Saturday, December 19, 2020
This is gonna be a much less busy holiday season than usual. That's not necessarily a bad thing although I am missing getting together with folks. With the slower pace and extra time I may try to get watch more Christmas movies and specials this year. I never seem to get through all the ones I'd like to.
Tonight we made a quiche for dinner and watched In the Good Old Summertime with Judy Garland and Van Johnson. I love it an haven't seen it for a few years although sadly I fell asleep about halfway through. The same thing happened with Christmas in Connecticut last weekend. Oh well, no big deal. I've got time on my hands so rewatching won't be a problem.
Despite falling asleep I woke up at a couple of my favorite spots. The first being when Judy sings Merry Christmas in Mr. Oberkugen's shop. It's a song you actually don't hear too often during the holidays although Bette Midler has a lovely version of it on her Christmas album. I also woke up at the end just in time for little Liza's cameo.
Bloody Mary for cocktail hour (see above top). Made sure I had lots of stuff for the garnish: gherkins, pickled pear onions, cheese and olives (not pictured).
My serving of pumpkin pie for dessert which begs the question:
I'd say I'm at a 3.
