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Musings on Life, Love & Other Philosophy

The Rain Continues

March 7, 2022 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 24 Comments

La la la, more rain overnight. Here it still fell throughout the day in on and off waves. Waves of rain falling out of the sky. Waves of water on the golf course. Yesterday: A similar angle at 8am this morning: An hour later the sun attempted to cut through: Of course, a flooded golf … Continue reading The Rain Continues

Selebrating Sis’s Birthday

February 25, 2022 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 34 Comments

Have you heard of Pinoir and Picasso? Or Paint and Sip? I first became aware of this fun entertainment about four years ago but have never participated myself. It involves following the step-by-step instructions of an artist to produce something vaguely resembling their example. The last time I did any artwork was way back in … Continue reading Selebrating Sis’s Birthday

Sisterly Self-Care

January 20, 2022 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 22 Comments

By Monday 3rd January (2022) my sister and I were on a roll with this self-care idea. Forgoing breakfast for the time being, I rolled out my exercise mat and lay it out on the living room floor for her, then I asked the home assistant device to find us some meditation music, got down … Continue reading Sisterly Self-Care

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