I wrote a song today that I would like to share with you.     I was not particularly stressed out but then I remembered that my post yesterday was a parody on meditation. Which I watched twice today as I think J.P Sears is hilarious. Tomorrow I will post his ‘Gluten intolerance’ which is even funnier.

My apologies in advance for such a sombre song.

 

Song

Don’t tell me

 

You pulverize my mind

I know you are not unkind

You just don’t understand

I cannot jump to your command

Chorus

Don’t tell me

I’m too sensitive

I know

Don’t tell me how to live

Gotta go

These are my mistakes to make

It’s my life for fuck sake

You get things wrong too

I have to work this through

Chorus

Don’t tell me

I’m too sensitive

I know

Don’t tell me how to live

Gotta go

We are so unalike

You don’t get my psyche

Let me be to fuck things up

It’s my life for me to map

Chorus

Don’t tell me

I’m too sensitive

I know

Don’t tell me how to live

Gotta go

 

That’s all for now

Stay fab

Adele

 

 

This is a picture from a ladybird ‘Book of Mindfulness’ that I enjoy. The art of mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist tradition designed to slow down the mind and focus on the moment. It has been proved to be successful in treating PTSD when used in the form of meditation. And also, has known benefits in neuroplasticity.

Harvard in 2010 researched 2,250 adults by using an app and asking them throughout the day about their actions and their thoughts. I think that this kind of defeats the purpose, using an app. Surely one of the litmus tests of mindfulness nowadays is being able to resist your phone.

Here is an alternative to the usual meditation.  Humor alert. It may make you smile.

https://youtu.be/i1UQSLuSqyQ

‘Words are more powerful than actions’ challenges the paradigm……..

Once upon a time we used to daydream.

http://adeleleahy.ie/?s=the+forgotten+art+of+daydreaming.

I can recall getting the bus as a young girl, having no phone in my hand to distract me and enjoying staring out of the window and allowing my mind to wander.

Don’t get me wrong. I am a fan of mindfulness. Anything that encourages peace and a Zen like state has to be good. I am just not feeling it today.

 

That’s all for now

Stay fab

Adele

Lately I have reminded myself of the pure genius that is Gary Larson and the Far side cartoons. I have mentioned him before. To the point where I have begun to imagine two dogs rescuing two humans from a human rescue center.   One says to the owner of the center ‘

Do they shed?’ and the owner replies

‘Yes, she has a She shed and he has a He shed’.

There have been many other cartoonists who have used dogs as owners of humans but Larson has to be my fav.

The other day whilst I was sitting with my friends following our sea swim, I was looking at a group of ducks in the water. A seagull swooped in over them and nearly took one out. I thought to myself ‘What do they say to each other if they want to advise one another to duck?’

I realize that the above thoughts are indicative of a very slow day indeed but they humored me during the moment.

That’s all for now

Stay fab

Adele

 

I came across the above topic at a zoom meeting during the week. And I was reminded of the importance of active listening in communication. The cynic in me looks at all the ways we can communicate now besides a face to face meet up or a telephone call.

We have email, text, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Blogging and Pinterest. And yet I sometimes think that with so many ways to stay in touch that sometimes I feel out of touch. I have always had a mixed reaction to social media.

Once upon a time, when I was growing up, there was this thing called ‘Mass’.    It is very much out of fashion now for a myriad of reasons (most of which are too upsetting to go into). All religion aside, it did have the effect of a community gathering and anyone that did not attend was noticeable by their absence and concerned questions would be asked.

Nowadays so much of our communication is conducted in isolation which is a bit of an oxymoron in and of itself, but there you go. We are all so connected, yet so apart.

I had fun looking up Gary Larson cartoons. I almost forgot how clever they are. There will be plenty more over the next few days.

Big Bang Theory – Active listening https://youtu.be/p1jzdSzGHnA

Everyone loves Raymond –https://youtu.be/4VOubVB4CTU

 

That’s all for now

Stay fab

Adele

I love this joke that I am about to share with you and was telling it the other day to a friend. One of my favorite bits is when, prior to commencing the joke, I ask them to clear their mind. Then I immediately add’ Oh, you are way ahead of me’.

It’s a humor test and normally takes a second for the person to figure that I am calling them empty headed. By which point I can see the light bulb going off in their head and then I am hopefully waiting for a laugh. It doesn’t always happen but thankfully it did the other day.

So, here goes.

The 42 bus is driven by Pat who loves to listen to RTE 2FM.In particular Tara Stewart who plays his favorite Irish band ‘Fontaines DC’. When he starts off at the main stop 15 passengers get on. At the next stop four passengers get off and one passenger gets on. The next stop six passengers get on and eight passengers get off. The next stop two passengers get on and three passengers get off. At the next stop three passengers get on and two passengers get off. At the last stop five passengers get on and four get off.

I then say to the person/few people ‘Okay have you got that? Grand what was the name of the bus driver?

The hardest part is trying to keep a straight face as you watch everyone diligently doing their sums as to how many are left.

That’s all for now

Stay fab

Adele

Well, here we are. Officially on the run up to Easter. I have considered learning a new language for Lent. Mandarin? No thank you. I will have a satsuma. And then I may have a mandarin. Just to mix it up a bit.

Citrus fruit really brings out the crazy in me.  It never used to.  I put it down to lock down.  Don’t get me started on limes. They are my new culinary favorite additive. I could say that I need to get out more.  But then, don’t we all?

I feel obliged to share some of the ‘Pancake Tuesday’s’ puns.  Seeing as I have been on a roll with them recently. I promise I will stop after today as I know that I will be panned for them (Ouch…)   The woeful pun train really needs to leave the station at some point.   If I am finding them on the brink of being too cringe worthy, I can only imagine what you must be feeling.

• I can’t believe it’s pancake Tuesday again. Honestly, it just creped up on me.
• If anyone else makes a bad joke about ‘tossing’ on Pancake Day, I will batter them.
• My dad always makes the pancakes too thin… I shouldn’t have to put up with this crêpe. (My favorite)
• You’d batter believe it’s Pancake Day today.
• These pancakes are flipping delicious!

That’s all for now

Stay fab

Adele

 

 

 

Today was my first sea swim for 2 weeks since my hypothermia episode.  It was 13.5 degrees in Dublin today, a difference of 11 degrees from two days ago. The sea was cold, but it was still blissful.

A giant dead seal was washed up on Portmarnock the other day which caused a lot of disturbance. The birds were circling and dogs were also attracted to it.  I can only guess that it must have been hit against the rocks throughout the course of the storm last week.

At least 2 feet of sand has been eroded from velvet strand in Portmarnock. It is now more ‘rocky’ and ‘stone’ strand.  Let’s hope the coming weather will bring the lovely sand back.

I believe that Katherine Hepburn swam in the sea every day up until she was in her 80’s. She claimed that ‘the bitterer the medicine, the better it was for you’. I tend to agree.

Although I gather that non sea swimmers are getting fed up with the popularity of people hurtling themselves into ice cold sea water. (WPA-Woeful pun alert) There has been something of a back splash with non-swimmers hurling waves of witty remarks towards sea swimmers.

The pier pressure has not gone unnoticed. However, my favorite response to the naysayers would have to be ‘Please excuse my resting beach face as I go about my day swimmingly’.

That’s all for now

Stay fab

Adele

 

 

 

Love My Valentine

You add the sparkles to my soul

You let me grow and let me be

You cheer me up when I am low

You are my safe harbor my sanctuary

You are my consciousness you are my bliss

You are my guide through strife and woe

My heart melts with your embrace and kiss

Where you go, I will follow

You add rhythm to my day

You left me fail you let me succeed

You do it all in your own way

I love our union our personal odyssey

By Adele Leahy

 

Here are a couple of valentine’s stories that tickled me.

They are from

www.readersdigest.ca

My boyfriend and I met online and we’d been dating for over a year. I introduced Hans to my uncle, who was fascinated by the fact that we met over the Internet. He asked Hans what kind of line he had used to pick me up. Ever the geek, Hans naively replied, ‘I just used a regular 56K modem.’” —Contributed by Anne McConnell

 

My friend Mark and I work in a lawn-mower-parts warehouse. Somehow Mark got the idea that his wife did not want a card on Valentine’s Day, but when he spoke to her on the phone, he discovered she was expecting one. Not having time to buy a card on his way home, Mark was in a quandary.

Then he looked at the lawn-mower trade magazines scattered around the office—and got an idea. Using scissors and glue, he created a card with pictures of mowers, next to which he wrote: ‘I lawn for you mower and mower each day.’ Mark’s wife loved it. The card immediately graced their refrigerator door.” — Contributed by Gene Hyde

Wishing you a day filled with love, laughs and friendship.

That’s all for now

Stay fab

Adele

 

 

News and social media appear to have lit up regarding a judge’s decision to deny Britney Spear’s father increased power over her affairs. The original conservator-ship was ruled in 2008 following a very public mental breakdown.

Britney is not the first and certainly will not be the last celebrity to have mental health issues as a result of her tumultuous rise to fame. I am rather baffled as to why this is news. Considering everything else that is going on in the world.

Young stars immediately become a meal ticket and a puppet for the agency that they represent. Rarely is their welfare of paramount importance. The young star music machine must continue to provide for its crew lest it gets eaten alive. This is often the case.

WPA (Woeful pun alert- I am sure that you saw this coming…. ) Britney became the epicenter of a Toxic management team that eventually drove her Crazy.

Not just Sometimes, but it appears, Everytime.  She wasn’t a Girl or yet a Woman when all of this transpired and yet her family and management team claimed that their interests were entirely meant to Protect her.

She rightly claimed that they all wanted a Piece of her (me) and had to stand by and witness the Circus enfold. Besides the dreadful puns I do wish her well, as she is a mother and someone who has suffered greatly at the hand of fame.

 

That’s all for now

Stay fab

Adele

 

https://youtu.be/B8ISzf2pryI

This gorgeous Labrador is hilariously guilty and reminds me somewhat of Buzz and Finn when they are up to their antics. Buzz has always been a bit anxious and barks at people when they pass by my apartment.

I am not sure if he has taken a dislike to the color of their socks, trainers or just their general attire. He is definitely nowhere near as bad as he used to be. I put it down to when my father died as I had to leave him with someone for the weekend whilst I attended the funeral. I had him for 6 weeks when this happened and I can only imagine that it may have contributed somewhat to his anxiety.

He has taught Finn his tricks. Great training on my part, I know. I am really proud of myself, NOT.  Now when someone passes by and Buzz has not clocked it, Finn is his look out.

I then begin my admonishment which results in them curling up on the sofa, wrapped around each other and gazing at me with their ‘we are far too cute for you to be mad at us for any considerable length of time’ eyes.

Which actually does of course transpire as I seem to be incapable of maintaining any sort of strident discipline where they are concerned. I will work on a better ‘game face’ for tomorrow and let you know how I get on.

That’s all for now

Stay fab

Adele