Today, I took in:
another episode of Elementary
a couple chapters of Greenwitch
I made:
a trip to Jaffa, the ancient port at the southern tip of Tel Aviv
many more photos
Taking and Making: April 28
Reply
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Taking and Making: April 27
Today, I took in:
an episode of Elementary (the perks of non-UK Netflix)
I made:
a tour of parts of Tel Aviv with my friend Becky
a lot of photos on said tour
Taking and Making: April 26
Today, I took in:
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street — quite good! perfect length for a five-hour plane ride; I read it cover to cover
I made:
a flight from London to Tel Aviv — hello, vacation!
Taking and Making: April 25
Today, I took in:
Too busy packing, working, and doing last-minute things before leaving!
I made:
a couple thank-you notes for kind birthday gifts
Taking and Making: April 24
Today, I took in:
another episode of Unreal
I made:
booked tours for when I’m in Jerusalem
Taking and Making: April 23
Today, I took in:
Jamaica Kincaid’s “Xuela” in 100 Years of the Best American Short Stories
I made:
a stroll around Kew Gardens, bluebell hunting with friends
an energetic hour of drama play with a new group of kids for a new term of volunteering
lovely music with the choir
Taking and Making: April 22
Today, I took in:
Mary Gaitskill’s “The Girl on the Plane” in 100 Years of the Best American Short Stories
Anthea Hamilton’s performance art installation The Squash at the Tate Britain
I made:
a couple turns ’round my neighborhood park with a friend visiting from overseas
Taking and Making: April 21
Today, I took in:
Alice Munro’s “Friend of My Youth” in 100 Years of the Best American Short Stories
I made:
about half more sunny space in the garden by hacking away at the laurel bush back there
the switch from winter to summer wardrobe
some sweet dance moves to funky bands at a pub called The Magic Garden
Taking and Making: April 20
Today, I took in:
glorious sunshine in St James’s Park
I made:
some plans for my trip to Israel next week
Taking and Making: April 19
Today, I took in:
one of my favorite songwriters, Tom Paxton, and the Don Juans in concert at Cadogan Hall
I made:
a couple turns ’round the grounds at Bodenham Arboretum with my grandmother
Stowaway Travel Writing & Editorial Services 