Good book, good walk, good football game, good will hunting

Posted on | by Rudy

Had a lovely morning, cup of coffee, oatmeal, wordle, reading. I finally left the house at one o’clock. Went out walking. Didn’t have a destination in mind, but I ended up at the Westfield Mall, or whatever it’s called now. The old movie theatre in the mall is gone. Too bad. The seats were worn out and uncomfortable, but they used to play lots of good independent films there and it was fun to go there. The mall still has a JC Penneys and a Macy’s. Also a Dick’s Sporting Goods. And a Barnes & Noble bookstore. Looks like the old food court is getting a do-over. And there are some vacant spots. I wandered around a bit. Looked for golf shorts on sale, even though I have enough golf shorts. I was surprised to see a sign in the bookstore promoting banned books. I guess that’s how they make lemonade out of lemons. My photo missed the sticker on the sign which had a Stephen King quote.

“Hey, kids! It’s your old buddy Steve King telling you that if they ban a book in your school, haul your ass to the nearest bookstore or library ASAP and find out what they don’t want you to read.”

By the time I had meandered back to my place I was hot and sweaty and my feet were killing me. I made myself a cool refreshing drink and stuck my nose back into my kindle. I lost my sense of time and the next time I looked up the house was dark. I got up and turned on a few lights. I went to close the blinds and was surprised to see a gorgeous pink sky. A few of the homes across the way already have Christmas lights up.

Sunset over the Monterrey golf course

I had planned to go out for supper but then I remembered there was a Monday Night Football game on. Besides, it was dark outside and I have lots of leftovers in the fridge. I microwaved the lasagna and settled down to watch the game. Well, the game was between two teams that I actually don’t care about at all — and neither of them have a hope of making it to the finals either. I turned the volume down and went back to my book. But from time to time I would look up and get sucked into watching a bit. And by the 4th quarter I was totally into it. And the game went into overtime and it really was a great football game!

It was 9:00. Too early to call it a night. I flicked through the TV channels and ended up watching an old movie. Good Will Hunting was already in progress. I remember seeing it in the theatre when it first came out in 1997, but I had forgotten most of the story. I very much enjoyed watching it for a second time tonight.