Saturday, August 21, 2010

Life's A Beach

I was just at the grocery store and the guy who calls me "grandma" asked me how my day had been.
"I can't even begin to tell you," I said.
And I didn't even try.
Let's just say this- it involved shooting a movie all day at my house and a person suffering the effects of chemo in the guestroom. And four dogs who make a lot of noise and get in the way. And trying to get ready for the beach.
To begin with.
Poor Kathleen. The chemo is kicking in but she's handling it beautifully, she has Vicki here to take care of her and she's determined we're going to the beach tomorrow NO MATTER WHAT!
And so it goes and so we will.
And Mr. Moon is taking me down to the Mockingbird Cafe, just me and me alone, to hear Lon and Lis so off I go to put on a dress and some glittery eye-shadow and we're rolling with the waves, we're floating over them and we're enjoying the sweet, salty flow of this life. Every damn movie-making, grocery shopping, taking care of someone I love bit.
Well, okay. Not the dogs. But the rest of it? Oh hell yeah. Do I wish Kathleen didn't have cancer? Of course. But she does and as Mr. Moon said last night, we are on the path with her and what an honor that is.

Here we go. Let the waves hold you up. They surely will.

12 comments:

  1. Love you, and love that Mr Moon too. What a man.

    I have the flu, MM, and it's kicking my ass -but I am thinking of Kathleen, and trying to be strong because SHE is so very strong with so much more to work with than the flu.

    Love.

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  2. Tomorrow will be a beautiful beach day...
    (and love the new picture on your header...)

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  3. Kathleen must feel very fortunate to have such a good friend. And she must also be well beloved to have you. I'm certain all that love will help her to get well.

    Movies and dogs too? well - your life is too hectic for me.

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  4. Have a wonderful sparkly night with Mr Moon.

    Give Miss Maybelle a big smooch for me.

    And Kathleen and Lis and Lon too.

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  5. It's a full moon night. Enjoy it and relax.

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  6. Yes, you sparkle. And I have some reading to do to catch up with you. Blessing Kathleen! She is inspiring, and you all are just amazing.

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  7. SJ- Well, Kathleen's cancer will not cure your flu. But it is good to keep things in perspective.
    Get better soon, dear.

    Corinne- I see the light come shining...

    Jeannie- And I'm the original if-I-get-the-laundry-done-and-supper-on-the-table-I-have-done-my-job woman.

    Michelle- You know I will.

    Syd- The music was just what I needed.

    Swallowtail- Kathleen. Amazing.

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  8. Mr. Moon is as much of a gem as you are. I adore you both from afar.
    I hope your date night was fabulous and I hope Kathleen is doing all right.

    I went to the to beach today and life is good.

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  9. Ms. Moon: The Woman I would most want to help me bring new life into this world, and help shepherd me out when the time may come.

    How can we make her immortal because she has a LOT of lives to touch.

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  10. Such mothering you do with TLC...can't wait to see the new movie too!

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