Sunday Snippets 9/24/23
Some of my flowers are still blooming. The wind keeps knocking the tall Canna stalks down and I have to trim them back.
But there are still white, pink, and purple flowers out there. Just not as many.
It may not be fall weather yet, but I think the season has begun.
Above is one of the purple plants in the galvanized gardens. The flowers in these containers have put on quite the show.
I recall as a child this was one of my favorite colors in the crayon box. A pinkish-purple. Now what was it called? Anyone remember?
Ivy:
Here is Ivy leaving the patio door and is likely headed to the other window in the living room.
She has three spots where she keeps a cat’s eye on what’s going on outdoors.
There are still petunias here and there. But they seem tired and ready to shut down.
Petunias are almost always on my spring line-up to purchase for my garden. These annuals are cheaper to buy than perennials and last all summer and into fall.
Ridley:
If you watched “Line Of Duty” then you will remember Adrian Dunbar. He now stars in a TV series called “Ridley”.
It has just been renewed for a second season on PBS Masterpiece on the Amazon Channel. I am currently watching Season 1, and I love this show!
He is a retired DI who owns a jazz club. Since Ridley is a singer as well as an actor, that element is brought into “Ridley.”
If you haven’t heard Adrian Dunbar sing, you have to watch this show. He has one of those near perfect oh-how-easy-it-is-to-hit-the-right-note voices.
Dunbar is not what you would call handsome. But listen to him sing, how it animates him, and you’ll fall in love with Adrian.
About Adrian Dunbar:
Dunbar was born and brought up in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, in Northern Ireland, the eldest of seven siblings. He has two brothers called John and Roy who live in Birmingham.
He was educated at St Joseph’s College, Enniskillen, before attending the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Adrian and the Australian actress, Anna Nygh, married in 1986 after being set up on a blind date.
The couple shares a daughter, Madeleine. Adrian is also the stepfather to Anna’s son Ted from a previous relationship.
What I’m Watching:
Obviously I’m watching “Ridley”, but I’m almost finished watching the first season. I believe I have two more episodes. Then I will have to wait for the second season, which has been renewed.
Earlier in the week I watched the third episode of the 5th season of “Unforgotten.”
Last season Nicola Walker left the show, and Sinead Keenan now has Cassie’s job.
As Season 4 wrapped up, DCI Cassie Stuart was involved in a violent car crash. In the end, Cassie didn’t make it. Sunny eulogized his close friend and mentor and plunged into deep grief.
As Season 5 began, the investigative police unit, especially Sunny, was still mourning the loss of DCI Stuart.
DCI Jessica James was brought in to replace her. As Season 5 began, the team investigated the discovery of human remains in a newly renovated home in West London.
The new DCI needs to be at the top of her game, but her first day on the job is marred by a crushing surprise in her family life.
What I’m Reading:
Yesterday I finished reading “Since We Fell” by Dennis Lehane.
Then last night I began reading Harlan Coben’s “Gone For Good”, which is now a Netflix original series.
Brenda, you talk about such good tv series, I am thinking of getting subscriptions! I did find “Unforgettable” free on Youtube BUT it was in some eastern European language, dubbed with an AI voice – completely unwatchable!
I love Ridley ❤️
Was the color “periwinkle”….I enjoyed Ridley, and I loved Nicola Walker in Unforgettable & wasn’t sure about this new replacement but I grew to love her & respect her because of all she was dealing with personally & trying to start a new job attempting to filling big shoes…
I do hope they continue with this series…I know there is a second season of Annika coming to pbs in October, I think starring Nicola Walker…I’ve loved her in everything I’ve watched her play in…
Is it Orchid? It is an old color (1949).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Crayola_crayon_colors
Watching Unforgotten now and have really enjoyed it so far.
Re comment about your sliding door – I agree to put something on the door. A dowel cut the size of the opening works as well. HD or Lowes will cut it to size for you.
Lots of interesting tidbits today, Brenda. I hope you’re feeling better and able to get around with less challenges. Enjoy your day.
Hope you are feeling better. It is nice that Ivy has lots to look out at to keep herself busy. In response to the door knob jiggling, secure your sliding glass doors even if you put a piece of pipe or wood in the track. If your car is close keep your key fob by your side to hit the panic button if needed to make your car horn honk. My Aunt has her house phone by the bed but someone could cut the line outside. Keep your cell phone beside you. I hate to see people with earbuds in or walking and looking at their phones. Pay attention. Safety first.
I was thinking fuschia or magenta too. I’m currently watching an old series called Brothers and Sisters. I’ve only watched 4 episodes so far, but I’m looking forward to the rest. I have a rose bush that is still blooming, and the best part is, they smell wonderful! The cut ones in the stores don’t smell at all. I love your Miss Ivy. She’s so cute! Happy Sunday everyone!
I’m finally starting to get back online more bc I’ve been grieving over losing my Mom! It will be a month this Tues that she went up to heaven. It’s been sooo hard to deal with!
J, I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you a peaceful closure.
J, I’m gonna pray for your heart. That’s so sad,
J, I’m so very sorry to hear about your mom. There are no words when we lose a loved one.
Cindy, Kimberly and Laura thanks for your kind words! It’s deeply appreciated esp at a grieving time like this bc it hit my family hard!
Magenta or fuschia – both shades of pinkish/purpleish. I think (but didn’t check it online) magenta leans more purple and fuschia leans more pink. My flowers are still blooming. My petunias also are developing a sad look along the oldest parts of the stems, but new flower buds are still being set. Some of the geraniums that share the pots with the petunias have stopped sending up new stems of flowers. It’s hard to believe, we’ve already lost more than 2 hours of sunshine compared to just a month ago and along with cooler temperatures at night it’s just a matter of time. My Roses of Sharon are still blooming, some daisies still hanging in there, the black-eyed Susans are mostly gone, but the sedum have opened up their lavender flowers. I can’t believe how quickly September has gone by, and I missed the Autumnal Equinox! Walking to and from the supermarket today, the leaves are falling like rain in a southeast breeze off Lake Michigan – sun is still hot, breeze was nice and cool. Somehow it seems too early for leaves to be falling like rain from the trees, but then, it’s September 24, not too early. Yikes!
Your post make my day….. as an animal over who has two kitties/ makes me smile at pictures of Ivy… do hope you are feeling better….
Is “fuchsia” the color you’re looking for? Sorry about spelling! Spell check keeps changing it to all kinds of bizarre words!
Ivy on the march! Firmly in charge of her personal routine! I love her!
Lol… when I first typed fuschia on my phone, it changed it to fishies! 😂