Very amusing! I was speaking to someone outside the pharmacy this evening, and when I collected my essentials, I casually wandered over towards my car to drive home. I was sitting in the front drivers seat, and I wondered why my key wouldn’t turn in the ignition. Then I looked out of the window beside me and realised I was sitting in someone else’s car! The vehicle was the same colour and model as my own car, and the owner had left their car unlocked. How weird was that. I felt quite silly! 🤣
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When my daughters were young, we arranged for milk to be delivered to the doorstep each morning.
There was never an issue with running out of milk. Milk is an important source of essential nutrients such as calcium, protein, and vitamin D, which are vital for developing strong bones and teeth. It also supports healthy muscle growth and provides lasting energy. For children, particularly between the ages of one and two years, whole milk is commonly advised due to its healthy fats and energy content.
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“The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over The Lazy Dog.”
This sentence has every letter of the alphabet. I used the sentence to help me learn how to use the keyboard. I became very quick st typewriting. 🙂
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“Pink October” is the name for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a global campaign held each October to raise awareness about breast cancer, encourage early detection, and stand in solidarity with those affected.
#Think pink 💗
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Goodness! We had a powecut at work today. We were left in darkness for a few minutes. All of the lights went off, and the computers were down. It was quite #spooky ( Halloween). 😃
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Myths often serve to explain the origins of the world, the nature of good and evil, and the reasons behind various customs and traditions. They are typically closely associated with a culture’s religious or spiritual beliefs and may encompass spiritual stories that embody the group’s philosophical outlook.
Prominent mythologies include Greek, Norse, and Egyptian, which feature well-known figures such as Zeus, Odin, and Anubis. These narratives often focus on heroic individuals like Perseus and Achilles, as well as legendary creatures, including the Minotaur and Medusa. Additionally, significant mythologies originate from Roman, Hindu, and Chinese cultures.
Key myths include the creation of the world from the navel of Vishnu, as well as the revered Trimurti consisting of Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer). These narratives also encompass renowned epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Such stories frequently feature prominent deities and beings, including the divine serpent Shesha Naga, the noble bird-man Garuda, and the cosmic serpent Naga.
English folklore is made up of the myths and legends from England, including the country’s mythical creatures, traditional recipes, urban legends, proverbs, superstitions, dance, ballads, and folktales that have been handed down through the ages, showing the UK’s cultural heritage.:)
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Q. Would you say that you are a creature of habit SmileyRose?
A. Lol Yes! I still use a face flannel in the mornings. I love porridge in the winter. I say words like “Yay” when I’m happy. I love to return to the same places, particularly places around England. Places I love.🩷
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I have been asked previously what occurs at the Diwali festival – #Diwali is a widely celebrated festival among Hindu communities worldwide. Hinduism, recognized as the world’s oldest major religion, is one of my personal favourite faiths, outside of my own faith, which is Roman Catholic.
I also love the Greek Orthodox tradition, especially given my past experience of serving as a bridesmaid for a Cypriot couple. Their wedding ceremony was truly serene and beautiful.
Diwali is often called the “Festival of Lights” due to the custom of decorating homes, shops, and public spaces with small oil lamps known as ‘diyas.’
The festival is also observed by Sikh and Jain communities. It typically lasts for about five or six days and is usually celebrated around October or November. Diwali signifies the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
During this time, fireworks are commonly displayed as part of the festivities.🙂
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This beret still makes me smile. I was wandering around the Peterborough museum when I came across it. I just had to try it on. It had the scarf attached.:)
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This morning provided a valuable learning experience. I had the opportunity to learn from my daughter. She introduced me to Soft Systems Methodology (SSM), which is a systems thinking framework developed by Peter Checkland at Lancaster University. She demonstrated a technique designed to address complex “messy” human problems.
She assigned a brief 10-minute task for me to complete, which involved creating a Rich Picture—a visual diagram that captures a complex problem scenario to represent diverse viewpoints.
It was a highly engaging experience, and I found her teaching approach to be exceptional.
It was all so very interesting.
I am grateful for the insight and guidance provided by my daughter. Thank you very much, Catherine. I love you 🩷
SmileyRose Ramblings by
Frances Rose Agnes Napper (She/Her) 