I literally have a rainbow of colours in my family tree. 🙂
Remembering Cilla Black. I really miss seeing her cheery personality on the TV. She is sadly missed. 🙂
Me singing a duet
“The Rainbow Connection”
https://www.smule.com/sing-recording/143712325_3652657231
My version of “Sing A Rainbow” 🙂
I went for a lovely walk at Houghton at the weekend. 😊
…….Thinking of you on this date, 3rd May, 2026.
Less than a month before your birthday, you peacefully passed away nine years ago. Today, I am reflecting on your memory and thinking of you on this special day. I purchased a card to give to you on your birthday, but unfortunately, you never had the chance to read it. It contained heartfelt words from a daughter who was eager to celebrate your day with you.
We greatly enjoyed celebrating your birthday. I truly miss those family gatherings. You are always remembered fondly in many ways, especially since I had the privilege of calling you “dad” for over 50 years. You were consistently there to support me.
“Lord, we thank You for the gift of our father. For his kindness, wisdom, and love that shaped our lives. May his legacy live on in our hearts, and may we honour his memory through our words and actions. Amen.”
I loved the film ET.
I’m off to B&Q to buy some more flowers and a paint brush. 🙂
Q. Are you afraid of getting older?
A. We all experience the passage of time; unfortunately, it is impossible to halt the ageing process. While we can adopt measures to maintain our well-being and potentially delay certain signs of ageing, I believe I will embrace growing older gracefully.
When I consider ageing or maturing, I am reminded of a rose that begins as a bud, gradually opening to reveal a beautiful blossom in its full splendour. Eventually, however, that rose begins to wilt, petals change colour, and it begins to fade. I perceive life similarly; we can not all live forever.
I cherish my youthful photographs as mementoes of the past, and my memories are stored safely within my mind.
Fx
Have you ever heard of The All-Seeing Eye, also known as the Eye of Providence? It is a symbol representing an eye, commonly encased within a triangle and encircled by rays of light. It signifies divine providence, guardianship, and the attentive oversight of a higher power over humanity. This symbol is notably featured on the Great Seal of the United States, particularly on the one-dollar bill, and has its origins in Christian artistic tradition as well as earlier Egyptian symbolism.
A song I 🩷
I 🩷 Fuchsias. 🙂
Q. What do you think of Picasso SmileyRose?
A. Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter and sculptor. He is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Picasso passed away in France back in the 1970s.
When I visited Las Vegas in 2006, I was fortunate enough to see this car. The number plate made me smile.
His most famous painting is:
Picasso
I simply love Jamie Oliver’s style of cooking. He is one of my favourite cooks, along with James Martin.
Regarding my website/blog site, please note that there are no external photograph contributions; all images featured on here are solely my own artwork.
Anyone using any of my photographs without my permission, all owe me!
This is my own website, and it is filled with my own photographs only.
This has a paid website account, and I pay for it solely.
Nobody has ever asked if they can use any of my photographs. Therefore, anyone using them all owe me.
This website is related to only me!
I am Frances Rose Agnes Napper
I 💜the smell of lavender. It always makes me feel sleepy. 🙂
I mentioned that I spent a day at Madame Tussauds in London a few years ago. I took a lot of photographs of Michael Jackson, Hugh Grant, Tom Daley, Joanna Lumley, Sylvester Stallone and the Royal Family. Someone has captured all of those photographs, and they have left me with just this one! I would like all of my photographs returning to me.
Yesterday, my day began with meeting a friend at Bosworth’s Garden Centre, Elton.
Lunch was very nice. The Cottage Pie was very tasty. I bought a few lovely plants for my garden. I would love a garden like the one display above.
Later in the evening, I attended a screening of the film Michael. The film chronicles the life and career of the renowned artist Michael Jackson, featuring Jaafar Jackson, his nephew, in the leading role. The film was truly exceptional. Since Michael Jackson’s passing, we have certainly lost a musical icon of extraordinary talent. His contributions to music are greatly missed.
The film was exceptionally well-crafted, although it does contain some emotionally impactful scenes. I thoroughly enjoyed all of his musical compositions. However, I will select my personal favourite song to share here:
Michael Jackson is so sadly missed 😢
A flowered from my bouquet of flowers. It is so pretty. 🙂
I 🩷 this song by Harry Styles
I’m the queen of my castle. This is typically the kind of photography I capture with my main camera and not my mobile phone. This photograph was taken ymwith my Cannon camera. It is when I take my photography seriously, and they are not just snaps.
Someone has my photographs from all of the different events I have attended over the past 20 years. That someone is making money on my photography! That person owes me!
Fx
Here is another typical photograph captured by me during a visit to Scotland.
The quality of the actual photograph has been reduced, and the photograph has reduced in size. I have also angled my photographs because someone was swiping and saving them. It is much better for Internet viewing. However, someone was not just contented in viewing them. They wanted my actual photographs to make money on them, without asking me first!
Yes! Back in 2012, when I made my very first Tweet, this is what my profile picture looked like. I can remember showing my dad my first Tweet, and he laughed his socks off. He said, “Only Twits Twitter” 🤣
I used to have a pet cockatiel back in those days, named Rosie. It seemed appropriate for me to Tweet. 🤣🥰
I had the pleasure of seeing Westlife live at the O2 a few years ago. I loved the event and I love Westlife.
When i heard about this sho, i could not wait to buy mu ticket. The show was amazing. I did not want them to stop singingp.The candlight was beautiful. I found myself singing along to all of the songs and I even had a little bboogie.The venue at the Cathedral was simply wonderful. 😉
Some of the songs they sang. They saved the best for last: “Flying Without Wings.”
I had a lovely lunch on Wednesday after visiting the Peterborough Cathedral. Seeing that dinosaur made me hungry and thirsty. I couldn’t buying a pina colada 🙂
I went for a fun outing today. I went to view the Titanosaur (Patagotitan mayorum), which is much larger than the Tyranasauras, at the Cathedral. I have bmnever seen one that big before. It was huge, when standing
directly underneath it!
Length: Approximately 37 metres (121 feet)
Height: 6 metres (about 19-20 feet)
Weight: Estimated 70 tonnes when alive
I have some more photos to add later
I am uncertain whether anyone else recalls the song “Puppy Love.” However, I have fond memories of admiring The Osmonds, particularly Donny and Marie, during my childhood. Donny is a few years older than me. Growing up, possessing positive role models was important during adolescence; I was eager to learn about their interests, including their “likes and dislikes.” I have always admired Marie Osmond. If I were to recommend role models from contemporary pop culture, I would still select The Osmonds. They were top of the list. Ok, maybe joint favourites are Westlife. 😊😁
I ate a lovely lunch at Turtle Bay yesterday afternoon. We had glorious sunshine. The weather was just perfect as I ate a delicious Trini Coconut Curry. It was a lovely setting. I was seated overlooking the church in Central Peterborough. 🙂
I found myself quite amused yesterday evening. I inadvertently let out an involuntary scream, entering the shower feeling somewhat drowsy. As I adjusted the showerhead, which was directed towards me, I encountered a sudden surge of cold water. 😱
I love photographing beach huts. I think our English seasides look so unique lined with colourful beach huts. 🙂
Below are just some of the beach huts I have photographed over the years.
Throughout my life, I have often felt the need to demonstrate my abilities and worth, especially in environments where others may underestimate or dismiss me. I am committed to maintaining my integrity and confidence, remaining true to myself despite any challenges. I will continue to be authentic and dedicated to my principles, undeterred by external pressures.
All of the crying has just made me stronger!
Q. Is it a fair question to ask someone in their late 50’s to late 60’s, where they saw themselves in 10 years’ time? 🙂
A. Asking someone in their late 50’s where they envision themselves a decade from now is a profoundly meaningful question — one that can open the door to heartfelt reflections and genuine dreams. When posed with genuine sensitivity and in a thoughtful context, it becomes a powerful way to connect on a deeper level, honouring the profound life changes and experiences that define this beautiful stage of life. While a 30-year-old might be passionately chasing career milestones, a person in their sixties may be yearning for fulfilment in their lifestyle, cherishing hopes for health, happiness, and the comfort of a well-earned retirement. It’s a question that carries the promise of understanding, empathy, and the beauty of life’s ongoing journey. 🙂
Aww, I can remember Lena Zaveroni on the Hughie Green show “Opportunity Knocks.”
Sadly, Lena died when she was just 35 years old. She died from pneumonia following a long battle with anorexia nervosa. It was so sad as she had an amazing singing voice. She won opportunity knocks in 1974 when I was just 13 yrs old. Lena was a couple of years younger than me. Therefore, she must have been just 11 years old when she won the show.
I am E Na. E Ve’d me!
I used to grow a number of different Clamatis in my garden. This was one of my favourites. It was known as “The Star Of India.” 🌟 🙂
Vogue is one of my favourite songs by Madonna because the song lyrics mention BOTH of my daughter’s names in it. 🙂 Catherine & Lauren. The song was released in 1990, before either of my daughters were born. It is a coincidence that their names feature in the song.
“Grace” is one of my nicknames
I simply 🩷 this song. Along with Elton John’s Greatest Hits album, the album Stars were the first CD’s I ever bought. This is followed by Madonna’s Imnaculate album. I loved the song “Vogue” because it has both of my daughters’ names in the song. 🙂 🙂
It was a glorious sunny day.
I enjoyed afternoon tea at Notcutrs today before a walkabout at Ferry Meadows.
It was a beautiful day, walking around Norwich during the Easter break.
I stopped at this church to light a candle in memory of my father as his funeral was at Easter weekend a few years prior.
I ate pizza at the Showcase Cinema this evening before going to watch the film “The Magical Faraway Tree,” which is a British family film based on Enid Blyton’s classic book. It follows a modern family relocating to the countryside, where they discover an enchanted tree with magical residents. The film starred Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy.
I am a child at heart, and i feel that this film would probably appeal to children aged from 5 to 92 yrs old. 😉
I loved the Family Song. 😀
I loved the December 1978 film Zorro, which starred Catherine Zeta Jones (who I named my first daughter after, as I loved the name), Sir Anthony Hopkins, and Anthony Banderos.
The photo below was captured by a friend on my birthday when I was aged just 21 years old. I was so CZJ.
I have a thing about robots 😃
I loved the Transformer films. 🙂 The films starred Megan Fox, Shia Beouf, Josh Duhamel, Jon Voight and Sir Anthony Hopkins
Here’s another film I loved!
Bumblebee
I can recall learning to touch type on one of these typewriters only a few years ago.
I learned to type on our family typewriter. It was an old Imperial model, which required frequent changes of the ribbon. If you wanted a copy of your letters, you would use carbon paper. Making a mistake was quite challenging; correction involved using a typewriter rubber, which left small smudges on the page, or Tippex, which left white ridges as it dried.
It is remarkable how much technology has advanced since then.
Technology: We initially found electric typewriters impressive, then moved on to word processors, and later experienced significant excitement with the advent of personal computers. What next one wonders? 🙂
Well, men and women can fly to the moon now. Therefore, will modern technology rapidly change change over the next 20 years? Watch this space! 😃
As some of you know, I love to song. Beneath is me, singing two beautiful duets. You can listen to them both if you click on the links below. 🙂
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This afternoon was glorious. I went for a walk at Ferry Meadows. The heavens opened just as I stepped into the car to drive home later. 😀
Phew! That was lucky. 🙂
The 9/1 favourite “I am Maximus” became the first horse since Red Rum, to win the Grand National, having lost, but came back to win the title again! The horse was ridden by Paul Townsend and trained by Willie Mullins. I really wished I’d backed this horse. 😁
There’s always next year. 😉
Q. Do you use/post anyone else’s photographs on your blogsite, Frances?
A. No, I do not use photographs belonging to others; I only share my own work. Sharing images created by others would contradict the purpose of showcasing my own artwork. While I appreciate and admire the art and photography of others, I only ever post my own creations. I remain true to myself and do not claim to be anyone else.
Anyone gaining access to any of my photographs and who posts them on the internet, they all owe me! This is the only place on the internet, where I post my own photographs publicly. The other photographs are private.
This is one of my very first social media photographs, just over 20 years ago. 🙂
Happy Mothering Sunday to all mothers out there. 💐🌼🌹🌸🏵
I woke up to my lovely daughters voice this morning. I realised just how much I have missed her since she returned to Australia, but distance does not have to be far away, especially when love transcends physical separation, proving that distance does not have to be a barrier when hearts are deeply connected.
Thank you for making me feel happy today. I love you with all of my heart. 🩷
I have chatted with both of my daughters recently. They were very warming conversations, heart to heart. I love you both more than words can say. You are both always in my heart.
Always remember — no matter how grown you are, you will forever be my precious daughters. 🩷
Children are the morning light
that slips gently through the day,
little voices filled with wonder
as they laugh, run, and play.
They carry dreams in tiny hands,
hope shining in their eyes,
turning ordinary moments
into a beautiful surprise.
They grow like flowers in a garden,
each one bright and free,
yet somehow in their growing
they grow a part of me.
And though the years may guide them far
to paths I cannot see,
my love will walk beside them—
wherever they may be. 🌷
Omg! A box has just arrived. 😳
Thank you Catherine, from the bottom of my heart. When you receive the most beautiful flowers, it makes you want to smile and cry at the same time.
Thank you. I love you.
You two complete me! 🩷🩷
A roast dinner for dinner 😁
A Lone Photography Day – It was fun.
The F-16 and F-22 are among my favorite aircraft. I greatly admire the Royal Air Force, as my father served with them for 28 years. I have been passionate about airplanes since childhood and enjoy photographing them; RAF Duxford is a location I have visited frequently. I also hold great admiration for the Red Arrows.
I am grateful to have had the opportunity to travel to many countries around the world with my father.
Fx
I had great pleasure of spending the day at RAF Duxford last year. It was a beautiful hot summers day.
SmileyRose Ramblings by
Frances Rose Agnes Napper (She/Her) 