Do you listen to podcasts? I do off and on and a bit like going to the library or choosing books for kindle, the difficult bit is finding something I want to listen to. My son Pete recommended some the other day one of which is a series called ‘Don’t Stop Us Now’, created by Claire Hatton (English) and Greta Thomas (Australian). Claire is an old friend of Pete’s from many years ago when we all lived in Wimborne and she’s been a big part of his life ever since even becoming godmother to his number two son. Claire was also called the ‘Genie of Jakarta’ when she was working for British Airways and there was civic unrest in Indonesia. But, back to the podcasts, Don’t Stop Us Now series is described as fascinating stories from innovative and pioneering women around the globe. I’ve tuned in to a couple and found them well worth a listen and intend to be inspired with some more. Thank you Claire and Greta.
Thousands of Americans marched to the state capital of Washington DC today in protest against the treatment of black citizens. People of every colour, race, religion and sexual orientation came together to demand equal rights for all and who can argue against that. The March was called ‘Get Your Knee Off Our Neck March, and this has become a rallying cry. A very powerful message using very few words. I sincerely hope something changes and I equally hope they all get out there and cast their vote for democracy in November.
A US coast guard boat was out in the Pacific ocean and about 40 members of the crew decided to go for a swim. Maybe that’s why they had gone out there and it had nothing to do with guarding the coast. Anyway, an officer on board the ship spotted an eight foot long shark and shot at it several times and managed to distract it while the crew scrambled back on board, not very elegantly I might add. I also chuckled when I saw they had a white inflatable unicorn in the water with them Ah, these brave boys. The shark swan away very elegantly and apparently unharmed.
A cleaner was doing his job at a coop supermarket when he found a bar of chocolate. It was a now discontinued Mars Delight which hasn’t been on sale since 2008. Doesn’t say an awful lot for the previous cleaners at the supermarket. The finder decided to advertise it on Ebay and it sold for £50. Well done that man. I’m wondering what I might have in the dark corners of my kitchen cupboards, I never was that good at housework.
The eat out to help out restaurant scheme is valid Monday through Wednesday throughout the month of August. The last day of the month is Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August and as long as the restaurant opens you can eat out and get up to £10 off per person. Book your party in now and celebrate. Good night everyone. 😴💤😴