58 / Friend forever
No matter what breed or colour, size or shape, whether pedigree or mongrel, those canines who share our home and our hearts, are just the best!
They give us love and loyalty. Let's never forget to return it in equal measure.
Anna Clemence Mews
57 / Character Cats
Most of us who are cat-lovers know they're able to twist us round their paw. Why, for instance, should they push themselves through a cat flap? Why indeed if you happen to be around to open the door?
Cats enjoy a peaceful life, though when the occasion demands
56 / Playground Politics
Honestly, honesty is the thing I yearn to hear! Just that. Integrity, responsibility and never that old automatic response to criticism. Namely, putting the blame on the 'other party'. Or talking about what problems they've 'inherited.' Whoever 'they' might be!
Of course
55 / Money Matters
It's probably one of the most controversial aspects of our human life. As W. C. Fields allegedly said, 'I've been rich and I've been poor and rich is better.'
Whether we're neither rich nor poor is simply having enough for
54 / Waterless World
This is a reminder to me that I must do everything I can not to waste water.
Bad habit -no more letting the tap run pointlessly when I'm brushing my teeth.
It's a start, but a mini-matter compared to the effort we all need to make.
53 / 21st Century Civilisation
I just asked ChatGPT, 'Do you think robots will take over running my life?'
Reply: If you mean quietly handle more of your routine tasks—like scheduling, managing finances, cooking, or driving—then yes, that’s very likely.
Hmmm - well some days to be honest, I'
52 / Fear Less
Fear, or the removal of it as much as humanly possible seems currently to be my life's mission!
From my first breath, inhaled as bombs flew over my head, fear has been an unwelcome companion. However, I can now cheerfully report that although not vanquished by any means,