Roses

You love the roses-so do I. I wish

The sky would rain down roses, as they rain

From off the shaken bush.  Why will it not?

Then all the valley would be pink and white

And soft to tread on.  They would fall as light

As feathers, smelling sweet; and it would be

Like sleeping and like waking, all at once!

Poem by George Eliot

Photo by Weheaertit.com

Light and delightful

To overcome my "funny mood" I've pulled out my cherished Mapp and Lucia collection and have let it's magic do the work. I feel so much better!


Those familiar with the show could easily understand why. The story is funny, witty, and just so enjoyable. The clothes and hats are breathtaking, and so are the views of the quaint little village, but the icing on the cake is the cast itself. There's Lucia, played by Geraldine McEwan. I mean, who could not adore Geraldine McEwan?! I perhaps love her a bit more because she so resembles my dear friend Pat :0)

Prunella Scales was smashing as Sybil in one of my all time favorites, Fawlty Towers. Here her role as Mapp is just as superb.

And then, there's Georgie. Lucia's best friend.

A timid, corky, and incredibly silly bachelor played by the great actor, Nigel Hawthorne. I believe that without Georgie, Mapp and Lucia would not have been the same. I mean, look at that face!


And so, my friends, it's confirmed.  There is no better medicine than laughter. 


Wishing you all a peaceful night...

Wandering thoughts

I'm in a funny mood. Most people would blame it on the weather but I'm not too sure. All I know is that I feel restless. I feel as though I should be noticing a sign. Is there a new path to follow?  Perhaps my invisible, but ever present magic companion is trying to tell me something...

Kiss a brand new day

Just wishing everyone a beautiful day, full of magic, love, and tenderness. Hope you only leave room for positive thoughts, joy, and a bit of play. Remember, push away anything that may bring you down. Life is here today, let's live it up!

It's here!

We are having very severe cold weather. This is definitely not the best time to be standing outside waiting for the postman, but you see, not that I had to, it’s just that I’ve been expecting the delivery of a very special package, so for the past days I’ve bundled up, braved the elements, and lurked. Luckily, and right before frostbite could claim a finger or the tip of my nose, it is here!

Fairy bracelet has been uniquely designed and handcrafted by Joanne May Illustrations and Jewellery Design. Visit her at http://joannemayillustration.blogspot.com and be enchanted!

The photos do not really capture the exquisite details in Jo's creation, but believe me, it is absolutely wonderful!
 
I am very happy my package arrived...and so are my fingers and nose :0)

If hands could free you, heart!

If hands could free you, heart,

Where would you fly?

Far, beyond every part

Of earth this running sky

Makes desolate? Would you cross

City and hill and sea,
If hands could set you free?

I would not lift the latch;

For I could run

Through fields, pit-valleys, catch

All beauty under the sun

Still end in loss:

I should find no bent arm,  no bed

To rest my head

Poem by Philip Larkin
Photo by Weheartit.com