Author: Joey Jones

Happily owned and trained by the rescue dog I adore. Enjoying and grateful for a peaceful life at long last. In England. She/her.

Reflection

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I just bumped into a neighbour who knew I’d been on hols for a few days. ‘ I bet it feels like you never went away, now’. She said.

I knew where she was coming from.. but it couldn’t have been further than the truth.

Those days, I felt deeply. The times I shared with such a lovely friend were the absolute best. The most glorious ( and most expensive risotto I’ve ever had in my life – which I was treated to) are not moments to dismiss when your other life kicks back in. In fact, we had three days of ladies who lunch, there was no way she’d let me pay. How amazing is that? To find an authentic soul who wishes to give you the best experience ever. I thank you, Milton.

We had a blast. In the UK, we would say we were ‘spoilt rotten’. But that may not translate well overseas. Take it from me it is a positive.

We are home now, and  the heatwave here is more intense than down on the southwest coast. But hey, I’ll  keep washing those dogs’ blankets and get  the duvet aired daily as long as I can. In a few months’ time, I am sure I will complain that it’s getting a bit chilly. But hey, that’s what islanders do.

Feed the world

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If you could host a dinner and anyone you invite was sure to come, who would you invite?

After giving this prompt some thought, I came to the decision not to host the party at all. Sure, there are many folk alive and dead I’d like to spend time with, but that’s the thing, hosting a dinner would not be the ideal setting would it?  So that’s that, not happening!

This morning, before I came here to say the gig was cancelled, I read a truly beautiful post where they thought it more humane to feed the hungry. Sir, I salute you. Your entire post was the best!

#WorldFarmingStory

Recharge in Progress..revisited

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What do you think gets better with age?
Reflection becomes fuel, not baggage

I can assure you that what doesn’t get better with age is energy levels.

A long car drive home yesterday after a lovely holiday has left me a tad weary around the edges.

But it is a good Daily Prompt and one I wish to  answer. First off, I have to recharge.

I’ll revisit and hope you’ll come by later x

***** The nap was nice but not enough. Maybe I got disconnected from the charger or something. Anyways, on reflection, I think I’ll just allow this prompt sail by. From what you ‘ol timers inform me, they do get repeated now and  again.

So, I will wait for another time to write a post  about the positive aspects of the ageing process, like the love of stillness and quiet, the BS meter, which becomes razor sharp, appreciation of the world around us, despite a handful of muppets put in charge who insist on trying to help the planet implode. How-

My life has been a tapestry

Of rich and royal hue,

An everlasting vision

Of the ever changing view.

A wond’rous woven magic

In bits of blue and gold,

A tapestry to feel and see,

Impossible to hold

Thank you to the wonderful wordsmith Carole King (1942 ~)

Rise and Shine

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What time do you go to bed and wake up currently?

I wake up when the dog tells me it is time. If he wants a lie -in, then I get one too. The evenings are pretty much the same game. He’ll walk back and forth to the  foot of the stairs, with his chosen toy clasped tightly in his mouth. Maybe a whimper now and again, but it makes no difference to me what time it is. I can watch Netflix or Prime upstairs or down. #asimplelife

Creature Comforts

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What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life?

So, if the definition of a strategy is a plan, I don’t think I have one, as such.

Well, that’s not actually true, I have lots of strategies to make sure Patch has a comfortable, safe, and happy life. We prefer to go out between showers ( but hey, if it’s chucking it down and we have to go out, we go out, dressed for it)

I plan for him to have a good run around before I feed him. Not a good idea to do otherwise.

Err, I plan his bathtime if he has had fun wading in stagnant water. I do my best to avoid this, but it happens sometimes. Not nice, not healthy, but have you ever tried to stop my dog doing something he wants to do? You’re a braver soul than me, if you have!

Patch will always have a clean, dry, and perfectly comfortable place to rest  inside or outside morning, noon, and night.

His favourite snacks are always in his cupboard.

What else? Oh, planning the car journey down to The Sheppy in Cornwall. I will drive, he will snooze, and then when he begins to stir, I know it’s time to take a break.

Seems I have plenty of strategies going on for the well-being of my companion. My life? I just wing it! And ..as planned, I would like to thank Mae, a fellow blogger and new buddy, for reminding me how apt that expression is for life.

Winging it. Perfect!

Into the Future

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What are you most excited about for the future?

‘Let us not worry about the future.

Let us only do the right thing today,

At this moment, here and now.

Let the future take care of itself.

Sri Chinomy 1931~2007

What excites me for the future is starting each day with a walk on the beach with my faithful companion 🐾🐾

Holibobs… revisited

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Yay! We had a safe drive down to Cornwall yesterday. A tad arduous, but hey, we got here in one piece.

The Patches was so excited to see our hosts as was I. So good to spend time with the oldest of friends.

It’s a bit of a blustery start to the day. The relief is immense. There’s only so much heatwave a UK citizen can take.

So , we’re settled into The Sheppy ( Shepherds Hut) and we slept like babies. So are good to go now. To the beach it is!

I’m going to post a very short video in a minute or two. You’ll need the volume up high if you want to listen to the moment we were welcomed to the day by a very jolly little bird. What a delight. Edit; Mmm, can’t load the vid. Will come back later to check that out. Pity, it was lovely.

I’ll revise this page and add some more pics later.

Till then have yourself a good day lovely peeps.

Oh, one last thing for now. Should you be  a wannabe burglar and think to yourself ‘ she’s away from home, I’ll go and check out her crib’ think again. My neighbours on all sides and their dogs are badass. It would take a very brave and extremely stupid person to even try and get close. 😂

The Sound of Silence

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What is your favorite genre of music?

After a lifetime of being a full-on music fan, suddenly, I find that absolute quiet does it for me.

Years of going to see bands, especially when I loved in London, was an absolute thing. ‘Time Out’ was  a weekly publication that became invaluable. It listed everything that was happening around the city. It was an exciting time.

Genre-wise, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly my most favourite, as I find the lines blur depending on my mood.

But if I had the choice of only one artist/band to listen to for the rest of my life, it has to be Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

A Shepherds Hut for Us

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Describe your most memorable vacation.

Having been lucky enough to have visited some truly amazing places across the world, there is one place I keep going back to, and that’s Cornwall.

This far southwest of England coastline  is over 400 miles long. A wonderful mix of quaint fishing villages, rugged terrain, and sandy beaches. Touched by the English Chamnel to the south and the Atlantic and Celtic Sea to the west and north.

It’s here with Patch we’ll stay with friends of old. Genourously given a Shepherd’s Hut of our own to retreat to for times of rest.

Beach walks and swims for the dog, a little exploring,  delightful lunches out and about and lazy chilled evenings in the garden as the sun goes down. Bliss.