Holidays - in classic films, in real life.
Apropos of nothing, so did NBC's Harry Smith, although it sounded like he spent Saturday viewing that same broadcast of "Holiday" just a smidge differently - relishing in his alone time to throw open the windows and smoke cigars while viewing....
It was a gem of a film, really resonated. I recognized both Linda/John and Julia, all duking it out inside my one brain. One of those films that makes me reconsider my life choices. And without the distraction of work, there's time, too much time, to ponder and noodle. BigLaw was always the expected, well-worn path. And so, to counter that, there is a tremendous magnetism about those who chose differently - the NF's of the world (attended the premier schools, but then chose adventure in the military, that led to life overseas, to NGOs, to work in conflict zones that allows for travel holidays every six weeks - NOT a life compatible with my current stable one)... I want to think I have Linda in me, but fear I am too much Julia.
All this time during my medical "holiday," when not noodling, has afforded space to practice getting back to the routine - i.e., outside and moving - too. So, step by step, on to adventures farther afield ...
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| Autumn foliage in Poughkeepsie. |
...but for the first practice run, it was a lunch outing with a law schoolmate, former colleague, friend at BigLaw Firm#2. Took me back to old stomping grounds, viewed with fresh eyes, revealing new details.
And in the meanwhile, on the home front, there were more well wishes, from a dear longtime high school friend. Such a great fortune to have longstanding, caring friends.
And also to have family, game for indulging my whims to explore uncharted territory and make the most of this mandatory "holiday" ...
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