My African Violet is fully blooming now with more buds opening each day. Amazing the change over the last three weeks since the buds first appeared. ~~~ What I've been watching: I am really enjoying this adaptation of Liane Moriarty's Nine Perfect Strangers. Just as out there as the book was! Nicole Kidman's performance is … Continue reading The Week That Was…

My little buds have opened throughout the week and there are quite a lot of them too. Blooming flowers are just around the corner. ~~~ Zeus has requested that I stop spreading rumours about him. He's a good boy who only ever sleeps on his bed. Here is a short demonstration that was photographed as … Continue reading The Week That Was…

Following on from last week, Zeus is not even attempting camouflage anymore. He has discovered that the man couch in eldest son's room (which is actually the rumpus room repurposed as a flat/bedroom/teenage mancave and adjoins the garage by a door most conveniently located right beside Zeus's dog bed) is an ideal height for a … Continue reading The Week That Was…

International dog day: Mine celebrated by trying to blend into the rug that he is NOT allowed to lie on! Well played Zeus, you picked your day right but still no. ~~~ A thing of joy (that only readers will understand): I was early to the ebook scene, straight in once they were released and … Continue reading The Week That Was…

I had a few plants on my front balcony with my bird statues and I decided this weekend that a little expansion was in order, particularly the injection of some flowers. I do really love flowers but actual gardening in garden beds is not my strong point, nor is growing things from seeds. But so … Continue reading The Week That Was…

Thinking of everyone in lockdown and wishing you all ongoing health and safety. Life is tough for many at the moment. I hope that there are some things bringing you joy, even in a small way, each day. ~~~ Joke of the week: Sshhh! Don't tell my children this... ~~~ What I've been watching: I … Continue reading The Week That Was…

Highlight of my week: Getting my new front security doors installed. Adulting 2021. Since our homes are the place where we are spending ALL of our time, there is at least pleasure in small home improvements. ~~~ Joke of the week: ~~~ What I've been watching: This was glorious. I loved it so much. A … Continue reading The Week That Was…

Joke of the week: ~~***~~ What I've been watching: I'd been wanting to see Judy & Punch right from when I saw the first preview for it but it was never screened in the cinema where I lived. It's streaming on Stan now so I finally got to watch it. Very good! An Australian production … Continue reading The Week That Was…

I'm on an enforced break from work for a week because of coming down on Thursday with a case of shingles. I had it just over 20 years ago, but thankfully, this time round is mild and nothing like the agony before. This is completely owing to catching it early, there really is a narrow … Continue reading The Week That Was…