The garden is lending itself nicely with flowers for the cottage. I’m working nights, so today is a catch up day, with washing set out on the bushes and walls and pad Thai noodles being prepared for supper.
I haven’t got much to talk about today, I have a bit of a longing for some excitement again but like most people who crave it, I am a bit of a loss of where that particular itch can be scratched.
The usual election tit-for-tat interviews are boring me
They sound like a divorcing couple scoring points at each other at a boring relate interview. And the more I hear the less I take in.
My father was a big political fish in a small conservative pond.
We were local politics orphans my sister Janet and I
The weather is cool but sunny and the rooks caw loudly from the tops of the churchyard elms
I’m off for a siesta….do the good people of Madrid sill siesta I wonder?
Answers on a postcard please
Back in the 1980s they certainly did! We spent some time with our Madrid friends at their house in the country and each afternoon, after a very long lunch, they would all go off for a snooze. We dozed beside their pool in the garden. Those were the days!
ReplyDeleteA siesta sounds like a great idea!
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are lovely and hope you had a wonderful siesta.
ReplyDeleteI have given up on most news...by 7am I have had enough for the day! And as for politics...
ReplyDeleteA siesta is a perfect idea.
Beautiful flowers as always.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what all the political "stuff" reminded me of. You're spot on!
Soon it'll be warm enough to siesta in the garden, but for now, I'd stick to inside. You don't want frost bite!🥶 xx
I'll tell you in a few days when we go there!
ReplyDeleteI have my opinions about the politicians and parties, of course, but I haven't been following the minutiae of the campaigns very closely. I can't vote anyway!
Lovely garden and a feast for the eyes and nose!
ReplyDeleteWhen coming off nights, a siesta is essential. Smae for going on nights, come to think ot it.
Hugs!
Here my dear friend, I siesta daily. Join me, you will feel the boost in energy for the rest of the day.
ReplyDeleteOh yum. Pad Thai! Made from scratch or a box? Night shift? Again? Do you choose that or it is assigned, must be so hard. A siesta is def a good plan.
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Nothing I love more than heading to the garden to pick an armful of flowers for the dining room table. Yes to siesta! Growing up in our house my Dad on weekends when he was working and every day when he retired would have a “mittagsshlaf”, a mid day nap. Would love to have your cool, sunny weather. We are in the mid 30’s with a humidex in the 40’s. 🥵
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If you want some excitement why not sign up for a seniors rugby team? I am sure that you would enjoy scrumming down with your teammates. Rhyl and District RFC are always crying out for new players. Phone 01745 353222 for further information.
ReplyDeleteOf course you have to sleep days when you are working nights! Hope you got some rest, John. xxoo
ReplyDeleteMay your day be filled with love.
ReplyDeleteThere’s also walking football for the older folk….!
ReplyDeleteI adore a good siesta. In Provence we found many small business close for 3-4 hours for an afternoon break.
ReplyDeleteSince our burglary we still have no TV. I'm not missing the hustings.
ReplyDeleteA siesta is the best idea in hot countries. Also when I was abroad for a while as a child, most businesses and shops shut for a few hours and then reopened. I remember being "caught out" walking in the mid day heat in Seville once, and everything closed and the streets emptied. Except for a few little bars down shaded alleyways where the locals were very sensibly resting and chatting out of the heat. Siestas in the summer always remind me of cool shuttered rooms and a hot stillness.
ReplyDeleteI know at least many of the good people of Sevilla and Málaga still siesta. You’re in good company.
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