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| Angry gnome |
I found this picture when I was looking for something else in my vast library of pictures from years gone by. Again I was amused by this little guy, who looks like he's telling us to get lost, or maybe turn around before it's too late. Obviously it was raining then, too. I didn't expect so much rain when I walked to the bus this morning; it looked like it should be intermittent and dry up quickly. But it didn't, and I think it only now it has stopped for the day.
It looks like it will be turning cold soon, with lots of frigid wind coming from the Canadian Frazer Gap, which always means unpleasant conditions even if the sun is shining. Oh well, it could be much worse: I could be living in some place where we are much colder and windier, or even somewhere that doesn't have nice warm houses to live in. I should count my blessings and be grateful for the rain, which always brings lovely spring flowers. Eventually.
The news has been horrific: I am afraid to turn on the TV and see if there has been yet another mass shooting somewhere in the country. Only three weeks in, and we have been averaging 12 or 13 a day. I think I will spend my time catching up on watching all the movies I've missed lately, now that the Oscar nominations are out. I've seen a few of them and truly enjoyed "The Banshees of Inisherin." At least half of the nominations are new to me, so it will be fun and a good diversion to check them out. Most can be seen online if I'm willing to pay a few bucks, which I would be doing if I went to the cinema anyway. How about you? What do you do to change the subject from the current world situation? I'm always looking for new ways to cope.
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I scan the news headlines but try not to delve too deep. And turn to books and my never ending hunt for beauty to escape. Love your rain and the angry gnome is a wonderful capture. Stay warm and dry dear friend.
ReplyDeleteI watch some good shows or movies--yes! Or craft or art videos...things like that. :)
ReplyDeleteI just finished a sad book, "Garden of Letters" and started a book purported to be funny, "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" . I could use a few laughs.
ReplyDeleteI catch the headlines of the news on the radio and watch local and national news broadcasts on TV in the evening, and scan the newspaper and read a few articles, just to stay current, but I don't dwell much on most of it. It is all outside of my sphere of influence.
DJan, love that photo--it gave me a chuckle but if ANYONE saw a real forest gnome, it'd be you! On a sadder note, the senseless killings have been horrific and there doesn't seen to be an end in sight. We all just need to be aware of our surroundings and keep our fingers crossed we're not next. PS I just watched "The Banshees of Inisherin" on Sunday and gave it an 'A' review on my blog's movie page. :^)
ReplyDeleteI have to read a book or work on a project or pet Sadie and Little Elvis or clean something! :)
ReplyDeleteMystery novels, genealogy, exercise, and time with family keep me grounded in a world I hardly recognize. Take care, Jan.
ReplyDeleteI like to be informed about situations. I don't follow the, obsessively . Many of the things I don't like but I have to know a certain amount to make sense of things.
ReplyDeleteI don't watch the news at all. Maybe I should in order to keep current but it is mostly bad or worsely exaggerated to have viewers glued.
ReplyDeleteI don’t watch general news but am aware of most happenings from various feeds, mostly Twitter. Meanwhile, we have another snowstorm impending.
ReplyDeleteI look at the headlines, and I shudder. Mostly, I just sit and meditate and find peace from within.
ReplyDeleteI find it best to get my news from newspapers. More objective distance that way.
ReplyDeleteI've been doing a lot of reading and watching gentle TV like "All Creatures Great and Small." SO many mass shootings lately. I'm heartsick.
ReplyDeleteI can hear your angry little gnome yelling at everyone in the forest! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI first looked at this post while on my walk. Made 2 mistakes: 1. Didn’t have my “readers” on. Ha ha. 2. The screen on “smart”phone is not that big. Now, I’m back home, on my desktop, and finally see the angry gnome! Nice shot, makes me smile. (Especially the large view!) Re the TV news: I’m so with you. I dread watching but seem addicted to knowing what my fellow humans are up to. Feeling really happy to have lived most of my life in better times before the pandemic/Ukraine war and political divisiveness. See you again soon.
ReplyDeleteLove the angry gremlin! And I also see a wooden totem face off your right shoulder.
ReplyDeleteMe? I just don't watch the news. As for movies. Don't do movies much either. None catches my fancy.
Re: News programs. Don't watch the news much anymore... occasionally check in... mainly to check weather. Too frustrating to hear awful things on a daily basis. Spend my time reading, writing, or watching series like "All Creatures", "Great British Baking, or "Hallmark movies and mysteries"... light stuff.
ReplyDeleteThere's so much bad news now and too many mass shootings. I was shocked to hear about the one in Washington state. It's scary. But even here in Hawaii we have gun worshippers. When will it end?
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