Thursday, 15 December 2022

Very last Share Four Somethings Ever!



I have really enjoyed this link up, even though I struggle with the Achieved almost every month. The format and brevity (but covering broad subject matter at the same time) really made it a fun and enjoyable post to write. So thank you for the last two years (as I was a late comer) but I understand it's a lot of work and when it's no longer fun, it's time to put it to rest.






Something Loved: I've had great fun catching up with friends at Christmas parites - book clubs. mah jong group and Champagne Club all had get togethers this week, and much frivolity ensued. Also had a run of shows and bands so I'm on a good time high. Got Caribou tonight but then a few nights at home (though with the soccer in the mornings...Go Morocco!)*
*That's dated badly. Opps.







Linking with #FloralFridayFoto



Something Gleaned:  The phrase 'knocked up' came from slavery. The price of the enslaved woman was 'knocked up' by the auctioneer if pregnant, a sort of better value deal...writing that about people is quite horrifying really. All these things we know as 'history' but don't really think about properly until we do (as a white Australian).









Linking with#NaturesNotes & #WildbirdWednesday




Something Saved: This post on Gothic Tales by Wilde, Bradbury, Poe and Carol Joyce Oates. I want to work my way through them. 













#RubyTuesdayToo and #BlueMonday

Something Achieved: I'll be honest, I won't miss this prompt each month but I suspect it's been quite good for me to have to think about. I've managed to watch every 6 am game of the World Cup? I've managed to do 18 months worth of regularly linking up (unless i'm away) with Share Four Somethings? I hope to get the xmas shopping all done by next week? I know. I've written enough in this little prompt for the very last time!

Merry Christmas to you all, and thanks again for hosting such a lovely link up.


Sydney peeps, there are still tickets available here to the Sydney show at the metro for Furnace and the Fundamentals Christmas show.





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20 comments:

  1. Amy16 December 2022 at 11:20

    There's alot us white people have to be grateful about, I never understood white privilege until a few years ago.

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  2. roentare16 December 2022 at 15:28

    Such a fun celebration of the festive seasons!

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  3. Lesley18 December 2022 at 13:20

    I'm glad you're enjoying all the Christmas celebrations! I always found the "something achieved" prompt the hardest as well!

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  4. A Byrd in His Hands19 December 2022 at 07:16

    Thanks for sharing about that pregnancy phrase. I had no idea that's where it came from. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

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  5. Lois Flowers20 December 2022 at 08:04

    I understand the difficulty you've had with "Something Achieved." I got around it by revising the categories whenever I felt the urge. :-) I'm looking forward to posting food photos next year though! I hope you have a lovely Christmas!

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  6. Women Living Well After 5020 December 2022 at 11:32

    HI Lydia it has been lovely reading your posts in 2022 and you always have something interesting that you've done. I like the idea of the Champagne Class! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and look forward to connecting again in 2023. If you are interested we are changing our Word of the Year link up to What's Been On Your Calendar? so you may like to join us on the last Friday of each month. There are details on my blog. Take care #WWandP

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  7. Deb's World20 December 2022 at 14:11

    I enjoy all the four things you share, thanks for all the interesting bits and pieces. If I lived in Sydney I'd definitely look some of them up. Wishing you well for the year ahead.

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  8. Leanne20 December 2022 at 18:53

    Hi Lydia - I always enjoy reading your 4 things and seeing what you choose to share with the prompts. I also love hearing how upbeat you are now that you're out and about more and able to socialize again. Have a great Christmas and see you next year :)

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  9. Gillena Cox21 December 2022 at 03:33

    Mine is HERE
    MERRY CHRISTMAS

    MUCHđź’™LOVE

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  10. Debbish21 December 2022 at 13:31

    You rattled off a lot of achievements there Lydia. I'm always impressed by how much you do... that in itself is a huge achievement.

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  11. Rudbekia22 December 2022 at 03:08

    It's quiet.
    A Christmas tree is burning,
    in the manger Child.
    May your heart also
    will burn with love,
    and the soul will be filled with joy.

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  12. Kym 22 December 2022 at 06:51

    I didn't know about the origin of the phrase "knocked up" - I'm definitely not going to be okay with using it now! Happy Holidays! Visiting from SFS

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  13. Sarah Geringer22 December 2022 at 07:56

    Did you see that the SFS will be continued? Enjoy your Christmas!

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    1. Lydia C. Lee22 December 2022 at 11:57

      Yes, I did! But I'd already written this - I will def be at the new location end Jan!

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  14. Denyse Whelan.22 December 2022 at 14:59

    So glad you are a blogging friend and you are "you" Thanks as always for being part of the Wednesday’s Words and Pics group with your post this week. It’s been great to know this link up has people joining in and I am delighted to have you here as one valued blogger! The link up returns on Wednesday 4 January 2023. Warmest wishes and season’s greetings, Denyse.

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    1. Lydia C. Lee22 December 2022 at 20:25

      I am feeling a little down about being me today (but to be honest, I suspect it's lack of sleep and too much alcohol and too much on at the moment so don't feel too sorry for me...) so this was a nice comment to read at just the right time!

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  15. Joanne 23 December 2022 at 10:31

    I had no idea where that phrase "knocked up" came from!

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  16. Cindy24 December 2022 at 10:15

    Interesting and informative post, thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas!!

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  17. RachelSwirl24 December 2022 at 13:40

    Loving the festive photos - thanks so much for sharing snapshots and linking up to #MySundaySnapshot in 2022.

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  18. Melbourne Australia Photos25 December 2022 at 03:31

    Yes, all good things must come to an end and it is a wise person who realises when that time has come. Thanks for taking part in the "My Sunday Best" meme, Lydia.

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