Fish fanciers
An exceptionally cheery Beth today, who having secured a flat the other day, also went out with Lorraine in the middle of the day, and has bought a red Renault Clio, which she will pick up next weekend. She is very cheery about this turn of events, which has seen her get a flat and a car in one week. Lovely to see her feeling as if life were on track again. Another walk at lunchtime, in my new walking shoes. Finished listening to Notes on a Scandal by Zoe Heller, which I found entertaining and accomplished -- without loving it. This evening, Lorraine and I watched the film The Shape of Water. A thing of beauty it was too, directed by Guillermo del Toro. He has made so many great films, including the masterful Pan's Labyrinth . Beautifully art directed, with gorgeous greens all the way through it, and Sally Hawkins gave a great performance as a mute fish-fancier. Afterwards we listened to music and shuffled off to bed, just before Beth started chatting with her pal not too far fro...