Painting the Cellar Door
by Kay
Early this morning, I painted the cellar door. The “Auntie Em door,” we call it.
I enjoy painting. I like the methodical motion of the brush. I like the protective quality of paint. I like that I can let my mind wander. The morning was warm and still. Copper, the basset hound who lives down the street, kept me company. His bark is low and mournful. If Copper’s ever in a movie, he’ll be played by James Earl Jones.
Yesterday my friend and I saw The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. While painting, I thought about the movie and my trip to India next week. One of the new visitors is clearly wrong for India. “How can you bear this country? What do you see that I don’t?” she asks.
Tom Wilkinson responds, “Light, colors, smiles. It teaches me something.” She could only see poverty and squalor.
Occasionally a carpenter ant would crawl near a freshly painted spot. I just blew them safely off and kept brushing.
left on walnut 
I am sure that you will enjoy your forthcoming trip.
This is the second time I’ve had that particular film recommended, I’m begining to think I should move it further up my “to watch” list. :-)
Enjoy your trip.
Did you make it to Marigold Hotel yet? I’m thinking I’ll see it a second time, it’s just that good.
No not yet, I think I’ll have to get the dvd instead, but I did see Calendar Girls the other night, it was really good, have you seen that one ?
I saw The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel last week. I was struck by the peace the people seem to find in themselves with frenetic activity all around. I do recommend the movie and enjoyed your travelogue to India above. Thanks for stopping by my Anhinga blog.