T Stands for a Day Out with My Daughter

 Hi everyone. Happy T day to all the  people who stop by over at  Bleubeard's and Elizabeths blog. And to everyone else, happy new week.

     Back on the 7th of this month, I spent  a really fun day in downtown Portsmouth (New Hampshire) with my daughter. She drove over for the day, and we met a local Park-'N-Ride. I drove us into town, and first we went out for a late breakfast, then we shopped (and window shopped) a bit, and finally we concluded our time out with an afternoon matinee theater performance.

    First brunch, which is also my ticket to T day this week. We both had the same thing, which was a popover stuffed with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and pan fried potatoes.  It was yummy. And you can see our waters. Even better, my daughter bought it. ❤

     I also ran into a former student who was working there, which was a real pleasure for me, and I think for him too. After a big hug we had a couple minutes to catch up. He was part of a group of kids I was particularly close to my last couple of years of teaching, and I've wondered what happened to them since I retired and they all left and went off into the big world.

And here are some photos while walking around town.

This view of my daughter glancing out of the parking garage window caught my eye, and below, the city's Christmas tree at Market Square. Plus you might notice the bear (grin) in the Santa hat out greeting people who strolled by.

Some festive views, and then this poor guy with the lampshade. 😬

Here's the first of 2 bookshops we visited. This one was new to me, but I would LOVE a space like this in my house. Especially with the leather lounger. 

Plus they sold used books, and what's better to browse through than shelves of books waiting for more attention and love? I broke down and had to buy a couple. 😏  This first bookstore even had a store cat who was wandering around while we shopped.

The second bookshop only sold new books,  but I like this arch that was in it.

And here's a few words of wisdom

Finally it's off to the theater.

    I knew the play would be good because the Ogunquit Playhouse puts on some amazing productions, but it was even better than I expected. It was 99% sold out, but I took this photo early before many people had sat down. It was a fun day out with the best company, my daughter. 

    That's all for me. Have a great T day and week ahead.