Nothing much happened

 Greetings

There isn't much to report about Monday other than it came and went. Because I have a cold, my company opted not to join me for dinner. With other health issues going on, it was too much of a risk. Maybe if this cold clears completely, we can arrange a raindate.

Today it's not raining so I'm about to go somewhere - as yet undecided. I can't waste a dry day. 

The play last night, The Wake by Tom Murphy, was intense. The acting was superb, and the sets were really imaginative and set the scenes well. I wasn't expecting it to be the way it was, based on the summary in the program, and it took me a while to adjust. I wondered if they'd mixed up the descriptions of the action we were expecting. The second act was more like the description. There were some quite comical moments but this was about family conflicts and how they were resolved, or not. I have to give the actors, director and others involved in the production full credit. Those seated around me were as confused as I was about the action unfolding in front of us. 

The adjudicator, Imelda McDonagh, is fabulous. Part of the fun is watching to see what she will be wearing. She always looks lovely and her clothes are slightly unusual and suit her to a T. She introduces the play and the author and goes on to critique and praise all aspects. It's quite the learning experience. I viewed it just from the point of view of being entertained.

Not much actually happened during the day other than doing laundry, reading and wondering if and when the rain would stop. 

I think Altamont Gardens will be my destination now. It's a short drive away and always lovely and I want to see what's in bloom. I'm sure there's a shorter route than I'll take, but I can get there without the GPS and that's good enough. 

Tonight's play is The Gin Game, which I've seen, so depending on what else comes up, I might (not) attend. 

Slan