Sunday night post (much less whiney)

[callistotoni]

On the lighter side, I've really been enjoying sewing up the three Folkwear patterns I've been talking about on FB. Now I'm ready to go to tea, but the closest tea house appears to be down in Lincoln. I've enjoyed working with the fine cotton lawn--very smooth; just feels nice. 
I started working on one of their simple pants patterns today. I need to shorten the crotch depth and inseam. Pants are never straightforward :-/ .

Besides sewing, this weekend was pretty productive. Got some cleaning done, and I worked with Jeff to fill out the Advance Care Directives and a new wills. I reviewed the CA Durable Power of Attorney form I found, but I think it would be best if we filled out that one in the office of a notary. That's my next to do--find and make an appointment with a local notary. 

Since I'm a big fan of British detective shows, I'm watching Vera. Hm. The jury is still out. We did laugh a lot at a British murder mystery comedy movie, though, but I can't remember the name. 

Random thought: I've read that an old-person tell is the use of "..." at the end of informal sentences (i.e., used in social integrations). I have been very guilty of this. I think it conveys that a situation or opinion has some sort of an in-flux or continuing status. But now I'm trying to stop; no need to out myself about my age, especially at work. 

I have to work tomorrow (MLK day), and have a long working session planned. It will be a good distraction from an otherwise horrible day.

 

Comments

[kareina]

I like using ...

It wouldn't surprise me if someone in Colin's office is a notary, that being a useful skill set for a law firm.

[marianme]

Dresses for tea are always nice. If it's the same Lincoln, I like the Sotherton Tea Room food and atmosphere. Have had catered foods from Tea Time, but have never been to their physical tea room.

[evil_macaroni]

I've enjoyed Vera in the past (we don't get Britbox), but largely due to the accents. Otherwise they are just solid procedurals. Spouse and I are currently watching The Day of the Jackal. I do not recommend - the characters are terminally stupid.

[threadwalker]

High five on getting some adult-stuff done.

I like detective movies/series, too. I am interested in any recommendations you make.

There is something rejuvenating about coming out of a weekend feeling refreshed and accomplished.

[callistotoni]

Here's one show I highly recommend. Astrid, available on Prime. It's in French, but the subtitles are easy to read. It's about a detective (with a son and an active love life) who teams up with an autistic woman wo is gifted in seeing patterns. You have to start with SiE1, though, because the characters grow throughout the show. :-)