Medieval bling to brighten gloomy days

[kathyh]

It's not been the best of weeks as we were having a few problems with my mother at the beginning of the week, none of the news about Brexit alters my view that it will be a disaster and the prospect of President Trump fills me with deep disquiet. To add to this we have to go to a funeral today for an ex-colleague and friend of J's who died suddenly

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[shapinglight]

I would have loved to go to that exhibition, but have no chance of getting to London in the remaining time.

I hope whatever the problem with your mum is clears up soon. Mine's not well at the moment either, which is always a worry at her age.

[kathyh]

My mother goes up and down a lot which gets a bit wearing. She seems to be a bit better now thanks to some antibiotics, which she insists she needs on a long term basis, though her doctor is reluctant to prescribe them for more than a week. I expect once the current prescription runs out the same thing will happen again.

Hope your mother is better soon.

[brunettepet]

Thanks for sharing the highlights of this fascinating exhibit.

Sorry about the problems with your mother. I, too, am feeling the disquiet of Brexit and our soon to be President.

[kathyh]

My pleasure. It was an interesting exhibition. I would have liked to buy the catalogue but it was £35 so I resisted the temptation!

I must admit I find it hard to listen to the news at the moment as it all seems so depressing.

[kazzy_cee]

Sorry to hear about your mum - hope she's OK?

Fancy a trip to Ikea next week?

[kathyh]

A trip to Ikea would be lovely. I can't do Wednesday or Thursday but the rest of the week is OK I think.

Mum's seems to have been better the past couple of days but she goes up and down all the time so I just continually wait for the next drama. It's a bit tiring!

[kazzy_cee]

Oh rats those are the days I could do. How about the following week? I would email you but somewhere along the line your email address has disappeared!!

[kathyh]

Oh, that's a pity as Wednesdays and Thursdays are the days I can't usually do. The following week is worse as I can't do Monday, Wednesday or Thursday.

I think I've got your email address so I will email you with mine.

[ljs]

How wonderful to see such an exhibit -- and to take time for yourself that you need!

(I am on edge about the world, too, and I have to remind myself that art and history will make me happy.)

Hugs hugs, and good thoughts for your mother and you all.

[kathyh]

Time for myself is a lovely tonic at the moment. It was very nice to have a bit of "me" time.

I must admit I am attempting to bury myself in books and trying to ignore the news. Existing in a state of continuous rage/depression is just too hard to deal with for any length of time.

Many thanks for the hugs and good thoughts. Many, many hugs back to you.

[archaeologist_d]

I would loved to have gone but it's an ocean away and will be gone by the time I get there.

Brexit, ugh, and I'm really quite worried about Trump. I will be going to the Women's March in NYC on Sat. Hopefully it will be packed.

[kathyh]

Best of luck for the March. It sounds as if it will be huge.

Sadly, the exhibition will be over by the time you get here, but the V&A is always worth a visit anyway, though I always get lost in it :)

[archaeologist_d]

The one in Washington should be overwhelming. I'm sure the one in NYC will be huge as well. We'll see.

I do love the V&A's costume exhibit. They do quite a spectacular job of it.