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Sunday: The Bad, The Good
Just saying hello! And whinging a little, because I'm once again in the midst of home reno disarray. Everything is covered in plaster dust, and all the furniture is still in the bedroom. I am starting a trial tomorrow, and these are not optimum conditions for working, so I'm giving up and planning on getting to the office by 7:00 tomorrow.
On the other hand, I went to the Westminster Dog Show Agility Competition yesterday, and the dogs were fantastic. Also, the Olympics are happening, and I love the Olympics in the corniest way possible, although I'm a bit conflicted since we probably shouldn't be participating at all.
Most of all, though: SHERLOCK! Which I won't discuss in detail, except to say that I don't think the love story between them is subtextual any longer; or if it is, it's so barely beneath the surface as to be inconsequential. If these characters weren't same-sex, I can't imagine anyone would doubt that this is a romance that's been developing, and simmering, and is coming to a boil. All of which makes me incredibly happy!! And in celebration, instead of doing work, I'm going to watch Billy Wilder's The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes, which I haven't seen since I was a kid, because of what Mark Gatiss says about it. And I'll also offer a Sherlock rec: Luminosity, by what_alchemy. Short, and beautiful, and touching.
On the other hand, I went to the Westminster Dog Show Agility Competition yesterday, and the dogs were fantastic. Also, the Olympics are happening, and I love the Olympics in the corniest way possible, although I'm a bit conflicted since we probably shouldn't be participating at all.
Most of all, though: SHERLOCK! Which I won't discuss in detail, except to say that I don't think the love story between them is subtextual any longer; or if it is, it's so barely beneath the surface as to be inconsequential. If these characters weren't same-sex, I can't imagine anyone would doubt that this is a romance that's been developing, and simmering, and is coming to a boil. All of which makes me incredibly happy!! And in celebration, instead of doing work, I'm going to watch Billy Wilder's The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes, which I haven't seen since I was a kid, because of what Mark Gatiss says about it. And I'll also offer a Sherlock rec: Luminosity, by what_alchemy. Short, and beautiful, and touching.
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WHAT?!?! That is so cool! I watched them on TV and just loved seeing them! It must have been infinitely cooler seeing it all live and in person!
Gabrielle
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I love dogs, but my partner is very allergic, so we can't have one. Sniff.
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Sherlock - I adored the last episode and kick ass Mary is just perfect for John
I also haven't seen The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes in years. I just love Robert Stephens voice - it's like bathing in chocolate (not that I ever have...but poetic licence...)
I remember BBC Radio 4 doing their adaptation of Lord of the Rings many years ago and he was Aragorn, and that voice just made me shiver - and with Ian Holm as Frodo and a very young Bill (then William) Nighy as Sam, it was a brilliant production.
I've always been fascinated what it must have been like when Robert Stephens and Maggie Smith were married - now I bet that was an interesting relationship!
I have Luminosity on my 'to read' list, so thank you for the reminder.
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Robert Stephens really does have one of those voices. But then, so does Benedict Cumberbatch.
Luminosity is a quick read, but it will stay with you.
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i agree Mr Cumberbatch also has one of those voices - wibble...