This cauliflower came drizzled in a grainy mustard sauce along with lime and cilantro, giving a light spicey taste. Overall, it was delicious. (Micro.blog October photo challenge, Day 7)
There are some beautiful Copper Beach trees on the streets of Bristol. (Micro.blog October photo challenge, Day 6)
This morning’s toy of choice before my grandson headed off to school. (Micro.blog October photo challenge, Day 5)
The view from my seat was anything but sharp as I waited to depart Heathrow on Saturday afternoon. It felt like the heavens were making up for September’s dry weather. (Micro.blog October photo challenge, Day 4)
A scene at Terminal 5, Heathrow yesterday morning. Although there are a lot of people sitting down here, the majority appeared to be walking around shopping or looking for food. (Micro.blog October photo challenge, Day 3)
It’s still dark outside as I get ready for my trip back to Maui. (Micro.blog October photo challenge, Day 2)
A note to self, ”Stop, Breathe.”
Breathing in I clam my body, Breathing out I smile.
Breathing in I clam my body, Breathing out I smile.
Dwelling in the present moment,
I know this is a wonderful moment.
- Thich Naht Hanh
A gentle touch. (Micro.blog October photo challenge, Day 1)
I love the art work of Polish artist Mateusz Urbanowicz. He lives in Tokyo and paints beautifully intricate scenes of around Japan. For my birthday last month I was given copies of his books, Tokyo at Night & Tokyo Storefronts. I can spend an age looking at the details in his work.
Finished reading: Walkabout by James Vance Marshall. I saw the movie many years ago, but never read the book until I found a copy on my parent’s bookshelves. 📚
Well I was wondering where the rain was. This afternoon it has decided to show itself! 🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧
I’ve been searching online this morning to see if it possible to remotely access an iPad from a MacBook Air. “Other side of the world” remotely. I am tech support for my mother. I have found a few possibilities, Zoho Assist, Splashtop SOS & Teamviewer QuickSupport, but costs probably don’t warrant the use that I would make of the software.
I’m now trying to figure out a “Plan B.”
With the death of my father still close and real for me, I appreciated this beautiful article by Matthew Syed in today’s Sunday Times.
The death of my father has taught me the real meaning of gratitude
There was a beautiful Harvest Moon over Bristol last night, rising as an orange orb in the early evening. The attached photo, taken with my iPhone 7 Plus, in no way does it justice.
Those times when, struggling to make a decision, I busy myself everywhere else as an unhelpful distraction.
A moody sky in Bristol this evening.
A quiet and restful celebration of 58 orbits round the sun, today. 🎂
Finished reading: Billy Summers by Stephen King. My first Stephen King book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. 📚
When the Weather fits the Mood
Yesterday it was pouring with rain outside, really pouring. The proximity of my parents’ top floor flat to the roof amplified the sound of the falling water. For the most part the rest of the day was overcast, it was humid. Today is the same, perhaps a little clearer. Following my father’s passing away on Tuesday, this weather has been a real comfort to me. I don’t want to venture far from my parents’ home at the moment, feeling safe and comfortable here, while feeling raw and vulnerable in my emotions.
The distant, deep sound of the bell in the University of Bristol’s Wills Memorial Building chiming 7:00am.