Assuming it hasn't been removed from YouTube for copyright reasons, what you see above is a clip that was recorded in Hollywood in 2003 and included among the DVD extras for Cold Mountain. (Wait... this is ringing a bell. I wonder if I've posted this already. If so... apologies for repetition.) Jerry's in the red tie, in the front row of tenors. (Despite what the title says, at least as of this writing, it was not the recording session for the film, but a little extra tagged on at the end of the "Words and Music of Cold Mountain" concert filmed in conjunction with the movie's opening.)
In other news: the new old range is just fine: it took several hours of scrubbing and scouring, but it's clean and shiny and has only a few dark spots; the copy editing course continues; and while I was standing outside on the patio the other day, the weather gorgeous, warm but not too warm, the tall old trees waving in the breeze around me, I realized I don't want to leave until later in the summer: it's just too lovely. Of course, it's already late June, and I'm still here, so it's happening by default anyway. And while it is a little less than optimal to put the house on the market closer to the start of the school year, it feels right.
Oh, and one more thing: if any of you are dealing with issues concerning widowhood, either as a widowed person yourself or as someone who loves a widowed person, and you have not discovered the amazing Carole Brody Fleet, I recommend you find out who she is. Check out her website here. She doesn't know me from Adam, but in a few online interactions she has given me unselfish and generous support and advice. Bless her. And bless my known and unknown friends and loved ones for your continuing care and kindness: you don't know the strength I take from you all.
Congratulations! Wonderful news about the range! It's always amazing what elbow grease can accomplish. I bet your friend Steve is pleased also.
ReplyDeleteIMHO the hardest parts of selling a house I think (once it is on the market) are keeping it ready for viewings and absenting yourself when the showing broker comes with potential buyers. Hopefully a nearby place like a library or friend's house may be close.
Then the negotiations. Not easy. Not like when we purchased our home.
The process of accepting a final offer about which which I have no regrets has not occurred so my house remains for sale. In some ways it is disappointing but my comfort level demands it.
No regrets.
I want to look back on the process with no regrets. It will be hard enough leaving with the sad and good memories of lives well lived in a special place.
The process needs to allow me to have that. And I think it will as more showings are scheduled.
Life goes on. There will be more potential buyers.
Good wishes come your way.
Hope you are well and that you had a good July 4th.
ReplyDeleteGood for you in keeping with your schedule in selling your home! You have to do what feels right to you. And when you feel the urge, I hope you might consider asking your future broker come see your progress. I did and received the suggestion that my house was ready. The news saved me some work and $$.
Progress selling my house continues. It's heartening to know there are buyers out there who do not need to move in for a school year.
Nice clip. Are you scheduled to do more singing this summer?
Good wishes come your way.
Hope you are doing well and that the heat has lifted and cool breezes are coming your way.
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