Just back from walking the dog, who this morning wanted her walk before I blogged. Honestly, she is getting more and more demanding with age. As are we all, I suppose.
The good news is, the gigantic box is gone.
Not much to report about yesterday. I finished most of the Lower School library inventory, and as usual they're missing more books than we are in the main library, but dealing with little kids is always a greater uncertainty in terms of keeping track of books. They walk out of the library with them, or shove them back onto a shelf where they don't belong, and leave them in classrooms or God knows where, and it can take a while for them to resurface. But at least now we know what's missing at the moment. I still have to inventory the biographies but I couldn't do that section yesterday because there were parent-teacher conferences and the library was being used for child care, and the little kiddies were too much underfoot. Next week.
Last night Dave and I watched "Interstellar," which we saw together in an IMAX theater eleven years ago (!). Anna Lapwood played some of Hans Zimmer's score at her concert on Thursday, which made me want to watch it again. Dave calls it one of his favorites. Once again, I was struck by its similarity to "2001: A Space Odyssey," which I still think is a superior film, but "Interstellar" is pretty amazing and its cast includes lots of well-known faces. I was surprised to see Timothée Chalamet appear -- when I saw it the first time he was unknown to me, so I didn't take note of his presence.
(Photo: A cafe/bar in Kensington.)
I have never seen either of those movies. Love the blue outdoor furniture.
ReplyDeleteIt coordinates with the restaurant color really well, even though they're different shades of blue!
DeleteAn appropriate café for now...with the Giro d'Italia going on!!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea!
DeleteIf it weren’t for the brickwork above, one wouldn’t know that was England. That brick is always a giveaway. I’ve never seen Interstellar. I’ve noticed Dudo and Moose are also getting more and more demanding, and in control, the older they get.
ReplyDeleteIt does look authentically Italian, aside from the brick. Is the woman on the pillar Anita Ekberg from "La Dolce Vita"?
DeleteThat IS Anita Ekberg! I hadn’t realized that. Great spotting.
DeleteI thought that "Interstellar" was about a lass called Stella from Barnsley who all the lads fancy.
ReplyDeleteHa! You're terrible, Muriel.
DeleteI saw "Interstellar" again a couple months back when some television channel was playing in frequently. I usually don't enjoy movies as much the second or third viewing but I enjoyed it as much as I did the first time around. It was well done.
ReplyDeleteDave said it was on Netflix not long ago but it must have cycled off. We had to rent it. I also enjoyed it just as much as I did the first time, especially since I hadn't seen it in so long.
DeleteI guess they have to put the little ones somewhere but it feels odd, putting them in the library! I've never seen Interstellar. Lizzie is quite sure she owns me. I'm beginning to think she is right.
ReplyDeleteI guess the library is a good space for them because there's lots to do -- books and games!
DeleteThat's a great photo of the outside dining area. Love the blue color theme and it makes me want to dine there on a warmish night with a good glass of wine.
ReplyDeleteInterstellar sounds outstanding.
Sweet Olga has her preferences...and they are indeed growing. My dog is the same.
It does seem like an ideal spot for a glass of wine or an Aperol spritz.
DeleteI can relate to Olga so much. The older I get, the less patience I have when things don't go my way. I try to be nice about it but am not always successful. I do love the colors in that photo. My favorites.
ReplyDeleteCrankiness comes with age, no question. I am much crankier overall than I used to be!
DeleteI can understand Olga too.
ReplyDeleteWe can all identify!
DeleteI've seen "Interstellar" a few times, or at least bits and pieces of it, a few times. I like it; it's thought provoking.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
It IS thought-provoking, with interdimensional travel and discussions of time and space.
DeleteOlga wants what Olga wants when she wants it. That's the rule!!
ReplyDeletePretty much!
DeleteGo Olga Girl Go - Demanding Barks Are Just Apart Of The Projection - Long Live Queen Olga Girl - And Enjoy Those Shorten Adventures There Brother Man
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Cheers
I just wish I could sit on the garden bench without her barking at me, LOL!
DeleteI've seen Interstellar. Don't remember if it was in the theater or on TV. As I recall, I never did figure out what was going on.
ReplyDeleteHa! It's less confounding than "2001" but yeah, it takes some work.
DeleteOh gee, I didn't realize/notice Timothée Chalamet when I watched that movie. A good reason to go back and watch it again.
ReplyDeleteHe plays the son in his younger years. Surprise!
DeleteOlga is the boss of you, Steve. I don't know anything about Interstellar. I am not a big fan of sci-fi movies. I didn't even care for 2001: a space odyssey. Don't get mad at me.
ReplyDeleteI would never get mad at you for that! We're all entitled to our likes and dislikes. :)
DeleteIt's a been a long time since I watched Interstellar. I should watch it again. I remember that it gave me a lot to think about the first time around.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it tackles some big scientific questions.
DeleteI'm glad you are so accommodating with Olga, especially as she ages. It's been said before by those far more eloquent than I am: how we treat animals is a barometer for what kind of people we are.
ReplyDeleteI agree 100%. We've taken in numerous dumped dogs and I've always said there is a special kind of hell for people who dump animals.
DeleteI figure it's her walk and she should be allowed to decide when and where we go and what we do. That usually means doing the same thing every day, as she is a creature of habit.
DeleteI remember loving Interstellar and NOT loving 2001. I've since learned that it's best to both read and watch 2001 (and I can't remember in which order it should be done) A blogging friend had a detailed post about it once.
ReplyDeleteI've never read it, but I love the movie. I think the key is you can't work too hard to try to understand it. You have to just experience it in all its mystery.
DeleteI absolutely love Interstellar. The music too. Like the equally amazing Arrival, it's a thinking person's film. I've spent a lot of time thinking about these two movies and their messages.
ReplyDeleteI liked "Arrival" a lot too!
DeleteI've never seen either movie (I don't think anyway - maybe I've seen bits of 2001?), but this is nothing new because at some point we just quit watching them. There's too much hockey & baseball to watch!
ReplyDeleteOh, Lord. We could never live in the same house. :)
DeleteI have never seen "Interstellar" but I'll check it out.
ReplyDeleteGood! You'll like it, I think!
DeleteOf course I had to check Timothee's look, and he certainly has many of them.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't a character he could do much with in terms of appearance -- just put on a flannel shirt!
DeleteIt sounds like a full day, from the chaos of library inventory to a thoughtful rewatch of Interstellar. Funny how time changes not only what we notice in films, but also how we connect with them.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely. Movies that I loved when I was younger I sometimes love less now. (Not always!)
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