There is a new James Bond movie coming out in November this year, and because we like a challenge, Husband and I have decided to watch all the Bond movies (including the ring-ins) in chronological order. I'm pretty sure I've seen all of these movies at least once, but it's always interesting to go back… Continue reading Bond Evolution – Dr No (#1)
Author: michellekstone
Australian-born London-dweller. I love books, travel, my garden, my cat, my husband and sunshine but not necessarily in that order.
The end (of summer) is nigh (38.20)
I'm finish this week with a small sense of panic building. We've been spoilt for so long with mild weather, and this weekend it was still possible to sit out in a t-shirt and shorts. However the weather forecast can't be denied, there is a sharp cold front coming and temperatures are going to drop… Continue reading The end (of summer) is nigh (38.20)
Another thwarted run
I think I am cursed, and like Sisyphus, I will never finish the Couch to 5k running programme. Today should have been my final run. And it was a good morning for a run. It was cool after yesterday's heat, a pleasant freshness in the air but not cool enough to need long sleeves. There… Continue reading Another thwarted run
37.2020 – saying goodbye
I'm still not prepared to admit summer is over - certainly the weekend weather was more summer-like than autumnal - but this week there were quite a few things to which we have to say goodbye. Including, it seems, to group gatherings, as the Covid19 clouds are gathering on the horizon and we are mentally… Continue reading 37.2020 – saying goodbye
In the Peak District (36.20)
My name is Michelle and I'm a book addict. On our recent 10 day tour of the Peak District and surrounds, I came back with 12 new books. All second hand mind, but 12 of them. Do you know how much 12 books weigh? A lot. Especially when you add them to four books that… Continue reading In the Peak District (36.20)
Strange morning
The cat was sick in the kitchen overnight. It was probably our fault. He's become more picky in his old age and the only wet food he seems to like now is the expensive Sheba pouches. After that spell in the hot weather when he didn't eat much at all, it's been good to see… Continue reading Strange morning
September-Reset… or not
I saw a post somewhere recently that said September is the new January, so now is a good time to get your new resolutions in order, think of all you can achieve by the end of the year, blah blah blah. I don't know if I hold with that. Why do you need to wait… Continue reading September-Reset… or not
Things I learnt this week 35.20
You’re never too old to learn new things but you might not always be successful. I wanted to try surfing. I tried surfing. I learned that before I try surfing again I need to work in my upper body strength and flexibility. On the other hand, I also learned that, uncomfortable as they are to… Continue reading Things I learnt this week 35.20
Song Challenge #5
I realise on reading over what I've picked here that some of these songs meet several categories. Terry Callier has a voice I love but is sadly no longer with us. "Slipping through my Fingers" reminds me of myself as well as being a song that breaks my heart. A song you like by an… Continue reading Song Challenge #5
34.20 last working week of the summer
This week was full of anticipation of going away in holiday on Sunday. The heatwave was well and truly over, so temperatures were more normal and reasonable and sleeping was much easier. But humidity remained high, and even on rainy days it was unpleasantly sticky. This week’s mood I hit a low mood point towards… Continue reading 34.20 last working week of the summer
