, to bend to her stormy wishes: a good and hearty snowstorm forces us all to sit and sip a mental cup of hot chocolate ...we gather, in some ancient tribal way, beneath the blanket of common weather conditions...today, it helps that it is also Presidents' Day...though perhaps not so many people as expected will make the trek out to Ikea for the Presidents' Day Sale...i say: YAY for snow! Indeed. I spent some hours Upstate this past weekend with my dear Paul and Steve, at the house Paul is currently readying for sale. He has chosen gorgeous, luscious, enlivening deep pastels to paint the bedroom walls with, and there is an inviting freshness to the entire upstairs..Paul does extraordinary work, when he puts on his "Painter-Construction-Plasterer-Remodeller" hat, and it looks better than any work anywhere because he takes such care with each task. The house will sell in a snap, as soon as he is satisfied enough with it to put it on the market, and though we shall all miss it, I am thoroughly convinced that even more exciting adventures lie ahead for us all as a "family"....intense talks about the future took place over the delicious veggie dinner that Steven cooked for us...the future looms in inviting ways for us all, I can just feel it. I drove home yesterday (Sunday), in traffic that reminded me that there are certain times NOT to become part of NYC traffic...Lesson relearned, thank you. But, I did make it home in plenty of time to snuggle down with my three sweeties (Peter, Sally, Cyrano) well before the snows began to fall. We have decided to postpone painting the rooms here for a while, so Peter and I can focus on career matters first. We are still in the throes of unpacking, organizing and figuring out where the heck to put things! The sub rosa theme of this: throw more stuff away, give more stuff to people who really need it!!! We have toooooooo much!!!!
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You should be reading the ultimate book involving New York in this season, Winter's Tale, by Mark Helprin. I've had a copy of this book in my library for years. In you're not familiar with this writer, you should be. You'll find it a terrific read, as well as calling up all the appropriate winter images for your city.
I am glad to hear the upstate house is looking so fine. There's no doubt that Paul will return it to the market in far, far better condition than you all found it.
I am shocked, though - shocked - to hear that you drove to and from the city. I wonder Peter lets you do it. I recall one terror-filled ride...with you at the wheel...to the Carter Fold in West Virginia (or was it Tennessee at that point?) when I was certain that Mr. Death would take us all.
Apparently, all that angst about love and death disappears from your mind when you get are in the driver's seat. Or, like Sir Walter Raleigh's comment to the headsman, does it "focus the mind wonderfully?" Love, Brother Richard.
I am glad to hear the upstate house is looking so fine. There's no doubt that Paul will return it to the market in far, far better condition than you all found it.
I am shocked, though - shocked - to hear that you drove to and from the city. I wonder Peter lets you do it. I recall one terror-filled ride...with you at the wheel...to the Carter Fold in West Virginia (or was it Tennessee at that point?) when I was certain that Mr. Death would take us all.
Apparently, all that angst about love and death disappears from your mind when you get are in the driver's seat. Or, like Sir Walter Raleigh's comment to the headsman, does it "focus the mind wonderfully?" Love, Brother Richard.
Hello dear Evalyn, it was so wonderful to come across your homepage and recent blog.
My family and I treasure your work at the Barter--both your directing and your acting. And, we adored your performance in Gypsy. You were magnificent and we still talk about the energy, passion, and grace you brought to the part.
We enjoyed the play on a grand Abingdon afternoon. The air was fresh, clean, and crisp. The Martha across the street was bustling with patrons, and Dixie, the horse, was trotting around the streets with her carriage full of guests. The Barter, itself, was aglow. Remember when the sun shines on it just right, the Barter has this certain golden aura surrounding it.
After the show, my family and I were walking to our car when we saw your beloved husband Peter coming down the sidewalk. We said that we bet he was coming over to walk his dearest Evalyn home. Thank you for those grand memories.
I know the stars over New York City twinkle brighter now that you and Peter are there, but the stars over the Barter twinkle brighter, too, because you were once here.
Have a fascinating New York life and continue to share your marvelous talents with the world.
With admiration and gratitude,
ALETA from Virginia
My family and I treasure your work at the Barter--both your directing and your acting. And, we adored your performance in Gypsy. You were magnificent and we still talk about the energy, passion, and grace you brought to the part.
We enjoyed the play on a grand Abingdon afternoon. The air was fresh, clean, and crisp. The Martha across the street was bustling with patrons, and Dixie, the horse, was trotting around the streets with her carriage full of guests. The Barter, itself, was aglow. Remember when the sun shines on it just right, the Barter has this certain golden aura surrounding it.
After the show, my family and I were walking to our car when we saw your beloved husband Peter coming down the sidewalk. We said that we bet he was coming over to walk his dearest Evalyn home. Thank you for those grand memories.
I know the stars over New York City twinkle brighter now that you and Peter are there, but the stars over the Barter twinkle brighter, too, because you were once here.
Have a fascinating New York life and continue to share your marvelous talents with the world.
With admiration and gratitude,
ALETA from Virginia
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