Loving on this chilly Fall weekend…
Classical music: Â We’ve visited the two different symphonies over the past two weekends, and for the first time in recent memory, I heard the music, and I really, really dug it. Â Maybe Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky are acquired tastes, like wine or coffee – and as was the case after countless glasses of Cabernet and mugs of hot lattes, I think I’m making progress in appreciating the finer things in life.
Boots: Â I’ve officially tucked anything sandal-like back into the deep recesses of my closet, and my new black riding boots are getting lots of play these days. Â At the risk of sounding much more practical than fashionable, I’ll admit that what I love more than anything is the fact that I can wear my thick, cozy socks with them. Â It’s amazing when comfort and style converge in a perfect pair of shoes, isn’t it?
Art books: Â I’ve recently added a few new ones to my bookshelf and am really, really loving this collection of works by Yves Klein. Â Shane and I saw a big exhibit of his work when we were in Minneapolis last winter, and I haven’t been able to get the image of his ‘fire paintings‘ out of my head since.
Big pots of hearty soup: Â Sunday has become soup day in our house. Â Which means Monday, and Tuesday, and sometimes Wednesday are soup days as well (which means less ‘cereal days’, which is a good thing)…
Adios, weekend… Â And hello, three-day work week – woot!