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fullygoldy) wrote2006-02-25 01:15 pm
fullygoldy) wrote2006-02-25 01:15 pm
Saturday Musings
Or "what a way to wake up!"
First off, I opened my eyes to the soft glow of dawn, when the world is still gray and a little too cold, but the horizon blushes in tangerine and pink. Upon checking my flist, I find love poetry that just. It was a gentle awakening and well appreciated.
We packed up, DH, the girl & I to take DH for his latest transfusion. A quick stop at Panera for the obligatory cinnamon roll and hazelnut coffee (for him) and other yummy treats for us girls. The check-in at the hospital (at 0815) went more smoothly than usual, and we kissed him good bye in his room, in plenty of time to get Mavis to practice. I learned later that our early arrival and pre-typing and crossing were all for naught, as he didn't receive the first of 3 until nearly 11:00. ARGGH.
However, after dropping the girl, I headed for the grocery. Not too early, but not too late. On the way, I nearly bypassed Brennan's but realized I hadn't been there for awhile, so I thought I might find some inspiration. Lots of samples of citrus, but nothing really drew me. As I was contemplating leaving and a new bottle of wine simultaneously, the wine guy offered me a sample of just what I was looking at. Honestly, some days I believe I have a sign above me that says "Offer me alcohol. It doesn't matter what time it is." So I came to be sipping a lush Malbec at 0930 and having a lovely chat about Chilean wines. I purchased said Secreto Malbec, and its sibling, Secreto Syrah, each being $9.99 from Viu Manent out of Colchagua, Chile. They are ~85% the varietal they're named for, and 15% something "secret." Catalina Abbott created the Picasso-themed artwork for the labels.
But really, there aren't many better ways to start the day than dawn, Neruda and Malbec. And to think I didn't know that before today...
First off, I opened my eyes to the soft glow of dawn, when the world is still gray and a little too cold, but the horizon blushes in tangerine and pink. Upon checking my flist, I find love poetry that just. It was a gentle awakening and well appreciated.
We packed up, DH, the girl & I to take DH for his latest transfusion. A quick stop at Panera for the obligatory cinnamon roll and hazelnut coffee (for him) and other yummy treats for us girls. The check-in at the hospital (at 0815) went more smoothly than usual, and we kissed him good bye in his room, in plenty of time to get Mavis to practice. I learned later that our early arrival and pre-typing and crossing were all for naught, as he didn't receive the first of 3 until nearly 11:00. ARGGH.
However, after dropping the girl, I headed for the grocery. Not too early, but not too late. On the way, I nearly bypassed Brennan's but realized I hadn't been there for awhile, so I thought I might find some inspiration. Lots of samples of citrus, but nothing really drew me. As I was contemplating leaving and a new bottle of wine simultaneously, the wine guy offered me a sample of just what I was looking at. Honestly, some days I believe I have a sign above me that says "Offer me alcohol. It doesn't matter what time it is." So I came to be sipping a lush Malbec at 0930 and having a lovely chat about Chilean wines. I purchased said Secreto Malbec, and its sibling, Secreto Syrah, each being $9.99 from Viu Manent out of Colchagua, Chile. They are ~85% the varietal they're named for, and 15% something "secret." Catalina Abbott created the Picasso-themed artwork for the labels.
But really, there aren't many better ways to start the day than dawn, Neruda and Malbec. And to think I didn't know that before today...