Such a beautiful looking sky.
I can remember staying at the Orton Hotel, when I took this lovely photograph.
Photographed Saturday 28th January 2023 at 1924 hrs
Photographed by
Frances R A Napper
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She burst into Show business as a child prodigy, but because there was so much pressure for her to look a certain way, she became too thin and very ill.
Lena Zavaroni was a young girl with a huge talent. She suffered from Anorexia Norvosa, which is an eating disorder that makes people want to keep their weight too low for their body frame. It was a sad loss to the world of entertainment after Lena passed away.
Why is there so much pressure for females in particular, who are in the entertainment business, to look so thin? Why is there a stigma to look skinny? My own daughter went through a phase of not eating properly, because she thought that she would be accepted more, if she looked thinner. I was so upset because she looked so ill at the time.
I am a Mother and I love my children. I disagree that this sort of pressure should put on any child. I would like to see healthy and normal looking females encouraged in the world of show business. It is important for a child not to have any hang-ups about their bodies.
I can remember Lena winning Opportunity Knocks. She was such a talented singer.
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‘The lily is a delicate and elegant messenger of love.”
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The Spice Girls “Two Become One”
This is the image the public loved when the Spice Girls were at the height of their fame. They were successful because the public loved them. As a Mother of two young children, at the time, I loved their look and their image.
I was always more Posh Spice. 🙂
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I do wish people would stop confusing me for being my Mum. I am not her! We are two individuals and I am completely different. My daughter is an individual. I love her for being herself. If more people were just themselves, rather than trying to be Someone they’re not, it would be a much happier place.
I actually love people who are a little different to me and who are not the same as me. It is good to encourage people to be themselves and for their own merits and not someone else’s.
Rather than latching onto someone else, then it is a good idea to just be yourself.
On my social media sites, I am an individual (not associated with work). At work, I am a team, when in a relationship I am in a partnership. When I am with my children, I am a Mother. I am #Me
I would like to have a strong relationship with a partner one day. He will become part of everything I do. Why? Because that is what people “in love” do. He will be included in part of my daily life. Two will become one. I will still be an individual but within a shared role.🙂
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Do you put on a Smiley face sometimes, but all you really want to do is to curl up and die?
Do you ever greet someone with a great big beaming smile, putting on a false front, but really, deep inside you’re thinking “Why am I here?”
Eww when you wake up feeling completely grotty inside and you’re wondering how you are going to survive the day. 😦
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I had a lovely evening at The Cresset, Bretton, watching the actress Cheryl Fergison, who once starred in the well-known British Soap drama “Eastenders” when she played the character, Heather Trot.
Thank you for making me chuckle this evening, it is good for the mind, heart and soul, especially when you are recovering from a sickness.
Photos will be uploaded dad 8onto my blog site.
It was lovely to win a huge cheesebox, with an autographed photo of Cheryl, in the draw.
Frances x
Ps This must be my lucky year. I don’t usually win at anything!
This me! – This evening with my winning cheesebox 🙂 
The cheesebox I won last night. It reminded me of The Cheesebox Charlie I once made many years ago. 🙂 
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My lovely lilies. I have no idea what colours they they will bloom in, however, it’s lovely to sit back and wait in anticipation. 🙂
Lilies are elegant flowers known for their striking appearance and fragrance. They belong to the Lilium genus and come in various colours and types, each symbolizing different meanings. For example, white lilies often represent purity, while orange lilies symbolize passion. They are popular in gardens and floral arrangements, adding beauty and a pleasant aroma.
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Wonderful! Today I went to watch “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, a Tim Burton film. I loved the film, It was great fun to watch.🙂
A small spoiler The film told the story of three generations of the Deetz family.
After a family tragedy, they return home to Winter River, which is still haunted by Beetlejuice.
Lydia’s rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious way to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, the little demon returns and causes disruption.
The film stars the brilliant actress Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega and Arthur Conti. I loved the film 😀 I’m not usually a fan of horror films, however, I liked this film. I loved the song MacArthur Park featured in the film.
Ps If I love a film then it counts. 😉
Before watching the film today, I went for a lovely walk at Central Park Peterborough and I visited Marion at The Cedars. She needed some Bananas. 🙂
I have not been feeling very well recently, therefore I did not get around to posting these photographs, last week, of the Bourne Abbey.
These are updated posts, relating to another recent post, of other photographs of the Abbey, taken at a different time of the day.
Bourne Abbey is located in Bourne, Lincolnshire, England. It is a historical site with roots dating back to the 12th century. Originally founded as a Cistercian monastery, it played a significant role in the region’s religious and cultural life. The abbey was dissolved in the 16th century during the Reformation. Today, remnants of the structure and the surrounding gardens remain, offering insights into its historical significance. The site is often noted for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere, making it a point of interest for visitors and historians alike. If you want more specific information or details, feel free to ask!
SmileyRose Ramblings by
Frances Rose Agnes Napper (She/Her) 