Go on a walk today and share a photo of something that catches your eye.
This poppy below planted itself at my front door
Nice prompt, WP!
Tick Tock-Give n Take
If you had an unlimited budget for 24 hours, what would you do?
OK. So the small print reads for 24 hours.. Lovely but tricky.
What to do about the unlimited budget?
And how does one get the most out of that scenario?
Buying a home would be a bit time-consuming. Could sort the wheels, tho.
I guess Plan A would be to transfer £X into my account and see what happens.
There is a young man I know of K who would benefit from hip replacement surgery. Getting that sorted would be good.
And then…all the bits and bobs I could get sorted via Amazon, notonthehighstreet and etsy in a short time.
We’ve got a pretty good high street in town. I could sort that in Two Hours…The White Company,Mint Velvet, Phase 8, Space..just for a girly retail therapy moment.
Back home online, I’d be looking at high-end orthopedic beds for Patch, which he would snub for ‘rough sleeping… A year’s supply of his very expensive gummies would be good.
Huge donations to all the charities I can think of.
Financial support wire transfers to everyone I know who would appreciate one.
I would love a high-end microscope.
It would be great to enter my DNA into all available banks to see what would happen.
Not sure where I would find the time to buy some art. But there are some pieces I would like.
I still haven’t paid for my funeral, which I really do want to be sorted out soon. Click n collect,no bother, no cars, flowers or ceremony.
I would need to prioritise my list before the 24 hours kicked off..
It would be a very measured 24 hours!
No so perfect
What’s a show that had the perfect series finale?
Strangely, I remember one that had a less than perfect end. 63 episodes over 6 seasons, and I loved it, totally! Power on Netflix. I invested in the characters, the storyline and the soundtrack…and then bam! It ended on a damp squib Disappointed does not begin to describe that moment…
A “Squib” is a small, old-fashioned firework or explosive device. If it gets wet, the gunpowder fails to ignite, resulting in a dull fizzle rather than a loud, exciting bang.
What’s not to love?
If you could have dinner with any philosopher, who would it be?
If I were to invite Confucius to dinner, I would keep the table simple and respectful of what he knew. I imagine serving warm rice, steamed greens,
tofu, and a clear vegetable broth, the kind of balanced meal that would have felt familiar in his own time.
For pudding, I would offer a soft steamed pear with a touch of honey, something gentle and comforting. And perhaps, right at the end, I would give him a small spoonful of ice cream. A taste he could never have experienced in his lifetime, and a quiet reminder that even the wisest among us can still be surprised.
When I think about the kind of wisdom that still feels steady and usable today, I return to Confucius. His teachings were never lofty theories. They were practical ways of living with integrity, kindness, and a sense of responsibility to others.
He believed that true leadership begins with moral character. He expected this from rulers and world leaders, yet he also taught that it starts much closer to home. If a person cannot govern their own behaviour with honesty and humility, they cannot hope to guide a household. A society follows the same pattern. Harmony grows from the inside out.
What I admire most is his belief that learning is a lifelong and joyful journey. It is not a performance and not a competition. It is a daily practice of cultivating wisdom, tempering ego, and becoming a better human being.
There is a saying of his that has always stayed with me: “When I walk with two others, each serves as my teacher.” One person shows him qualities worth cultivating. The other reveals traits he should soften or let go. It is a simple idea, yet it captures the heart of his philosophy. Everyone we meet can help shape our character if we are willing to pay attention.
Confucius reminds me that becoming a better person is not a destination. It is a rhythm, a practice, and a quiet commitment to living with purpose.
Confucius, 551 BC to 479 BC
Boxed in
How do you handle fear and self-doubt?
On the chin!
Angry moi? You bet!
What’s a moment that made you question reality?
The reality being Netanyahu, Putin and Trump can slaughter, maim and displace millions of innocent men, women, children, babies, the elderly, the unborn, and animals and think that is OK?
Imagine if stepped outside my front door and announced I was going to murder all these souls?
Feckers! This isn’t right.
I couldn’t be more angry if I tried!
Not happenin’
What’s a movie you expected to hate but ended up loving?
WP, let me tell you about the movies/series I bin.
You get in the vibe, wanting to chill and ‘ get away from things’ for a while, and bam!
The opening scene is an animal either being shot or hunted or possibly dissected. Nah, not going to be watching that.
In fact, if a dog or cat play a role early in a movie, you can guarantee it won’t end well for them. So I watch those with caution…and then say to myself,’ There you go. You knew it, eh?’
Continuity issues drive me insane and there are so many you really do wonder how the film/series got released without someone checking the details. It happens so often. For example, in one scene, the hair looks this way. In the next, it has been tamed or untidy, or in one case, I remember a different colour. And if that happens in the first few scenes, I end up waiting for more issues instead of watching the movie for itself.
Check out The Red Road on Netflix. Season 1 Episode 1.In the first 10 minutes or so…man pulls up at a cabin and takes a plank of wood out of his truck and goes inside. A couple in bed, woman flees. Watch the man in the bed, his hair. At first, whilst he is talking to the intruder, it’s all smooth. Yes, he is threatened and does sink back onto his pillow…but when he sits up again🤣 really?
Being highly observant is not always a superpower!
Lighting. I loved the US series Homeland, but over time the lighting became so dim ( on any device/screen) that I simply gave up on it.
Connecting with the lead characters can be tricky. If they are meh, then the film/series is toast.
Thing is, life is short, and our time is precious, so I’m not going to waste any of it sitting through any screen time that triggers me in any way, shape, or form. It’s not happenin’…
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Cosmic Wheels
What is the meaning of life?
It’s probably a typo in the Universe’s paperwork!
A sharp stop
What’s a word or phrase that annoys you?
‘ It is what it is’
I get the sentiment. Really, I do. But once this is said, all avenues for discussion and continued conversation come to an abrupt end….
Trippin’
How do you plan the perfect road trip?
Thesedays WP I just do the one 600 mile round trip to Cornwall in the South West coast of the UK, whenever I can.
Having the car in good working order and getting Patch’s things together take priority. I have the all singing and dancing RAC cover so as not to worry about breaking down. It’s costly, but hey! It takes away any stress about that.
You have to think about the four seasons in one day, England has going on when you’re packing. I invariably get it wrong!
With the car packed off we go, with water and snacks up front for us both. Stops when His Nibs gets restless. Sometimes music, sometimes not. And that’s us.
I will be driving slower/taking longer to reach our Shepherd’s Hut, as petrol prices dictate that now…
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