Curly's Capers

Hi Everybody. Spanish Skies Or will this Christmas bring a touch of Snow ? From the pen of Major Wyeford-Clarke. Sitting at my desk, I happened with my spy-glass to pull out my trusty almanac. It showed my last posting was in August 2020. Since that time we have been dealing with that dratted virus and learning new meanings to Social Distancing; Mask Wearing and Lockdown. In my day, Social Distancing, meant keeping downwind from a nasty smell, or from someone, who shall we say, was less fragrant in the perfume department. Mask Wearing was For a similar offence, or the escape of a noxious substance. Whilst Lockdown was when the doors of the ladies'  quarters were shut and we had to campaign devious ways to gain admittance - oh happy days ! My man Baxter is in top form now that the 'Blue Noses'  ( Glasgow Rangers ) are top of the league. He keeps my stock of provisions up and is invaluable with maintaining  a battery charge for my scooter which I regularly use to drive around

  Lassitude  Energy drained, Lassitude climbs my bed And settles comfortably  Neath my sheets. I am in a sleepless sleep, A dreamless dream Like summer butterflies  Creative thoughts have flown. Like winter trees unrobed  From leaves and foliage  I am a blackness eclipsing  My wordy thoughts, needing, tree-like refreshment and the promise of early  spring growth. But enough: it is Remembrance Day  when past, present and future, shunts train- like into my slumber. i think about my Dad's smile and his gentle demeanour. He taught me the value of family and loyalty  and rarely, if ever lost his temper   remaining calm at all times. His little drops of wisdom continually  support and uphold me as I reflect upon his life. Reluctantly , it is time to exit  from the cocoon  and resolve  to give today,  wings to my words.      As the title explains, i have been lacking in motivation, but with the fall upon us and the end of year approaching,I needed to give my me

  T he Curate’s Egg ( 2) The Curate’s Egg was good in parts. Apart from some markings,  it was, mostly unblemished . If you asked him; he would  undoubtedly say Egg-emplary! Well he would, wouldn’t he ? I wish my egg would crack, and as plants face towards  sunlight; I would envelop the golden yoke to force a boiled, poached, fried ,scrambled or even slightly pickled life upon me. I don’t want to be a  cherished, fragile ornament to be viewed, sometimes admired, but often overlooked and perhaps finally discarded. Or am I over-egging this process? Ckn 07/06/'21 🍚🍚🍚🍚 Courtesy JE Silver Tewkesbury Abbey June Tewkesbury Abbey 🍚🍚🍚🍚 Wise Words Don't tell me  the Sky's the limit, when  there's  footprints on the Moon." 🍚🍚🍚🍚 Trade Puns (2 ) My Dad was a carpenter. When he saw me with some wood, He knew I would follow his trade. Now he calls me ' A chip off the old block.' 🍚🍚🍚🍚 Well Mr/Mrs./Ms./they/ Google told me this is my 500th Blog, so to all re

  A few words about Dignity: To rise above the superficial and not to engage in needless gossip. To always exercise caution with  words; not bruising or upsetting others. To show love and compassion  but leaving space when required. To understand insults  and  unwelcome statements,  may hold your truest character  reference. To take notice of these and be resolved to learn and adapt  your behaviour accordingly. To understand each of our facets are double-sided. To understand pleasure  you must have pain; to be ill, you must at times  be healthy and so on. To go forward on the moving escalator  of life facing truths, but living moment by moment as best you can. Finally you cannot ascribe dignity to yourself.  It remains the private opinions of other people. Ck 19-21/04/'21 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 G enerally O nline browsing promotes O nly a G ood L earning E xperience. Ck 13/04/'21 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Trade Puns (1) I am a fisherman and I find there is always a catch when trying to make a

    Trailer A bright shaft of sunshine flowed through the windows. Warmth enveloped the morning  space. “Slowhand “ percolated my ears. A breeze of contentment settled in the room. No talk plundered the atmosphere. All was good. Time, did of course move on  and imperceptibly the comfort bubble began to disperse ;  allowing the emotional winds  engage the present circumstances. Ck 09/03/'21 Collections Filled gaps shelves, drawers and sundry places. Dust collecting. Just stacked, neatly or untidy. Seldom - looked at; but comfort drawn  from being the owner. Perhaps now I need a plan B ? Why ? because a relentless change is occurring  The clouds are getting bigger and pouring down streams upon us only a click away. and we all belong to the church of subscribe, Ck 10/03/'21 Wise Words "Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It's not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you haven't really learned any

  Sun Storm Pale imitations- oil; watercolour and lens. needing soil and earth. Found in roadsides, fields and gardens. Waits for a celestial signal then , sun rises with spears of intense brightness pervades for a short while. The irony of Nature; there for all if one  bothered to look down. Ck.04/03/'21 Wise Words. " The Noblest Pleasure is the joy of understanding." Leonardo Da Vinci. S hort and sweet this week Still waiting for some heat in this overcast  month of March. WiFi for now, Ck.