Age Challenged rQQzy: Magpie Lullaby

Nice to see you!

Three major events occurred for me last year (2010), all in the space of about 2 weeks. I turned 50. The following day I got married. Two weeks later, my oldest daughter became pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild.

Most middle-aged people will tell you that in their minds, they still feel 20 something. It's the same for me.

Wasn't it only yesterday that I was planning a night out with guys from the surf club? That gorgeous new perm. Flaired, cuffed denims and the red t-shirt with the off-the-shoulder frill. Corked platform wedgies. **sigh**

Suddenly I'm looking in the mirror and wondering how 30 years can flash by so damned quickly!

So here I am in cyberspace, sharing my genuine shock and horror with anyone who'll listen and maybe I'll even meet some other over 50s who find themselves in the same predicament!

Welcome to my dilemna!!

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Magpie Lullaby

It has been raining all day.

I think we are up to approximately 50mm of rain in the last 2 days.

Because of this rain, there has been a magpie sitting under our carport singing, whistling, warbling, talking and mimicking Harley’s squeaky toys for most of the day.

Very entertaining and quite beautiful.

Harley has been much better today, doing his ‘business’ outside instead of inside. He spent most of the day sitting on the back step chewing sticks, dog bones and his toys.

Due to the rain, we girls cancelled morning coffee at the park and due to our low energy vibe, did absolutely nothing all day.

Now it’s time for me to sleep because I expect Harley will have me awake at 4.30am and it’s now almost 11pm.