2020 September – Super Snuggly, Disappointment, Chicken Feet, Fool
Super Snuggly
This is a picture of me being super snuggly.
I am slightly less snuggly in this picture
And I have voluntarily de-snuggled myself in this picture because I was too hot.
But I am super comfy now. The cushion is a win. Why didn’t Mum think of this before?
Sometimes I do wonder if she cares about me at all.
Disappointment
This is a video of me interacting with an offspring.
As it happens, I think the offspring cares about me – but not enough to give me a treat.
Which is a disappointment.
I live with disappointment on an almost constant daily basis I’ll have you know.
Chicken Feet
Vegans and vegetarians look away now. I’m designed as a carnivore, so this is a picture of me with some carnivorous treats.
It is some dried chicken feet. I like these.
A lot.
That’s why Mum has bought so many. I don’t expect they’ll last long though.
Maybe my days of disappointment are over.
For now at least.
Fool
Just for funsy….
Fun Facts: Fool comes from Old French ‘fol’, ultimately from Latin and meaning ‘bellows’ or ‘windbag’. In the 14th century, a fool was probably a jester or clown – sometimes a professional, sometimes an accidental entertainer – so a Court Jester for example. And in a QI kinda way…. ‘foolscap’ was quite literally the hat worn by a Court Jester, however this word is now used for a size/type of paper which was originally watermarked with a court jester’s cap. So there.
Saffron’s recommendations this month:
Music: This month I have been checking out Canadian rock band Nickelback. Apparently they have been massively criticised on social for their songs being mediocre and formulaic and (by purists?) for being a business first rather than musicians first. Really? Well, they seem to have done OK in spite of the criticism levelled at them and some good stuff too imho. So, perhaps a little controversial for some people, but here’s my pick of their songs:
Far away
Photograph
How you remind me
Burn it to the ground (Feeling a little tense today? This’ll sort you out :) )
If today was your last day
Animals
Reading: The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell – just a brilliant writer in my view and published by Sceptre. Written in 6 parts and connected through one character, Holly Sykes. And against a backdrop of a war between two immortal groups. What a great read.
‘What is born must one day die. So says the contract of life, yes? I am here to tell you, however, that in rare instances this iron clause may be…rewritten.’
Or try his other books – there are 9 I think so far. Cloud Atlas and number9dream are probably the best known.
Films: The Austin Powers films (yeah, baby!)
Maybe start at the begining with: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Featuring Mike Myers, the three Austin Powers films are a glorious spoof romp through 1960’s / 1970’s British spy films. Affectionately parodying Bond and There’s a Girl in my Soup (Peter Sellers) and with references to London in the swinging 60’s.
Oh, and in subsequent films, Michael Caine as (Dad) Nigel Powers.
Oh, and the cars – a 1961 Jaguar E-type and a 2001 Jaguar XK8 convertible (known as the ‘Shaguars’) with Union Jack paint jobs.
Oh, and Tom Cruise playing Austin Powers….
Seriously, what’s not to like?
In the news:
Almost 3,000 people in the UK test positive for SARS-CoV-2, a 50% increase in a single day and the highest daily total since May
The ‘rule of six’ is enacted – the law provides authority to limit the number of persons in a gathering to no more than six
The UK returns three antique bronze sculptures to India more than 40 years after they were stolen from a Hindu temple
Second wave of Covid-19 means people should work from home if able to do so
88th Le Mans 24 hour race winners are:
Le Mans Prototype (LMP) – Toyota Gazoo
Le Mans Grand Touring Endurance (LMGTE) – Aston Martin
Seriously look up the cars – they are immense – Toyota TS050 Hybrid and the Vantage AMR.