Oh, my neglected blog. It has been too long since my last visit. (Almost two years to the day!)
I confess, I have given into temptation. I’ve been with others – Canva, Redbubble, Instagram, Twitter, and more…
Please forgive me. 😉
I Confess
Author: Kathy Szaters
Distancing and Isolation Activities
Stay Home. Stay Safe.
Is the mantra of 2020
What are people doing at home?
From the reports I’ve seen… plenty!
Self-sufficiency is now popular
Veggies patches are a’ growing
Bread is being made from scratch
Crafty people are knitting and sewing.
“Do It Yourself” projects
Are suddenly all the rage
While decluttering and cleaning
For many, take centre stage.
Gym junkies have adapted
Home-based options now abound
They workout in their living rooms
To help stave off the pounds.
The Arts can now be enjoyed
Streamed for free, at any time
Stage shows, plays, concerts
Plus museum tours online.
And, while we’re all cooped up
To avoid becoming ill
Some resourceful people
Are doing courses to up-skill.
Folks are learning instruments
They’ve always wanted to play
Others a new language
For next time they go away.
Board games are being dusted off
Old hobbies are being resumed
Catch-ups occur by video
With “quarantini” drinks consumed.
Industrious people are everywhere
Improving themselves and their homes
Me? I’d be more productive
If I just put down my phone!
Sunday Night
The weekend’s almost over
And I will have to go
Back to work tomorrow
How I wish it wasn’t so!
How do you deal with Mondayitis? Let me know in the comments below.
Beach Life
I work to pay the bills, and more
At home, I’m busy doing chores
Serenity seems out of reach
I need a life down at the beach!
Where I can live on “island time”
Play or rest – the choice all mine
Where I can relax, clear my head
With a palm tree overhead.
Sand underfoot, wind in my hair
Never a worry, never a care
Swim, surf, splash all day
The perfect life, I would say!
Dear readers – What would your dream life be? Let me know!
Lost: Voice
Today, I’m not talking
But it’s not by choice
Some pesky bug
Has taken my voice!
Tonight, I’ll be skipping
Our regular chat…
Maybe my hubby
Is pleased about that!! 🤔
Compression Tights $$
Compression tights are pricey
But I got mine for free 😀
All I had to do was…
Have a little surgery!
Practicality vs. Passion
Dear reader, what am I to do?
Be practical? Or follow my passion?
I’ve done some self-discovery
(After all, it’s quite the fashion).
Oh, giving up the day job
Would be a dream come true
To write what I like (and get paid)
Well, that’s what I’d love to do!
Till a big break comes along
Sadly, a hobby this must stay
(I do need the reassurance
Of receiving regular pay!).
But who out there has done it?
Taken a leap, despite the doubt?
Feel free to share your wisdom
Tell me, how’s it working out?
Westeros or Writing?
I’ve done little writing of late
But you see, there is a reason
I’ve been re-watching Game of Thrones
Every episode, of every season.
I’m reliving all the scheming
The battles and beheadings
Secret deals, blood magic
And, of course, the weddings.
My re-watch has almost ended
Season Eight will soon be here
It’s sure to bring more drama
I may even shed a tear…
After the final credits have rolled
I’ll surely get back to writing
Although… I have yet to finish
Season Five of Vikings! 🤔
Sizzling Sausages
Ten fat, juicy sausages
Sizzling on the barbecue
(I can’t wait to eat them
With sauce, and onions too!)
If one of those fat sausages
Should fall onto the ground
It’ll soon be gobbled up
By our ever-hungry hound!
A Work Mother
‘Twas my birthday recently
The big 5-0 is drawing near
I’m an “oldie” where I work
That much is very clear!
My colleagues are barely 20
(You can do the sums…)
Just the other day, they said
“You could be our Mum!”
I hope I can be useful, and
Make them feel inspired
I just wish I had their energy
Instead of feeling tired!
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Kathy Szaters 