I don’t do many memes but reading back on my last few posts they do seem to be getting a bit intense. I don’t apologise for this as my posts reflect my life and wysiwyg.
So, ruthlessly pinched from good friend Mushy Cloud, here goes:
1. Is your home air conditioned? If it’s not air conditioned, is that by choice? Did you grow up with air conditioning? If not how did you cope with the heat? Share about a time or place you remember as being too hot-the temperature kind of hot, lest anyone be confused.
No,if you don’t count my kids constantly leaving doors open. Manchester doesn’t tend to get too hot for most of the year. When it does we keep the curtains closed and get a fan going. Later in the evening we leave the front door open which tends to attract kids, neighbours and flies, most of which are welcome.
2. What’s something in your life right now that falls under the heading ‘up in the air’?
My Mums mental health after Dads passing in November. She seems stable but is looking for focus in her life after 40 years as a carer.
3. Your favourite light and airy dessert?
Doesn’t have to be light and airy just a dessert for me to eat it. Tiramisu, suet puddings, cakes, ice cream, any things fine.
4. When did you last feel like you were ‘floating on air’?
Cannot recall. I have moments of happiness but most of my life is about dealing with crises and the down time in between. As I get older I see more clearly that the cosmic balance is all about a neutrality over time. We are not joyful creatures nor are we miserable. Gam Yeh Zaavor
5. Airport, airmail, airtight, airhead…which have you most recently encountered? Explain.
Airhead. Several recently. I loathe speaking to people who can’t see a bigger picture. Indoctrination is a mind killer. Sometimes you do have to fly by the seat of your pants and accept that Life really doesn’t make sense.
6. Have you ever been to the Alps? If so where did you go? If not, is this a destination on your must-see list? If you were headed that direction this summer, which of the following would be your preferred activity…a gentle walk, a serious walk, a bike ride, a boat ride around one of the lakes, or summer snow skiing?
Flew over it on the way to Australia in 1971. Astounded as a child to see the tops peaking through the clouds and accordion all glimpses of the ranges.
7. What is one saying or phrase that was considered ‘cool’ when you were growing up?
Cool. Hm. I was a teen in the 70’s which meant flairs, long hair and loud music. One phrase? Nothing that springs to mind. We were as clueless as today’s teens.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
Tolerance is something we should all seek to develop as we mature. Judging folk is a pastime best left for wiser heads. Seeing people as human beings without the shells of age, sex, sexuality, beliefs, race, disability etc is so very hard but so very rewarding.
