Saturday, October 17, 2020

I'm Lazy Even If My Hens Are Not


This morning Mr. Moon made himself egg-in-a-hole which he loves but because I had given away all but two of our eggs, we had none when Vergil came by after sitting in the woods and hoping for a deer this morning. Jessie and the boys were going to come and meet him here and I wanted to make him a little breakfast and just as I was bemoaning the fact that we had no eggs, I heard a hen singing her "Come get me, Liberace! I have laid an egg!" song and sure enough, there was an egg in the pump house nest and I made Vergil the freshest egg sandwich on the planet. 
The egg bowl now looks like this, though, as nine hens gave me eggs throughout the day and I can't say for sure there aren't any more. I sure do wish I could figure out where Tweety is laying her tiny eggs. Sometimes you just need a tiny egg for a recipe, you know? Like if you're cutting a recipe in half and it calls for an egg. One Tweety egg would be the perfect size for your needs. 

I've been lazy today. Lazy as can be. I've mostly sat on my ass and done some crosswords and that is about all. I did a little more weeding and then flattered my husband into making two rows for me to plant some carrots and celery in, which he did. The flattery was sincere- as I have said many times, his rows are as straight and true as Elvis Costello's aim. It hasn't been too horribly hot today. Maybe up to eighty. But it was cool last night and we opened up the house and turned off the noisy, planet-destroying AC. Heaven. And I still have the house open and am glad for it. 

I finished listening to a book today that I thoroughly enjoyed. 


Anne Glenconner (that's LADY Anne to you and me) has indeed led a most extraordinary life. Now eighty-eight years old she has written a book about that life and narrated the audio version herself which is just absolutely a treat. Those regal tones describing some of the raucous and raunchy events from her life is worth the price of admission. Not only was she Princess Margaret's Lady in Waiting, she was also married to a man who was, to put it mildly, extremely eccentric and hard to live with as well as being fabulously wealthy, charming when he wanted to be, and a visionary in his own way. They had five children, two of whom died tragically at young ages and she's traveled all over the world. The name-dropping in the book is bountiful and as natural to the narrative as it could possibly be. The woman has known everyone from Mick Jagger to the Queen. Of course. And this isn't a tell-all book by any means. As one might suppose, she is never vulgar or without grace. But she does have some stories. 
I highly recommend this if you listen to audio books. I got it from my library. 

I don't suppose that Trump has died today, has he? Not hoping he has or anything, of course. Just, well...wondering. 
As I have been since November 9, 2016. 
Did you see where he said that if he lost the election he just might have to move out of the country? I do believe that's the truest thing he's ever said. And one of the most heart-lifting, too. Let's make it happen! 

Have a sweet Saturday night. 

Love...Ms. Moon




26 comments:

  1. "Heart lifting" is exactly right! It made me so happy to read where he said he might have to leave the country. God, can you imagine how wonderful it would be if he went away and we never had to see his ugly hateful face or hear his vile name again?! A girl can dream, I suppose.

    Your egg pictures are so pretty! And don't worry about being lazy. Everyone needs a lazy day every once in awhile. I was extra productive today for once in my life! Dragged Marco's large cage outside and cleaned it thoroughly. I'd be embarrassed to tell you how long it had been or how filthy it was. At least it's sparkling clean now and for once I have a real feeling of accomplishment! :)

    Have a great night Mary!

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    1. I just keep wondering who on earth would want Trump. He's worthless without political power and it's now obvious that his "vast fortune" is a sham. As a person he's not worth saying hello to so...
      You clean Marco's cage and I clean out the hen house. Did Marco thank you because he should have.

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  2. I wonder which country Trump might move to when Mr Biden wins the election. Perhaps Russia where he has many supporters and key investments. I hope he doesn't come to Scotland where his mother was from. If asked I would suggest The Central African Republic where life expectancy is only 52.5 yrs for men.

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    1. See my reply to Jennifer above. I don't think anyone's going to want him. Not even what he calls the shit-hole countries although that would be appropriate were it a true description.

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    1. I know you must. They are so soothing to have around.

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  4. so much bluster and NO follow through for this vile man. We could only hope he went away. I really only get on the computer early mornings to see news of if he might have dropped dead during the night. You don't sound lazy at all...... in fact I commend you for a day of *rest* (sort of rest)
    Susan M

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    1. It was a day of rest. And I still slept over eight hours. I have become a champion sleeper.

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  5. We know that the Orange never keeps his promises, so death it is!

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  6. I find it so uplifting to read he may leave the country. And I will download Anne Glenconner, too. Thanks.

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  7. I wish him a great head start on that moving scheme, too bad he lies so much...that book sounds enjoyable, and no you are not lazy. Have a great night.

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    1. "Enjoyable" was the perfect word for that book. You should give it a try if it sounds good to you.

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  8. That book sounds intriguing. I can't recall, did you ever watch The Crown? If not I do believe you'd enjoy it.

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    1. We watched several seasons but have not finished all of them. I think we're headed in that direction, though.

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  9. As long as he doesn't move to London!

    That book looks interesting. I haven't heard of it. I bet she DOES have some stories -- Margaret led quite a peppery life, as I understand it.

    It's so funny how your chickens go off and find secret places to lay their eggs!

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    1. Oh, he'd never move to London. At least I don't think he would. Not like the queen would be having him over for tea.
      Margaret was quite peppery as you say but Lady Anne doesn't tell all, as I said. She is, above all, loyal!
      It is a trait of chickens to sometimes hide eggs. I think certain breeds are more apt to do that than others.

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  10. I enjoyed Lady Glenconner's book, too. Extraordinary life.

    Happily contemplating the thought of the orange glow moving elsewhere. Suggest he chose one without an extradition treaty with the US. I'm sure one of his little authoritarian mates would be happy to welcome him. Or maybe not.

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    1. She did lead an extraordinary life. How many times did she say she'd been to India? Crossing the Atlantic for her was like a drive across town for me.
      I bet you anything that Trump has minions researching the logistics of moving where he can't be prosecuted as we speak.

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  11. Yesterday morning our thermometer said 15 and the water at camp was frozen.

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  12. I was not so lazy yesterday. finally got one of the long flower beds weeded as the day was not hot and was overcast, even a little drizzly off and on but I persevered.

    Trump has not died but as i saw someone post on FB he does seem to be on his farewell tour. every rally it's 'lock him/her up'. yesterday it was the governor of Michigan who has already had one plot to kidnap her foiled. and that stupid little body twisting he's started to do that he thinks is dancing? he has no intention of leaving this country if he loses unless it's to escape arrest. I guess we'll see how it plays out. if his kids start disappearing before inauguration day we'll know they are getting things set up for him to flee.

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    1. Lady, you DO persevere. I admire that about you so much. Among many other things.
      What's the purpose of these rallies beyond making Trump feel all happy inside? Not one damn thing. Dance? Trump? He's like the whitest white guy on the planet. Have some self respect, man! But I guess that anyone who has hair like that and thinks it looks good is obviously not very self aware.

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  13. Oh thank you so much for mentioning that book. I had pegged it to read when it came out and then forgot about it. I'll have to get it now, especially since you've said how good it is!

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