SmileyRose Ramblings by Frances Rose Agnes Napper (She/Her)

Happy Birthday – In Loving Memory Of My Dad In Heaven

May 3rd, 2026

…….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.”
Phone Home ET 😀

May 2nd, 2026

I loved the film ET.
Lazy Days

May 2nd, 2026
Iced Latte

May 2nd, 2026

I’m off to B&Q to buy some more flowers and a paint brush. 🙂
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil. 🙂

May 2nd, 2026
The Rose

May 2nd, 2026

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.

Me, Frances

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The All-Seeing Eye

May 1st, 2026

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.
Black & Gold

May 1st, 2026

A song I 🩷

Me
So Pretty!

Apr 29th, 2026

I 🩷 Fuchsias. 🙂
Pablo Picasso

Apr 29th, 2026
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.

Picasso 🙂

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
- Guernica (1937): A massive, black-and-white, powerful, anti-war mural depicting the suffering from the Spanish Civil War.
- My favourite Picasso paintings are:
- Les Demoiselles d’Avignon (1907): A revolutionary proto-Cubist work that transformed modern art by breaking with traditional perspective.
- The Weeping Woman (1937): Part of a series focused on the theme of grief and the horror of war.
- Girl before a Mirror (1932): A complex, vibrant study of a woman’s personality.
- La Vie (1903): The masterpiece of his Blue Period, representing profound sadness.