DYLAN 2018

When I heard Dylan was touring again, I pondered, should I give him another go?

I saw him about 4 years ago and it was a great experience. Should I risk it again? His most recent albums have been covers of classics, and whilst ok, I couldn't sit through a concert of that. I looked at set lists of recent concerts and my heart skipped a beat. Not only was it full of greatest hits, he consistently played Don't Think Twice, It's All Right. This is the song, that made me not only love Dylan, but get him. It remains my favourite, and I would never expect to hear him play it live. Maybe I should give him a second go, throw caution to the wind, and when I realised he was coming to my hometown, the deal was sealed.

Like last time, I went solo, but on the night I had a few friends there to chat to prior the concert. Like last time, I kept my expectations low. Bob does what he wants to do, plays what he wants to play, plays them how he wants to play them, and that is perfectly fine by me. The man is a legend and I am just happy to be privileged enough to be in his presence.

So I take my seat, we were all warned heavily, no photographs, Bob doesn't like that. Who are we to piss Bob off, but I did manage a sneaky couple!

At 8pm sharp the band walked on stage followed by the legend himself, he sat behind the piano and got straight into the first song.

Things Have Changed, from Wonder Boys, which I love. It was a fucking mess, he was playing a totally different song to the band, the sound was off, the piano sounded untuned and he sounded awful. I sat there holding my breath, bugger, maybe this had been a mistake after all. By the end of the song the sound had improved slightly, so I then worried it might just be the venue and where I was sitting.

But I had nothing to be worried about, by the second song, It Ain't Me Babe, he was back on form and sounded great, as did the piano and the band. Who knows what happened with Things Have Changed, but the rest of the concert was bloody amazing. I was in awe. He was better than the first time I saw him. I wept with appreciation when he picked up the harmonica in Highway 61 Revisited. This was Bob. He may not have sung the hits as they sounded way back when, but they sounded great and recognisable and his voice sounded better than I had heard it in years.

The more jazzier and bluesy the version of the song, the better they sounded. His voice suits that style now, and he knows it, hence the versions. The band were tight, the drummer doing some magical solos which were worth price of admission. Dylan remained behind the piano the entire time, moving for a drink of water or standing for the more upbeat songs. The harmonica was used liberally, which was just brilliant. He just kept pumping the songs out.

Sometimes it took a few lines to work out what song it was, due to the style he played it in, but I recognised every song. Except halfway through there was one song, I could not make out the melody or words, it was a jumble, it sounded ok, but nothing like any Dylan song I knew. Now I do not know every single song of his, so I figured it was some obscure song, but it hadn't really been acknowledged by the crowd. About halfway through the song he uttered the immortal line, Tangled up in Blue, the crowd went wild, if only to acknowledge they finally realised what he was playing. It made me laugh.

And then he sang, Don't Think Twice, no it didn't sound like the original version, but it sounded enough like itself for me. I wept, I never thought I would ever hear this legend sing one of my all time favourite songs, I felt truly blessed.

He followed it with Thunder on the Mountain, one of my favourites off my favourite 'new' album, from Modern Times (2006). It was simply superb, easily the song of the night.

At the end of Gotta Serve Somebody, another fave, he disappeared off stage for all of a few minutes, then was back with the one two punch of Blowin' in the Wind and Ballad of a Thin Man. Both powerful and spine chilling, and then he simply lined up with his band, bowed, and left the stage.

It was not quite 2 hours of intensely amazing music; historical, important, and pure Dylan. I was thrilled. Not bad for 77 either!!

I left feeling joyous and lucky, I heard grumblings from many. I realised these people had no idea what they had experienced, didn't understand Bob, nor were they true fans, I felt sorry for them.

This may be the last time I see him, but you just never know, but it was a concert worthy of a legend.

Setlist 

• Things Have Changed (Wonder Boys ST, 2000)
• It Ain't Me, Babe (Another Side of Bob Dylan, 1964)
• Highway 61 Revisited (Highway 61 Revisited, 1965)
• Simple Twist of Fate (Blood on the Tracks, 1975)
• Duquesne Whistle (Tempest, 2012)
• When I Paint My Masterpiece (Greatest Hits Vol II, 1971)
• Honest With Me (Love and Theft, 2001)
• Tryin' to Get to Heaven (Time Out of Mind, 1997)
• Make You Feel My Love (Time Out of Mind, 1997)
• Pay in Blood (Tempest, 2012)
• Tangled Up in Blue (Blood on the Tracks, 1975)
• Early Roman Kings (Tempest, 2012)
• Desolation Row (Highway 61 Revisited, 1965)
• Love Sick (Time Out of Mind, 1997)
• Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, 1963)
• Thunder on the Mountain (Modern Times, 2006)
• Soon After Midnight (Tempest, 2012)
• Gotta Serve Somebody (Slow Train Coming, 1979)
• Encore:
• Blowin' in the Wind (The Freeweelin' Bob Dylan, 1963)
• Ballad of a Thin Man (Highway 61 Revisited, 1965)

AUGUST REVIEWS

What I've Been Reading

The Trauma Cleaner: one woman’s extraordinary life in death, decay, and disaster by Sarah Krasnostein - What a remarkable book this was, more than I expected. Sandra Pankhurst is a trauma cleaner, efficient and kind, dealing with the home of hoarders or people who have died or lived rough. She is precise and no-nonsense and yet is keen to bring peace and kindness to these people. But what was most unexpected was the story of Sandra’s life prior to being a trauma cleaner, it unfolds throughout the book and you realise what a remarkable woman she really is. I cannot recommend this book enough, it is beautifully and respectfully written, and a cracking read!

South and West by Joan Didion - I love Joan's writing, she is spare and precise, and yet incredibly descriptive. This is a novella about her time in the South and then travelling back West in the late 60s and 70s. Fascinating snapshot of these places in this time.

Out there - Kerri Sackville - I have to admit I am not much of a fan of Sackville's writing. But this little self help book about online dating had me curious. I have joked that my online dating escapades have at least 2 books in them. This was actually really spot on and helpful, albeit very very vanilla. It gives good, solid advice on how to approach most situations. But mostly it mentioned the good. And look, there is a LOT of good about online dating. I felt it smoothed over the bad a little quickly. The weird and crazy. No matter how well you approach online dating, you WILL get the weird and crazy. Anyway, I do recommend this. In fact, a lot of it convinced me to give that crazy world another go

What I've Been Watching

Detectorists S2 - This is such a well written and witty show. About two hapless dudes who are into metal detectoring in hope of finding Saxon treasure. But it is also about their lives, loves, and friends. It is laugh out loud funny, and also very touching. Cannot wait for S3.

The Affair S4- Holy Guacamole, this show has knocked it out the park this season. Season 1 fascinated me, more the premise rather than the actual story, and most certainly none of the characters were likable, except maybe Cole (but then that could be my extreme Joshua Jackson crush). S2 stretched the premise, and S3 was a bit of a mess, and yet I am still here, why, who knows. And thank goodness, because S4 is something else altogether, superb storytelling, shocking turn arounds, utterly compelling. It was worth the struggle of S2/3 for this. Wish I could say more, but wow!

Sharp Objects - this has left me cold, it is based on a book written by that Gone Girl author, so say no more... I only watched it for Amy Adams and Patricia Clarkson and they are great of course, but even they can't help such a weak and rambling mess of a story. Oh and I guessed the outcome from the start.

Patrick Melrose - enjoying this little series about Patrick Melrose, (Played perfectly by Benedict Cumberbatch), who had a traumatic childhood, and was a big druggie in the 80s, and yet is a loveable character. It jumps in time, from his childhood (his parents are played by Jennifer Jason Leigh and Hugo Weaving), to his debauched 20s, to his adult life, married with children and all his demons. This is a great ride, funny and heartbreaking in equal amounts.

Dead Lucky - this could have been great, a fantastic cast led by Rachel Griffiths, but it just felt one note and not fleshed out enough in some ways and yet stretched in others. 

Orange is the New Black S6 - S5 was remarkable, how can they top that. Essentially they cannot, having said that, this season was really great.  It's the kind of show that is difficult to explain cause spoilers. But as always the cast is impressively awesome!

Wellington Paranormal - what a delight, there are few shows that are laugh out loud funny, but this NZ comedy is definitely one of them. Filmed for reals, like a doco, it follows 2 cops who keep stumbling upon weird crimes, and finally their boss explains that Wellington is home to quite a bit of paranormal activity. They play it straight and the special effects are excellent. This is a must see.


The Durrels S1/2  - they have replayed this from scratch leading up to the new S3. This is such a delightful show, I could watch it for ever. I never tire of the stories or the characters, and the beautiful island of Corfu.

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling - this documentary by Judd Apatow about his mentor and friend is easily one of the best documentaries I have ever seen. It does run for about 4.5 hours and I am a HUGE Garry Shandling fan, so I just lapped it up with great excitement. It covers, the good, the bad, and the ugly, but mostly it is good, uplifting, and very very funny. Garry was a melancholy dude, but he was also a genius and incredibly unique in his creativity. It goes into his family, his start in comedy and spends plenty of time of my favourite comedy ever, The Larry Sanders Show. The title of the documentary comes from all the diaries he gave Judd to use, and the fact he was essentially a zen Buddhist. I cannot recommend this highly enough, even if you don't know much about Garry, if you love comedy, you should. He really was one of the masters. This is utter perfection.

All things must pass: the rise and fall of Tower Records - this was an interesting documentary about the family behind Tower Records and how they got the company started, the excess of the 80s, and then how things went terribly wrong. 

Anh Do - I love this show very much. He is a remarkable talent and an interested man, which makes for a wonderful human interview. His guests are first rate.

Edward Scissorhands - I haven't watched this modern classic in years, and my niece, 10, was staying with me, so I suggested we watch it. She hadn't heard of it and I explained the basics to her, and she said ok with the look on her face that showed she was just indulging me. But I had faith, she would love it. And indeed she did, the first 15 minutes or so were filled with questions, excited questions. I explained a few things but finally just told her to sit back and watch. She was transfixed, watching it through her young eyes made this beautiful film even more beautiful. And you know she got it, the bullying, the hurt, the difference, the love. About halfway through I blew her little mind by telling her Edward was Johnny Depp. No way, Captain Jack??? Yep I said, wow, I explained he was in his mid 20s and young, it was a movie from a long time ago (now, we all feel old). She was even more impressed. I then tried to explain the Winona/Johnny thing, but she didn't get that, which makes sense when you think about it. Anyway, I need to rewatch favourites more, the joy they give you is worth bottling.

The Florida Project - nice little movie about a low income community living in motels near to Disney. Willem Dafoe is the manager of one of the motels, and keeps an eye on the kids in the area. Most of them are up to mischief and pushing the limits of the law and Dafoe. The kids - not actors - in this movie are mesmerising and Dafoe is great.

The Mercy - a biopic about Donald Crowhurst (Colin Firth), an amateur sailor, who decides to enter a sailing competition. He was to circumnavigate the world without stopping, but things of horribly wrong. This was ok, I wasn't grabbed by it despite Firth's usual charisma. 

Isle of Dogs - like everything Wes Anderson does, this is a sheer delight. An animated feature about an island where dogs have been sent to live and a young boys mission to find his lost dog. Funny, dark, clever, stunningly presented. Loved this.

What I've Been Listening To

Mostly podcasts, and my 70s radio station. 

I tell a Fly - Benjamin Clementine - a mix of styles, Benjamin's voice is great, his first album is better though.

JULY ROUND UP

I was still at home recovering the first couple of weeks of July. But I started to feel better and my skin healed as such so I tested the waters with some little trips out and about. I got tired, but I managed.

I did a little walk around Warners Bay to see all the fabulous new sculptures that have been installed.

I finally made it to the hairdressers and beautician and started to really feel human again.

I babysitted my niece, took her to soccer clinic and we watched Edward Scissorhands, what a delight.

And caught up with C for lunch.

There was a lot of family occasions as my sister moved to Melbourne.

And Kate Bush Day - what fun!!!

My final day of sick leave was super special. I went into Nobbys for lunch and saw the most magnificent turnout from migrating whales. It was amazing, too far out for pics, but plenty burnt into my memory!

My first day back to work was lovely, with my team missing me so. That night I headed into Foghorn for dinner, Popolo Gelato for dessert, and the Civic to see The White Album Concert. What sheer and utter joy!

There was the usual markets and kids soccer and just slowly easing back into real life.

Work was good but very tiring, mentally and physically, but I will get there.

I ended the month back at Nobbys, no whales, but a lovely lunch as always.

Here's what I have been reading, watching, listening to.

And a few extra pics...

JULY REVIEWS

What I've Been Reading

Less by Andrew Sean Greer - this is a sweet little book about a writer who wants to escape going to his ex-partner's wedding. To do so he organises a round the world trip from literary invites but to do some of this he still has to confront some of his past. I really enjoyed the first 80-100 pages of this, but felt it lost me a little after that. I did like it but really couldn't understand it winning the Pulitzer Prize. As a friend in our bookclub said, it was Eat Prey Love for gay men!

Sing Unburied Sing by Jesmyn Ward - this was outstanding. I am such a fan of Jesmyn Ward. Her subject matter will take you to the edge, and certainly make you think, but it is so worth it. This is a novel about an African American family in the South, told from the perspectives of most of the family. The main character is a young boy, his mother is around but absent, on and off drugs, his grandparents are his lifeline and his baby sister who he dotes on. Dad, a white man, is in jail and they take a road trip to collect him when his time is up. Characters from the past arrive, and this ambiguity adds to the plot and gives an interesting perspective. So much happens, and yet so much doesn't, life really.

Brett Whiteley: art, life and the other thing by Ashleigh Whiteley - there has been many books written about Brett Whiteley. But this is pretty much the best I have read and the most definitive. With direct access to Wendy, we hear loads of idyllic stories from early on as they travel as a couple and with a young Arkie. It is almost heartbreaking to read, these times were seemed so wonderful, so lovely, and you know serious drugs and heartache are around the corner. It paints a real picture of Whiteley, warts and all. I highly recommend this one.

Sticky Fingers: the life and times of Jann Werner and Rolling Stone Magazine  by Joe Hagan - wow, what a ripper of a book, so much salacious information. I admit I didn't know much detail about the man himself. And the book covers not just his life but the history of Rolling Stone magazine. So many stories, so much gossip, so many oh my moments. Loads of music insight. It was quite the ride. 

Paul Kelly: how to make gravy by Paul Kelly - great concept for a book, 100 of his best songs, the lyrics, and the stories behind them. Of course a song writer as wonderful as Paul Kelly can write a wonderful book, his storytelling in song and in essay form is evocative and perfect. You can dip in and out of it, or go from cover to cover. If you love Paul Kelly or are interested in where songs come from, this is for you.

They call me Supermensch by Shep Gordon - Shep Gordon is a name you might not know but what a sensational man. He was the agent to a huge array of diverse clients including Alice Cooper, Anne Murray, Blondie, Luther Vandross, Gipsy Kings, George Clinton, Groucho Marx, Pink Floyd, and the Pointer Sisters. He has also produced film and in the 70s created the celebrity chef with Emeril and Wolfgang Puck. The thing about Shep is everyone loves him, no one has a bad word to say about him, he's been there, seen it all, and just behaved well throughout. An anomaly in Hollywood. But it's been a great ride. I saw a documentary on him a few years back and loved it, this it his own take on his life, and well worth reading.

The Tattooist Of Auschwitz by Heather Rose - I heard about this story a while ago and it caught my curiosity. I have a history with Holocaust stories, I go through periods where I read about the subject matter ferociously, and then get wiped out and don't go anywhere near it for ages, but I always get drawn back in. This is a fiction story based on a real life, about a man who became one of the men who tattooed the number on each prisoner in Auschwitz. What a heavy price to a pay. I read this in one sitting, a little less than 3 hours, it is an easy read, it is a lightish read - especially given the subject matter. But it did show some of the more cruel aspects of war, and it does pack a punch. 

Walk This Way: footwear from the Stuart Weitzman collection of historic shoes - Just gorgeous pictures of shoes...divine.

Sharp: the women who made an art of having an opinion by Michelle Dean - this was a great book about the intertwined lives of fabulous women such as Dorothy Parker, Rebecca West, Hannah Arendt, Nora Ephron, Susan Sontag, Pauline Kael, and Janet Malcolm. Brilliant!

What I've Been Watching

Dave Gilmour: Live at Pompeii - Some people like Roger Waters, some like David Gilmour. I like them both BUT I am def in Camp Dave. This is a take on the now famous Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii, and it is truly splendid. Not only do you have decades of stunning music under the supremeness of Dave Gilmour, but the stunning backdrop of Pompeii. Truly excellent stuff!

Mr Dynamite: the rise of James Brown - this was a good but basic documentary of the great man, loads of music and information, but nothing really new.

All Things Must Pass - the story of the rise and fall of Tower Records, interesting economic story and sad given the new rise of vinyl now.

Score: a film music documentary - a fantastic documentary about film scores, from the big John Williams blockbusters to newer styles. Really loved this.

Trauma - British 3-parter with John Simms as the father of a son who was stabbed. Adrian Lester as the doctor that couldn't save him and how Simms copes - or does not - with the death. Compelling drama.

Versace - this was a great biopic series that wasn't really about Versace at all, but the megalomaniac that killed him. Darren Criss is absolutely amazing as the crazed Andrew Cunanan, a serial killer of the worst kind. It follows his childhood and murderous past until his final murder, that of Versace. Really worth watching

Nashville - final season, this was a nice wrap up of a good show. The music was always the star in this melodrama, and that is how it ended, on a high with loads of great music and most of the storylines tied up sweetly.

The Wire S1 - finally caught up with this gritty drama that helped start this wonderful new golden age of television. Of course I loved it, and cannot wait to watch more.

Arrow S2 - Arrow is pure fun, superhero saving his city from the baddies and loads of people once thought of as dead showing up...not dead.

The Affair S4 - I have always been conflicted about this show. None of the characters are terribly likeable, they have all behaved badly, the original affair is now long gone and really what more is there to say. And yet, I am still drawn to it, what makes people make the decisions they make in love and life. This interests me and S4 goes off on many unexplored tangents, I found S3 a little tedious, but S4 seems rejuvenated.

Better Things S2 - I love this show so very much, Pamela Adlon is everything as a single Mum of three very fierce young girls. She is also a working actor. Her crazy British Mum (the brilliant Celia Imrie) lives next door. Her eclectic and very real bunch of friends support her. The storylines are very simple and yet so emotionally complex. It is a comedy, but the drama will suck you in. Everyone in it is brilliant, especially the three girls, but Pamela's Sam is the star, she just kills in this role. Series 2 introduces Henry Thomas (yes, that Henry Thomas from ET - he is just gorgeous) as a potential partner. I love the love in this show and the serious feminism from all the characters. It's definitely one of the best things on television at the moment.

Detectorists S1 - very dry, and very funny series about two guys with metal detectors hoping to score big on the Saxon front. Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook are the hapless, melancholy duo, and they are excellent! I also love their nemesis couple, who are nicknamed Simon and Garfunkel, cause they look just like them, it never fails to make me laugh.

Nanette - this is everything you have heard and then some. I have always liked Hannah Gadsby, she has this type of melancholy about her, the kind I am always drawn to. She was great in Please Like Me and her series on Art. But this, this is just one of the most remarkable hours you will spend. It is honest with seering anger and angst. Full of such remarkable lines, you wish you could use them in your own real life. This has been reviewed to death, many people feel it is life changing. I am simply going to say, watch it, everyone should watch it!

Soccer/Le Tour - really enjoyed watching the World Cup and always love Le Tour, all that castle porn

Escape to the Chateau - fabulous show where an English couple buy a fabulous French Chateau with a moat and do it up before they get married. The Chateau was very run down and they had minimal money left after the purchase, but were very clever in ideas and do it yourself. Only 4 episodes, I wanted more.

Escape to the Continent - I should not watch this show about English couples looking to move to Europe - usually Spain and Italy on the coast. It just makes me want to do the same...sigh...

London Calling - 4 part series about British music, but through various platforms, like videos, photography and fashion. Really interesting concept for a well known subject.

What I've Been Listening To

The Worms Heart by The Shins – a rejigged version of Heartworms from last year. Everything was flipped, fast becomes slow, a ballad becomes disco etc. Clever and not bad.

Depth of Field by Sarah Blasko – always stunning, love her voice, her songs. You cannot go wrong with a Sarah Blasko album.

Colors – Beck – a little different, more melodic but good

Always Ascending – Franz Ferdinand – Haven’t listened to anything by them in a while, but enjoyed this a lot.

Walks Between Worlds – Simple Minds – still sound much the same, not bad, a few songs sounded like older songs rehashed.

Restoration: reimaging the songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin – Nashville and country workings of their songs – really really good.

THE WHITE ALBUM CONCERT

As a Beatles fan I get a little particular about cover versions. A few years ago I went to the Opera House to see a bunch of musos play Abbey Road and Sgt Peppers. Against my better judgement, I absolutely loved it! You can read about it here.

The White Album tour came first, I think, and this is the third time it has been toured, so I had to go. And when it came to Newcastle, even better. No one was interested, and that doesn't stop me anymore, so I got a ticket for one.

The backing orchestra featured many musos from the other concert, including string and brass sections. The singers were Tim Rogers, Phil Jamieson, Chris Cheney and Josh Pyke. I was super impressed.

So The White Album...again, another set of music The Beatles never toured, again experimental, and also the album marking the beginning of the end. The White Album does divide, it is a mix of amazing and experimental and I love it to pieces. I rotate between The White Album and Abbey Road as my faves, but honestly I just love everything they did.

I should have not been concerned, Chris Cheney totally owned the opening track, Back in the USSR and the show just soared from there!

The show was seamless, with the material divided up mostly by style, Cheney taking most of the rock, Pyke, the ballads, and Tim and Phil the quirkier stuff. They sang solo, or as a group etc. It just worked so very well. The backing band were something else, remarkable stuff indeed.

I am not a huge fan of The Living End, but Cheney owned the rockier material on the album, including an amazing rendition of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. And then an absolute kick arse version of Helter Skelter as highlights.

Same goes for Grinspoon, not that much of a fan, but I do have a huge crush on Phil Jamieson. Phil got a lot of the quirkier songs and that totally suited his style. He hammed it up, dancing and being silly, often with Tim Rogers and he had me in the palm of his hand. I loved him doing Sexy Sadie.

Josh Pyke, who I quite like, landed the more gentle songs, his version of Julia was beautiful.

Tim Rogers, who I love so very much, was brilliant. He hammed it up, especially to Piggies and Happiness is a Warm Gun, adding in a reworked John Lennon cockney crack every now and then. "Rattle your light rail tickets" got a lot of laughs. And also did a superb version of Revolution 1.

They played every song exactly as it was meant to be played, with songs played in album order, down to every odd sound and whistle.

And the audience - and myself - loved every single minute of it.

The variety of musical style, the genius of their collective writing, the excitement of hearing the songs, evoked The Beatles for every second they were on stage.

My highlights were Ob La Di, Ob La Da, Blackbird, and Revolution 1.

After the final song, Good night, they left the stage but we all wanted more.

And the four came out with guitars and did a trio of lovely acoustic songs, Two of Us, Across the Universe, The Ballad of John and Yoko.

This was simply outstanding and quite frankly jaw dropping unexpectedness, you wanted them to jam all night. These were their versions of the songs, and respectful and brilliant.

The orchestra then rejoined them, and they did a stunning version of All Things Must Pass, followed by a rock the joint version of Revolution.

I could have watched these guys all night. It was a really big deal that this worked for me.

If the whole world could watch this just once, there would be world peace I am certain. I felt so good and refreshed and happy and wonderful at the end of this concert. Good music will always be good music if played as it is meant to and played well.

Bless John, Paul, George, and Ringo for creating musical history and perfection.

Bless Chris, Phil, Josh, and Tim for recreating it!

JUNE ROUND UP

June was fairly quiet, still recovering from radiation treatment which finished up the week after the Queen's Birthday weekend. Things were fairly laid back and I did spend the middle part of the month in a huge amount of pain. But by the end of the month, I was starting to heal properly.

In the midst of the pain, I did head out to Lizottes with Vince to see Martini Lounge. I had gotten the tickets earlier and not thought about how I would be feeling, but I dressed up and tried to put the pain behind me and had a good night. The show itself was great, but not exactly what we had in mind. It was a mix of jazz and blues with some Burlesque thrown in. We wanted more lounge music, of which there was none, and I thought - while tastefully done - there was a little bit too much Burlesque. 

Mum and Dad took me to lunch at The Gunyah at Belmont for an amazing Seafood lunch, highly recommend.

Friends came to visit, I attended our bookclub, and we celebrated Mum's Birthday.

On a good day, I headed into the beach for lunch and some sunshine.

I also headed to the cinema to see Jurassic Park and Oceans 8. I saw Jurassic Park solo, and just loved it. OTT, big Dinosaurs, a little Jeff Goldblum, what more do you want! I saw Oceans 8 with Belinda, and we had a blast. This was sheer fun, The Met, jewells, amazing costumes, and a great cast!

There was the usual soccer and markets when I felt up to it!

I read and watched a lot!

And took a few pics.