Meandering

Yesterday I finished quilting the batik quilt.  I chose to do a meandering free-style machine quilting, which seemed to fit the quilt better than my usual diamond grid pattern.  It's a little harder on my hands because I have to move the quilt around under the needle without the help of the feed dogs, but if I spread the work over several days it helps.  I plan to begin binding it today.  Tonight is our turn to host the dinner/game group, so some house cleaning needs to be done first.  I think we will play "Old Maid," a game requiring little thought, no reading of small print, and not much strategy.  Only one other couple is coming.

We watched "Love and Mercy" this week, a movie about Brian Wilson of Beach Boys fame.  His creativity during the 1960's was outstanding; he had mental health problems but music poured out of him.  The film's director chose Paul Dano to portray Wilson during the 60's and John Cusack as Wilson in the 80's.  Great choices!  We didn't find it distracting at all to have two different actors for the changing time periods.  Each was equally believable.  Dano even sang well.

Work continues on clearing out closets and other spaces.  I cancelled my trip to Phoenix next week, as K will not be out of town after all.  So I will be able to sort through more books, clothes and other things.