Catching Up

This weekend is all about catching up—on emails, writing, chores, movies, errands, shopping, everything. I’m a big maker of lists and get a kick out of crossing things off (yes, I'm a dork) and have a long list already drawn up. So let's bring out the pens (I'm partial to Le Pen markers in blue); I’m ready. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Alone

"George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron" Richard Westall (1813)

 I only go out to get me a fresh appetite for being alone. —Lord Byron

Some people hate the idea of spending time alone while others relish the idea. I have no trouble being alone but will be the first to admit that sometimes I spend too much time on my own. Having spent the past few days  in my flat recuperating, I'm itching to go out. Hopefully in a day or two I'll get my wish.  In the meantime, hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

Labels

"What I really resent most about people sticking labels on you is that it cuts off all the other elements of what you are because it can only deal with black and white; the cartoon."—Siouxsie Sioux

I've long been a fan of Siouxsie Sioux and admire her bold originality. Her comment about labels is spot on. And speaking of labels, this history geek plans on seeing Lincoln tomorrow, which I think is going to be right up my alley. Have a great weekend.

Forever Young

"I was forced to live far beyond my years when just a child, now I have reversed the order and I intend to remain young indefinitely."—Mary Pickford

And through the magic of film Mary Pickford has done just that, remained the young girl with the curls who won the hearts of the world. I have a couple of her films that I've never seen before that I plan on watching this weekend in-between attending a baby shower in Brooklyn (twins!) and spending some time out and about in the city before the craziness of the holiday season begins. Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Photo from the Library of Congress.

At Least There's No Earthquake

Winnie the Pooh and gang. Illustration by E. H. Shepard.

“It's snowing still," said Eeyore gloomily.

"So it is."

"And freezing."

"Is it?"

"Yes," said Eeyore. "However," he said, brightening up a little, 

"we haven't had an earthquake lately.”—A.A. Milne

This pretty much sums up the attitude around here. We’ve had a major hurricane, massive flooding, and a snowstorm all in less than a two weeks. But we haven’t had an earthquake or a swarm of locusts so things could be worse. 

Manhattan is slowly getting back to normal but there are still areas of New York and New Jersey without power or heat so let’s pray they get it back soon. It’s cold out there.

I plan on seeing the new James Bond film this weekend; what better way to escape for a few hours? Hope everyone has a wonderful and warm weekend.

The Wicked Witch

Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz.

Photo: Virgil Apger/Fondation John Kobal.

"I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too!"—The Wicked Witch of the West.

I have witches on the brain this week (see yesterday's post) so naturally I am reminded of perhaps the greatest witch of the silver screen—the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz (1939). Margaret Hamilton was amazing in the role that she truly made her own. Who can ever forget that green face and pointed nose or that cackling laugh?

In real life Hamilton was a former kindergarden teacher who adored children and animals. She got asked so many times by little kids why she was mean to Dorothy that she appeared on an episode of Mister Roger's Neighborhood to explain that it was all pretend. I always felt a little bad for the Wicked Witch. But those flying monkeys of hers? Scary.

Have a wonderful weekend my pretties.

Camera in Hand

Margaret Bourke-White

"Saturate yourself with your subject and the camera will all but take you by the hand."—Margaret Bourke-White.

I plan on spending some time with my camera this weekend shooting one of my favourite subjects—the city (but unlike in this photo, I'll be sticking to the pavement). Enjoy your weekend.

Life Is Short

"Life is too short to work so hard."—Vivien Leigh. 

You are so right Vivien. I wish I would remember this more often. Have a lovely, work-free weekend everyone.

Good Advice

"Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together."—Elizabeth Taylor.

Good advice indeed. Enjoy the weekend.