Monday, April 4, 2022

Gifts

 When I got up this morning I was fairly certain that I was coming down with what Jessie and the boys have. So I did what any caring person would do which was to call and reschedule my dental work. 

Haha!

Really though, I did. If this is something (and I do think it is) there's no need for me to give it to my dentist. And in talking to Jessie just now, it would appear that this is not just another light cold-type thing. She's at Patient's First right now because she's been feeling so bad today, feverish and miserable. Levon's got it bad too. 
So damn. 
Not only are her kids back at school now (although not today and probably not tomorrow, either), she's working at the hospital again and as we all know, there's no better place to pick up a virus than a hospital although she is working on the Mother/Baby unit which should be a less-germy place to work. I swear, it's like all of the other viruses have been biding their time and girding their loins while Covid kept us all isolated and masked and now they're desperate for humans to infiltrate and make ill. 

Or something like that. 

But I haven't felt that bad. I had a most beautiful surprise when I went down to the post office and retrieved a package. Linda Sue, from Lady Margaret's Curlers  sent me another one of her magical boxes and this one was filled with doll clothes! All of Maggie's wardrobe wishes have been fulfilled with this box. 


Dresses and a bathrobe and a jacket and hat and even rain gear and an apron. Look how happy Dolly is in her new red dress. 


I think that her smile got a little bit wider when I put it on her. 
I am so overwhelmed with the sweetness. Linda Sue even sent some darling felted flowers that I can either sew into the doll's hair or sew onto a headband that I make for her, thus fulfilling another of Maggie's requests that she have flowers in her hair. 
Linda Sue has some sort of special power that allows her to send things that absolutely make me happy. I have treasures that she's sent all over this house and I think of her and her generosity and her artistic abilities so many times a day. 
The blog world blows me away. I have made friends via this virtual communication pathway that I consider as close to me or closer than many actual acquaintances. 
It's all a sort of miracle to me. If I were woo-woo (which I am not), I would say that some sort of magic was involved in us all finding each other and even as I deny that possibility, I admit that it is indeed a type of magic. Modem magic, internet magic, word magic, word-of-mouth magic...
Perhaps not a supernatural power but a power, nonetheless. 


I did a little work in the garden this afternoon. I finished weeding where the beans will go and pulled the spinach which is spent, after I denuded it of all the leaves that were worth eating. I did that for a few collards, too, to make more space. We'll be eating those collards tonight as well as some of last year's field peas. And that is an entirely different sort of practical, pragmatic magic. That tiny pepper in the picture above is one growing on a plant that I bought in a nursery and that Mr. Moon planted. The pepper seeds I planted are indeed growing and I will be happy to see them get into the ground too. 

I just heard from Jessie. She has tested negative for flu, covid, and strep. The NP told her that a Flu B is going around and it may be that. 
Flu B? 
She was prescribed Tamiflu. 

And so it goes. 

Black cat is making his daily crossing of the yard. Maurice is quivering in alertness. Last night, Mr. Moon brought this home from August who had given it to him when he dropped off Vergil. 


Really? 

Jessie said that August had been writing notes on paper and asked Vergil if he had any music written down and Vergil gave him a jazz harmonica book to look at and then the boy spent a long time copying notes. 
I have to say that in all of my years of child-rearing and child-tending I have never seen a six-year old want to write down musical notes. 
I sort of want to get that framed. 
The things that go on in children's heads is one of the biggest and most delightful of mysteries to me. I am constantly amazed. 

Love...Ms. Moon


37 comments:

  1. Those doll clothes are beautiful!

    August did a good job with his musical notes. Does he play piano? Should he play piano? Can he read music? So many questions.

    Your garden always astounds me. My tomatoes are coming along and I have figured out how to keep the cat away from them, without killing the cat.

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    1. Jessie was taking them to get violin lessons but after one or two it was obvious that they were not socially ready! Ha! In the summers, Vergil's mother does give the boys lessons as she is a musician and a teacher but I don't think she's gotten into written music yet. Not sure.
      I guess I'm glad you did not have to kill your cat in order to sprout your tomatoes!

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  2. love your phrase *virtual communication pathway* and I feel very blessed to feel a part of your pathway. How sweet of LMC to send you the lovely doll clothing.......I follow her now (thanks to you) and she is quite talented indeed. Her felting especially stuns me. I hope you feel better........and hope the boys and Jessie do too........if it's not one thing, it's another. And August.....sheesh- may be a future music prodigy?
    Susan M

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    1. Isn't Linda Sue an amazing artist? She truly is. I have a piece that she gave me that brings me so much pleasure every day to look at.
      I'm feeling okay. Jessie and the boys are having a rough go.

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  3. so glad we could dress Dolly well, size is perfect. Her smile make me glad, so glad! I forgot a few things so, prepare for another box sometime when I get my shite together.
    Definitely frame the notes, they are wonderful- only six, that kid is somebody!!So smart is might be scary good. I hope the world encourages his brilliance.
    Blog land is the best land. Love you dearly!

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    1. auto correct and poor eye sight are not my friends,looks like I write in code or that English is my second language, sorry.

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    2. Your comment was completely clear to me! I am still wondering over these beautiful doll clothes and accoutrement! I can't wait to give them all to Ms. Magnolia!
      Kids can just stun you, can't they?

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  4. That's an inspired box of clothes. Perfect. Did you spend a while trying things on Dollie?

    Sorry you're not feeling good. I hope it doesn't get to be flu, and I've been wondering the same about our not being up to date on current viruses. I'm not in a hurry to study them though. Hope all your folks get well very soon.

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    1. I have put a few garments on Dolly. She likes all of them. And I am trying to attach flowers to her head. I have had so much fun with this little project and Linda Sue just sent it all to the nth degree level!
      I'm feeling not so bad today. Maybe I just have a "lite" version.

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  5. August's musical notes are dancing! Dolly is more lovely each day!

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  6. I forgot to say that it's unusual for a boy so young to be interested in musical notes to this extent. Next, learning to play them?

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  7. Did Brenda of the mermaid eyes inspire Dolly's eyes?

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  8. My first thought was Dolly looks like Carmen Miranda! She is fabulous.
    p.s. I found your blog awhile back via someone's... can't remember whose now. I enjoy your writing immensely.

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    1. Well hello! And I am so glad you are here.
      Yes. Dolly is definitely sporting a Carmen Miranda look with that flower!

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  9. Dolly is quite fetching in that red dress...I hope everyone feels better soon.

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    1. It's like the dress and Dolly were made for each other!

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  10. I'm sorry to hear that Jessie is sick and hope she responds to the Tamiflu. I had a particularly weird reaction to that drug some years ago -- so be careful! And the doll clothes! I adore dolls and doll clothes -- that was so sweet of your blog friend. I agree that this blog world has been one of the most amazing and fulfilling experiences of my life.

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    1. Amen, woman. And you are one of the main reasons why my blog world has been so sweet. What would I do without you?

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  11. Perhaps August is destined to be a musician?
    The doll clothes are very lovely.
    Sorry to hear about the Flu B, that's probably what the rest of you also have since you are all in contact.
    I'm getting my annual flu shot in a couple of weeks.

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    1. I don't know what August is destined to be. His daddy is an engineer AND a musician so...
      He is very good at math and can add things in his head already that I have trouble with. So who knows?
      I got my flu shot as did Jessie. I don't think it's working in Jessie's case.

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  12. Yeah, what is "Flu B"? In any case, I hope Jessie feels better and everyone else (including you) gets through without feeling too bad. I just quoted Roseann Rosannadanna today in my post saying, "It just goes ta show ya, if it's not one thing, it's always somethin'." That definitely applies to your situation as well!

    I love Dolly's Carmen Miranda headdress! Linda Sue is a wonder. She sent me a tablecloth that I love.

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    1. Flu B is not Flu A or Flu C.
      There. Did that answer your question? Haha! The main difference seems to be that Flu B is not transmittable from animal to human. I guess that's good.
      Roseann Roannadanna was a sage, wasn't she?

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  13. Maybe August will become a songwriter.

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  14. The doll clothes are fabulous. Amazing how well they fit! Maggie will be thrilled.
    August did a great job with those notes. My 6 year old grandson just started piano lessons through a local park program where he lives. Maybe August would enjoy something like that!
    Hope the whole group is feeling better soon!

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    1. I think August might be ready for piano lessons too. In fact, I could easily start him with my first piano book (Teaching Little Fingers To Play) and show him a few scales and where the notes are on the piano.

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  15. I hope Jessie and the boys feel better soon (just glad it's not covid). But that box of doll's clothes - wow! How special is that!

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  16. Wow! I’m totally amazed at August too! I think there’s a budding composer there! The doll clothes are adorable. Blog land is indeed magical, when it feels like the rest of the world has gone crazy it’s so soothing to know that there are good, caring, amazing people out there. Much love.
    Xoxo
    Barbara

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    1. What you said about it being so soothing to know that such good people are out here is so true. I am constantly amazed that I have never, ever really had a troll. I'm almost insulted! Am I that vanilla?
      Ha!

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  17. Apparently flu B is less common than flu A because it spreads less fast, which is due to the fact that A infects humans and animals and B only humans and seals .. seen a lot of seals in the area lately?

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    1. Right. I read that too about it not spreading to and from animals. Did not read the part about seals and I have to tell you that no, we have not had many seal sightings in this neck of the woods lately, or in fact, EVER!

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  18. I received a cartoon from a friend the other day. It depended on reading musical notes. I wrote him and said in spite of maybe 20 years of playing piano and a few years of clarinet in my youth I have forgotten it all and musical notation now just looks like Sanskrit to me. Now that I'm old enough to have a tad of wisdom I regret letting it go.

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  19. Dolly has looked more dashing with each post of her. Now she is tres chic with her red lips, red flowers and red dress, how lovely of LMC. Blog world has been a real blessing, especially during lock down times, starting with you, Dear Mary Moon. I think your idea of starting August on piano is a good one. My grandson Sid, who has taken violin lessons for awhile now, said "If I learn to play piano, I can play anything." The physical layout of the notes on a piano is very helpful in conceptualizing music. Sending love and healing blessing to you all. N2

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