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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