Friday, September 27, 2024

Really

This is just about all that Helene wrought right here:


Really.  My "hello" mat blown over to the front porch bench, which happens when there's "just" a strong thunderstorm.

What is peculiar is how the damage is spotted around town.  Trees and power lines down, some flooding, some very near me.  Tornadoes often do the same thing, as if weather can pick and choose.  It was raining when I went to bed, fully expecting to be awoken by fierce winds and things crashing down.  Nope.  Some branches down, again, nothing worse than I've seen from thunderstorms.

Sad to think that Maggie Smith is gone.  Tremendous actor and wickedly funny.  I recommend "Tea With the Dames" for about the 22nd time.

2 comments:

Araignee said...

I had a Maggie Smith movie festival last night. What is it about the British actresses and aging gracefully? They do it so well. So many of my American favorites are now giving serious ick by how desperately they refuse to look their age.

Delighted Hands said...

I'm glad you didn't sustain any damage from Helene!!! I have enjoyed looking back over Maggie Smith's career, too.

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