Obsession

My latest and greatest obsession are the British vintage mysteries being aired mainly on Britbox through the Amazon Prime app. On the search engine, type her name to be directed to her books turned into movies or series.

To date, I have watched most of Agatha Christie books that were transformed into movies or television series. Plus, some of G.K. Chesterton for PBS Series of, Father Brown,” which was well written and casted. Angela Lansbury of, “Murder, She Wrote,” was in some of the Agatha Christie’s books that were transformed onto the television screen.

How did this happen? Truthfully, I was tired of a certain network of continual romance of the same story line but different circumstances. In the morning on the same network company unnamed, I started watching the original “Matlock,” then “Diagnosis: Murder,” and “Murder, She Wrote,” previously mentioned before work. Plus, used the guide of the network after work to catch up on missed episodes. “Castle” was the last American series I watched from the beginning to end. All the above are excellent including the updated “Matlock” and the surprise “Elsbeth.”

Because my flat screen tv is so “smart,” it started matching up shows related to the ones mentioned above which Agatha Christie books that were transformed into television format showed up. “Miss Marple” and “Piorot” was the beginning of it all. “Father Brown” aired on PBS written by G.K. Chesterton was better than I thought it would be.

Latest Agatha Christie was, “Cyanide,” which was quite intense. “Shakespeare and Hathaway” created by BBC Birmingham was a surprise of being better than anticipated. “Luther” was too insane for me. The first scene of the first episode, he’s talking to his wife about marital problems then the next scene is a gruesome murder.

Thank you for allowing me to indulge. Please share your favorite.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Simply Delicious

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Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood?
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The most simple thing is a Michigan grown red delicious apple. It is good for your teeth as well as your heart. Ate these apples growing up as a kid and still do. Tastes like candy but isn’t. The saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” which is true because of the nutrients that are in it helps a person from becoming sick.

Michael Bolton

His music helped me heal my emotional pain of my divorce years ago in the mid 1990s although I knew who he was prior. Afterwards, I kept an eye on his career but didn’t really listen to his music again till much later. One day about ten years ago, he popped into my head and never left. Started listening to his music again which bought me joy this time around. No complaints. So, I started encouraging him on social media when others wanted his attention which made me stand out to him, his manager and his family. Ironically, he made a documentary about Detroit where I grew up long before the good things that are happening there now. Then, I finally attended concerts in Louisiana and Texas. Then, one day, I had a vision about him with his Mother who passed away years before. It was weird. Not sure if he ever believed me of the vision. It changed everything because him and his family were weary of what I would do. Truthfully, I had to work through it on my own. When he started seeing someone who I hoped that it would have last, it was a relief for me. At the time, I was working at an investment firm second shift when lots of interesting calls came in some from celebrities and other interesting people which I believe that I talked to him on more than one occasion which was a true joy.

Later on, I decided to visit Connecticut hoping for closure. Kayaked at one of his daughter’s marina and paddle club then shopped locally at a boutique. I respected their space and time as they did mine. That trip, I drove to Providence Rhode Island along I-95 where I turned around at Attleboro MA when I could see Boston in the distance. Plus, I visited Sally’s Apizza in New Haven which was his favorite growing up there and Via Sporza in Westport CT. My second visit which was no contact with the family only to visit a beach where I found some peace. Thankful that him and his family learned quickly that I am not the threat as originally thought because of the vision.

Michael Bolton released the book recently below through Powerhouse Books by Schuster &Schuster of pictures documented throughout his life. Worth the purchase. His music lives on as well as his television appearances in sitcom and talk shows.

Understand that there might be comments which I experienced after the vision and before with my encouragement to him, I can handle them here too. Give him and his family privacy for his health and well being.

The vision itself when I was totally conscious and aware of my surroundings plus I could feel pressure on the back of my neck literally. Then, I laid down and seemed to go to a different place. I felt like I was in an unused room in his house near the garage but view of the lake near the end of the deck. Older furniture that was used for long periods of time. Small closet with an internet cluster to plug in a desk top and printer. The windows were bay type wall to wall almost floor to ceiling. Walls were a muted medium blue. After she got done speaking, I was home. Afterwards, I was honest with Mr. Bolton and family about my experience. A few people who told me that his Mom believed in intuition, visions and dreams. Please don’t judge.

Thank You,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Stepping Back

Years ago, before I moved to Texas, I knew that I was moving to Texas almost three years before from west Michigan. Now, it’s Connecticut to be nearer my sister and my distant relatives plus to be near water again.

Like before, I got ahead of myself which created worries and concerns on how it’s going to happen. Like before, I have chosen to step back and enjoy life a bit instead of being on the go constant. I still plan to visit in August and I may “window shop” a few areas of a new residence but I want to enjoy the peacefulness of the Long Island Sound across from the bustling NYC.

Stepping back will give me and my feline divas some time to enjoy life and to learn more about this site and to sell productively on my online closet. Right now, Texas will be going through the hottest time of the year which is the most challenging for me since I have lived most of my life in areas where the hottest it gets might be 85 degrees with a lake effect breeze and not 100 degrees plus.

For Michigan residents, I think Florida and Texas are the top two States where residents move to then numerous others. Each of us had to adjust from the change in weather and change in lifestyle to live not just survive.

Have you experienced this before? How did you manage making huge life decisions? Did you and were you able financially and situationally to move?

Appreciate your feedback which learning about your experience or someone else will benefit me and possibly others too.

Yours Truly,

Leslie Elizabeth David

Downer Kind of Day

Today, I woke up down about everything. It happens once in a while that my spirit dives in the tank. Before my move to Texas after losing my job after 21 plus years of employment, I had an experience like this that lasted awhile of losing hope and feeling negative.

With my online closet, I felt the pressure to do a “live” sale which I did because I need to move inventory which didn’t work. So, decided to announce a notice of a “closet clear out” which I shared with my followers to make sales after ten day hiatus. With this blog, I question if I’m on the right path or not. Usually, I trust my intuition but that seems quiet lately. Before I took my vacation day yesterday, I caught up on all of my tasks at work. Since I rarely interact with my coworkers constant social sessions, I didn’t mention my day off leaving it to the supervisor who should be doing it. Also, it seems that my neighbors are mad at me for hiring someone new to do my yard work although their son neglected it to begin with. Looking forward to sitting on the beach in August to connect with the water and the sand which is from living in Michigan and visiting chosen beach to work out my problems. Plus, I feel that I’m losing direction here and contemplating changes to infuse energy to the blog. Doubting other things too.

Thank you for taking time to read about being down for a minute which I will dig myself out once again with prayer and with hope.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Friday the 13th

Wikipedia states that “Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in western civilization. The thoughts range from Jesus’s last support to the popular novel of the title of this day written in 1907 by T.W. Lawson.

With that being stated, one cannot blame the day for when things go wrong, I take all the credit for that. For example, I took today off from work as a, “mental health day,” which I got ahead of all of my duties yesterday. Today, I cannot locate the keys to my safes and to the padlock on the gate for the new mowers to unlock. I recently changed purses which I go through the whole bag before discarding. Believe that I put them someplace safe that even I can’t locate them. My neighbor kid who usually does my lawn biweekly who went MIA on me so my lawn is long. He lives in a group home where he’s had problems with his temper and the law. Would do it myself but I have to cover every inch of skin not to get ill even a face mask. On a positive note, I am considering a change to the format and capabilities of my blog for the future.

What are your thoughts and experiences on this day? Your beliefs?

Happy FriYay!!!

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Vacation (Day)

”Vacation is all the I ever wanted. Vacation, happy to get away.” The GoGo’s “Vacation” says it all. In August, I will be at the beach below in the Long Island Sound area which I haven’t been in three years. The name? Honestly, I can’t remember it plus I looked extensively as well. My clue is that it’s between Stamford and New Haven. Truthfully, I miss the water so much. The Grand Haven City Beach in Grand Haven MI is another one of my beaches that is far away from the action of the State Park and the Grand River Riverwalk. Sometimes, one connects to people, places and things that don’t make sense.

In August, I plan to be in the general area to “window shop” for possibly a new residence in the future. Flying into a different airport than previously plus a different hotel in a different city as well.

Where is your sanctuary place? Is it far from your home? Is it a place of worship? Calvary Church in Grand Rapids MI was once mine. When do you visit like when you need space or when you can?

This is my #115th post which is a miracle in itself. Grateful and blessed to be here.

Thank again,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Attitude

Attitude defined by Dictionary.com as noun,” a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one this is reflected in a person’s behavior.” Informal of North American similar to truculent, uncooperative or resentful of someone having an “attitude” problem.

The third one describes my attitude perfectly today. I even gave myself a lecture about my bad attitude when I was at lunch which my parents would be amazed that I actually listened to them when I was in this state of mind.

You might ask, “Did you wake up with a bad attitude?” My response is, “No.” It started happening at work with issues with a scanner that I use to retain documents which was acting finicky so I got irritated with it. Next was the customer calls that were coming in, the answers would have been common sense. Plus, with the heat outside, I got tired plus a coworker who doesn’t know when to be quiet. She overshares her personal life way too much for my taste as I rarely talk outside of work topics. So, I put up with it. Going to the supervisor would be pointless since she kisses up to him relentlessly.

After lunch, it did get better a bit and did my best to accept things the way they are. At work, I focus on the tasks at hand throughout the day to get everyone done that needs to be. Then, after work, I am quite social with my childhood friends on Facebook and communicating with a long time friend as well.

Thank you for putting up with my imperfect self. Love to hear your stories as well.

Leslie Elizabeth David.