Cinema trip

Posted on May 21, 2026 Posted in Memories, UncategorizedTagged Cinema, enjoyable, Film, Fun, good, Life, movie, sequel, the devil wears prada 22 Comments

I just went to the cinema to watch the devil wears prada 2. It’s a sequel but quite a lot later than you would expect. Maybe 20 years…? I wasn’t that impressed with the original, but this was very good. So many twists and turns.

I won’t spoil the story by telling you what happened, but it was an escape from the reality of today. It’s a sharp witted comedy which I think people would enjoy. No violence, no guns, no massive romances, just a good storyline and what I thought was a good ending. Machinations and rivalry….

Bear

Posted on May 20, 2026 Posted in Memories, UncategorizedTagged Acrylic, Bear, Fun, July, Life, making, Mask, Mystery Play, Paint, preparation, Props, theaterLeave a comment

The things we make for the Mystery Play.. This is a bears head that was worn by a cast member. He was dressed in ragged clothing to resemble a bears pelt.

These are made with willow withies and covered in papier mache. Painted with acrylics and emulsion paint. It will require some repair as it’s stored in a small garage, which is in need repairing too!

Outside

Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 Posted in Uncategorized, MemoriesTagged cousin, distant, funeral, Late, Life, Memory, Plant, random photo, Sadness, Travel2 Comments

I’m just not getting out much.

So I took a photo of this plant because I hadn’t got much else to look at one day.

Sorry, not very exciting, just went to a family funeral, we got there late because of traffic and roadworks, and as the person was a distant cousin, we really didn’t know much about him. I wrote about the random plant because you don’t need to know about the funeral.

Once upon a time.

Posted on May 15, 2026 Posted in Memories, UncategorizedTagged Stoke-on trent, Penkhull, Scenery, Theatre, Staffordshire, Fun, Life, Acting, makingLeave a comment

The rehearsals are on from tomorrow. In addition we need makers helping with scenery and costumes. Actors would help too. There’s only so much us oldies who have been involved for twenty years can do.

So if you are in the area why not pop in and see what we are up to?

Quick look…

Posted on May 14, 2026 Posted in Memories, UncategorizedTagged Life, penkhull mystery plays, the show must go on. Poster. Fun, theatrical, VolunteersLeave a comment

My friend is working on the poster for the Mystery Play in July. It needs more work but it catches the attention. I think the background is based on a Tarentino film? Now to get more volunteers on board and involved. Things are getting serious!

Have you experience of theatrical events? Maybe you could help? X

Bureaucracy

Posted on May 13, 2026 Posted in Memories, UncategorizedTagged Annoying, complexity, difficulties, Memories, Poem, Poetry, red tape, Tied up1 Comment

Red tape

Ties you down.

Tangles you up

Drives you mad.

Solve one problem

Raises another

You chase your tail

Swallow it

And you’re lost!

Splodge

Posted on May 11, 2026 Posted in Memories, UncategorizedTagged Baked beans, Cheese, Dinner, Food, Lettuce, Life, Memories, Messy, Photo, sweet potato, TeaLeave a comment

I don’t often photograph my food and this would never be published in a magazine, but it was tasty…this was my tea a few days ago.

I’ve started eating baked sweet potatoes as they have less carbohydrates than normal potatoes. I added a bit of cheese, some baked beans and shredded iceberg lettuce.

It was messy and tasty. Now I’m hungry.

Rehearsals

Posted on May 10, 2026 Posted in Memories, UncategorizedTagged administration, Busy, director, Fun, Memories, Mystery Play, starting, Theatre, TiredLeave a comment

Plots and plans. Time to mysteriously create a new play. After a bit of a hitch a new set of writers have been found. We are still looking for a director as the lady who was going to do it has been asked to work on something else.

It must be something in the water as another local theatre group is having problems. I think everyone is so busy working hard on their own projects that it’s hard to find the time.

I’ve got involved in the background admin and there are a lot more responsibilities than you realise. Grant applications are needed because of the difficulties with raising funds from local people. There is just not the cash available. And then extra costs appear. It’s no wonder I’m not sleeping well…

I’m finally going to get something to eat.. At midnight!

I saw you

Posted on May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 Posted in Memories, UncategorizedTagged Comfort, Greif, Loss, Lost, Memory, Mystery Play, Pain, Poem, Poetry, Sadness, vikingLeave a comment

You were in that play

Playing on the monitor

From ten years ago

Still strong

Still vigorous

You portrayed a viking

From olden times

You gave your all

And tears drenched my face

How to go on

Without your embrace?

Got to finish this.

Posted on May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Posted in Cat, Fine Art, UncategorizedTagged Acrylic on canvas, Art, catfish, Fine Art, Goldfish, Painting, Wip, Work in progress1 Comment

The closing date for entries for a local open exhibition is the 25th of May. I’m wondering if it’s even worth trying but you’ve got to have a go haven’t you?

I’ll see what I can do to improve this WIP. Working title, Catfish. Acrylic on canvas. X