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Night Life.

I went out to a movie on Friday night with a friend.

It was a 7:30 p.m. movie.  I didn't even get home until 10:00.  This is so exciting for someone who has been fighting the urge--and not always winning--to be in pajamas as soon as it is dark.  Dark dark happens at around 4 p.m. around here at this time of year.

Not only that, on Thursday I went to a gallery opening in downtown Burlington.  I went with friends and afterward we went out for something to eat.  I didn't get home until 9:30 that night.  And I dressed up to go out!

Two nights in a row!  Out past dark!  I might be turning into a party animal.

The movie was St. Vincent.  I enjoyed it, thought it was quite touching in a way.

The little kid actor is not in the poster, but he was really the star.


The gallery show was well attended.  I have mentioned the local artist, Dianne
Shullenberger, and her work before.  She made her recent, realistic pictures out of fabric bits and a sewing machine.  It was being with good friends that made the evening though.

Church Street, Burlington, VT


Comments

  1. Meryl BaerDecember 6, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    I have to admit last night we planned to go out, but rain spoiled it for me. Put on those PJs, wrapped a blanket around me and stayed warm and dry!

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  2. Arkansas PattiDecember 6, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Goodness, you are becoming a party animal. You go girl.
    I too tend to normally enjoy my entertainment in the daylight. A night out might be fun. You have me thinking now.

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  3. JuneDecember 6, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    I SO hear you about Dark=Pajama time! It would take quite a lot to get me out of the house after sunset. The exception was Thanksgiving day, when our reservation was for 6PM. I felt so wild and crazy, heading OUT when it was already dark!

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  4. TaborDecember 6, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    I would go out more...but there is not much night life here except fund raising small talk parties which I hate.

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  5. UnknownDecember 6, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    It is good just to get out with friends! Sounds like you had a wonderful time. I"m the same way about this time of year, it gets dark so early I don't want to go anywhere or do anything after 4 pm!

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  6. Linda MyersDecember 6, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    I like walking at night inside our gated RV community. It's clear here in Arizona and the sky is pretty.

    However, I have lost my glasses somewhere in the last 24 hours, so I really need someone to guide me!

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    1. OlgaDecember 7, 2014 at 9:18 AM

      I love walking at night if I feel safe in a place where I can do so.

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  7. TomDecember 6, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    I don't like to drive at night, so that pretty much leaves me out (although, like you, last night was the exception. We stayed out to 9 p.m.). Anyway, that's one reason why I like summer better than winter .. the days are longer. It makes life seem longer.

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  8. Linda ReederDecember 6, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    Oh, that photo of Church street is magical. I would stay out after dark just to be there!

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    1. OlgaDecember 7, 2014 at 9:19 AM

      Yes, the lights on Church Street were definitely a part of the evening.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 7, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    I usually go to bed by 8 pm, so staying out late at night isn't something I like to do. It's good that you have a social life, though.

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  10. BarbDecember 7, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    Compared to me, you are definitely a party animal, Olga. When I went downtown yesterday, I decided not to stay for the lighting of Breckenridge - didn't want to get home after dark! I liked seeing Burlington dressed for festivities.

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  11. SakuDecember 7, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Both events sounds wonderful, especially since you spent the time with good friends. I have to admit I'm usually the first to leave...I have to be in my p.j's by 10.

    Lovely photo of Church Street!

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  12. Granny AnnieDecember 8, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    It happens rarely but when I get a feeling of the nightlife it rejuvenates me.

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  13. SextantDecember 8, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    Wow, Schullenberger's collages are amazing! So is Church Street. It sounds like you had several very nice evenings with your friends.

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  14. KayDecember 14, 2014 at 1:32 AM

    Gosh! I haven't even heard of that movie. You can tell how out of it I've been. I've had a turbulent month. There's hardly any holiday at our house right now.

    I'm so glad you're having such a wonderful time, Olga. That's so wonderful and gave me something to smile about.

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