Saturday 24th June 2006

Today, the song - or in this case tune - I have in my head, is Rodrigo guitar concerto.

Recipe:

1 packet of gnocchi.
1 carton of roasted vegetable sauce.
1 packet of mozzarella cheese.

Preheat oven to gas mark 5.
Cook gnocchi.
Heat through sauce.
Combine the two in an oven proof dish.
Top with slices of mozzarella.
Place in oven until cheese is melted.

Saturday 17th June 2006.

Today, the song that I have had in my head is "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder.

Son cooked bombay potatoes the other day - surprisingly nice and surprising he cooked it with no prodding from me.

This is very sad, but I have to admit to being chuffed I've now got a washing line up in my garden. Nothing like the smell of newly washed and dried clothes brought in from outside.

What's happened to cuckoo spit? I haven't seen any for ages.

Friday 16th June 2006

Today, the song that I have had in my head has been "Could it be magic" by Barry Manilow.

Got on the bus tonight coming home from work and just as I'd got myself comfy in my seat, with my book - "The secret life of bees" by Sue Monk Kidd (which I am loving by the way) - when I heard a strange noise. I looked 'round and the woman in the seat across the aisle from me was either sobbing or having an asthma attack. Now I'm the first to admit, I usually avoid situations that could be difficult and I'm sure lots do as well and I'm not proud of that, but I just couldn't ignore the noise. So leaving my shopping bags and book, I went over to the lady and asked if she was alright. She turned 'round and said "My Dad's just died". I was overwhelmed with that feeling of grief you get when you hear news of the death of someone you love, for a few seconds, knowing what she was going through. We talked until I had to get off the bus. Whether I helped or not, I don't know but I hope so and I'm thinking of her tonight. Two lovely ladies on the bus too - one passed over some tissues after hearing what we were talking about and another looked after my shopping. Restored my faith in human nature.

Sunday 11th June 2006

Today, the song that I have in my head is "It's raining men" by The Weather Girls.

My son had a letter in the post the other day about his pension, telling him how much state pension he'd be entitled to. He's a 20 year old student so I don't think he's thinking of retiring just yet....or even be able to pay into a pension plan. Crazy.

Today, I was up early listening to the dawn chorus. The sun was just coming up, the air was fresh and the birds sounded just so full of joy. Wonderful. Although how they can stand having to get up so early every morning is beyond me.

For some reason I'm losing weight without trying. I haven't fitted into size 10 trousers for years and now I can wear them without them even feeling tight at the end of the day. I'm not complaining - being only 5' 2" it's very obvious as soon as I put on a couple of pounds - and at least I don't suffer quite so much from the heat as I did. Ho hum....looks like I'll be paying yet another visit to my G.P. if it carries on. We'll be on first name terms soon.

Saturday 10th june 2006

Today, the song that I have in my head is "Angie Baby" by Helen Reddy.

What is it with men remembering birthdays? Some kind of mental block like I have with map reading maybe.
And on the subject of birthdays it was mine last week. I really wasn't in the mood to do anything and just wanted to stay in bed all day but my Mum asked me to lunch and my friends asked me 'round for a meal. The weather was glorious and I had a lovely day. So cheers Mum, Denise, Roger,Christine and Chris! It's nice when people make you feel special.....wish I had more than one birthday a year.

A lot of buses now have what look like t.v. screens on them. They have horoscopes, sports and "celebrity" news and now and then show what the cctv is looking at. A hint folks. If you're on the upper deck and there's no-one else up there with you, make sure there's no cameras before you start having a delve into your nostrils.

Looking forward to next week. I've got a very nice man coming to paint my house. I didn't buy this house because of the decor. It's a lovely little house with lots of original features and that's what attracted me to it, not the colours it's currently painted. My bedroom is teeny tiny but the skirting boards are blue with a green stripe along the top, the ceiling is mauve, two walls are purple and two are mint green, the door is purple with the panels painted blue and mauve. This time next week, it should be cream and white. I couldn't leave it any longer 'cos I'm kinda getting used to the colours. And that's just one room!

I'm in a strange mood today. I feel sad. Not depressed, sad. Last time I felt like this, I found out two days later that two people I am very close to split up. I'm just going to have to 'phone/text everyone I know. Or should I? I don't like hearing bad news.