Leave the poor woman alone
When I said there was no-one on this island in the Bahamas, I meant no-one. Other than, completely bizarrely, Martha Stewart.
We saw her for dinner just before we left, and knowing how much I hated the cruise, she asked if we'd, perchance, be taking another one.
'Oh hahahaha,' was my response, before telling her we were off to the Bahamas.
'I'm off to the Bahamas,' she said. 'Where?'
And it turns out, we are in exactly the same place.
We met up for lunch yesterday, and had an odd experience afterwards. We said our goodbyes, and minutes later walked onto the road to see the priceless image of Martha trundling down the road in a golf cart. We grabbed our camera, laughingly, to capture the splendid sight, and Martha handed us her camera to capture the shot. (same camera as mine - Beloved got me a Canon G10 for Christmas, and I think I may have fallen in love with it). While we were snapping, some Americans walked past and told us to leave the poor woman alone.
It occurred to me how things can be taken entirely out of context. I'm sure the American woman went home and said this crowd of people didn't leave Martha Stewart alone, and how awful to be so famous that even when you are on vacation, people insist on taking your picture all the time, which is entirely not what was happening.
It also occurs to me that really, other people's behaviour is none of our business, because as a bystander we just don't know what is truly going on.
I am lying in bed today, sick. We have all come down with dodgy stomachs, and having felt rather smug at avoiding it yesterday, I am now feeling ghastly and have barely been able to drag myself out of bed. My Mum just brought me some ginger tea, and I am desperately trying to get comfortable in a bid to sleep it off, except the pillows are much harder than I am used to, and I can't, for the life of me, get comfortable.
I finished The Private Lives of Pippa Lee by Rebecca Miller at around five O'clock this morning. It is a wonderful and lovely book. Hard for me to get into, but once in, mesmerising, particularly the relationship between the mother and the daughter. I hope she writes more.
Awww, poor you. Hope you feel better soon! And too funny about Martha! What are the chances? I do wish people would mind their own business. If you're not involved and no one is being hurt, what is the problem? xx
Awww, poor you. Hope you feel better soon! And too funny about Martha! What are the chances? I do wish people would mind their own business. If you're not involved and no one is being hurt, what is the problem? xx
warm on the inside, at peace, full of hope for humanity, satisfied, relaxed.....but above all GUTTED that I have just finished reading 'The Beach House' and I now have to wait eagerly for you next amazing release!! I can honestly say (and I read a lot) that I have absolutely adored every single book you have ever written. I cannot put into words how much I admire your ability to take people temporarily away from the stresses and strains of everyday, into the worlds and lives of complex and 'real' characters woven into such magnificently crafted stories.
Thank you SO much for the pleasure you give. (And please hurry up with the next one!!!) xxx
warm on the inside, at peace, full of hope for humanity, satisfied, relaxed.....but above all GUTTED that I have just finished reading 'The Beach House' and I now have to wait eagerly for you next amazing release!! I can honestly say (and I read a lot) that I have absolutely adored every single book you have ever written. I cannot put into words how much I admire your ability to take people temporarily away from the stresses and strains of everyday, into the worlds and lives of complex and 'real' characters woven into such magnificently crafted stories.
Thank you SO much for the pleasure you give. (And please hurry up with the next one!!!) xxx
I hope you recover quickly! I don't know if it's the same thing but there has been a stomach bug going around here, in Atlanta, I had it a few weeks ago and so have several other people. It was awful but I lost 4 pounds!
I'm sure the butt-inskies thought they were quite superior, not realizing they were actually the idots. Oh well, you and Martha new what was really going on, that's all that matters. Plus it makes an entertaining story.
I am back at work after a week off spending Christmas in Northern California with my Sister and Brother-in-law. My husband and I tasted champagne at Domaine Carneiros, visited the Sonoma coast, toured the city and topped it all of with cocktails and dancing at the Top of the Mark. To say that I am having difficulty adjusting to my return to work would be a severe understatement.
Hope you are feeling well enough to enjoy New Year's Eve. Happy New Year!
I hope you recover quickly! I don't know if it's the same thing but there has been a stomach bug going around here, in Atlanta, I had it a few weeks ago and so have several other people. It was awful but I lost 4 pounds!
I'm sure the butt-inskies thought they were quite superior, not realizing they were actually the idots. Oh well, you and Martha new what was really going on, that's all that matters. Plus it makes an entertaining story.
I am back at work after a week off spending Christmas in Northern California with my Sister and Brother-in-law. My husband and I tasted champagne at Domaine Carneiros, visited the Sonoma coast, toured the city and topped it all of with cocktails and dancing at the Top of the Mark. To say that I am having difficulty adjusting to my return to work would be a severe understatement.
Hope you are feeling well enough to enjoy New Year's Eve. Happy New Year!
Having battled a cold/flu last week myself, I feel for you Jane. When you told your story about onlookers aghast at your Martha picture taking, I couldn't help but be reminded of Mr. Bennet's classic line- "For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn."
Well done!
Having battled a cold/flu last week myself, I feel for you Jane. When you told your story about onlookers aghast at your Martha picture taking, I couldn't help but be reminded of Mr. Bennet's classic line- "For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn."
Well done!