Drifting through life

 The original Words for Wednesday was begun by Delores and eventually taken over by a moveable feast of participants when Delores had computer troubles. Sadly, Delores has now closed her blog forever due to other problems. The aim of the words is to encourage us to write. A story, a poem, whatever comes to mind. If you are posting an entry on your own blog, please let us know so we can come along to read it and add a few encouraging words. This month the words/prompts are supplied by River and can be found here This week's words/prompts are: 1.chips  2.herd  3.clamped  4.walk  5.over  6.cheese Charlotte's colour of the month is Ocean Twilight My story should appear on this blog on Friday 20th

 aka: how can things go so bad so quickly? AKA: Remembering Lola July 7th 2009-13 March 2026 This is about Lola, who was very nearly 18 years old and doing well in spite of having arthritis. Her allergic dermatitis was under control, migraines were no longer happening, she was fine apart from anxiety when I was away from home too long. Recently she began having trouble jumping up to the table where she liked to eat her food, so I placed a chair to make it easier. Even more recently she couldn't manage the chair easily, though she would jump up to be near me, so her food bowls were placed on the floor. Getting into bed with me was easy, the covers hung low enough that she could claw her way up and during the day, she would meow for me to lift her. So far so good. Then last month she began losing weight and barely eating, a lot of uneaten food went into the freezer to be put in the bin on collection day.  Last Thursday I arrived home from visiting the twins and noticed Lola bare...

 Long ago, Kim of Frog Ponds Rock, (who no longer blogs), dreamed up a meme called Sunday Selections.  A place where those who were willing could put up photos they wanted to share, new, old, good, bad or indifferent, any photos you please.  Nothing rude or vulgar though. And we don't mind at all if other bloggers care to join us. In memory of Elephant's Child, the meme is now continued by myself and a few others. Andrew is one.  Messymimi is another. Drop in to their blogs and have a look. Wisewebwoman has also been joining us occasionally. discussing the merits of having a mural inside the room the handmade dish that holds my keys almost fits Charlotte's colour of the month, Ocean Twilight. but the stripes on the matching mug, also hand made, are a closer match don't you agree? while this section of ocean is probably the best match. That's the northern coast of Australia, don't remember exactly where, either Northern Territory or Western Australia. My bro...

  Charlotte's colour of the month is Ocean Twilight The original Words for Wednesday was begun by Delores and eventually taken over by a moveable feast of participants when Delores had computer troubles. Sadly, Delores has now closed her blog forever due to other problems. The aim of the words is to encourage us to write. A story, a poem, whatever comes to mind. If you are posting an entry on your own blog, please let us know so we can come along to read it and add a few encouraging words. This month the words/prompts are supplied by River and can be found here This week's words/prompts are: 1.trembling  2.bobbing  3.rescue  4.green  5.redhead  6.potato Here is my story, another chapter from God's Observation Deck: God’s Observation Deck Chapter 13 God had been pacing the length of his observation deck all morning and Mary was at her wits end. “You know how this goes, you know it takes time. Come and sit for a while. Would you like me to call Peter to com...

 The original Words for Wednesday was begun by Delores and eventually taken over by a moveable feast of participants when Delores had computer troubles. Sadly, Delores has now closed her blog forever due to other problems. The aim of the words is to encourage us to write. A story, a poem, whatever comes to mind. If you are posting an entry on your own blog, please let us know so we can come along to read it and add a few encouraging words. This month the words/prompts are supplied by River and can be found here This week's words/prompts are: 1.trembling  2.bobbing  3.rescue  4.green  5.redhead  6.potato Charlotte's colour of the month is Ocean Twilight My story will appear on this blog on Friday 13th

 Long ago, Kim of Frog Ponds Rock, (who no longer blogs), dreamed up a meme called Sunday Selections.  A place where those who were willing could put up photos they wanted to share, new, old, good, bad or indifferent, any photos you please.  Nothing rude or vulgar though. And we don't mind at all if other bloggers care to join us. In memory of Elephant's Child, the meme is now continued by myself and a few others. Andrew is one.  Messymimi is another. Drop in to their blogs and have a look. Wisewebwoman has also been joining us occasionally. walking home from a dental appointment recently I noticed this pile of concrete blocks and a badly dented bus stop shelter somebody really rammed that thing The concrete blocks were a low fence,and I recalled hearing several sirens screaming along Fullarton Road a few days prior. For this much damage, I assume the "rammer" was a fairly large truck and hope no one was injured. Next to the bus stop: this is all that remains of ...