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@silverandblonde

Books, film, theatre, podcasts. Busy with family, especially my elderly parents.

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Such a waste of life. My wardrobe does need a clear out though.

09.03.2026 17:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve lived in my house for twenty five years and have probably cleaned out my upstairs cupboards three times 😬

09.03.2026 17:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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I started watching β€œThe Stolen Girl” on ITV because it’s based on a book by Alex Dahl whose work I enjoy. Anyway, so far, it’s EXACTLY the same plot as β€œAll Her Fault” which I watched about six weeks ago. The acting is a bit ropey as well 🫀

09.03.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A brown lop-eared bunny sits in a bright red bucket on a wooden bench.

A brown lop-eared bunny sits in a bright red bucket on a wooden bench.

09.03.2026 02:22 πŸ‘ 2136 πŸ” 385 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 7
A book cover of Lost Lambs by Madeline cash. A toy lamb, wearing a blue ribbon with a halo over its head if featured against a green background

A book cover of Lost Lambs by Madeline cash. A toy lamb, wearing a blue ribbon with a halo over its head if featured against a green background

Good morning everyone.
I am just about to embark on Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash. No idea what it is about, I bought it on a whim. πŸ’™πŸ“š#booksky #iamreading

09.03.2026 08:46 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I agree with her there but I don’t think she should have agreed to that intensely private conversation with her young sons being filmed. I’m sure she had really already told them about the divorce beforehand but millions of strangers shouldn’t be scrutinising their reactions.

08.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. I’m sure lots of people are coping with a lot worse. It’s just all so undignified for the elderly person.

07.03.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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07.03.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic choice. My own list would be very similar but I also love Try and Catch Me and
It’s All In The Game.
I need to do a big Columbo rewatch.

07.03.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Definitely, some of the killers had a halfway reasonable motive. What’s your favourite episode?

07.03.2026 16:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You’re so sweet Jan thank you xx

07.03.2026 16:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Mr Sam 🀣 two elderly, difficult women taking up everyone’s time and energy. I expect lots of families are in the same boat. My mother-in-law is in a league of her own unfortunately xx

07.03.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My mother-in-law is back home and in a terrible state, screaming at everyone trying to help her as usual. My own mum also does this but at least she was nice pre-Alzheimer’s.

07.03.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

As I said, he was a disgusting piece of shit but prisons shouldn’t be lawless places where people are murdered. We are supposed to be a civilised society. Thats why we lock these monsters up.

07.03.2026 16:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He was a disgusting piece of πŸ’© who won’t be missed but people, no matter how vile, shouldn’t be assaulted or murdered when in prison. Surely the government has a duty of care to prevent thugs killing other inmates while locked up.

07.03.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ordered an air fryer for when the kids are back from university. DPD saying it’s delivered. It’s not delivered. There’s a lot to be said for going to the shops.

06.03.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am going to look at wedding venues with my son, his fiancΓ©e and her mum tomorrow. Was kind of hoping they’d go off on holiday to get married to save all the palava but will be nice to see my lovely son get married. β™₯️

06.03.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

… I don’t know what to do. You can’t manhandle someone into the bath or wash their intimate areas without permission. What do they do in hospitals and care homes? Also my mother-in-law is being discharged from hospital tomorrow so that’ll be another difficult woman to contend with. Sorry for moan 😩

06.03.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My dad is at his wits end. A bath chair was fitted about six weeks ago and my mum still hasn’t used it. She has refused to bath or shower for a long time. The carer ran the bath for her today but mum told her to bugger off. She won’t use water wipes. We can sometimes wash her legs but that’s all…

06.03.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A computer error message showing a red exclamation mark with the words β€œunable to connect to server”.

A computer error message showing a red exclamation mark with the words β€œunable to connect to server”.

My working day is not going well and it’s not even 9am.

06.03.2026 08:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Like most Samanthas my middle name is Jane.

06.03.2026 08:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He’s a bit busy for that! πŸ˜‚

06.03.2026 07:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Mine does the same but rarely looks passable let alone good despite my best efforts. I must make an appointment now I think of it.

05.03.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Bless you I think my son will probably take it but he will have to convince his partner. They already have one ginormous television. πŸ“Ί

05.03.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’d be delighted if my hair looked this good.

05.03.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I mostly escaped hot flushes but yours sound volcanic. Awful what we have to put up with. Good luck with the remedies and sweet dreams. 😴

05.03.2026 18:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ugh. You end up sleeping with one leg in top of the bedcovers Good luck with the remedies. Any recommendations gratefully received πŸ₯±

05.03.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon of spongebob standing in front of a window with his hands in the air Alt: a cartoon of spongebob standing in front of a window with his hands in the air

Oh that’s the absolute worst. You have my sympathies perhaps we should try gummies!

05.03.2026 18:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

No. It’s on my to do list. Flipping thing.

05.03.2026 18:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes you’d have to be exhausted 😩
I don’t think I have slept nine hours through since I was a child. I sometimes manage a solid block of six hours then a little additional snooze after much tossing and turning.

05.03.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0