WOLF: Words from a considered viewpoint

= MAR 9th 2026
MON
Back to the workplace and a degree of disappointment - with a lack of education seeing there are those who cannot read.
I make my point using my usual sarcastic oration to the office, though make my point clearly and concisely.

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There's a degree of concern with Mum as she can't remember who it was called in to see her yesterday.
I reiterate who it was, and what they did, though am a tad of worried regarding the medication she is on.
I contact my sister and she's on the case, arranging appointments with the social worker, Carers and Mum's own G.P.

  • I sense a degree more vigillance will be required in the near and ongoing future.
 
= MAR 10th 2026
TUES
Day one of a three day enjoyable chore of Grandad duties.
There has been 'an incident' within the school and a trip to the office of the headmistress has occurred.
  • It seems the little angel-faced youngster has taken up the persona of one of his Marvel Action Heroes ... behaves like Bruce Banner before turning
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= MAR 11th 2026
WED
Although my employment sees an heavy workoad and challenging delivery requirement, there is at least the satisfaction of achievement at the end of play.
I switch to check on Mum. Her return from Hospital looks to be going well with positive progress being made.
With new Meds and fresh Nebulizer, she looks and sounds well though vigillane is ever required for someone of her age and recent experiences.

A respite from Grandad duties see me have a (very) early night - Never has a bed been more welcomed and comfy.

A good, solid three hours sleep and my over-active imagination sees me awaken for a night of cat nap siesta type blocks of slumber, though when the alarm clock radio sparks into life.

I am quite rested and ready for the next day ahead ...
 
= MAR 13th 2026
FRI
Day three of three Grandad duty, and the pair have been busy in creative activities.
With cards, collage art and the sprigs of fowered plants in a plastic plant pot with their smiling faces.
With suitable gift bags, Mother's day have been prepared
  • "In other News" it's a Pagan 'Happy Friday the 13th"
Digital artwork of a witch with a black cat under a crescent moon, created for the blog The Truth About Friday the 13th exploring its pagan origins and spiritual meaning.
Pagan Origins: Friday, the Day of the Goddess

In ancient cultures, Friday was sacred to the Divine Feminine.
It’s named for Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, beauty, war, and magic—whose energy embodies passion, intuition, and independence.
As a day associated with Venus in Roman tradition, Friday carried deep connections to fertility, sensuality, and feminine power.

Likewise, the number 13 was once revered. With 13 lunar cycles in a year, this number symbolized the sacred rhythm of the moon, menstruation, and the goddess herself. Far from being feared, it was honoured as a number of creation, transformation, and spiritual insight.
In pagan cultures, a coven of 13 witches was considered complete and magically aligned.

The Truth About Friday the 13th
 
= MAR 14th 2026
SAT
And so I wake, after a rather interesting deam adventure.
I'm sat next to Frank Sinatra, between him and Dean Martin - with; of courrse, Sammy Davis Jr.

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The little old wine dinker is keenly telling us about the beautiful italian meal that he created with only the best of italian ingredients, fresh and tasty.
The blend of colours and flavours which induce the require the sweetets aroma of the finest grape.
- Frank looked on with puzzlement
- Sammy had other things to occupy himself whilst,
- Deano continued to be ... Deano

Goodness knows why these folk and this siituation popped into my head - it did however, made me chuckle.
 
= MAR 15th 2026
SUN
  • It's Mother's day in the UK, -
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Mother's Day - Wikipedia

- and so an apt day to pay a visit both for to celebrate the day with her as well as completing a Welfare check on her.
Bring with me the usual presents of chocolates and floral display it is; as I guess it would be/is for most mums, the semtiment of words and verse contained within the greeting card which means the most.

She is in better shape than she was, and with a stocking up of the Fridge/Freezer, a cleaning of the flat, a check of the medications she should be taking, I am content in the fact that she seems to be doing what she should be doing.

We spend an afternoon of memory recall.
Rolling back the years; though with a focus on the 1960's those familiar tales rear themselves up again.
Several times of "Do you remember?" events of when I was 2,3.4 etc, I'm sure are clear for her, though less for me..

Still, whether it be the constant re-telling or spark of recall, I do have a (actual) memory or two of both those and other major historical events.
It makes me woner is this something which others have similar experience/s of .... or ...

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= MAR 16th 2026
MON
After a good period of waiting I get the date I wanted.

Part of the requirement to obtain (U.K.) State pension is to provide such in relation to Divorce.
Being as it was over 20 years ago it presented a challenge; to both me and my ex-wife.
We both have a good search for the document to no avail and I end up having to search Government archieves.

Now it is in my possession, I send off the application proper, and await it's return and confirmation of entitlement

I have to say; whilst paying; through Taxes for all but 6 months of my (long) period of working life - from the age of 16 years, it is one of the few benefits of /a reward which make the realisation of getting old tolerable.
  • (I'm especially looking forward to the Free Travel being available)
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= MAR 17th 2026
TUES
It's St. Pat's day (to be sure) and daughter number 2 takes the day off work to celebrate.
Being part Irish (on their Mums side) it's an (any) excuse (as if one was needed to down the Irish nectar
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There was a time when I would gladly join her, though need to be mindful of over-doing the alcohol intake (even though the Iron element is a great temptation)
  • To be sure ;) 🇮🇪
 
= MAR 18th 2026
WED
Day of the Plaster cast removal for Daughter number 1; following her broken foot incident, - and she cannot wait for such.
- She's always been a tad impatient and adopted the Jim Morrison philosophy

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I drop her off at the hospital and within 10 minutes, she announces through What's App. that it's off! = :)
The sight of the 3 inch stitches from the op. looks a bit gruesome - and true to her nature, and of no surprise she takes pleasure it sharing the pic on the 'family' group.
  • However, -"and there's more..."
It's replaced by a boot which she has to keep on for a further 6 weeks = :(
'Dad's concern is knowing her, that having been given the option to remove it now and then would see it 'rested from use' more often that not :unsure:
 
= MAR 19th 2026
THURS
Another day of Grandchildren pick-up, and I'm pleased to say the sign of good (musical) education.
An earlier in the day 'bargain' purchase (50p ) of a Beach Boys CD for the car gave me the opportunity to play to them.
- It being a sunny/warm day, then one has to listen to the surfer boys (it's the law isn't it) :unsure:
- - It went well, and saw Happy Smiling faces, as they showed a particular liking for ...
  • (ALL SUMMER LONG)

There is indeed history for/with the group as I recall my elder Granddaughter (now 16) had this beaut as a favorite play when she was younger: =
  • (DON'T WORRY BABY)

(It's great being a Granddad ;) )
 
= MAR 20th 2026
FRI
The first day of Spring arrives and a time of witch I embrace the Lore of the land.
My credo of Faith celebrates the date/time with a walkabout the local area.
Though the days of the 5 mile yomp at apace are well behind me, I'm still able to enjoy an amble of pleasant ambience along the pathwayss of olde pedestrian route.
Stopping to appreciate the greenery that still remains - despite the constant desire and pressing for progress, I am gladden within my heart, and indeed soul.
  • 🌿The Spiritual Meaning of Ostara
Representing a sacred threshold of:
  • Balance - equal day and night, reminding us to harmonise our inner and outer worlds
  • Renewal - a chance to release what feels heavy and embrace fresh energy
  • Growth - planting seeds, both physically and spiritually, for what we wish to cultivate
This is not a time for force or urgency. Instead, Ostara encourages gentle expansion, like the first buds of spring pushing through the soil.

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Ēostre - Wikipedia
 
= MAR 21st 2026
SAT
Well that was quick.
My application; sent Mon: 20/03, is returned and confirmation of my 'Old age' is acknowledged. (I don't know if that's a good or bad thing).
I make my way to the local Bee Network transport office and complete my application form for free bus (and nominal £10 tram) public transport

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  • It should take about a week to come, - which'd be quite timely = :)
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Spring seems to be here (well a Sunny day in Manchester is a treat of sorts)
A turning of the seasonal wheel always seems to bring with it a refreshment of energies, and with it's change there is a re-invigeration of vigour which sees a shiver of sensitive vibration within the body felt.

- A warming sunrise is a good start to refresh the body and I begin to start on 'the big clear out and up of the home.
There's a lotta paperwork to sift through before I think I can feel content in my re-organisation, though as Lao Tzu once upon a time ago "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - and so the removal of memories will commence.
 
= MAR 22nd 2026
SUN
With a good clearing out completed I'm reminded of memories good, bad and sometimes unfortunate.
It's a time consuming task that I did kinda forsee.
As I recall per item, per paper and per connection with the past, it takes some time.

I guess at least a start is made.
- Still, the process of cleaning physically is helping mentally, and I sense a degree of order being a good template for the future.
I set up my piles of material to 'deal with, another day'' and settle in for a quiet evening. of relaxation.
  • A lot of soting of same old, same old - and ..
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