Too Tense to Write?

Seems I've been neglecting my blog the past couple of days.  No particular reason, but I'm guessing it has to do with the waiting.
Waiting for results from F's procedure to "kill those nerves".  N read that it can take up to 2 weeks, which would explain why Dr. Chen scheduled her follow-up appointment near the end of the month (Ps. Dr Chen failed and did not try again. Thank goodness for Dr Fiks).

The exciting news is that L is in her own place with Bri now.  She never really spread out and "lived" here this last time.  I don't know if she was worried about infringing on our world, or what, but I wish she believed us when we tell her we like the mingling of lives while we're under the same roof.

Mmmm, I smell breakfast!

Almost, but not quite

Whenever I talk to James of Wandering Aengus, I hear promising bits of news regarding possible brew pubs coming soon to Salem.  Last night, after hearing him talk about some exciting late summer/early autumn events, I made the leap and blurted, "you know what I'd love to see here in town? A new brew pub with lots of windows on the waterfront, with a nice, big balcony/deck overlooking the Willamette.".  He had a "then you're going to like what I have to say" look on his face, but he didn't get a chance to speak.  A representative from Rogue Brewery, cut into the conversation to tell me that they now have a tasting room open in Independence and there are plans in the works to open one of their brew pubs on site.  James interjected that they're going to continue to hear from Salemites, "we want it HERE".

A Movie A Week at Salem Cinema

Before F's situation began and our nest was newly empty, N and I were well on our way to enjoying trying out a new tradition of  "a movie a week" and having a blast.  Suddenly I felt younger--it took me back to our dating days.  Fr's right, we need to regroup and head down that road again.  I've missed it.  How about you, N?
Click here to find out about Salemite Tweet-ups at the cinema.

HEY MOVIE FANS!
August 3, 2010
SALEM CINEMA NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT NOW MORE THAN EVER...


Dear patrons, friends, movie lovers and fans of Salem Cinema;


Independent movie theaters, especially those like Salem Cinema specializing in art, foreign and independent film, are on the endangered species list. We do not have corporate money to see us through hard times and there is no fall back, other than to rely upon those who most appreciate our contributions to the communities that we enrich. We are a dying breed; Salem Cinema is not immune and, in fact, is currently at risk. The economic downturn could not have come at a more inopportune time than it did...as you recall, my beautiful new theater, built as much upon your wishes as my dreams, opened just 6 months after the great Wall Street collapse.


The film industry is down in general this summer, a time that film exhibitors like myself usually count on to see us through the slower months to come, and unfortunately once we lose that momentum it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain enough cash flow to cover our ever increasing cost of operation. The large chains compensate, in part, by continuing to raise prices. I, however, understand that the continuing sluggish economy has affected each and everyone of us and have not raised my prices in nearly 3 years. I have assumed that by showing you that I care about your pocket books that you, in turn, would continue to find value and worth in supporting Salem Cinema.


Unfortunately, this has not proven to be the case of late and it is with much sadness in my heart that I reach out to you, my loyal supporters, and ask that you step forward and become Salem Cinema's guardians and emissaries. I am struggling. I know you love my theater, I know you appreciate my film selections but if Salem Cinema's destiny is not to be the same as that of our once beloved Jackson's Bookstore I need to see you more often.


Last Friday, after a conversation following the movie, one of my wonderful patrons posted the following on his blog. His loyalty not only brought tears to my eyes but made me realize that I could not have said it better myself. Please read what John, who now will always have a special place in my heart, had to say. I hope that you, too, will take this to heart and share it with others:


A Movie a Week: Expand Your World and Maintain Salem's Best Cultural Feature


You already know that I love what I do. We both know you love movies and the magical escape they offer. Only with your contributions and support will I make through this crisis and be allowed to continue to enhance to your life one captivating movie moment after the next. I need you now more than ever.


Gratefully Yours,
Loretta
Salem Cinema | 1127 Broadway NE | Salem | OR | 97301


Salem Cinema | 1127 Broadway NE | Salem | OR | 97301

Sleep is not within my grasp, might as well post

It's a rare night when every single trick on my getting to sleep list fail me.
Unfortunately it's one of those rare nights.
So here I am, sleepless in Salem.
When I began to imagine horrible, frightening things, I knew I needed a change in scenery. Not just for my sake, but N's and the pups', as well. Hi living room. :>P

Jonathon's dad drove up from Roseburg to spend the day. He and J spent the first half of his stay playing golf west of town. When they were finished, it was my turn to catch up a bit with Randy. We haven't had as many opportunities to spend time with J's family since F's been laid up. I miss that.

So we chatted the late afternoon away and moved our chairs to wherever the shade urged us to go.

And now? Now my brain is racing and my body is following right along.
I'll be right here sleep, whenever you're ready.

Whew!

These overcast days that start off cool and end up warm and humid always catch me off guard. Since F has been back home with us, I haven't been as vigilant with my summertime cooling regimen. She's in the living room (the area with the most ventilation) and ends up freezing on the nights when the temps drop. So, this evening after our dog walk, I'm rather limp and damp. Of course, that might have been due to cooking both the potatoes and carrots on the stove-top. :>.
What did you do this weekend? We had a good time working and playing down at The Bite. Although, today (Sunday) we never did make it down there. We planned on it, but (unplanned) things got in the way. I decided it would be good to take advantage of having Jonathon here to help N with the planned cabinet/shelves in the utility room. It was a good thought, but until they actually had the lumber in the driveway, the reality of the utility room's size wasn't clear.
Plan B?
To help out with plan B, I should empty out the current cabinet in the utility room. Probably a big load of stuff I haven't touched in 2 years.