Mary I, also called Mary Tudor, byname Bloody Mary, (born February 18, 1516, Greenwich, near London, England—died November 17, 1558, London), the first queen to rule England (1553–58) in her own right
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I am reading
[The White Princess by Philippa Gregory.]
What are you reading now?
Trinidad suffered the setback of an island outage on Wednesday 16th February 2022. It started a little after noon. Tobago was not affected
I was happy to have been reading a book i found very interesting. So i absorbed myself in reading throughout the blackout during the daylight hours.
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Bon Apetit
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BLOG HOPPING TODAY WITH
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Friday Writings #14:Monster Madness
people eaters
a lust for more more more -
the stalking dead
[#i have seen Netflix dramas with that kind of phenomenon]
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corona virus morphs -
vaccinated and masked
we go out to eat
[i was able to got out to breakfast to celebrate my birthday this year. We have to show id and vaccination cards when we go out to dine. Last year i couldn't because of the protocol restrictions. Such places were still under lockdown]
© gillena cox 2022
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ENJOY THE MUSIC of: Ava Max - Kings & Queens (Lyrics)
Your second haiku speaks to our times: That pesky (and deadly) coronavirus seems determined to be with us forever. So we mask and vax...and go out to enjoy a meal with friends, laughing in the face of death.
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Ohhh your sketching is wonderful!!!! I like the type of book you are ready. My eyes just don't allow it anymore for me. Have a great day today.
ReplyDeleteThanks for fropping by Nicole. I am reading the Large Print edition😊
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Black outs are awful...you can buy very good strong battery lights for this situation Enjoy your reading.
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Eek on the blackout. Reading is my favorite thing to do during a power outage too.
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Beautiful sketch work and so glad you got out for your birthday ~ lovely haiku too ~
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Wishing you lots of love and laughter in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
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Very very nice drawing.
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great capture of the queen's expression in your drawing Gillena! Glad you had a good book to read to occupy your time during the blackout, and that you got out to celebrate your birthday with a meal. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteAwesome art sorry to learn of the power outage.
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Fabulous art, happy PPF and have a great weekend. Hugs, Valerie
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oh friend- i am so happy you were able to enjoy a birthday breakfast out this year!!! happy too that you found refuge in a great read during your power outage-there is always a way to sweeten our moments; regardless of lifes twists and turns. thank you for being here keeping the haiku fires alive!
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I am so glad you got to go out for your birthday, Gillena! I love your sketch! I am reading Rosemunde Pilcher's: Winter Solstice. And I can't put it down. I will look yours up! Nothing... like a good book and story!
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Gillena, this is a nice post, nice with a bite Haiku. I like your drawing also, you gave her even a little more viciousness look than the photo was able to do. Good Job!!
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Thanks for your appreciation Jim
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You have managed to capture the queens face, she doesn’t look very happy. Our electric has just come back on after 20 hours, so a bit late commenting. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI heard on the radio about the storm in your part of the world. Happy you are ok
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All kinds of monsters here!
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Love how you hop hop hop the blogs! Always a pleasure, Gillena.
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I have not read Phillipa Gregory for a long while. Such memories I have. Your drawing portrays your thoughts well.
ReplyDeleteThe people eater haiku gave me chills... So many metaphorical cannibals these days. I haven't read any Phillipa Gregory, I hope you're enjoying your reading. I'm currently reading The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan and The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow.
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Love your sketches, Gillena! Did not read this book, but maybe in the future.
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