Cyndi Lauper in her Derby hat.

I went looking for cheap bright curtains to make the dining room less monochromatic. The curtains in the stores are uniformly hideous. OTOH, there were some cute shower curtains. Would that be too ridiculous? Maybe I'll check out Jo-ann Fabrics first.

Did you guys know that Eddie Izzard is playing Long John Silver in a SyFy adaptation of Treasure Island? (4 hours that airs tonight.)

It's a small virtual world!

This is the one place I can go online without seeing an ad for a show I worked on.

msbelle, I do so hope that you can find mac some useful treatment, so he can develop tools for managing his emotions. ::sends you support through the intertubes::

Did you guys know that Eddie Izzard is playing Long John Silver in a SyFy adaptation of Treasure Island? (4 hours that airs tonight.)

Wow, that'll be something to see. I may have to crack open a bottle of wine for that.

As for me, I spent the morning with my mother, and was in a foul mood for most of it. She's always been a master of denial, but today she was particularly adept at blaming my father and her doctors for all her problems: none of her ailments are in any way related to her life-long refusal to get therapy, eat healthy, or do any exercise. And she still insists that she cooks, cleans, and shops for the household, even though she can't walk from the couch to the dining room without leaning on something.

I get so angry at her, even though there's no use to it and she's past the point of learning or changing in any way. I got out of there early and went to the gym, which didn't help, because I haven't climbed lately and I got tired too soon. Grr, argh.

I should do some projects around the house, but I think I will watch Korra and take a nap instead.

Oh msbelle, sending so much love to you and mac. I'm not surprised he's in denial, as Tom points out it can be hard enough for adults to see their way out of their issues, how much harder it must be for someone who is still trying to find the tools to get there.

Nice piece on Union Rags' owner Phyllis Wyeth on NBC now.

Oh, mac.

Shopped, swam, haircut, shopped some more. Ate chorizo empanada, greek yougurt with honey and fresh strawberries, and a few slices of spanish cheese I found at TJs. Not quite as good as over there, but it'll do.

About to haul the ac upstairs. Won't install them, just get them up there. Then clean upstairs. I'm giving me permission to wait until tomorrow for the down.

Musing on the drive home how completely unfettered I was feeling. Forcing myself to just be in the moment and just be in an unfamiliar place is a muscle I need to exercise more regularly. It puts me in a good place.

If I start wondering about all the bruises on my legs in the next week, remind me I hauled 108lbs of ac units up two flights of stairs. It's a contact sport.

And wow, it's not too warm in the house and I'm totally drenched. I knew I already had to shower before bed in order to sleep unmolested (aveda), but now I really do.

msbelle, I'm keeping you and mac in my thoughts and sending lots of ~ma and good vibes and prayers as well.