Spidey’s Serene Sundays – Part 71

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A family doesn’t need to be perfect; it just needs to be united – Unknown
In Unison there is Strength – Aesop
Everyone should strive to become a citizen of the world. Boundaries were created by Man, not the Creator. There’s no such thing as Them vs. Us. There is only We. – Suzy Kazem

Well done Spidey, you’ve unearthed some crackers there, which relate perfectly to my feelings about the whole EU referendum fiasco.

I was never sure who to vote for, as there was so much clashing information being bandied about by the two campaigning sides. But my choice was to Remain. My reasoning was for the future of my children, the opportunities that would arise from an ‘open world’, and a fear of the unknown.

Others I know who voted to Leave, had their own valid reasons. Many, who were older were saying they were around before the EEC, and they took part in those first votes. They knew what the country was capable of, without this added ‘support’ network, and generally, there was an air of nostalgia, with them harking back to the good old days. Some were voting so the promises of added funding to various national services would happen.

It’s too early to make sweeping statements about what will happen, and whether it was a mistake or not.

What is right or wrong, no one really knows, but whatever is going to happen, surely it is better to stay united and draw strength from each other, support one another.

We are like a large family, and as long as we are there for each other, we WILL cope with the ups and downs that are sure to face our nation.

Here’s hoping this is a chance for the politicians, who are the puppeteers in this whole circus, to really show us what is GREAT about GREAT Britain, and let’s hope that we can stay a UNITED Kingdom.

Peace out Peeps Have a united Sunday, and may you be blessed with sunshine, I fear we have rain!!!

#SoCS June 25/16 – Drink

For Linda Hill’s SoCS Challenge.

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “drink.” Use it as a noun or a verb. Have fun!

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I’m not really a drinker. I’ve got older, and the pull to drink has pretty much disappeared.

I’m no angel, I’ve tried my fair share of alcoholic beverages. I have experienced the feeling of being drunk (sorry Pops and Mum!), being merry, tipsy in a giggly way, to possibly a little more!

And now I’m at this age, I always thought that I could be mature enough to enjoy a glass of wine to ease stresses, if need be. Well, to be honest, I have never really felt that need, and if I was to have a drink, it would probably just put me to sleep, rather than relax me! I am usually too tired to contemplate a drink of the intoxicating variety! If I was to drink, I would want to enjoy the feeling, not curl up in bed!

My drink of choice would be a hot chocolate with whippy cream to be honest!!! (No wonder I have put on weight!)

 

Thursday photo prompt #writephoto – Door

I do love Sue’s photo prompts! She has given a beautiful door to work with this week. And I give to you, a poem made up of 3 tankas – a Trianka!

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The Unknown…

What is it that lies
Beyond the ancient entrance
Cloaked in mystery?
A portal to a new world
Or simply another house?

Do you dare to look?
To turn that rusty door knob?
To push it open?
To force ageing joints to creak?
To quench your thirst for the truth?

But be careful though
You know not, what you may find
Like Pandora’s box
Could be a pleasant surprise
Or you may unleash a beast….

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Funny, but as I wrote this, all that kept on going through my mind was the EU Referendum today! We were all faced with this dilemma… do we vote to stay, and stay on this side of the ‘door’, safe with what we know? Or do we take the risk, and push open that door, to see what lies beyond the confines of Europe?

See what your Referendum has done to my mind, Government?! It’s taken over my creative process!

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Hugh’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Week 30 – ‘After’

You know it’s Tuesday when that post appears… for Hugh’s Photo Challenge!

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1. Take or choose a photo that you’ve taken which interprets After.
2. Create a new post on your blog entitled “Hugh’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Week 30 – ‘After’
3. Add the photo(s) you have taken to the post and tell us a little about what you are showing.
4. Create a *pingback to this post and/or leave a link to your post in the comments section so other participants can view the post.
*Due to the current problem WordPress is experiencing with Pingbacks (read the post here), I’d highly recommend that you copy and paste a link to your entry into the comments section of this post. 

There are so many after’s I could think of, but the most recent that I photographed was the ‘after’math at the Dessert Parlour Creams on Sunday!

I was dying to try this place out. In fact, there are two new dessert places open locally, so I know I have at least one more sweet treat to go!

Anyway, back to the point. This place was pretty fantastic, the decor was amazing, the menu was huge, and the service was wonderful!

They warned us that there was no such thing as kids size… And though I understand that, I wasn’t prepared for the size of the sundaes that we chose!

Out of 8 people, 6 of us ordered, and this is the beginning…

 

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And I wonder why I’m steadily gaining weight…!

 

They were the size of the kids heads, honestly!

Now, let’s be honest, after a big meal at an Indian restaurant, there is not that much space left in tums for such large desserts, but hey, we had a good go!

And the ‘after’ shot shows at least 3 of the remains…

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Mine at the front was more or less done (oops!) Lil Man had a good go of his Choc mint one, and Lil Princess had chosen an extra sickly Bubblegum and Strawberry one which she couldn’t finish! The other three… well they were definitely not totally empty!

And boy was I full afterwards! I was so happy that I had a mountain of ironing to do. There was no way I could sit or lie down! I had a pain in my side from overeating! But at least I got to try one of the dessert places!

(Note to self: next time, skip dinner, go straight to sweet!)

And for my little rhyme, to go with the photo…

Big  ice cream sundaes
Sure to give a sugar high
Calories taunting
A rush with every mouthful
But a tummy ache after!

Ritu 2016

 

Should We Stay Or Should We Go?

All you Britons out there… Are you as confused as me?

I’m talking about that hot topic, the EU referendum. Should we leave or should we stay part of the EU?

Whenever the conversation arises, I really don’t know what to say…


It’s not because I don’t have anything to say… Come one, it’s Ritu here, I usually can’t shut up!

It’s more the fact that my opinions are so confused.

I’m fully aware that if we stay, and the borders to the UK remain open, the number of immigrants will continue to rise, and put more financial pressure on our governments.

But then, realistically. How many of those immigrants are draining our economy?

Working as I do as a teacher, I meet many immigrant families, and there are a handful who don’t work, are housed, and have everything paid for by the government. Many are good, hardworking young families who want the best for their children. 

I can’t forget that my parents came here as immigrants, as did all of my family, and we have all given back to the economy, possibly more than we’ve taken from it.

But then the flip side. The percentages showing crime rates,and the breakdown of nationalities currently in prison… And the numbers of people from countries who have recently got access to us… That tells a different story.

But them, immigration is not the only issue…

We are giving millions to the EU every week, and for the majority of us, we don’t really see where this money is going. It translates to money being poured down the drain, when we have national services, such as Healthcare, Education, the Police, the Military, facing huge, and often dangerous cuts.

Yet, if we leave, what will happen to the economy? Many say we will, as individuals , really suffer. Our pockets will immediately feel lighter, no one will want to trade with us. Shopping will become uber expensive, jobs will be on the line for those whose companies have strong links with other EU countries.

But if we stay, we will stay strong, and you don’t need to worry about the financial security you have now.

Hmmm…

 I know there are many more issues that are being debated, but Immigration and the Economy are the biggies.

Why can’t we be given a chance to vote for a remain, but only  if the EU are prepared to renegotiate certain blanket policies?

I don’t think closing the border will solve everything. We have enough of our own who do negative things, and sponge off the government, but if we could have more of a points system, like Canada and Australia, it would show willingness to take in new people, but also that we are not a soft touch country, and we want those to come here, who are willing to invest in the country with skills, not just get free education,  health care and benefits.

Yes I think the economy benefits for being with the EU, but maybe there needs to be leeway for us to have a say on certain policies and trading agreements…

If we stay, will they try and take the Royal Family away? (I do love the Queen!)

If we go, will travel to Europe become really hard, and more costly?

Only a few thoughts… I’m well confused!

So,the $100 million question…

Do we stay or do we go?

I haven’t a clue! Do you?

What are your thoughts?

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