Wet and Aggressive Corella challenges Magpie

Wet and Aggressive Corella challenges Magpie

Sunday, 24 August 2025

Sunday Selections #830



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. Sorry I still haven't succeeded in working out how to do a blog hop. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
 
 I usually run with a theme. I am still home.  Yay.
 
I did (of course) have to make repeated trips to the hospital last week.  However I also had to go into town which is where much of my focus is this week.
 
 
Doesn't this bear cry out to be hugged?  It is in an area set aside for children in the hospital but this adult was tempted too.
 




 I have featured The Big Swoop before.  It was vandalised shortly after it was installed but has been repaired and is now back on display.
 
And a nearby mural - down an otherwise unappealing alley.
 






I have also had a roo fix and been revelling in things coming out in the garden. 
 
This coming week will be busy.  I have multiple medical appointments and I think I start chemotherapy on Wednesday so I will be largely absent from the blogosphere.  I  hope your week is packed with colour and joy. 

29 comments:

  1. Los Murales me ha gustado mucho, tienen mucho arte. Me alegra ver tu nueva publicación.
    Un abrazo.

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  2. Laura Eno - I’m so glad you got some outings that were enjoyable and a roo fix! An emotional buoy to counteract all the appointments.
    Love the bear and I’m glad the magpie was repaired. The murals in your city continue to amaze me. All the color is beautiful!
    Sending virtual stamina your way for the week ahead and lots of love as well.

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    1. Laura Eno: The trip into town was exhausting but I am glad I went. Aren't I lucky that my city is packed with colour and art?
      Virtual stamina and love are more than welcome. Thank you.

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  3. Hi EC - I know I'll be thinking of you ... I'm so pleased you're able to get out and see some enjoyment and pleasure ... your garden will be growing. I think you've been having some rain, but perhaps it's further south - one of cricketers mentioned it!!. As you mention colour and art - always good to see and appreciate, then the roo fix by the lake ... also lovely to be able to get there and see the surroundings. All the best as this week goes ... thanks for being here for us - it's good to see you here and on my blog - for which thank you ... cheers Hilary

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    1. Hilary Melton-Butcher: Sadly the rain was elsewhere. Thank you. I suspect I will not be around blogs much next week but will miss you all.

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  4. Good luck with the chemo, I hope it all goes smoothly.
    I love the murals, I don't see much of that kind art here.

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    1. Mary Kirkland: Thank you. Fingers crossed on the chemo front. Fortunately we have a LOT of public art.

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  5. The murals are such a great idea. They really brighten up an otherwise unwelcoming place. I hope you carry them in your heart as you do all the medical things.

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    1. Sandi: Beauty sustains me - and there is a LOT of it about. Even sometimes in the medical places/things.

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  6. I love to imagine you smiling broadly. ;-)
    Keep going, Sue.
    My good thoughts are with you.

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    1. Sean Jeating: I often smile. And have done several times today already. Hugs.

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  7. Magpies remind me of Heckle and Jeckle. We have two huge ravens, we’ve affectionately nicknamed Heckle and Jeckle just because they “heckle” my black lab and she runs around the yard barking at them.
    Murals are here to stay. Seems town, big and small have them now. They’re cheery!

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    1. Debby @ My Shasta Home: We have ravens too. Such beautiful, intelligent family minded birds. Isn't it great to see murals?

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    1. roentare: I did too. They are in a part of town I haven't visited often but I suspect that my paths will take me past them more often in the future.

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  9. You have such an art-filled place to live - our city is very drab by comparison! I would have had to hug the teddy. The magpie sculpture is great too. I hope all goes well for you next week - I'll be thinking about you and sending good vibes.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. Ellie Foster: Only the thought that if I got down to him I would have trouble getting up again stopped me from hugging that teddy.
      I do love our art and its appearance in otherwise drab places. And thank you.

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  10. Gorgeous murals. I'd hug that Teddy in a minute. Hoping for the very best outcome for you regarding your upcoming chemo. Thinking of you.

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  11. I hope your week is full of colour and joy EC and I wouldn't hesitate to cuddle that teddy. A precious friend of mine has been having chemotherapy this year and I gave her a little soft toy cat that she still keeps with her in hospital. I'm thinking of you and hope you get to see many blossoms and birds and kangaroos, and that your health steadily improves over the next few weeks.

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  12. iIshing you well as you begin your treatment. My hope for you it that it is not too brutal

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  13. If I lived nearby I would offer to make you dinner, a vegetarian dinner.

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  14. I was about to compliment you on the stunning magpie photo, but once enlarged, I realised it was art. There is some lovely murals featured. Good luck for the forthcoming week.

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  15. That Bear! I would have hugged him plenty! I love the magpie, which is so much nicer than our giant pigeon, and the mural is so colourful, quite breath taking with the frogs and lizards and whatever that black and grey animal is? looks like a cross between a fox and a possum.
    I'm glad you are well enough to go and see the roos and hope the chemo doesn't take too much out of you. I've heard it's rough going but some handle it better than others.

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  16. I love the magpie and the tree frog would be my pick of the murals but its all fabulous.
    I like the way you seek out beauty and Im sure it will continue to be an important element in your health journey xo

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  17. I really enjoyed your selections.

    Next time, hug the bear. Or take one with you to chemo, I'll bet it helps.

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  18. thecontemplativecat here. Your art displays (mural, cool sculpture..) always amazes me. In fact you amaze me. Sue, you are a talented person who has enriched my life by your writing and photos. When will the corellas and galahs appear in your photos?

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  19. No es ningún secreto que tengo una relación muy profunda y personal con Dios. He resistido esa relación este último año a pesar de todas las tonterías que he tenido que soportar viviendo con herpes, pero una vez más, Dios es más grande que mi terquedad y me ayudó a superar ese brote, con herpes labial incluido, que tenía herpes genital. Personalmente, escuchar una y otra vez que no soy lo suficientemente buena me ha invadido la mente de la peor manera posible. Me cerré por completo y me despertaba pensando: "¿Así va a terminar la vida, con este brote temporal de herpes?". "Que se jodan todos los que tienen herpes, si sabes a qué me refiero". Pero seamos honestos... Es cobarde decir que no a la medicina herbal. Se basa en el miedo. Y es deshonesto con lo que mi corazón desea. No te atrincheres por miedo a las hierbas o a dar un paso audaz, especialmente cuando se trata de problemas de salud y de curarte. Tantos hombres/mujeres jóvenes me dicen una y otra vez que el Dr. Jekawo me va a estafar, pero hoy lo intento. Siento que nadie me convencerá nunca sobre la medicina herbal. Acepto la medicina herbal del Dr. Jekawo porque curó mi herpes solo dos semanas después de beberla y he estado viviendo durante un año y meses y ahora no experimento más brotes. Puede contactarlo si necesita su medicina herbal para enfermedades como herpes, Parkinson, diabetes, hepatitis, síndrome, cánceres, VIH, epilepsia, infertilidad y cualquier tipo de enfermedad e infecciones. Hechizo de amor. Correo electrónico: drjekawo@gmail.com y luego www.drjekawo.com. Mi consejo para cualquier hombre/mujer enfermo es simple... Siempre sea un libro abierto. Sea desgarrador, honesto acerca de usted mismo, su situación y lo que es. No se guarde nada. Contenerse no le llevará a ninguna parte... tal vez un boleto de ida a Lonelyville, y ese NO es un lugar en el que quiera estar. Así que mi verdad final... y apenas estoy empezando a comprenderla

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  20. I love blogs which feauturing small photos or images do to my very low internet speed. I wanna say thanks to you for that

    Wishing you ease and courage with the upcoming chemotherapy, and may your garden and roo fixes keep lifting your spirits.

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