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Triple Dog Dare!

Pick 3 things
Do them
Post your TaDas!

»»—-Cheers! WTG! Ygg!—-««

Don't think about it. Just do it!
~~ I Triple Dog Dare ya! ~~
Good Morning!
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Wilhelm Richard Wagner (/ˈvɑːɡnər/ VAHG-nər; German: [ˈʁɪçaʁt ˈvaːɡnɐ]; 22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, essayist, and conductor who is chiefly known for his operas (or, as some of his mature works were later known, "music dramas"). Unlike most opera composers, Wagner wrote both the libretto and the music for each of his stage works. Initially establishing his reputation as a composer of works in the romantic vein of Carl Maria von Weber and Giacomo Meyerbeer, Wagner revolutionised opera through his concept of the Gesamtkunstwerk ("total work of art"), whereby he sought to synthesise the poetic, visual, musical and dramatic arts, with music subsidiary to drama. The drama was to be presented as a continuously sung narrative, without conventional operatic structures like arias and recitatives. He described this vision in a series of essays published between 1849 and 1852. Wagner realised these ideas most fully in the first half of the 16-hour, four-opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung, also known simply as The Ring).

Wagner's compositions, particularly those of his later period, are notable for their complex textures, rich harmonies and orchestration, and the elaborate use of leitmotifs—musical phrases associated with individual characters, places, ideas, or plot elements. His advances in musical language, such as extreme chromaticism and quickly shifting tonal centres, greatly influenced the development of classical music; his Tristan und Isolde is regarded as an important precursor towards modern music. As he matured, he softened his ideological stance against traditional operatic forms (i.e., arias, ensembles and choruses), reintroducing them into his last few stage works, including Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg) and Parsifal.

To properly present his vision of the works, Wagner had his own opera house built to his specifications: the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, which featured many innovative design elements intended to immerse the audience in the drama. The premieres of The Ring and Parsifal took place there, and his most important stage works are performed at the annual Bayreuth Festival. The early success of the festival was secured by the efforts of his wife, Cosima Wagner, and has since been maintained by their descendants, attracting audiences from around the world.

Wagner's unorthodox operas, essays, and personal dealings engendered considerable controversy during his lifetime, and continue to do so. Declared a "genius" by some and a "disease" by others, his music is widely performed, but his views on religion, politics, and social life are debated—most notably on the extent to which his antisemitism finds expression in his stage and prose works. The effect of his ideas can be traced in many of the arts throughout the 20th century; his influence spread beyond composition into conducting, philosophy, literature, the visual arts and theatre.


aaand here they come!
the Valkyrie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQM97_iNXhk
and the bride:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXn9MHOdQlA

on the Lohengrin topic, I have a cool story that happened to a friend. At the end of Lohengrin, the title character leaves on a boat carried by a swan/dove. But at that one show my friend attended, there was a stage communication failure and the technicians pulled away the boat before he was able to embark on it. But the singer was oh so cool, finished his aria, then walked to the front of the stage and asked the audience "Does anybody know when the next swan leaves?" and then calmly walked off

I'm sure that gave the audience a good laugh, trissies. Thanks for starting us off.

I'm just hanging laundry. I think that Gma and Lauralind are still up and might join us.

* * * Good Morning! * * *

trissie, thanks for the start, the Richar Wagner info and the interesting story (couldn't they move the swan back on stage somehow?). Wishing you a day filled in little things (or big things) that you can enjoy.

Dogged, good mroning and good night !

Trying to decide why I should get out of bed today... Oh yes, I need to earn money. Isn't that the main reason people go to work? Siw months ago I sort of enjoyed my job, now I just do my job. MrNG keeps reminding me that many people don't enjoy their job and it's perfectly normal. I've been thinking about how it was better when I was a school teacher, but maybe I don't remember it well - there were hard days too. Anyway I will get out of bed (and hurry) and MrNG stays home to watch over the kids (Wednesdays, no primary school). He has a job interview next Wednesday (kids will go to daycare) and a paid mission (his own business) all day Tuesday, so he's actually working from home today.

TADAs : think too much about job and life, read news, cuop

TODO
get out of bed, morning rush, day at payroll - back home at 6pm.

Wow, so much going on before I am even done with the morning drop-off!

Frenchie, no real advice, other than "do look for another job". There's a difference between "not enjoying job" and "not wanting to get out of bed because you have to go to work"!
Dogged, what time zone are you in? I was just chatting with DH who still has a Wednesday and is doing his evening shift in the hotel - it's not even late for him yet in Oregon!

So, Wednesday. Because of an online course running from 1pm to 3:30pm, I am working from home (I could make it to school on time, but I just don't feel like doing the overtime). Still working on basic research, and since it's a headache inducing job, I will take frequent cleaning breaks to compensate!

TaDas
- up and attem
- dressed to shoes
- breakfast and coffee
- internet time
- lunchboxes
- morning drop off - DBD and DS

ToDos
- morning routine
- clean kitchen
- 15 on laundry

Braindump
work
- mailbox work
- research for IDD report
- 1pm online course
routines
- morning routine
- midday routine
- afternoon routine
- evening routine
food
- lunch
- dinner
- bake something sweet
organization
- pick up deliveries at collection points
- DBD's speech therapy
- homework and backpacks
- make medical apt for me - obgyn
- 15 on filing
- amendment to rental contract
- rental accounting
- pharmacy order
- deal with insurance
- declutter DBD's dresser
cleaning
- clean kitchen
- clean out/declutter pantry
- fridge clean-out
- spiff up DBD's room
- spiff up DS13's room
- spiff up twins' room
- spiff up master bedroom
- spiff up master bathroom
- spiff up living room
- spiff up downstairs bathroom and hallways
- spiff up office
laundry
- load of darks
- ironing
- folding
- mending
- laundry put away
me time
- 15 of exercise
- Bible study
- reading
garden
- plant windowsill boxes
- plant treatment - pest
- plant treatment - mold & funghi disease
- prune / tie climbing roses
- weeding in front garden
- oil patio furniture
- tree and bushes pruning
- general pick up in garage
- general pick up around the house
- fertilizing

Good morning, Trissie, and thank you for the start. What a cool story about Lohengrin - that singer showed great presence of mind!

Sleep well, Dogged! WTG getting your laundry done.

FFB, I do feel for you, actively disliking your job so much. Of course Mr NG is right when he said the main purpose of working is to earn money, but it's sooo helpful to one's wellbeing if at least part of the job is enjoyable, or one is at least able to derive satisfaction from it. Hopefully Mr NG's financial fortunes will improve soon,.which should take some pressure off you. Trissie has some very wise advice.

Helian,.you asked yesterday whether the stream was in a park? Yes, it runs through part of our local valley park. This isn't the same as a traditional city "park" with swings etc for children and other attractions, but, rather, a more natural, wild area, with a good collection of wild flowers, birds and animals .(It is still "managed" by the local wildlife trust to prevent total chaos, as no one wants impenetrable brambles taking over! ) There are gravel paths for walking on and also a few benches to sit on. It can get very muddy in winter with all the wet weather, so I usually walk round the estate then!

DH goes to the office today, so I need to make the most of the last quiet day this week. I may have to leave my walk until later, as I'm expecting a package today -it all depends on the postman. And it's going to be hot today, so I'll try and clean the kitchen.duri g the heat of the day and before the sun moves round to shine through the kitchen window!

To do:

Appointments:
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Matilda 's anti-inflammatory med
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
7pm DH out to concert rehearsal
Thursday: DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands? Pick up chocolates for vet and DF CW
Hoover car? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage (delegate this to DH)
Phone call from vet at ?? regarding Matilda's upcoming dental surgery
2 pm weight check with a vet nurse - Jude
2.30 pm dental check with a vet -Jude (I'm desperately hoping Jude's teeth and gums are fine, as I really don't want two cats recovering from surgery within days of each other!)
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Matilda 's anti-inflammatory med
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda ( if we didn't do it yesterday)
Put Matilda to bed early with her supper, as she won't be able to graze all night as usual
NO FOOD FOR MATILDA AFTER 10 PM
Friday: DH WFH
8 am Matilda to vet for dental surgery
After she's booked in, drive up the hill amd leave the car at the church (MQ has given permission)
Walk across town to the health centre (much quicker than dealing with rush hour traffic, and parking there is hopeless anyway )
9.20 am and 10.20 am nurse review is appointments -me (why they're not one after the other beats me - it's with the same.nurse )
If I didn't do this yesterday, pick up chocolates in town for vet and DF CW on the way back to the car
Pick up Matilda at ??
DF CW arrives to babysit Matilda at ?? (DH still hasn't given me the time he wants to leave DF CW has a much loved cat of her own, who is also registered with our vet, and is also a very experienced nurse, so, although I'd really rather not go out at all with Matilda just having had surgery, I know she'll be in very good hands)
Dinner out with DH's amateur dramatic society. We will need to leave them by 10 PM as I've promised DF CW we'll be back by 10.30 pm
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow* not this week - she is out to lunch with friends
Sunday:
church 9.30 am
Coffee with DF E ? Not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery

Future dates to note:
20/6 order my meds

Outstanding deliveries: eBay #1

Extras:
Text DF CW with the time we need to leave on Friday - 6.30 pm
Anniversary card for DH for our wedding anniversary next Monday
Send *that* text to GE (write in Word and think about it first, so I dont hit send by accident!)
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
House tasks: Replace the bit of mortar that's fallen out of the edge of the roof (I think its called the verge? Can this wait until next year when we get the house painted when a roof ladder will be in place?)
Sort out cabinet that wobbles - does the back need some sort of bracing ?
Fix garage guttering that's loose at one end and bending down. Dneighbour R2 may fix?
Fix dripping kitchen tap (new washer ?)- DF E has given me the phone number of her plumber . I think DF CW also has a plumber she is happy with?
Take up and hem those thick winter curtains for the kitchen
Book eye test for me
Find picture hanging equipment for DH
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now working on 2024
Think about setting up Guardianship for F,J and M - looked on Cats' Protection, I need their microchip numbers, approximate DOB, colour and markings and useful information about them. Bookmark link with local recommended solicitors (also ask DF CW?)
Change health centres to the one nearest us? On hold ATM , but I'll leave it on my list so I don't forget.

To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda, Jude, and Freddie
Cup of tea
QT
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
Physio exercises and back exercises WIP
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
DH launched
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
Check bank account
Go for my walk

Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden

Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water in cat bowls
Scoop cat trays
Check Jude’s bowl
Check Matilda's bowl
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Cats' supper
Kitty nails are due: M and J
Brush kitties: F, M, J
Flea control F

House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Load DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper

Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream

Extra house tasks:

Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom

Tuesday:
Clean hall
Clean sitting room
Clean stairs
Empty hoover before starting work
Wheelie bins back when dustmen have been
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes

Wednesday:
Clean kitchen

Garden extras:
Feed pots weekly
Beginning of June - need to order more fuchsia gall mite predator

Financial:
More work on budget WIP
Healthspan

FrenchFly, I feel for you. I have basically disengaged from my company. Not from the customers, whom I actually like, but from the company itself. My goal is to put one foot in front of the other like a pony in a pony ride and nothing more. That doesn't come naturally to me, but it can be a sanity saver until you are ready to move on.


I am in Eastern Time, trissie, or UTC-4. Oregon is in Pacific Time (UTC-7), like Lauralind.
Your Inner Brat must be much more disciplined than mine, as I don't think mine would ever accept cleaning as compensation for anything, LOL.

That is an excellent plan of cleaning before the sun has a chance to heat the room up, Kittykatt.

I have all of the laundry hanging, so I can head to bed with a clear conscience.

This day's main goals are:
Get Germane to her grooming appointment
Phone visit with db
Wash dishes
Start preparing for trip
Try to get some tidying done

Good night for now.

Sleep well, Gma! I can understand how all the work to deal with your DMum's house would be overwhelming. Does your DSis#2 genuinely not "see" her messes, or does she assume "someone" will clear it up?

I have been trying a new routine on those Wednesday mornings when DH goes to the office. As soon as he's left, I run round upstairs doing a quick PUPA, dust and Hoover, before jumping in the shower, so I can tick upstairs off my list. Of course this isn't going to work when he's home, and I'll have to think again when he retires, but for now, it's working for me.