For the last few days, beset by brisk breezes, Jackie has continued planting
pots on and around the patio. This has involved removing spent plants and compost, replenishment with new soil, and selecting arrangements.
After lunch I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2022/05/26/a-knights-tale-135-time-for-celebration/
Later, I finished rereading
The play needs no introduction from me – I was prompted to read it as directed by Theophile Gautier in his novel Mademoiselle de Maupin.
Peter Brook’s knowledgeable introduction enlightens us about the whole business of theatre direction as well as about this particular work.
Here I present Salvador Dali’s designs for décor and costumes.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s wholesome cottage pie with crunchy carrots and firm Brussels sprouts, followed by strawberries and cream, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank Alturo Mendoza Malbec 2021.
What delightful costume designs! It is good too to see Jackie looking so happy in the garden.
Thank you so much, Anne
I love the photo of Jackie, and the kitchen path is so charming. Dali’s costumes and set designs are fabulous.
Thanks very much, Merril
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I don’t know what Salvador Dali was on, but he was taking too much of it!!
Thanks a lot, John
I never would have thought of Salvadore Dali to illustrate As You Like It!
Nor me, Liz. Thanks very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I have my flowers done for the year. The garden is going in tomorrow. I am ready other than hope that my back will hold out.
I hope so, too. Thanks very much, Andy
Jackie looks as if she is having a good time. Looks like a lot of work to me. 😉
Thanks very much, Pat
Jackie is having a ball! And such interesting fashion illustrations. Thanks for sharing, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Maj
Jackie does an amazing job in your garden! Love Dali’s costume designs.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Dali was such a character. I read his biography a long time ago. Fun illustrations.
Thanks very much, Sherry
Jackie does a wonderful job of making the gardens beautiful, Derrick. That one Dali illustration, the Back Cloth:The Palace looks like it could have fit as a cover to an unspecified H.P. Lovecraft novel. It has that feel to it.
Thank you so much, Lavinia
The potting looks very industrious.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Good morning Derrick and Jackie .. a contrast of colourful scenarios for me today, with Jackie planting in the garden, and Derrick’s intesting book
Thanks very much from us both, Ivor
Fabulous illustrations and plenty of pottering
Thanks a lot, Sheree
Of course my favorite photo is Jackie. She is glowing!
Thank you so much, Jill
The kitchen path is delightful, and Jackie looks so happy – much happier than the lady in the dress pinching her waist. Och!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Salvador Dali sure saw the world through different eyes. I would never have imagined him in costume and scenery, but his signature style is all over those drawings.
Jackie is in her happy place…
Thank you so much, Gwen
Jackie is a tireless performer with the Midas Touch. Salvador Dali’s illustrations are every bit as exotic as they are supposed to be.
Thank you very much, Uma
Jackie’s smile lights up the world! Her hard-work and tender loving care shows in the beauty of the garden!
And…oh…I spotted an owl!
WOWZA on Mr Dali’s illustrations! His imagination is showing! 😉
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you very much from us both, Carolyn X
I am sad to read that there is currently debate and pressure from some quarters to remove Shakespeare from the school curriculum charged with gender inequality and racism. Dickens comes in for some stick as well. Where will it all end.
God knows. Thanks a lot, Andrew
The garden is lovely, as is Jackie!
Thanks very much, Cheryl
Lovin’ the look of Dali’s work!
Jackie and I have the same idea of planting geraniums – the petals have a velvety look, my purple petunias have that appearance as well.
Thanks a lot, GP
Jackie looks happy amid the beauty of the garden.
Thank you very much, Eugi
I really like the costume designs, Derrick. This is not a play I have ever read.
Thanks very much, Robbie. It’s full of wordplay
LOVE the photo of Jackie and the geranium (?)
Thanks very much, Jodie. You got the flower right, but we are meant to call them pelargoniums now.
Oh, wow – I looked that up. The source I saw said that geraniums are a perennial and that any annual is a pelargonium. THat somehow in the 17th century they got the two confused and we all just followed right along. SO interesting!
Happy work for Jackie 🌸😉🌱
Gorgeous costumes! And delicious dinner!
Thank you so much, Ribana