Watched “Maria”, a biopic of the last week of the life of Maria Callas, with many retrospectives across her life.
Set in 1977 Paris, the Paris of my childhood.
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Finished reading: Assassin’s Quest (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 3) by Robin Hobb 📚
Marvellous ending to the Farseer Trilogy. The pace and majesty of the tale took off in this book; highly recommend.
Splendid dishes during dinner at Havana Bar & Restaurant
- Pollo Anticuchero | Peruvian Sauce | Pickles
- Ceviche | Kūmara Purée | Chilli | Garlic
- Beef Skewer | Soy Glaze | Peppers | Cherry Tomatoes
A wonderful weekend
Had a wonderful weekend with Bill. Started with gym sessions for us both, then brunch at Floriditas where we chatted with many people we know. Then drove up the coast to Peka Peka to have lunch with friends of Bill’s. A quick trip to Hōkio Beach to treat our drinking water, then back to Wellington to catch up with friends for a birthday and then a play at Circa Theatre - “Hope” - get your tickets now!.
Sunday - a very hot humid day - saw us walking through Mt Victoria and along Oriental Bay, then brunch once more, followed by shopping at the waterfront farmers market. A quick catchup with friends, then a visit to The Dowse Art Museum in the Hutt Valley - then Bill preparing for family dinner, and me joining a Wellington Pride Festival planning meeting.
A Complete Unknown
Going to see this movie tonight, and I can’t wait. It sounds wonderful…
Timothée Chalamet hits right notes in Bob Dylan biopic
I think it’s kind of wonderful that someone so determined to cloud the story of his origins would become famous playing a club called the Gaslight but that’s just one aspect of Dylan’s life that continues to delight me.
Royal Assassin (Farseer Trilogy Book 2)
Finished reading: Royal Assassin (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 2) by Robin Hobb 📚
I really enjoyed this sequel to Assassin’s Apprentice. The pace really picked up and the story took a darker turn. The characters kept developing and the final chapter was incredible.
Finished reading: Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman 📚
So wonderfully down to earth and pragmatic. Also well written and funny.
Finished reading: Catching the Big Fish by David Lynch 📚
Wonderful pithy epigrams from David Lynch, one of the best creative people we were lucky to have.
Finished reading: Max by Avi Duckor-Jones 📚
Touching story of finding your identity(s), very well crafted. Set in Wellington, NZ and the US. Queer.
Wonderful new local business location - Eva’s Garage - with a cafe, florist, barber, and gift store!
Open now at 3C Eva Street.
