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Sunday, 16 August 2020

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Commemorating VJ Day

This weekend I dedicated, singing, Dryden and wore my red, white and blue bikini to commemorate V J Day.

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https://photos.app.goo.gl/WUVjNSWvoUM5b6yp8

#Thankyou
#Girly
#Artist
#DestinationFitnessPaysOff

Saturday, 15 August 2020

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy ~ nature/photography/just for fun

Riverlife

In these current times, whatever reduces the stress surely is a good thing - moor to come on this, shortly (punn intended).

So, everyone who has observed my blog, Spot The Heron and has guessed correctly, award yourself a gold star, like this one, a helium gold star balloon I spotted, 'moored' on the river, recently.

At the risk of sounding a bit like Bill Oddie I'm going to proceed with a little bit more detail. But, surely, that cannot be a bad thing anyway. Remember The Goodies. Fantastic musicians and entertainers.*

This week I also spotted a Cormorant. I got a few pics of it, though it was quite evasive, it seems, so here's the first:

Spot the Cormorant

and, another:

Today it was splendid to see both the heron and the cormorant within close proximity together.

The cormorant was showing off it's wingspan, it was amazing.

Here's one of the heron first:

Spot the Heron

Spot the Cormorant

Spot the Heron and the Cormorant

*The Goodies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbFaMhl2t_Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAmx_XdQky8

Similar articles of mine:

August 2020
Spot the Heron

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2020/08/sophie-cox-oshaughnessy-naturefun.html

Riverlife
https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2020/08/sophie-cox-oshaughnessy-riverlife.html

May 2020
Spot The Heron
https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2020/05/miss-s-cox-oshaughnessy-photography.html

(photos taken with a standard smartphone camera)

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2020

Wednesday, 12 August 2020

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy ~ nature/fun themed Photography

So, who hasn't been enjoying this delicious spell of super duper 'sunshiney' weather has committed a crime. Metaphorically speaking of course, and I say it in inverted commas because, well, here up north the sun might have been ⛅ but it's certainly been warm.

Here is a, just for fun, of the series:
Spot The Heron capture shot:

(click on/copy & paste the following link for photography)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/9rcf3jDnEPMNSVxR8

#I❤️Riverlife

just some of my similar articles:

August 2020
Riverlife
https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2020/08/sophie-cox-oshaughnessy-riverlife.html?m=1

July 2020
Nature/Photography
https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2020/07/sophie-cox-oshaughnessy-artist-nature.html?m=1

May 2020
Spot the Heron
https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2020/05/miss-s-cox-oshaughnessy-photography.html?m=1

December 2018
Nature Photography
https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2018/12/sophie-cox-oshaughnessy-art-photography.html?m=1

Sunday, 9 August 2020

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy: For My Son, Jerome, Love, Mum

Usually, although directed at hopefully being interesting or topical, most of my blogs are non-subjective.

This one, however, is very personal.

It is time to go public.

As an artist, though first and foremost, as a mother, I reach out to my son. His name is Jerome.

Know this, Jerome, that you are loved, you are loved by me: your mum, by your grandma, and my side of the family as you always have been, as well.
If you have ever received my letters, though do not know how to respond, I hope that you see this online and can choose to do so. Please get in touch, but most of all stay well.

In the current climate, there is alot of discussion as to people unable to see their family and/or friends. The issue has been ongoing for about five months.

Try doing it for about twelve years.

Unfortunately, the family court system does not appear to be for the family - for you to express a wish to live/be with each of your parents, and for that not to occur, for no reason is diabolical.

cooking pasta quite a lot does not make me a bad parent

providing you, on a budget mind, with 'too many toys', does not make me a bad parent

to be accused, because apparently you could eat two roast dinners whilst at your dad's, that I am a bad parent, is pathetic

to be told, when I have disclosed private experience as regards to domestic violence, when in the relationship with your dad (you were too young to remember, though, thank goodness), when asked to, although I was reluctant, because I have been to counselling to deal with the issue, for the purposes of compliance I did share that information, that 'Oh, I don't believe he would do something like that' is unprofessional and alarming

etc., etc.

I hope you realise (and remember) that for the first twelve years of your life you were cared for by me, your mum

take care Jerome

as you are man now, I trust you can

you will always be my baby though, no matter what age you are

love you always,

Mum

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Tuesday, 4 August 2020

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Riverlife / photography

Riverlife

n.b. Nothing to do with Westlife or the now, Boyzlife.

At the weekend, it was a rare occasion for me to be able to bring out my little 'yellow submarine'* and cool off on the river - yes, 'I live by the river'* - due to the gorgeous sunshine (Friday).

Just For Fun

Spot The Army

I was walking my dog (Saturday) when I noticed the police had taped off the small bridge to the river access and asked a few bystanders about it. The fisherman, himself, also showed me a picture he googled to show what he had discovered near the water's edge - a hand grenade.

I promptly went on my way, took my dog home, and as it was getting cooler, got changed as I'd decided to return and see what happened next.

The bomb squad turned up and it was taken to the other side of the river into a field. 'London's calling'* - yes, this river here is on London Rd.

I patiently waited and experienced the thrill of the bang and the subsequent smoke from the explosion. Such things I would not normally be up for, however, as Saturday night's entertainment, and in the current climate, goes, with it being local to me, this was really cool.

To think where I was paddling, as I stayed very near the water's edge and in shallow water was not that far from where the grenade was found, or it could have been where I was paddling and moved along by the current, who knows, is an interesting thought, also.

Related articles:-

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'Ray of Light' (July 2020) / The only one other sunny day this 'summer' so far (up north)!

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2020/07/sophie-cox-oshaughnessy-artist-nature.html

'Spot The Heron' (May 2020):

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2020/05/miss-s-cox-oshaughnessy-photography.html

* Music reference quotes:

The Beatles

The Clash

(again) The Clash

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but you all knew this, right ?!

#StaySafe

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2020

Saturday, 18 July 2020

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Busking/Lockdown for Musicians

Here's a rare clip of me singing and playing busking I'm sharing in this blog for good cheer, though also because unfortunately I do not have access to zoom, etc. to be able to provide live streaming of my music during this lockdown and advice to 'stay at home, or if you can work go to work, but work from home if you can', is just not possible.

In the current climate of the Corona virus pandemic and the rules with which we are all required to adhere to, for our own safety, I for one am really looking forward to getting back to work and performing live music, whether it is at a venue and a paid gig or busking - that is something as an initiative I can do to present live music in the public domain anyway, that is more of a gesture that the public can provide if you choose (as regards to pay), still it prevents musicians feeling that they have to pay for free, as the saying goes, would you call out a plumber and expect not to pay them? however, this will only happen when it is safe to do so.

This article, published by the BBC news today is particularly relevant:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53446329

The research is stating that musicians need to be 3 metres apart when co-performing.

I wish all other musicians and artists the very best, however, recent news about theatre venues and live music venues being able to open at the beginning of next month and seeing musicians and bands advertising that they are available to hire etc., because of the said permission, does not seem to register the fact of these scientists' findings.

Even on public transport, in the diagram, there seems to be more space allocated in between the aisles than either in front or behind (in standard class) - that to me creates a concern, especially when seating is not staggered.

I'd prefer to be able to say different, but The Band On The Wall's decision seems to be the wisest, in my opinion.

I don't think musicians and artists should be putting ourselves (this includes everyone/the public) at risk just to get the economy back up and running. The virus issue is world wide, as we're all aware. I don't think it's going anywhere soon, and to create false hope that everything will all be alright for a particular religious/commercialised yearly event is a poor show - pun intended.

Enjoy the video!

See you sometime when (from substantial healing, worldwide, I think) it's safe.