The
return of the sitcom “Roseanne” on March 27th.
I was an avid watcher when it was on the air for the first time in the late
80s/early 90s. My sister and I had a similar relationship to that of Darlene
and Becky, though I wasn’t as tomboyish and definitely not as athletic as
Darlene. I think my sister and I were probably more like Roseanne and Jackie
(me being Jackie since I don’t have kids). From what I read Roseanne is back to
her old tricks of stirring up controversy where she can leaving no stone
unturned. We will learn who she voted for in the last election, why her
grandson likes to occasionally wear girls’ clothes and even the opiate epidemic
gets a mention. It should be riveting TV.
The
return of “Call the Midwife” on March 25th. I have been a fan of this
show from Day One and have at least a couple of the books (and used to own the
dvds). The writers and producers always seem to keep things fresh by
introducing new characters and story lines that echo the times (like the
introduction of Thalidomide which ended up causing all sorts of birth defects
in babies born in the 1960s). I look forward to more words of wisdom from
Sister Monica Joan (the most senior, retired nun who lives at Nonnatus House)
who doesn’t always make sense, but loves a nice piece of cake and isn’t above
sneaking it when the opportunity presents itself (okay, yes, that’s definitely
me!).
The return of Spring
and Easter….
Who
doesn’t look forward to longer, warmer days? It’s also when my birthday, my
nephew’s, my brother’s, and my father-in-law’s birthday all are, not to mention
lots of March birthdays in my cousin’s family. In fact, we’re having a sort of
combo party next weekend to celebrate at least a couple family birthdays. I
will be glad when Easter arrives because things will quiet down again at least
in terms of my calendar commitments (March is pretty busy preparing for Easter
almost every weekend at church). I can also reinstate eating chocolate candy
and watching “Gilmore Girls,” which are the two things I gave up for Lent.
Summer
Anniversary Celebrations…
My
in-laws celebrate their Golden Anniversary on the 27th of July, and
then my husband, Andrew, and I celebrate our 20th a fortnight later
on the 15th of August. We’re having an Afternoon Tea (party) for my
in-laws at a local hotel where they live. I’m still not sure what we’re doing
for our 20th (apparently china and/or platinum are the appropriate
gifts) anniversary yet, but tentatively thinking of a jaunt over to the
continent (possibly Germany/Switzerland) since that makes the most sense
geographically and economically. At the end of the month I plan to attend my 30th
class reunion. I’m just hoping for a better turn-out than the 20th
reunion.
Have a good weekend everyone!
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