Emily Cat 176

This was like a surprise exhibition that l was not expecting.  I'm so glad l did see it. Small paintings by artists.  Also, l don't call myself an artist but l do show you my first attempt at painting.   

Have you heard of this author? I mainly listen to audiobooks these days, but, saw this in an op shop and wonder if it's worth reading. Let me know if any of you read her books.  

Another Shakespeare sonet. Number 7 this week. Look at the video and tell me what you think. Let's start a conversation.   

A special treat today. Recently l saw the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. They played Tchaikovsky.  I think he was a musical genius.  Do any of you think that too? Do you like classical music and do any of you attend performances because l ask a question in the video and would like to know the answer.   

I started with the 3rd book in the series and it was good.  Have any of you read these books? Does your country have the equivalent to borrow box?  Let's start a conversation. 

A more contemporary poem this week.  Let me know what you think of it.  Adrian Blevins 's new collection is out now. Her details are at the end of this post.   arianblevins.com

I saw the first show in Mordialloc Theatre's 2025 and it was good. There is something magical about watching live theatre. It is the immediacy of watching a story unfold.  Love it.  What about you.? My own 2025 year in the arts is off to a flying start and l am loving every minute of it.  

Have you read any Liane Moriarty books? This is my first and l didblike it. A book about secrets and all that flows from that one secret.  

Another Shakespeare sonet.  Number 6 today. Do you like poetry? Do you like Shakespeare's Sonets?  

I was the only one in the cinema.  It was like my own private screening.  I've seen several films already this year and have not been disappointed by any of them.  I liked this film too. I saw The Last Showgirl. Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis both gave strong performances.   For the full review watch the video.   

I like these books. Do you? Have any of you seen the series based on these novels?  

Where do you find information about current poets . Does your country have a poet laureate?    

I saw my first play of 2025. It was an adventure getting there and some kind people gave me a lift to the station at the end. This play is by an Australian playwright and has been made into a film. What did l think of it; watch the video.