Sunday Selections #655

 

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

I usually run with a theme. This week it is mostly snippets from home.  My apologies but I am tired to the bone at the moment and am doing some of the essentials and then retiring back to bed.  Sometimes several times a day.

I dropped off my bag for the #itsintheBag drive, and was pleased to see quite a few others.  I was even more pleased when the receptionist told me that others had already gone to the charity.

I continue to delight in the early morning.

We have had some hot days (too hot for me) so my garden work is limited to the early morning.  This succulent/cactus is blazing and gives me joy.

The double poppies are special too.

I hope you find beauty and joy this week.

Words for Wednesday 15/11/2023

This meme was started by Delores a long time ago.  Computer issues led her to bow out for a while.  The meme was too much fun to let go, and now Words for Wednesday is provided by a number of people and has become a movable feast. 

Essentially the aim is to encourage us to write.  Each week we are given a choice of prompts: which can be words, phrases, music or an image.   What we do with those prompts is up to us:  a short story, prose, a song, a poem, or treating them with ignore...  We can use some or all of the prompts, and mixing and matching is encouraged.

Some of us put our creation in comments on the post, and others post on their own blog.  I would really like it if as many people as possible joined into this fun meme, which includes cheering on the other participants.  If you are posting on your own blog - let me know so that I, and other participants, can come along and applaud.

Huge thanks to  Sean Jeating for providing the prompts last month. The prompts will be here again this month and are provided by  Alex J. Cavanaugh. 

This week's prompts are:

• Specter
• Mountains
• Puppies
• Nature
• Cockamamie
• Burnt
  
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  And/or

• Carving

  Zombie

  Dongle

  Foliage

  Candlelight

  Crapulence

Charlotte (MotherOwl)  has given us Mint Green as the colour of the month.  If you can also incorporate it into your stories she (and I) will be grateful.

Have fun.

In related news.  This year is rapidly drawing to a close and I am seeking people who are happy to provide the prompts (either here or on your own blog) next year.  If you are able to do so, please let me know in the comments, stating which month suits and whether you will post here or on your own blog.  I hope to be able to post next year's schedule some time next month.  Some kind souls have put up their hands, but I need more.

  

Sunday Selections #654

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

I usually run with a theme. The festive season is looming.  Many people are struggling this year so when we got a flyer in the letter box promoting a charity I support each year I leapt at the chance.

The charity is run by the same people as those who run the Dignity Drive each year and is called #Its in the Bag.  We are asked to fill a bag we no longer use with essential and luxury items to make a woman who is struggling feel supported and cherished.  Many women short change themselves anyway, but when times are tough it seems to be almost a rule.  So I went shopping.  And most of the items I purchased don't fit the 'essential tag'.  I picked up tampons and pads, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner (though I noticed when I got home that there was no shampoo and two conditioners).  I also purchased moisturiser, hand cream, nail polish, eye make up, lip gloss, a fun pair of earrings and a few other things...

 This bag has useful pockets inside and when it isn't crammed full it zips shut.

And of course Odie had to take the opportunity while my back was turned to investigate.

When I lifted him down he paid me out by undoing my shoelaces.  Batty also came to investigate.

I do hope that the woman (or women because I suspect the charity mixes and matches contributions) that receives my gifts enjoys them.

In other news we have a house gupest this weekend so I will be later than usual reading your posts and responding to comments.

 

Words for Wednesday 8/11/2023

This meme was started by Delores a long time ago.  Computer issues led her to bow out for a while.  The meme was too much fun to let go, and now Words for Wednesday is provided by a number of people and has become a movable feast. 

Essentially the aim is to encourage us to write.  Each week we are given a choice of prompts: which can be words, phrases, music or an image.   What we do with those prompts is up to us:  a short story, prose, a song, a poem, or treating them with ignore...  We can use some or all of the prompts, and mixing and matching is encouraged.

Some of us put our creation in comments on the post, and others post on their own blog.  I would really like it if as many people as possible joined into this fun meme, which includes cheering on the other participants.  If you are posting on your own blog - let me know so that I, and other participants, can come along and applaud.

Huge thanks to  Sean Jeating for providing the prompts last month. The prompts will be here again this month and are provided by  Alex J. Cavanaugh. 

This week's prompts are:

• Cumquat
• Blubber
• Quest
• Limestone
• Furry
• Purple

   

  
  

And/or 

• Buttress
• Mammoth
• Fedora
• Harsh
• Snickerdoodle
• Overlord

Charlotte (MotherOwl)  has given us Mint Green as the colour of the month.  If you can also incorporate it into your stories she (and I) will be grateful.

Have fun.

In related news.  This year is rapidly drawing to a close and I am seeking people who are happy to provide the prompts (either here or on your own blog) next year.  If you are able to do so, please let me know in the comments, stating which month suits and whether you will post here or on your own blog.  I hope to be able to post next year's schedule some time next month.  Some kind souls have put up their hands, but I need more.

 

 

Sunday Selections #653

 

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

I usually run with a theme. This week is a bit of a hotch-potch of things that have taken my eye.

I really like this acknowledgement of our first people.  These photos were taken at a bus interchange and some of the buses are also decorated with the same art work.

Closer to home.

A Sulphur-Crested cockatoo who was not (for a change) being a vandal.

And then to the garden.  Again.

I am continuing to make room for the sumo lilies.  Himself has now planted about half of them.  With another day (or so) we will have the rest of them in.

The orchids are still thriving.  These dainty purple ones have started to spread - which I am very happy about.

Just one more photo.

This was taken at sunset on Friday night.  What is special about it?  It was raining at the time.  I don't think I have ever seen a 'sun-shower' so late in the day.

I hope your week brings you joy and wonder.