Speaking of calendars, my husband (aka my True Love) bought one the other day. It’s a long story. 495 words to be exact-ish. We didn’t buy a calendar last year and by mid year, regretted that decision. Anyway, my husband has ordered one. From a Danish vlogger of all people! I am as surprised as you, ladies and gentlemen. Read more
November — Words fail me actually. The photos are kind of nice though. Read more
Welcome to my regular Friday song/tune day, where I pick a piece of music that reflects my mood or the times, to share with my Readers. I have to admit that I’ve had a busy month with mosaicing, a short trip away from home, a medical procedure (all good, by the way). so I haven’t really had time to think about a song for this Friday. The deciding factor for me is that while I’ve been able to get on with my life, so many of my fellow Australians have not had the same luxury. Read more
In Australia, the expression ‘to stir the possum’ means to stir up trouble, controversy, or interest in an issue. So I thought I would use that expression to generate awareness of the critically endangered mountain pygmy possum. There are less than 2000 mountain pygmy possums left in the wild and their survival is on a knife’s edge. What a tragedy it would be if they were lost to us forever. I have just completed my mountain pygmy possum mosaic and am excited to share it with you. Then, one thing led to another, and I had to write a poem for them too. There is always hope and as usual, good people are working hard to save them. Find out more about these incredible little marsupials and how you can help them here. Now for the poem. Read more
I know I’m a little late to the party, but that’s the story of my life. The party I mean is World Diabetes Day 2019 on 14 November. The theme this year is Diabetes and Family. I haven’t written anything to celebrate but I thought I would share this old post. It is kind of horrifying, and I confess that I most worry about criticism from my fellow Type 1 diabetic peers because they seem to have their diabetes s..t together so much better than I do. But that is just an assumption on my part. Anyway, this is not about me. My family deserve a medal for putting up with me. They are the unsung heroes. The second theme of this post is about not jumping to conclusions. I’ve tried to make it funny as well. It is okay to laugh. So, here goes (again). Read more
Thank goodness it is Friday, ladies and gentlemen. at least in my part of the world. However if you are still cruising through Thursday, you might need a song/tune to help you get through the day. Unfortunately, I am devoid of ideas which is a shame, because it is my Friday song day. But don’t worry, my family had some suggestions.
It may surprise you to learn that I am not a great fan of post-1960s jazz music. It is too intellectual for me. Someone once told me it is an acquired taste. I don’t know about that. I think it is a good cure for insomnia. So I was a bit nervous when my youngest son suggested a big jazz number. I loved it. I think you are going to love it too. It is Tank! from Cowboy Bebop. That’s an animé series for those of you who, like me, are so last century. I hope you enjoy it.
Have a good weekend. I’ll be having a shitty one. But that’s another story involving first dibs on the bathroom, and possibly some very bad poetry to follow up.
Kind Regards.
Tracy.
It is time for my Friday song post. Where did the week go? I’m relaxed and comfortable (in-joke, a little Aussie humour) at the seaside. However, at the back of my mind, there is still this ominous foreboding that we are in too deep. It’s a feeling that Australian singer-songwriter, Richard Clapton, writes so well about in his song, Deep Water. So I thought it should be my Friday pick. Read more
October, all my bags are packed ….
The time has arrived. It is the time of year when, out walking, I look anxiously over my shoulder or scan the trees ahead for danger. It is the time of year for which I have been training these last six months. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it is magpie swooping (ie. breeding) season. Read more
I think I’ve said enough recently so I should let someone else do the talking. And singing, of course. Because it is Friday and that is my song day.
I am also joining in with Thursday’s Ragtag Daily Prompt — A Flower Cried. How confusing is that — a Friday song on Thursday? Anyhoo, the subject of the prompt probably gives you a clue that you may want to skip this one or at least have a couple of handkerchiefs nearby. Here is Eric Bogle singing Kate Wolf’s song, Cornflower Blue.
Take care everyone and have a good weekend.
Kind Regards.
Tracy
