Cotton & Wool, retardants...

"They" tell us to dress in wool, if we are in danger of fire. Modern folk don't seem to be aware of the fire retardant properties of wool & cotton. Natural fibres are far slower to burn than their synthetic counterparts.

Why are the young not taught this at school? It would seem they are not taught the basics of survival.

I watched a programme, from America, about a child who is determined to abolish homework!

I would support him in every way I could. I never could see, that the stress, on both child & parent, equalled anything useful from homework. It is an abomination, & a total waste of everyone's time!!

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I was honoured with this Award, by my great friend & fellow Blogger Catalyst. He is a wonderful friend, & I humbly accept his award.



This Award, I am ashamed to say, was awarded some time ago. I have forgotten the awarder. I was probably a bit shaken by the god reference. I don't have a god, nor do I want one.
However I appreciate the sentiment of the Award- leaving aside the god bit! So thankyou, & I apologise for being so late to acknowledge your gift to me.

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I spent most of the afternoon, slothfully, watching the Oscar Awards. People who know me, will say this is not like me at all!

I am not usually a fan of this Hollywood shallowness. I was 'seduced' perhaps by Hugh Jackman, who I see as a huge talent.

I was also impressed, for the very first time by Beyonce. I had no idea, how beautiful, how talented, she is!! Her voice is for angels. Her persona...just so beautiful!! She must be one of the most beautiful women in all the world?

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Over the past few days, I have been spoilt rotten.

Phone calls from rellies & friends, far & wide.

Family visits, with chocolate gifts....Surplus to my ever increasing bod's needs... but accepted, nonetheless!!

Lavish lunching...

A wonderful plant, potted, so the Garden Vandal, aka Gom, cannot uproot, or in any way, destroy or damage.

The company of family, friends, & many laughs.

What could be more perfect, for any birthday.

I have a tiny wee book, called "Garden Lovers." It is approx 2"x2 1/2".

There are 2 quotes I love.

The first is, " There is no better demonstation of faith than a man planting a seed in a field." So true.

Please note, there is no reference to any god in that statement. Nor is it needed.

My second favourite is

"Summer set lip to earth's bosom bare,

And left the flushed print in a poppy there".

This is attributed to Francis Thompson.

I wish those were my words.

David Gray, Shine