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Things To Make Me Smile (and a few things that annoy me)

Celebration

  • I’ve been out of the apartment

    I’ve gone from an almost hermit like existence to being less of a hermit.  I can’t really say social butterfly because that would really give the wrong impression.  On the other hand compared to normal it could be used… Anyway – this year I decided to go to things and do things.  The last few… Read more

  • New Year, Same Me

    Yes I’m sat on the sofa watching the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Years Day Concert and I’ve dug out the crochet that I told my Mam I’d do. It really doesn’t get better than this! Read more

  • The Confusion of Dreams

    Firstly a slight back story – When I was in London earlier this year, I picked up a gift for my Dad for his Birthday/Christmas. They are both in December and the second gift would dictate whether this was going to be for his birthday or for Christmas. Anyway – I came home and dutifully… Read more

  • Let Me Inspire You

    The other day I was reading a substack.  The author was saying how in general she doesn’t compare herself with others – and yes I can identify with that notion – I’m happily playing away at being me, because although we are all the same, we are different.  The author also decided that this steadfast… Read more

  • Stations of the Cross 8 – 14 (via Rev. Richard Coles)

    Eighth Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem #StationsOfTheCross pic.twitter.com/rzv2IUXuPY — Richard Coles (@RevRichardColes) April 10, 2020 Stations of the Cross. Ninth Station: Jesus falls a third time #StationsOfTheCross pic.twitter.com/tbnx7j6ynf — Richard Coles (@RevRichardColes) April 10, 2020 Tenth Station: Jesus is stripped of his clothes #StationsOfTheCross pic.twitter.com/4e3pJYF147 — Richard Coles (@RevRichardColes) April 10, 2020 Eleventh… Read more

  • Stations of the Cross 1-7(via Rev. Richard Coles)

    It is that time of year again when the lovely Reverend tweets his Stations of the Cross.  I have always been stunned by his choice of photos to illustrate the message. First Station: Pilate condemns Jesus to die #StationsOfTheCross pic.twitter.com/Qtj5rKP3UQ — Richard Coles (@RevRichardColes) April 10, 2020 Stations of the Cross. Second Station: Jesus accepts… Read more

  • Ethel & Ernest

    I love the work of Raymond Briggs!  So it is with great joy and glee to read on the Ethel & Ernest blog that there is a trailer for the up and coming film by Lupus films.  October 28th is now in the diary and I can’t wait!!!!   (Trailer via Flickeringmyth) Read more

  • Cake!

    I read in a book recently that it helps to make lists of things that make you happy in an effort to boost your mood.  So I thought that as this blog is about things that make me smile, why not use it to boost my mood – your mood even. Today is Thursday.  For… Read more

  • It’s Bloomsday!

    I’ve probably posted this before (if so, I do apologise!) Now in fairness I’m not a fan of James Joyce – but this little sketch is pure great! Read more

  • A Day Trip

    Whenever we go to Waterford it’s always to visit family, never really to visit the place.  So yesterday that’s what we did. On International Women’s Day, March 8th, I spotted a post within a group on Facebook that said: “International Women’s Day exhibition at City Library, Lady lane. Opening today featuring unveiling of Blue Plaque… Read more