Odd - today is a Tuesday … and thus all those many years ago … a child who is full of grace was born …!?!?!?
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| Monday's Child lyrics - as published in St Nicholas Magazine (1873) |
Monday's child is fair of face,
Tuesday's child is full of grace.
Wednesday's child is full of woe,
Thursday's child has far to go.
Friday's child is loving and giving,
Saturday's child works hard for a living.
But the child that is born on Sabbath day,
Is bonny and blithe, good and gay.
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'Twas on a Tuesday morning
The gas man came again …
… the gas men never stop …
they'll be around for a while -
... on, on and on ...!!
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| Daffodils and Narcissi |
I just hope 2026 gets my health sorted out … or at least eases – everyday it's a nuisance.
I note that Damyanti (Damyantiwrites.com) is still a week ahead of me … I just hope she won't give up her blog …
I give up … I can't count – but think I'm going into my 18th year of blogging – a bit of a shock to me … but my blogging mojo has returned …
Champers all round - around here!!
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| Busting out the champers ... |
Damyanti's blog – latest post …
Hilary Melton-Butcher
Positive Letters Inspirational Stories
12 comments:
I always thought the advertising for champagne in long slim glasses exaggerated its connection to celebrations. Now in old age I love it. So I am raising a glass to good health, peace and our interaction for ages to come :)
Hari Om
Happy Birthday, Hilary! And congrats on the blogiversary, when it comes. YAM xx
I don’t have Champagne, Hilary, but I have a very fine Pinot Noir and I will raise a toast to you. I will plead with anyone in the ether who cares to listen to restore good health to you in 2026. And early too! I am glad that your blogging mojo has returned. We can’t do it nearly as well without you. Very best wishes - David
Eighteen - congratulations! I'm a year behind you and Damy. May we all continue for many years.
Happy birthday, Hilary, from one Tuesday's child to another.
I do hope your health issues will be properly resolved this year - it's tiring being under par all the time.
Meanswhile, Cheers!
@ Hels - thanks for the good health glass ...
@ Yam - thank you ... birthday and blog anniversary together works well ... both on the same day!!
@ David - oh what a pity a breakfast glass of champers sounds good - yet that'd finish me off for the day. Enjoy your Pinot Noir and I'll join you in a toast later on today! I too wish myself good health - looks like self-help will be the order of the day ... something I need, but not particularly looking forward to. Yes - the blogging mojo is being thought about - that's for sure ... and I enjoy the blog life.
@ Alex - yay: Damy and I are a year ahead of you - amazing. I agree may we all continue for many years ...
@ Janice - thanks so much ... are you also a Tuesday's child ... thank goodness we're full of grace?!!? Yes - it's very tiring being stressed all the time with the anxiety of my health ... I sincerely hope we can work it out. But for now - exactly ... cheers!!
Thanks you five - great to see you ... cheered me up - from a gloomy, damp day in Eastbourne - cheers Hilary
It's whisky-o-clock in one hour and 30 minutes time. I'll be raising my chrystal glass to you! Things can only get better for you Hilary. I've been very under the weather since Christmas, what I would have done without my blog and fellow bloggers to raise my spirits I can't imagine!
I am also a Tuesday’s child. For many years I interpreted it as physical grace which is definitely not me, but now I choose to think of it as being gracious, which I hope I am. Well, some of the time …
Wishing you a Happy Birthday and Blogiversary, HIlary! 🥂🍾 May 2026 be a healthier one for you. 🤗
I like you am rooting for Damyanti to continue. She has a common sense voice I appreciate on the internet.
@ Keith - that's good to know you're having a tipple (perhaps with Rosie??) and raising your glass to my anniversaries. I so agree with you re blogging ... the commenters certainly raise my spirits too.
@ Anabel - another Tuesday's child ... I think I'd choose it like you as being gracious and thoughtful about others in life ... well most of the time!!
@ Debbie - thanks ... and I certainly hope 2026 will be easier - 2025's been a pain! Here's to health ...
@ Jacqui - I know I'm sure she'll keep on blogging, if only once a month like Alex does ... she writes so well - and has a huge amount of common sense and knowledge about the writerly world.
Cheers to the four of you - and thanks for visiting - Hilary
Happy happy birthday Tuesday's child and yes I hope you are soon feeling healthy again. Nigel has had a bad year as well and now he has bronchitis, he has a couple of weeks before wel eave to get better!! Take care and thanks for the email. Cheers Diane
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