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This is where I write my thoughts, feelings and my daily trials, tribulations and happy things
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| PROMPT January 30th Congratulations on making it to the last day of the competition! What was your favorite prompt from the last month? What was the most rewarding aspect of participating in the competition? Jan 3rd was the one I liked the best. I can imagine having a portal to wherever I need to travel without the hassle of planes, trains and automobiles. As to what aspect of participation I enjoyed most. As always it was interacting with the other challengers. It’s like chatting to a group of friends and we learn a little more about each other every time. Great prompts this month. Thank you Emily. |
| PROMPT January 29th Write about something funny! Share a joke, recount a humorous story, or tell your readers about a funny experience you had. I’m one of those people who can’t remember jokes. If I try to retell a joke I always forget the punch line. I was listening to a talk on the radio this morning about, knock-knock jokes. Apparently they are dying out. The young just don’t get them. Of course that started the ball rolling as they came in thick and fast. The only one I remember is this one : Knock knock. Whose there? Interrupting cow. Interrupting cow who? As the person is asking interrupting cow who. You say Moo! (Interrupting, see) Oh well I thought it was funny 😆 I haven’t had a good case of the giggles for ages. You know when you laugh at something, it’s usually silly, then you keep laughing every time you think about it. I used to get into so much trouble at school for this. You’d only have to look at a friend and off you’d go. Even the threat of death couldn’t stop you laughing. It’s said that a good belly laugh is really good for you. That’s why there used to be laughing yoga classes. Not sure they exist any more though. Perhaps they all died laughing? |
| PROMPT January 28th We need your help filling the Challenge War Chest! In your entry today, write three of your own prompts and then use one of them to complete the rest of your entry. Has there been a time when you were wrong and didn’t realize it for maybe years. If you could talk to one historical figure, who would it be? Explain what you would want to talk about. If you won a million dollars who would you help and why? Prompt 3. If I won lots of money, firstly I’d be over the moon, I suppose. I know a million dollars is a lot of cash but it’s not too much to turn one’s head. For myself and my husband we don’t need much in the way of “things” anymore. In fact I’m trying to rid myself of anything which needs looking after. Such as anything that needs polishing, or protecting from damage. No, I’d help members of my family to pay off mortgages. Pretty boring I suppose but a great relief for them. We’ve just bought a new car to replace my old one and I know my husband loves old cars (classics) so maybe I could let him have one so long as he does the polishing! We have “go fund me” pages on Facebook here. There are so many worthy causes which help people in their times of real need. It would be great to be able to send small amounts that have a huge impact. |
| PROMPT January 26th Do you practice mindfulness or meditation? How often? On an average day, how often are you intentionally aware of your mental state and emotions? It used to be called ‘navel gazing’ back in the sixties. I don’t necessarily practice mindfulness as something I need or try to do each day, but I have slowed down and I take time look up at the sky, or look closer at a beautiful flower. Having a family member who is constantly worrying about what might happen or wishing she could change the past, I do encourage her to be in the moment, to not worry so much about what’s gone. I tell her that we only have now, the present. Which is actually true. I know we can’t drift along not making plans because “who knows what tomorrow will bring”, but we all should try to enjoy the day, the time we have this minute. Yesterday my son rang from Far North Queensland. He’d just survived an accident and although suffering from concussion and cuts and bruises he’s here still to tell the tale. That accident was the last thing on his mind when he got up yesterday morning. So it is true you know, Seize the Day. |
| PROMPT January 25th Write about something antique or inherited that you own. Who owned it before you? Where did it come from? What’s its story? My mother left to me in her will her collection of fine China. The dinner set is Crown Derby China. It’s beautifully hand painted in reds and gold. Far too good to use. It sits in a glass cabinet and although I’d never dare use it, I look at it and it reminds me of Mum. She collected each piece separately when she could afford to purchase it. It’s the only heirloom I have and will pass it on to my daughters. |
| 30-Day Blogging Challenge PROMPT January 24th Write about your most memorable or unique teacher from the years you were in school. What made them so interesting and what do you remember about them the most? I had a teacher that managed to make my life hell. She was evil, I’m sure of it. She probably went into the profession deliberately to make the lives of as many children as miserable as was possible. I would have been about eight at the time. She terrified me. She would throw the blackboard eraser at anyone who displeased her. The one day which I’ll never forget was when we were doing maths. The problem we were working on was something to do with weights and measures. I did the sum. The answer was in cwt, or hundredweight. I had a memory lapse and forgot how to write the shortened version: CWT. So I wrote the long version. She yelled, threw my exercise book at me and wouldn’t let me out to play until I remembered. Needless to say, my brain froze. She was the sole reason I left school as soon as was legally possible. I left there thinking I was dumb. Teachers have no idea of the power they have to make or break a child. |
| PROMPT January 23rd An epic feast is held in your honor - what’s on the table? Who’s invited? What entertainment is provided? (Feel free to be creative with this one! COVID is not a factor and you get to choose the time period and location for your feast *Wink* ) Who would I invite? All my family from the UK of course. As there are no travel restrictions I would fly them all in first class. They would join my big Australian family, it would be wonderful. For the entertainment, as the age range differs greatly, there would be many different artists. For my husband, most of the music he likes are by dead people😱 Can I resurrect anyone? Over the last few years we eat less and less meat. Chicken and fish are still on the menu though, mostly fish. So on this groaning table would be sides of smoked salmon, oysters, prawns and poached fish dishes. All sorts of salads. I love salads, potato, rice, anything really. As for the sweet part of the meal. I love sweet stuff. Although I rarely bake cakes or puddings they are the favourite part of a special meal. I would really struggle to decide if I had the choice of trifle. cheesecake, tiramisu, anything with lemon, or the best thing, ever lime tart. White wine to begin with, then red. Some champagne of course. Maybe brandy with coffee. Gosh I’m so full. I need a lie down. |
| PROMPT January 22nd What books are on your reading list? I don’t have a list of books to read. I don’t read an awful lot, mostly when I go to bed. I try to stay off screens after 9.15 so usually pick up a book when I’m in bed. Ten pages or so that’s all I manage before my eyes start closing. My old neighbour Margaret whose 88 years old, recommends books to me and often lends them. That’s easier than browsing through titles at the library. My reading tastes changed over the years. I used to be an avid reader of horror and serial killer books. Now I can’t bear to put anything stressful into my brain especially before sleep. Now I like books that make me smile or family relationships or even the odd modern romance with humour. I don’t mind writing the odd horror story though. I noticed last week at the library I’ve begun to select books by the size of the print😢 |
| PROMPT January 21st What’s one thing you wanted to do in 2020 that you couldn’t do or didn’t get to do? Will you make it happen in 2021? Same as many people 2020 was going to be my travel abroad year. I just, only yesterday, received a $3000 refund on a holiday planned and cancelled to Singapore. I’d changed it to credit hoping to at least use it somewhere in Australia but it’s risky to even book a holiday interstate as the borders keep closing at the drop of a hat. I don’t want to go in hotel quarantine for two weeks just to get back home. This is happening all to often for comfort. Case in point the international tennis players who are here in Oz for the Australian Open. Forced to quarantine because of positive cases on their flights. I was happy to receive my refund though, I wasn’t expecting them to give it. So I’m lucky. John wants to buy a new generator with part of the refund. Mmm? Not as exciting as a week in a swish resort. |
| PROMPT January 20th Imagine you have to describe your family to someone who’s never met them before. What makes your family unique and different from others? What are your family’s most important traditions, values, and stories? This prompt made me laugh. I expect everyone thinks their family is unique. Well we all are. There are no families without the odd bod or two within their ranks. As for traditions we don’t really have any. Everyone seems to do their own thing. Christmases change depending on what seems a good idea on a particular year. I actually like that. I’m not one for being locked in to, “ but this is how we’ve always done it!” I suppose I spoiled any traditions we may have had in my childhood family, by emigrating, taking the only grandchild with us. As new immigrants we, my husband, John, three year old daughter and myself had to start a new type of tradition. Of course, instead of snow and ice, our first Christmas was in the heat of summer in our new country. We watched how the Australians did Christmas and followed suit. I think the family I left behind still do the same old thing though. The family we have now, that’s my three adult kids, five grandkids and five great grandchildren mix things up. I actually can’t think of a tradition we follow. We have many characters, some with “issues,” some super smart, some on the spectrum. Although we’re all on the spectrum somewhere I suppose. If I had to actually come up with a trait that runs throughout the family, it is honesty to the point of bluntness. Things are said which maybe shouldn’t have been, but are taken, pondered upon and usually forgiven. Introduced members of this family are often astounded at the openness we have. There are no forbidden subjects to be spoken about. Sometimes as the matriarch I get told stuff I wish they didn’t tell me.😱 I think on the whole we all tolerate each other’s idiosyncrasies. |
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