Sunday Selections #657

 

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

I usually run with a theme. This week it is again snippets from home.  We have had some much needed rain this week, and a lot of grey days.  Andrew mentioned that he had discovered how difficult it was to photograph the beauty of dew drops, so in a rare dry interlude I went out to try and capture rain drops.  Andrew is right. Sharing the sparkle that they give to plants and the lawn is not easy.

Not only are the lilies going gangbusters, the orchids continue to flower.

I also delighted the beauty of this gone to seed weed and the delicacy of this fragile parasol mushroom.

Words for Wednesday 29/11/2023

 

This meme was started by Delores a long time ago.  Computer issues led her to bow out for a while.  The meme was too much fun to let go, and now Words for Wednesday is provided by a number of people and has become a movable feast. 

Essentially the aim is to encourage us to write.  Each week we are given a choice of prompts: which can be words, phrases, music or an image.   What we do with those prompts is up to us:  a short story, prose, a song, a poem, or treating them with ignore...  We can use some or all of the prompts, and mixing and matching is encouraged.

Some of us put our creation in comments on the post, and others post on their own blog.  I would really like it if as many people as possible joined into this fun meme, which includes cheering on the other participants.  If you are posting on your own blog - let me know so that I, and other participants, can come along and applaud.

Huge thanks to  Sean Jeating for providing the prompts last month. The prompts will be here again this month and are provided by  Alex J. Cavanaugh. 

• Cobwebs
• Tiger
• Japan
• Black
• Cobblestones
• Hurt

 

AND/OR

 

• Atlantis
• Pyromania
• Guacamole
• Energetic
• Slither
• Slice

Charlotte (MotherOwl)  has given us Mint Green as the colour of the month.  If you can also incorporate it into your stories she (and I) will be grateful.

Have fun.

In related news.  This year is rapidly drawing to a close and I am seeking people who are happy to provide the prompts (either here or on your own blog) next year.  If you are able to do so, please let me know in the comments, stating which month suits and whether you will post here or on your own blog.  I hope to be able to post next year's schedule some time next month.  Some kind souls have put up their hands, but I need more. 

THANK YOU to those who have already volunteered.  I would still like some more, and hope to put up a list early next month.

  

 

Sunday Selections #656

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

I usually run with a theme. This week it is again snippets from home.  I am still totally exhausted and some other issues have raised their ugly heads.  In the next little while I am to arrange appointments (and attend them) with a range of medical professionals. On to the snippets featuring (just for a change) some of my obsessions.

Starting with skyscapes.

 A few more shots from the garden.  I was given this cactus last year and it has never flowered before.

 

Finishing with some shots of the interloper cat.  He comes round very early each day - and has taken to bringing friends with them.  He and his friends are very pretty.  Battie and Odie hate them all. With a passion.

 Forgive me for the sameness.  I hope that better service can resume shortly.  And speaking of service.  I am currently at war with my ISP.  I can sometimes receive emails (up to eighteen hours after they were sent).  I can very, very rarely send them. I am not ignoring you.  Really I am not. 

 

Words for Wednesday 22/11/2023

This meme was started by Delores a long time ago.  Computer issues led her to bow out for a while.  The meme was too much fun to let go, and now Words for Wednesday is provided by a number of people and has become a movable feast. 

Essentially the aim is to encourage us to write.  Each week we are given a choice of prompts: which can be words, phrases, music or an image.   What we do with those prompts is up to us:  a short story, prose, a song, a poem, or treating them with ignore...  We can use some or all of the prompts, and mixing and matching is encouraged.

Some of us put our creation in comments on the post, and others post on their own blog.  I would really like it if as many people as possible joined into this fun meme, which includes cheering on the other participants.  If you are posting on your own blog - let me know so that I, and other participants, can come along and applaud.

Huge thanks to  Sean Jeating for providing the prompts last month. The prompts will be here again this month and are provided by  Alex J. Cavanaugh. 

This week's prompts are:

• Sword
• Hogwash
• Cactus
• Ghost
• Silver
• Rivers

 

AND/OR

 

• Spirits
• Potato
• Nincompoop
• Indigo
• Gemstones
• Learning

Charlotte (MotherOwl)  has given us Mint Green as the colour of the month.  If you can also incorporate it into your stories she (and I) will be grateful.

Have fun.

In related news.  This year is rapidly drawing to a close and I am seeking people who are happy to provide the prompts (either here or on your own blog) next year.  If you are able to do so, please let me know in the comments, stating which month suits and whether you will post here or on your own blog.  I hope to be able to post next year's schedule some time next month.  Some kind souls have put up their hands, but I need more. 

THANK YOU to those who have already volunteered.  I would still like some more, and hope to put up a list early next month.

   

Sunday Selections #655

 

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

I usually run with a theme. This week it is mostly snippets from home.  My apologies but I am tired to the bone at the moment and am doing some of the essentials and then retiring back to bed.  Sometimes several times a day.

I dropped off my bag for the #itsintheBag drive, and was pleased to see quite a few others.  I was even more pleased when the receptionist told me that others had already gone to the charity.

I continue to delight in the early morning.

We have had some hot days (too hot for me) so my garden work is limited to the early morning.  This succulent/cactus is blazing and gives me joy.

The double poppies are special too.

I hope you find beauty and joy this week.