In The Pink

In the summer I was out and about checking on these new trees that have been planted along the main highway into town. It's part of my job to make sure they are doing ok, and replace any that have died or been vandalised. I also have to check that the mowers have not bashed into them and damaged the stems. It is avoidable however every once in a while someone hurries their job and a tree gets damaged. These sun glasses were on the ground so I stopped to grab a shot. I left them to be reclaimed or re-homed. To join Sky Watch Friday or see other Sky Watchers click here

I went to see Porcupine Tree again last weekend....awesome. Last night I dreamt I auditioned for the band and got in! It was one of those dreams where you wake up and smile, I loved it. My fella is very envious!

Today is my Mum's birthday, just, it began 4 minutes ago actually! At this moment my Mum and Dad are preparing to travel back from holiday. I hope to be delivering presents and celebrating with my Mum on Sunday but in the meantime here is a little something to say... Happy Birthday Mum! Eddie Cochran - Summertime Blues Eddie Cochran - Three Steps to Heaven

I have just seen Cyndi Lauper on the Graham Norton show. She was so very lovely and sings with as much passion as ever. This clip is from March 2007. I may have to check out her new album, it is a dance album apparently which made me hesitate but the performance she gave tonight sold it enough for me to check it out. If you have a moment listen to this, it is beautiful and powerful.

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I have learnt to type one handed, which is a little slow as I when I type with two hands I only use one finger on each hand, but my beautiful dog Buddy has taken to sitting beside me at the PC, leaning on my leg, and making sure he gets a good belly rub! Neither Buddy or Roxy are very demanding dogs so when they ask for a cuddle we like to give it! They always return the favour. I have discovered a new drink which is relaxing, soothing and very tasty. My Mum bought me some Pine Honey a while ago which I had not heard of before. I like normal honey in drinks but I do find the taste a little...dense. Pine Honey is full of flavour but much lighter and I have taken to adding a couple of spoons to a cup of chamomile tea. It really hits the spot!

Do you know it's funny. I have been planning to come here all day to have a rant. It's been sometime since I have blogged, just normal life stuff taking priority, and I had in fact recently realised that my blogging habits would have to change for a while to fit everything in. It seemed ok, I think blogging can come in stages anyway. However, today I really wanted to come here and air a grievance. There is some stuff kicking off that's not too pleasant and I knew venting here would help. I know it might not make great reading for anyone else but I think blogging is sometimes primarily about self anyway. Expressing yourself in many ways and then through other peoples blogs and kind comments realising, or remembering, that you are not on your own. I do try not to blog about grim things here but this time I am going to vent. Anyway I digress. The funny bit is just coming here has lifted my mood so much, and remembering 'The Worm That Turned' (which is probably not an a