I drove around our neighbourhood on a grotty day last week to try and take some photos of some of the Spring blossoms I've seen sprouting up here and there. Hopefully I can get more.
I have been watching the Queen's funeral procession through Edinburgh this morning while a storm is coming through outside and while online I've become amazed at the amount of uneducated people slagging her off who don't seem to understand some of the many things she did with her life, such as serving in WW2 and being a qualified diesel mechanic - I'm not a big royalty fan but she seems like she was a dark horse to me who knew how to do more than people thought.
And we heard yesterday that most covid mandates are being scrapped so people will no longer have to wear masks in businesses, only in healthcare. Working in retail I've seen that most are pretty good with wearing them but the majority of those who don't wear them, don't have exemptions and just don't care. Welcome to mankind I guess.
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15 comments:
The Queen certainly deserves to be honored and respected. Even if they don't believe in the royalty as an institution it seems anyone would have to acknowledge her commitment and service. Happy Spring to you!
It's a tough one, because it sort of highlights the Colonialism for a lot of people. I have always liked the Queen (though voted for a Republic last century) but I was a little uncomfortable when the F1 put up a photo of a minutes silence for the Queen but everyone in it was Spanish or Danish (and Monegasque) and they actually have their own Queens (or Kings) so she was really just a random foreign Royal to them. I didn't really get why they didn't use the pic of the British team because she was really just the Queen of a few specific countries. My then toddler met the now King when he visited her daycare....all the kids had been so excited but were deeply disappointed that it was just a guy in a suit. They had been expecting a robe and crown....ha!
Speaking as an outsider, I would say the Queen certainly worked hard for her country and seemed to go the extra mile to avoid politics. She seemed to respect all the various elements of society.
I will still be wearing a mask in supermarkets and other places with lots of people in the meantime at least.
The queen inherited a job she never asked for. She lived her life entirely under public scrutiny. She had to endure state occasions with people she might have preferred to turn her back on. Words like gracious come to mind. The haters need to separate the woman from the role. She didn't choose the role, but she filled it most appropriately and set a very good example to those who follow her in it.
Beautiful spring. We are in the middle of fall. Also beautiful but in a differnt way. :)
Amy, Spring is starting to look good in your part of the world. Happy spring to you!
...spring is the reward for living through winter!
Spring showers are helping all those blooms grow.
You found some gorgeous blossom. What bright colours. Just what you need to see on a gloomy day.
The leaves are just beginning to change here in North Carolina. I love autumn and spring, but I admit I rather dread the winter!
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She was one of a kind. She'll be missed.
Spring looks beautiful in your corner of the world, Amy.
Yep, The Queen really was something else, wasn't she?
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It's great seeing the colours of spring again. I was away for two weeks and came back to an entirely different neighbourhood.
You have found a beautiful flower. And the queen deserved respect and respect.
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