A Quick Update

Hi my blog buddies,

We have had a busy week ahead including several appointments for me and Steve and even Coco was involved with a trip to the torture chamber (AKA the dog groomer).

Now I plan to get the house spic and span before the weekend as Steve has arranged some time off to celebrate our first wedding anniversary and we want to spend the time relaxing, not doing chores. I can’t believe it’s been almost a year already. We are planning on a quiet weekend at home with yummy meals and good company and no you are not invited, he he.

See you later

KB

Hard to say goodbye

I’m still finding it difficult to come to terms with my friend Greg’s death  and I expect I will continue to do so for a while.

I was feeling fine on my way to pick Steve up from work the other night until I heard ‘In A New York Minute’ on the radio and the lyrics made me want to burst into tears.

Greg was the last person to sleep in our spare room  and usually I leave the sheets on the bed and strip them from the bed and wash them just before he comes to stay so they are nice and fresh. I decided it was time to strip the bed, but I just couldn’t do it. It’s hard to accept that he’ll never sleep there again. Perhaps I’ll be able to strip the bed next week.

Sorry to be all doom and gloom but it helps me feel better when I write about these things. It’s my way of processing my feelings.

Pic source: Karen and Steve Boddey

Catch of the day

I love animals and am genuinely upset when I hear of animals in pain, but I honestly thought the story I’m about to tell you was a joke.

Peta has written an open letter to the manager of New Zealand’s national aquarium to request they take fish dishes off their menu. 
"We're calling on the National Aquarium of New Zealand and the Fish Bowl Cafe to get their act together", says Peta Australia Director of Campaigns Jason Baker. "How can people take the aquarium's supposed respect for fish seriously when they open their menus and choices of fish's body parts are staring them in the face?" 

The letter also reports that fish are intelligent animals which feel pain. I understand that fish are intelligent and feel pain, but I don’t expect they are going to look out into the dining room from their aquarium and say, “OMG, they’re eating Uncle Brian!” 

I find the whole story ridiculous. What do you think?

Bye for now
KB


Photo source: KB
Quote sourced from ‘ONE News’
Previously posted to Bubblews 12/12/2013

We're having company

Hi all,

A dear friend of ours is coming to stay for a few days so I've been busy cleaning and making preparations. Can't wait.

Hope you are all well,

Love KB
xxx

Poem : Racing in the moonlight

Hi all,

I haven't checked in for a while because life has been getting in the way, but all is good.  I'll leave you with a little poem and see you again soon.



Racing in the moonlight

Pic source : unknown

Across the silky sand
Two lovers laughing
Connected hand in hand

Placing a warm blanket
On the soft ground
Waves crashing nearby
For them the only sound

They cuddle close together
She’s safe in his strong arms
He promises to protect her
She’ll come to no harm

The pitter patter of rain drops
Feel cold on soft skin
They run back to the car
Begin warming themselves again

Love KB
xxx

Teaser Tuesdays ~ The Butcher's Theatre by Jonathan Kellerman

Here's my teaser for this week...

The key was to be careful. To make a plan and stick with it and clean up well afterward.

Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Here's how it works...

Grab your latest read, open it up and share two sentences from the page. Easy as that. Don't forget to link back to MizB and share the title and author of your book so others can add to their TBR (to be read) list if they wish.

Happy reading
Love KB
xxx

Poem: Life is good

I’m on way
To living a life
That was taken from me                                    
When I was his wife

I'm feeling better
As each day passes
No longer trying to please
Those meddling masses

Life is good
It’s taken a while
To feel at peace in my skin
Return to my smile

Love KB
xxx