Month: October 2016

Completing the circle

I did it. 31 days. 31 posts. Down through the alphabet and then some. Some I was pleased with, some not so much. Sometimes there was no inspiration. But I got here. Today is Hallowe'en, All Hallows Eve. A day signifying different things around the world. Perhaps it's dressing up and partying, children visiting neighbours…Read more Completing the circle

Dancing* and dogs

But dancing dogs not so much. Anyway, last night I did a lot of dancing. My feet are complaining today, always the sign of a good party I'd say. We whirled and shimmied and stamped the night away. With the result that today, despite our "extra" hour in bed, I'm rather tired. And nearing the…Read more Dancing* and dogs

Weddings

When I was a little girl I loved watching weddings. We lived just along the street from the church so had a good view of any that took place. It was the custom to stand and watch the bridal party arrive, sometimes there would be a "scramble" for pennies. I wasn't too bothered about these;…Read more Weddings

Lunch with MrS

Yesterday was all about me and DogStarke as MrS was busy working. Today we enjoyed some nice time together. Fridays are lunch in town days, we go to the fishmonger, florist and deli., then on to our chosen cafe or restaurant. This is the view from one of our favourite Friday spots. Today it was…Read more Lunch with MrS

Days out with DogStarke

Not just something I like, one of my favourite things. Even better when MrS comes too, but today he was busy. So off we set for culture, lunch and walkies. As it turned out we didn't do things quite in that order. I had a few work thing sort before we could leave and it's…Read more Days out with DogStarke

Zebra crossings

You know, the non automated crossings, heralded by Belisha beacons (as seen above but with a usually less watery setting). Often staffed by cheery men and women in Hi-Vis raincoats. Perhaps you don't have them where you live? I like them because they give back power to the pedestrian. If someone is waiting, the car…Read more Zebra crossings

Yoga

I'm new to this. I started not long after I moved here permanently. A new class was starting up and I decided to give it a try. I went to a couple of classes years ago but didn't really like it, the class was too big, I couldn't remember the poses and it seemed as…Read more Yoga

X

Well, I have to admit it, X has me beaten. I did have the idea of using "Xenophilia" as the title of this post, thinking of it only as a positive thing. The opposite of xenophobia. Then I did a little research.... While xenophobia is a wholly negative thing, its opposite can have pejorative connotations…Read more X

Wales

My "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau", and it is dear to me. It's where I was born and spent my childhood, and it's where most of my family still live. I don't get back as often as I'd like, but when I do I have a great time. As well as family visits I try to…Read more Wales

Vienna

Not the 1980 song , though I did like that very much back in the day. (And still do if I'm honest). No, the city. But once again this post will be dredging up memories, if not from my teens, but from my thirties. Eek! Actually I was only *just* still in my thirties, I…Read more Vienna