Kristi’s work- next to Colin
Today is my first proper day off
I am back on nights tomorrow
Apart from the necessary jobs , I’m intending to watch Bombshell the Charlize Therzon, Margo Robbie film on dvd
I’ve made macaroni cheese for supper
It’s my sister in law’s birthday today so I’ve dropped off flowers and cake and a gift
She told me I looked rough
I do! She was right.
Gifts, whether birthday or otherwise do lighten the heart, I always think and today Kristi sent me one of her paintings which I complemented her on , on her blog. It’s a very welcome addition to my art wall and I’m sending you a big thank you for your kindness.....
( I must add here that I’m wearing another blog reader gift today, a lovely bulldog T shirt from Jackie D it made a welcome change from my now rather robust collection of Walking Dead t shirts)
Trump’s idiocy post Covid has left me speechless
As did his maskless wave to the nation to the avengers theme
Arsehole
I’m not watching the tv news now
The dahlia and rubekkia are blooming their last in the garden and look cheerful
Cheerful is good today
Ps
Bombshell proved to be an inspired choice of dvd purchase
It’s a wonderfully insightful and intelligent study of the sexual harassment of female anchor women from Fox News by the CEO Roger Ailes.
Worth seeing especially for Therzon’s powerhouse performance as anchorwoman Megan Kelly
I found that book you mentioned from yesterday and it is almost 400 dollars US
ReplyDeleteWAIT hold the phone , that is for 25 copies.
DeleteLove your art .
Happy happy flowers.
Mine was 5,99 £
DeleteYour art wall is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm finding work so tiring. We're the same age but I think you work 12 hour shifts. I have a hard time getting through 8 hours. I'm exhausted by the time we get home.
Sending hugs.
It’s the mixture of nights and one day off...it’s harder to be a rubber band, and bounce back
DeleteIs Kristi's art gift little abstract birds John? x
ReplyDeleteIt’s the nine little pieces
DeletePiano pieces?!x
DeleteNot quite
Deleteless than 30 days before we get rid of the orange covidiot via the election. courage, world!
ReplyDeleteFrom your lips to God's ear, anne marie.
DeleteAmen.
DeleteFingers crossed! Vote!
DeleteAs a YouTube TX preacher said something akin to, "You know the virtues you learned at church, well, I find no virtue in Mr. Trump and you know in your Sunday School hearts that what I say is true."
DeletePlease vote, one and all (well those in the States, of course)!
Hugs!
He needs to go
Deletei sure hope you are all right. i am afraid of what he might try to pull off to hold on to power. i try not to watch much news. i hope kamala eats pence tonight.
ReplyDeleteWe have too much bad news don’t we
DeleteTake care dear one and don;t overdo it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day off! I hope you get some rest.
ReplyDeleteI pottered debra
DeleteRelax, rest,
ReplyDeleteYes pop
DeleteWe really liked "Bombshell" too. Your dahlias look so much better than ours! Ours are pretty much done and in fact they're already dying back for the season.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see such an intelligent movie
DeleteSelf preservation means that I avoid a lot of the news as well.
ReplyDeleteI hope you emerge from your day off a little less rough.
Its 7 pm now. I'm waiting to zoom with a friend
DeleteIt's too bad Megan Kelly is such a douche in real life. It prevents me from seeing that film for fear I will want to cheer for her. And how nice that you get art in the mail! Sweet deal. Hope you are relaxing and taking good care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteWell she comes out positively in the movie. I suspect we will.never know the reality
DeleteI have a feeling that the t shirts I sent on your wedding day are probably dusters now 🤣🤣🤣
ReplyDeleteFabulous art wall XXXX
I have one. Tucked away somewhere..perhaps that should be thrown
DeleteHave a little bonfire or give it to the dogs ! XXXX
Deletei think I will deArheart x
DeleteThe rapidly shortening days have already begun to take their toll on my energy levels; I imagine that being more northerly and soon to be working nights, you will need all the lightness of heart those gifts can bring. A good step for me will also be avoiding the news as much as possible. I have just today marked up my sample ballot, and am ready to cast my vote. Then I suppose I'll hold on and hope for the best!
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DeleteI have picked apart just why I feel so sad
It’s tiredness coupled with lack of contact related to new Covid rules and night shifts ...
Also during the summer I felt as though I had returned to my friendship groups they now seem a little more distant
I’m tired
I am honored that you have my painting on your wonderful art wall! Thank you, John...Be well!
ReplyDeleteThe art wall gets better all the time.
ReplyDeleteThere is a book in its construction xx
DeleteWishing your SIL a very happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteWonderful new art and it was so kind of Kristi to send it to you.
Will have to look for Bombshell as an intelligent movie would be so welcome just now with the idiocy abounding in this formerly great nation.
Enjoy zoom with your friend, a good night's sleep, and a lazy morning before your night shift.
Big hugs!
Thank you babs
DeleteGreat idea not watching the TV news, which always focuses on negative things. If you have time this excellent 8 minute Youtube video explains why
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQoodyEkzCc
If you also find time to take Mary up Gop Hill (especially when you don't feel like it!) that will help too!
Hope your day off gives you a boost of energy. x
Yes charlotte I’ve Skyped a couple of friends tonight, one after another and that has helped me feel more human and a part of things
DeleteI can’t with Kelly but I love Charlize. I watched the movie cause I love her and Robbie and Kidman. They recreate the blind bimbo Fox News talking head perfectly.
ReplyDeleteHair Furor is busy spreading COVID-19 in the White House. Such a moron.
Love, love the wall art!
XoXo
It’s interesting that she seems not to have much affection by the general public
DeleteYour art wall is fabulous. I have a few favourites amongst them; the birds for one and the photo of your dogs on the beach, but the one that makes me all misty is the "Thank You" prayer. I had forgotten that we used to say this often as children and now I have lost two of my siblings it is even more poignant. I hope you had a restful day and were recharged a bit for your nightshift.
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
It’s a Victorian sampler ......from Sheffield
DeleteKristi's artwork is beautiful and I love her unique style! Your wall of art just keeps looking more and more amazing. I also love that quilt over the chair!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get some rest while you are off work today. Maybe the family will share the couch!
The quilt was a gift from a blogger too , I love it dearly
DeleteIsn't Trump the biggest idiot ever to be elected to public office? And he still has supports despite the Covid debacle. I just don't get it.
ReplyDeleteMick neither do I
DeleteAnd it depresses me so much
John, if you want, I can email you and explain my take on oj man .If not, that's okay too.
ReplyDeletePlease do
Deletejgsheffield@hotmail.com xxx
Also, it sounds as if, you need a good dose of sunshine. Or pill form of vitamin D, while on nightsees.
ReplyDeleteMy friend Nigel has already suggested that one x
DeleteLove your art wall John and the cheery garden photo, the news not so much I can't take much more of the whole Trump family and their cohorts they are a disgrace, glad I live across the border.
ReplyDeleteLove your ever expanding art wall. And I really enjoyed the film Bombshell too.
ReplyDeleteTrump ... well he just makes my blood boil, he is everything that is wrong with the world wrapped up in an orange oompa lumpa costume.
I guess I don't see the Covid thing as a debacle. None of us know all we need to know about it nor do we have all the answers to it. But, we at least have some things that work to help with it, and now know it works because of the president stepping out and up with it.
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