Good evening Bloggets. Here I sit it’s heading towards the pumpkin
hour. The house is so cold it’s been cold all day. I’m sitting with a toasty
warm cloak that my sister in law bought me a couple of Christmases’ ago. It’s
beautiful wool and incredibly warm even to the touch.
It’s been a lovely weekend and I now face night two with my
Son on holiday, not that I’m counting…
I think this will be the longest he has ever been on
holiday. We spoke today about going away for a couple of days near Christmas
may be to a Christmas market, and I know the kids would come with us, so we are
lucky.
He has text me tonight and oh wow they are having a great
time.
Two belated birthday cards came yesterday and it was great
as they were both in Braille so they could be read with ease. When people argue
that Braille isn’t needed any longer, I do have to speak out, as in such circumstances,
Braille really makes a difference, and for family members who take time out to
learn braille even though they themselves can see perfectly, well I feel this
is such a kind gift they can give someone who can’t read print because of their
lack of sight!
This weekend I was reading of a story from someone I know
who is in hospital right now. I felt heartbroken for them as they said saying
goodbye at the end of visiting time, to their family members really brought all
the sad and traumatic memories back from her days at boarding school. Gosh, we
remember them so well. Whoever invented boarding school? I know for some who
had unhappy homes, it probably was a Godsend. But most people I know really
have been affected by such places. A lot of kids had the fact to learn how to
live with sometimes their sudden sight loss. And some were babies when sent
away and I just can’t get over how that must have felt for those children. For parents
who may be couldn’t do anything about it and get into the mindset of those who could
do something but chose not to. If only they knew or know of the absolute impact
that has on their children long term.
I envy those who enjoyed boarding school, but then I pity
those children wondering what lives they must have had at home. Only one family
have surprised me two friends who are brothers. Their parents were lovely an
yet they now both say they were happy at school. I do wonder if it’s selective
memories as I remember one of the brothers being so very upset every single
day. Sometimes it’s easier to tell oneself that they are Okay. May be then they
will believe they are.
Reading science news today via my email, headlines that
grabbed me were (Watch this eel head inflate like a balloon)
Pelican eel reveals a bizarre fish with an inflatable head,
this is a slim fish with a head that blows up like a balloon. How odd is that? Because
this creature is rarely seen, it’s difficult to study and know why it needs
such a strange head. But near Portugal a submarine observed this eel science’s
say they think their heads grow to maximize the intake of their hunt… That’s
the eels not the scientists…
Another headline. (How long is Saturn’s day?)
Its gasses are forever moving so they have not been able to
give an accurate measure as yet, but roughly, just under eleven hours asking my
own built in scientist how long earths day is? Her answer, Alexa that is,
replied earths day is one day. Haha. OK. I guess it’s like human age one year
is well, one year, but every year a dog is alive, it’s seven of our years…
In the US, airlines are still refusing to carry live animals
to head for labs across the world for research. In Washington DC scientists are
arguing that it will slow down the progress of finding treatments for humans…
United airlines haven’t transported monkeys for years and a Russian airline
this July said they were stopping transporting animals…
In Spain military planes are used and Air France still have
no issue transporting these poor animals.
Sadly, Mauritius have invited scientists to their island
because there are monkeys there so no need for transport.
You will all know my opinion. These animals have done no
harm. Where as so many humans have murdered tortured and in general made
peoples lives pure hell who don’t deserve such a punishment. People would
rather see criminals go to the chair or given the lethal injection rather than
be used for hopeful much needed treatment.
In the news, sadly tragically in New York, 20 people have
been killed in a limousine crash. Two newly wed couples among the deaths. Oh, my
that is so very sad. Poor poor people. Life is so cruel at times. My heart felt
sympathy goes to all involved with that story.
UK Birmingham five car jackers in one week. This is
shocking.
My Husband is off there tomorrow… what with that and in Liverpool a 27-year-old
has been stabbed killed by someone on a bicycle.
A major holiday company in the UK have scrapped the brand 18
30… Basically drinking all the way there and back as well as whilst they are on
holiday…
Medical cannabis to be given on prescription from next month
in the UK…
And you also know my opinion on that.
Also, in our news is someone who spends more than £100 per
month of feeding their dog… I’m not sure that is a good thing. What on earth is
that dog eating? I hope not human food.
So, it’s almost Monday. In fact, it may be in your country. Some
happy words to start your week.
Well I looked for inspiration and when I saw the headline
Look good for fifty. Thinking of all my Bloggets of course who are fifty… I thought,
or let’s take a gander.
So, they claim to let you know how to look and feel good the
natural way. What is it? Wait for this one…
Cod liver oil.
Odoo yum. Wait until I dash out to the 24-hour chemist to
get some of that…
They say take a ballenced diet. That doesn’t mean one chocolate
bar in each hand. Just eat fruit veg and not fried food I guess. But I am sure
that exercise is the most important thing. Everyone I know who works out doors,
are so much healthier than those who work indoors. My ex was probably ten years
younger than me in fitness even though he was or is, eight years older than me.
he worked outdoors. He had so much energy. He didn’t look younger but he certainly
was much more fit than I was. Than I am. As I’m sure he is still fit.
Why is it that healthy food isn’t nice? There are of course
some foods that are nice tasty and healthy, but in my opinion as a snack for
example fruit. Even salads I love but they are not going to inspire me when I have
a long day doing whatever head full of busyness. I get home and think. Oh, wow,
I can’t wait for that lovely nutritious salad… I wish I was like that.my Son
is. I admire him for it. Has that got something to do with how I brought him
up? From a baby he had loads of fruit and vegetables. Even giving him raw carrot
sticks to nibble on as a small boy. He never had juice until he was three. Or chocolate
apart from my Darling Dad who used to take him to his favourite chair and sit
holding his Grandson feeding him a chocolate bar… so naughty I used to go mad. Gosh,
how I wish for those days back if only I knew back then that my Dad wouldn’t see
my baby grow up. Even into a small boy.
Another thing, making our bed today, not with hammer and
nails, but clean bedding, I did wonder why is it every time I wash our bedding,
I lose a pillowcase? I managed to find it, but not until I had searched the
bedroom checking if the washing machine was totally empty and then checking the
dryer. It was on my worktop above the washer. Had I put it there? I must have. See,
I need some of that cod liver oil for my brain.
Why is it that putting a duvet on is such a challenge? My friend
text me the other day saying she was fighting with her duvet. I did smile as
thought I know that feeling. She told me her duvet was split and goose feathers
were all over the room. Every time she tried to put the cover on, feathers came
flying out. Hahaha. She said she was spitting feathers.
Whoever invented duvet’s? why? There must be an easier solution?
And they are too hot in summer so you buy a lighter one. Then where to put the
winter duvet? Then the winter one goes on and to find the same place for the
summer duvet?
When we get new bedding, we have a really beautiful show. Me
personally, I get such pride in making a new bed up and putting on cushions on
a point looking so perfect. How long does that last?
And finally, my school days of having to do hospital corners
as they were called, reminding me of a quote. (A hospital bed is more like a
parked taxi with the meter running.”) have all gone out of the window. It’s
more like whatever now. one end of the bedding is shorter than the other. One corner
is so tidy the other?
Not so tidy.
Hopefully you are starting your week with a fridge and
cupboard full of healthy food and a clean bed. I guess a good way to start.
Hold your head up high and be proud of the good person you are.
If you are.
If you are not, then may your fridge be half empty and the
part that is full, let it be full of cream cakes and bacon. As for your dirty
beds? Hahaha.
May you wake up every morning a better person than when you
went to bed.
Laters. X
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