"My brother and I used to play a game. I'd point to a chair. "THIS IS NOT A CHAIR," I'd say.
Bird would point to the table. "THIS IS NOT A TABLE." "THIS IS NOT A WALL," I'd say. "THAT IS NOT A CEILING." We'd go on like that. "IT IS NOT RAINING OUT." "MY SHOE IS NOT UNTIED!" Bird would yell. I'd point to my elbow. "THIS IS NOT A SCRAPE." Bird would lift his knee. "THIS IS ALSO NOT A SCRAPE!" "THAT IS NOT A KETTLE!" "NOT A CUP!" "NOT A SPOON!" "NOT DIRTY DISHES!"
We denied whole rooms, years, weathers. Once, at the peak of our shouting, Bird took a deep breath.
At the top of his lungs, he shrieked: "I! HAVE NOT! BEEN! UNHAPPY! MY WHOLE! LIFE!"
"But you're only seven," I said." Nichole Kraus, from the History of Love.
The storms we've been having have, yet again, created a gorgeous contrast between the sky and the trees. Spring is such a vibrant season.
Do you have anything special planned for the weekend? I've been drinking loads of tea and
reading too many books. It's been lovely.
Nothing planned yet. I hope we do something fun though! Love the photos. Gloomy days aren't so gloomy when you have a camera!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures! I live for cloudy days. And the books and Lord of the Ring soundtracks which accompany cloudy days...
ReplyDeletelovely pictures, as always, and i love this quote! :)
ReplyDeleteI just got back from a lovely trip into town with my Aunt, where we went to an exhibition of some artwork in a local gallery and also into the best museum ever, after the Victoria & Albert. It inspired me to paint more, which is always a good thing!
ReplyDeleteNow? Finishing up some books and, of course, revising. {which is studying, yes.}
I'm absolutely in love with the thunderstorm that is pounding against my window right now.
ReplyDeleteI missed you, sorry.
You're one of my favorite bloggers, Katie.
Iona Nicole- I absolutely agree. :) Cameras make everything more beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne- me too! Cloudy makes my heart happy.
Jana- read. that. book. It's amazing, and you'll love it.
Libby- that sounds so fun! I miss visiting museums. Have fun revising :)
Jillian- thunderstorms are beautiful. I missed you too! So glad you're back.