Monday, March 17, 2025

Today's Mood


That moment from the masterpiece that is David Lean's Brief Encounter isn't the choice for "Today's Mood" because of why you might be assuming it is -- although the general state of the world isn't helping! -- but more due to a totally different subject. Namely I've had a serious toothache for five straight days and am only finally getting into my dentist this afternoon. It seems likely I might be getting my very first root canal if I had to wager a guess, so if you wonder where I am for the rest of today it's there -- getting my face torn asunder. Hooray! It's my own fault because once the pandemic broke my going to the dentist regularly routine I kind of stopped going altogether -- I've only had one check-up since 2020. So this was probably inevitable. Go to the dentist every six months, kids!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I saw an excellent stage production of this in London which played in the theater where the film had premiered. When I got back, I directed a production of the play, Still Life, by Noel Coward.

joel65913 said...

I sympathize with you about the need for a root canal. Not fun but the relief after they clear everything up is heavenly!! And I found with modern technology (and a good oral surgeon) that it was nowhere near as bad as I had feared.

Brief Encounter is simply a brilliant film and Celia Johnson's performance is immaculate.