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Daily Prompt #1 – What movie have I watch more than 5 times?….
Dog Soldiers aka ‘Short, controlled bursts’. If you are a fan of the film you will understand! A troop of British soldiers go on a ‘routine’ exercise – only to quickly learn they aren’t the only ones in the area. Brilliantly acted, superb script, great music and a brilliant werewolf film. My absolute favourite film.…
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The Song of the Robin
I have recently told you about a little friend who visits me in the garden. Well, I was out at the weekend and my wee pal came over once again for a meal and a sing-song. I wasn’t sure if he was singing because he was happy to see me once again or if it…
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The Comfort of Solitude
I sit outside on cool dry grass, just me, on my own. I have the sun and the gentle breeze. I sigh contentedly – enjoy the quiet – enjoy the calm. A loud buzz lets me know of a bee’s approach. I watch him bounce from flower to flower. Does he see me, I wonder?…
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Got our dog a new ‘toy’ – but will it work with him?
Will our dog like a lick mat, I wondered to myself while in a wonder shop that sold everything recently. You realise I only went in for compost but I am easily distracted! I wasn’t sure – and neither was he, but with a little encouragement, our furry pal, Scooby, got over his fear of…
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Just A Sip
“You’ve worked hard”, said husband, “I have some wine for you”. Well I had a little glass But one turned into two. A neighbour brought some vodka, Just turned up at the door. “You’ve got to try this flavour”, I tried, then tried some more. By this time I felt warm, A glow was setting…
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This must be a good sign?
Is it too much to hope we have passed the worst of the winter weather when we see signs like this: A definite showing of snowdrops but wait, thats not all! It’s alive….! To give us all a bit of hope that Spring is indeed on its merry little way, bringing with it the promise…
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Family Quotes
We keep a sheet on a door which we use to put quotes from the family on – you know the sort of thing, when someone says something you all found really funny or suprisingly clever? Well, that’s what we do and I would like to share some of them with you today (names witheld…
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I need to focus
Hot chocolates, cocoa and some honey-chai tea Thats what today has in store for me. Our car outside is coated with another layer of snow I did replace the battery so I know its good to go. I have some jobs to do outside and in the home, but my mind is elsewhere today, my…
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A dog who loves presents
Our dog, Scooby, loves presents, whether they are his or not. His birthday is the 23rd December and yes he does get birthday presents which he rips into with great enthusiasm. Before Christmas, he was sniffing around the Christmas tree and the presents underneath it, like a shark hunting for food. On the big day…
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S3 Ep 4 Merry Christmas!!…..Christmas traditions – where do they come from?
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-53zj6-153304c Merry Christmas! I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas. This week I bring you a few Christmas traditions from the UK and ask ‘where did they come from’? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and use the links below. ‘Putting The Joy Back Into Being Prepared’ PDF now available to download as…
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Merry Christmas!!! (6 Christmas traditions in the UK and where they come from)
It really is the most wonderful time of the year and I hope everyone is having a very merry Christmas, whether your house is full of people or its just you and the garden birds. I thought it might be fun to have a quick look at some of the Christmas traditions here in the…
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