Any day you wake up on the Cape is a good day v2

On the deck at Anawon. It's almost 50 with clear blue skies. We came out Saturday for a long, long weekend. Even got DH to take an extra day. He's out biking. I'm waiting for Violet to take her on a hike or beach walk. This morning I went to get bagels in Orleans for breakfast. Then went to PB for bread, butter and pastry, Seriously, fresh baguette and butter from Normandy are the best things in life.

Last night we saw West Side Story in Ptown. It was exciting to be in a cinema. We were happily alone until two others came along. The movie was wonderful. I actually felt a bit of a thrill in America. It's been a while since I've felt that. We had a rough evening around food. Got dumplings and then went to the Canteen which has some great veggie sandwiches. We sat alone in the tent. It was too cold and windy to walk around. Stormy internal weather as well. The heater in the bedroom was blasting Sat. night and we couldn't sleep. Turns out the battery is low, but we figured it out. She should have a house guide for those things.

Driving out to Orleans this morning I realized that one thing I like about being here is driving. Out on the back roads with the radio on. I think it reminds me of days in New York. There is a freedom on the road. I feel hemmed in in the city. Having a little fantasy that I could just stay here. Here on this porch in the sun on a side road. Wonder what it sounds like in the summer. Cars and children I expect. Music. In the winter with the leaves off the trees you can imagine what it once was. Fine land, near the abundant marshes and the welcoming sea. We drove out to Nauset Light to see a huge orange moon rising. A gibbous I think, but majestic as it rose over the ocean.

Back in the saddle

Back at work after a restful holiday. Alone in the house since DH is attending a funeral in Sharon and Violet has rehearsal. My early meeting was cancelled, so it's all good here. Mozart, coffee, keyboard.

Notable activities were a hike in the White Cedar Swamp at Marconi with Violet, a bike/beach trip to Nauset Light, a bike ride with DH to Cook's Brook. We had some lovely weather and some rain. We saw The Courier which was excellent. Seems very relevant now, as Russia invades Ukraine. Enjoyed Northern Exposure and Somebody Somewhere last night. Oh, Mrs. Maisel is back so that's fun. A sour 80 Days in Hong Kong. Looking forward to the ART show on Sunday!

The light has changed. Our angle to the sun has changed and the heart gladdens. Snow tomorrow. February frolics along.