While this post is primarily about Armitage’s new Netflix limited series, I also want to say that I am missing you all, even though I haven’t been able somehow to get myself back into blogging (yet?). I am also still missing our blogging friend Servetus, who we lost in 2024… she made a big impact … Continue reading Missing You
Music
Concert Questions Prompt
I saw this fun prompt (created by @mankyddorf) on Instagram at @farbsy, and I thought it would be fun to post some answers. It's actually really tough to name just one in each category! First Concert? When I was around 13, my friend really wanted to see The Osmonds, so I went with her and … Continue reading Concert Questions Prompt
When I’m Sixty-Four
I’ve had this song playing in my head… because yesterday was my 64th birthday! Rather than the original version, I thought I’d post this one I found online. Great harmonies! https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=37&v=ve-LBM5iBS4&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&feature=emb_logo My husband and I just came back from a 2-night getaway to Whistler for my birthday and for a much-needed break from work for … Continue reading When I’m Sixty-Four
Hope, Smoke, and a Sad Reason for a Trip
Hope Let's start with the good news, from a personal point of view. I finally had my appointment with the rheumatologist, who said that, even though the X-ray shows severe arthritis, the pain in my hip is likely from trochanteric bursitis and/or tendonitis. He gave me a cortisone shot where it was most painful, and … Continue reading Hope, Smoke, and a Sad Reason for a Trip
I’m Melting! Melting!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MUtVOatpK8A https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3fceTi-LklI https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yLcbeR3NlPY https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uZD8HKVKneI https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Whgn_iE5uc You guessed it… we are in the middle of an unprecedented heat wave here. 54 records broken on Saturday in my province. Forecasted high for tomorrow is 41 Celsius (nearly 106 F)! What the heck? For a place that has generally moderate temperatures, we are just not prepared. I spent … Continue reading I’m Melting! Melting!
Evening to Morning
So tired, can’t work anymoreWon’t sleep… don’t want toCan’t give up the time aloneBut it is guilt-coloured andSpent on a routine of TV and chips Too tired for anything elseToo aware of the stolen time lost(They don’t pay me enough for this)Stress at home; stress at workBoth now are the same place Home is where … Continue reading Evening to Morning
Bye-Bye October
It's been an exhausting few weeks and I'll be glad to see the back of October. Work I am not a morning person, nor will I ever be. This was proved true once again by the intense course I took, held over four days from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Who thinks up these times?? … Continue reading Bye-Bye October
Soundtrack of My Life: Armitage/Me – Part II
Continuing on from Part I, here is Part II of my compare-and-contract exercise in response to the June interview in which Richard Armitage responded to questions about music in his life. Since I posted Part I, a couple of other bloggers have also done their take on music throughout their lives (and apparently I was … Continue reading Soundtrack of My Life: Armitage/Me – Part II
Soundtrack of My Life: Armitage/Me – Part I
Back in June, an interview came out with Richard Armitage responding to questions about music in his life. I was so swamped with work that month that I had little time to do anything but give it a quick once-over. But I keep coming back to thinking about his answers. The interview might seem like … Continue reading Soundtrack of My Life: Armitage/Me – Part I
Exercise, Peace, and Fresh Air?
Now that things are opening up more in the province, I want to try to take better care of both my emotional and physical health. So, I've started swimming two nights per week, when I can get a booking. The local pool has been doing 45-minute lane-swimming sessions, bookable no more than a week in … Continue reading Exercise, Peace, and Fresh Air?
I'm Feeling This 