Let´s Disco!

 

Today I join Rain with Disco! I was born 1972 - but I saw it all on TV.

Our interior, we all were 70´s! 

I still have trousers like those! And a skirt, too!

Original lamps, phone... glasses even!

 

 The WORLD was a disco ball!

 

Fun times.

 

 

 

 

Food? HA! My friend fK said I am OK  saying I am proud of my last cooking-attempt!

Here goes (Bertiebo, this does not really count as face?):

 

 

Ingo had "old" tomatoes so I thought - yupp, make a pizza-sauce for pan-pizza next week.

Was it last year I got these from the market? They are still hot´n good!

3 only - and fresh basil....

 

I added red wine and salt, no sugar (sorry, Jamie, I have no idea where Ingo put that) - and...

truffle butter (in the blender already).

Cooked it till all vitamins were dead and the outcome was SO yummy.

Oh, boy.

I have no recipe but this was yum!

 

 I think it was a tortilla-base, but who cares?

Just put it in a pan and put a lid on top!

You have no idea how happy I am I got fired and learned cooking and baking!!!!

Henry 🦁

 

 

 

BOTH, both, baby.

Say Good-Bye To Wilbur!

 

 

Oh, boy, I spotted this sign at the Belgian in Perth.

 

 

I do admit... in Cuba I loved that. Once in 3 weeks.

And the chef hugged me big for the good-bye - in front of all people... how nice and embarrassing.

He was "black" (colored, whatever you name people of dark skin - actually I was colored I was...). I was red in my face of "shame" (I hate it when people look at me and everybody did! He was also very tall and me small... He did because they live of tips also and we made bow-ties and other origami of them and despite I never got anything from him other than "Wilbur" cause he used to make fish I every time said hello and good bye and most treated him like a "thing". He is the chef!!! He stands there every night and prepares food!!!)

 

I do eat meat. But.... 

 

Despite what happened in Madeley/Perth...

 

 

So sad my Niece does not want to read this (to improve her English in a fun way).

 

And another sign, I just checked e-mail. CEO#2 wrote there will be an opinion poll: "You are important to us" - see why I want to stay with ESE?

The mail ends with "Liebe Grüße, L and P". No Dr.- or whatever titles just the first names.

Germany lives behind a rock so this is really unusual.

At cgs I had to "earn" the casual "du" and first name...

 

This certainly is for Tom´s Signs2. 

 

Henry's 🦁  alter Perth-ego,the Black Swan 🐣:

 

P.S. for Tom´s post on this:

We got him from our Naturehistorical Museum Baunschweig and named him... well, we are like the Duke Henry who named his Lion Henry.... "Zunge", "Tongue".

And if you are interested... another history-lesson here (or just scroll down).

 

 

 

 

The Darkest Trends Of The Victorian Era#2

 

For part #1 with explanation see here.

#2 - Secret piercings

"Among the tightly laced corsets that defined fashion around 1800, there was another secret: piercings. Breast piercings, to be precise, were a daring trend that captivated the European fashion scene. Women who wanted to make a statement and push social boundaries adorned themselves with golden rings, which they carefully inserted through the delicate skin of their breasts. The idea that these piercings could promote breast growth or correct their shape may seem far-fetched today, but it was a prevailing belief at the time.

Victorian women were prepared to put up with pain and discomfort in order to be socially accepted. The presence of these hidden piercings is a reminder that even in this prudish and proper era, there were people who were prepared to challenge norms and express their individuality through daring and unconventional means."

 

Crazy fights for freedom, huh. Others fought for women to vote in politics. 

But one thing is clear... women always wanted to be equal and free...

And in so many countries they still are not.

T Stands For Thermal Runaway

 

With this happy drink I join Elizabeth´s T - this week was hard to be happy, see the journal:

 

Monday: Bad news. mJF called me. We lost Fortescue. See here.

I think it was just too dangerous (thermal runaway).

mFW contacted me, too, showing me the e-mail - Fortescue not even gave a reason for dropping us. 

All the hopes, all the research, all the money.... gone.

And I am with no project, as mM... fear sets in.

What a way to start a week.

 

mJF - he´s Mexican - told me the tacos at my former YUM place were not really authentic (he tried them) - maybe he´ll provide some, though 🌮! I learned a lot about Mexico. I think we both needed some comfort?

He told me what he likes about Germany - even the cold half of the year!!! What a weirdo! (KIDDING).

He likes the health system. And that guns aren´t allowed openly. Yes, well, knives are, though. And axes. But, yes, compared to Mexico we are quite safe here. 

Ingo and I were in Cancun in.. early 2000s - still get goosebumps of fear remembering the guy with the machine gun, though.

Yes. Germany isn´t that bad. (#stinky winter).

 

fK, too, contacted me... other I kept silent. What to do?

Ingo came home with NAMASTE, a small portion we shared. Lunch still for the next day!!!!

  Define small...

 

Tuesday: mT asked about Mr. Opsi, LOL - a good start to the day (this is a "shop"-system for software that always pops up first cause I work from home, it´s "complicated").

mF called me. Gave me loads of advice, like...

"Do NOT write via e-mail you are willing to go on un-payed holiday to keep the job!"

I am naive, I need this help. And I get it! He said, "I am not your teamlead, I say this simply as mF..."

See, he had his cam on and so I activated mine - this helps. Glad I wore no PJs but proper clothes!

fK called me... it was a tad scary, she thinks something and I say it. 👻💚

fC says she tries everything for jobs for all of us, it´s difficult times.

fH contacted me, too, she is one "high up". Are they all worried?

Now I get really scared.

 

See, I work from home, yet I know so many people already! Let´s hope I can stay >>> Summer-festival I will meet so many in person! 

 

Wednesday: fK contacted me due to the huge fire. Boy, I really made a bad move with the police officer and wearing PJs last time, LOL. I´m wearing  proper jeans. Just so you know. It´s either laughing or worrying.... 

Bro called - we fought about politics/health system/religion so hard I started to cry - I really didn´t want to!!!

He later said he´s sorry - I NEED to avoid these subjects, we are both too stubborn. 

I didn´t expect the crying thing! Weird. I hadn´t heard from him so long and than such stupid subjects! But we are GOOD.

 

Thursday: Oppa/Granpa (work-Lenovo) threw a fit, but HA! Thanks to mT I knew, cut the docking station shortly and all was good again, yippeeee.

Bought wrong stuff (can change tomorrow), doc and I talked privately for half an hour until a phone call interrupted. He´s a bit younger, Greek and we have the same values. Always fun to chat!

Friday: Only 08:00 a.m. and I had to use password twice and PIN 5 times. Crazy in your work-place as well? I mean, really?!

We have a new family-member (Ingo´s words), see here, if you like.

And I had a great time with fK, like in we met for real again. It was so much fun, sadly no pics.

 

Weekend: Saturday: Winter has returned. Ingo came home from grocery shopping with these:

I kissed him on the cheek whist he was still unpacking - C.O.L.D!!!!

But aren´t the flowers too cute? One looks like a ball of grass!

Other I cleaned the fridge and microwave, the fun never ends. 

Ingo repaired my boys´-push-bike. It will go to the cellar as the halfbike is waiting for me.

Sunday: Sleep in, Löwenzahn and Die Maus - a lot about how words and writing and books developed, how music organs are built (sad the Nieces don´t watch this):

 

Then Grimm´s Hänsel and Gretel as fairy tale. Ingo said: This is brutal and not for kids!!!
 

I showed him what River talked me into - the adult version of Grimm! Can´t wait to start!

Wanna finish Warehouse 13 first (episode on Germany: "Wiener Schnitzel" .... that is Austria!) and this and Eureka are in line for fK when the kid´s English is good enough!

 

 Munchy-wise: Henry 🦁:

 

 Mushed potatoes, peas and carrots from the tin.... haven´t had this so long and just like fK Ingo knew what I needed - scary, huh?

What a week again.

If I would not write this down.... I´d forget - that would be sad, huh. All the people who helped each other (I did, too)...

I started a new series, btw, about the The Darkest Trends Of The Victorian Era - I started today, if interested, hop in here.

The Darkest Trends Of The Victorian Era#1

 

I found this by chance (in German) - as you maybe know I am interested in history, and maybe you like to join me on a journey through this time?

 I admit I used deepl for the translation, these are not my words but AI´s,also I just present you part of the pics provided to stay legal, the original is here:

"When we think of England of old, the first things that come to mind are painfully tight dresses with ruffles, top hats and soot-faced chimney sweeps. This was England's famous Victorian era, named of course after Queen Victoria herself, who reigned between 1837 and 1901.

It was a prosperous time full of innovation, culture and somewhat peculiar social etiquette. No wonder there are countless TV series, movies and books depicting the country during this time. Thankfully, many of these bizarre Victorian habits and trends have since disappeared, but if you're curious to learn all about them, you'll find everything you need to know about the strangest things about the glorious era here!

 

#1 - The water cure

In the 19th century, hydrotherapy became a prevalent trend in the medical field. It became popular as a seemingly miraculous solution to a variety of ailments, from hair loss in men to the treatment of female 'hysteria'. The practice involved immersing oneself in hot or cold water in the belief that this would bring about healing and rejuvenation. The hydrotherapy clinics were aimed at wealthy people seeking these therapeutic experiences.

People flocked to these facilities and eagerly sought treatment in the hope of a cure. Although the efficacy of hydrotherapy remains doubtful, it undoubtedly provided a lucrative business opportunity for enterprising medical practitioners.Whether it was a placebo effect or a genuine belief in the healing power of water, hydrotherapy was a symbol of the period's fascination with medical progress and the pursuit of well-being."

 #2, #3, #4, #5...

 

A Gem I Missed

 

Pic taken in a side-lane in Perth, I reckon... hope... painted by Christopher Pease?

 

What I found though, was the  Bibbulmun Track - you find more here.

 

 

It says on the page, "The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world's great long distance walk trails, stretching 1000km from Kalamunda, a suburb in the hills on the outskirts of Perth, to the historic town of Albany on the south coast. It passes through the heart of the scenic south west of Western Australia." - have to ask P if he did it? On foot, of course!!!

I may repeat myself... I still have hopes there will be a "proper living together".

I saw it can be done!

And I saw it can not be done.

 

This is for Sami´s COLOURFULWORLD Monday Murals.

 

Henry's 🦁  alter Perth-ego,the Black Swan 🐣:

 

 To a better future...

 

No mural, but....

 

 

1C, felt -2C??? Spring??? (That´s 33F, felt 28F)

Maggie Lena Walker

There are no loos but flowers today, yet I also join "Historical Snapshots" and maybe you all say... oh, come on, I knew that since like forever! If so and you are more into seeing Braunschweig in Spring, scroll over this post to the next 🌸💐🌹🌺

I didn´t know and I want to share, here goes:

"Maggie Lena Walker was born on July 15, 1864, in Richmond, Virginia, where she spent her childhood years amidst Reconstruction, seeing both the challenges of discrimination and economic hardships in the lives of black Americans in the South, and the opportunities that came with becoming free. Despite the struggles, Maggie received a good education, attending the newly established Richmond Colored Normal School.

At fourteen years old, Maggie decided to join the Independent Order of St. Luke (IOSL). This fraternal organization, which black American women led, provided financial assistance and support to black Americans. It was a decision that would greatly impact Maggie's life and work.

Rising through the ranks over the years, she became the organization's Grand Secretary-Treasurer in 1899, giving her considerable influence. Under Maggie's leadership, the IOSL expanded its reach, offering a wide array of services, including life insurance, burial assistance, and savings programs. It was also within this organization that Maggie's entrepreneurial spirit came to life. "What we need is an organ, a newspaper to herald and proclaim the work of our Order. No business, no enterprise, which has to deal with the public can be pushed successfully without a newspaper, a trumpet to sound the orders," Maggie said and then proceeded to launch a newspaper for the organization in 1902.

But she wanted to and believed in the importance of doing more for the community. She said, "What do we need to still further develop and prosper us, numerically and financially? First we need a savings bank, chartered, officered and run by the men and women of this Order. "

With that in mind, Maggie established the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank in 1903, making her the first American woman to charter a bank in the United States. The bank provided loans to black American businesses and homeowners, empowering the community economically. With her business acumen and leadership, the bank successfully operated through many challenges, including the Great Depression.

Beyond her entrepreneurial pursuits, Maggie was a vocal advocate for civil rights and social justice. She played a pivotal role in the fight against segregation, using her platform to challenge discriminatory practices in education, housing, and public accommodations. In one example, Maggie utilized the newspaper to urge Richmond residents to boycott the city's new segregated streetcar system. The boycott was so effective the company operating the street cars declared bankruptcy two months later. Her tireless efforts earned her respect and admiration from both the black American community and the broader society.

Despite facing numerous obstacles in life, both work and personal, including the death of a child and the accidental killing of her husband by their son, Maggie stayed determined to make a positive change in life for black Americans, women in particular. She shattered glass ceilings and defied societal expectations, paving the way for future generations.

Maggie passed away on December 15, 1934."
Interesting, what a lady!!!

Henry ´s wife 🦁

 Really, if the schools weren´t so run down and if I was young.. I would love to become a REAL history-teacher - this is such an interesting subject.

Spring is just a scroll away.