My blog Dedicated to Myles

 

Myles O'Shaughnessy

05/11/1968 - 18/08/2022

I feel very fortunate to have had a big brother.  Thank you so much for being my big brother Myles.

So a family member asked

show us your dress

This one's for you Myles !

These " selfies " for my family .

Yes, my big brother is watching over me , but he was always looking out for me anyway .

So I don't give a hairy monkey's ass if big brother is watching me .

Becos he's my big brother .

You'll always be my big brother Myles .

and, he loves me

I love you big brother 💕

See the following link for my song for Myles, played live, at home, on the day of his funeral and at this vigil dedicated to him:

https://youtu.be/jVz0c7veXPk

Rest easy now brother .

Love, your little sis 

Sophie

XXX OOO

Photo c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2022

Nature Art Photography by Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

Moon Phenomena

More magic moons again, though in the BBC, article, news today it's the last supermoon this year:-

Brilliant pics.!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-62518102 

Apparently, it's called the Sturgeon moon.

I managed to spot it, including with a passing helicopter and with my basic camera phone even really like the rainbow/refractions of light in what look like sideways on bow-ties, well to me anyway.  

However, for the geeky, nerdy or scientific outlook kinda person a geometric description would more than likely be bow-tie hexagons!  

Yeah, me too, I prefer my description!

Here my pics.:

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Art Nature Photography by Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

 So, apparently,..

and this has nothing to do with my first name Being SOphie!...

Hello! Yes, This is your host blogger, Sophie aka handeldoesit

Apparently, in this day and age, we are to use usernames!

Ewan McGregor "does it best" whence saying "Fuck a duck"!

However, stardom aside, I Beg To Differ!

Considering posting 'the post', I had held off from posting the phrase, intending to 'minimise' it somewhat, however, coming upon this, extraordinary, could not be more perfected in regards to timewise, find:- the film, starring Ewan McGregor, "Rogue Trader", and I quote! I could not, but share a recent phenomenon experience of mine: "voyeurism", at it's acceptable best, yes, nature doesn't hold back, evidently:-

*

So, these Muscovy ducks are not that common here in Preston, Lancashire.  

Already, I had to deter a few adult/teenagers from antagonising these beautiful creatures, successfully, so I might add, however, it could have turned out differently, although, what with this (second summer) heatwave, a rare occasion for me:  I was only bikini clad; Could have had some influence, maybe Possibly Maybe or is it Definitely?! Pardon the pun, no don't, it was absolutely intended!

Only peoples who appreciate music will get this punn. 

Too bahd!

Anyway, when they (the Muscovy ducks) tried to cross a quite busy road I managed to escort them back across at least once, that worked!

And, yes, no bikini pics. available, yet again, artist prerogative! 

Ought to be a given.

Maybe later, no, let's not go there, maybe, definitely,... !... 

*c. Copyright S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2022 

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Politics Schmolotics! by Blogger / Artist Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

 So, This Is a Classic and None More Relative Than Now!

"One of my favourite" tracks, just thought I would share it with you, maybe, for inspiration, maybe, so you indulge me and I'm not that shy anymore! Whatever!

From The Musical, Chess! 

https://youtu.be/rgc_LRjlbTU

NB.  I am available:-

Managers/Agencies/Management you are most welcome to get in touch:-

Contact details can be found here, on this page:

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2016/10/performance-artistteacher-miss-sophie.html

WellBatgirlDidn'tHappenForAReasonMaybeIt'sBecosTheRealBatGirlWozAlreadyHereEtc.!

#BeYou'reOwnSuperHero!:-

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Moon Phenomena by Artist/Blogger Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

 Nature Art Photography

My basic camera phone photo with full zoom in:

Preston, Lancashire

At least you can zoom in on the zoomed in pic. also!  

However, I like the dot effect of the various other urban lights as well as the slightly blurry effect - reminds me of the painters impressionist era.

The article in the news today expanded upon my fortunate sighting.  Usually we get these natural phenomena news stories well in advance, then, some, people remember, some set the alarm and some even camp out to stargaze etc..

What with all the political action, at the moment, here in the UK (maybe that was the reason there weren't any articles about this second supermoon thus year recently!) are we going to have a new and improved government soon?  Or, will it merely be the case of them passing the buck?! 

pun intended! (couldn't resist)

The pics. in the article are, as to be expected, "really, rather good".

Here's the article (my screenshot photo).  You'll have to research it yourself for more!  I can't be doing all the work, all the time, for free!

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Photos c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2022

"Hot Off The Press" by Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

*********Quite literally hot off the press!*********

Just call me a modern day hero! And here I am with my Superdog too!

Only joking, these guys are the real heroes: the fire service and the police. For without their quick response and action tonight's story could have become a very different tail - pun intended!

However, yes my Superdog sniffed out a load of youth were up to no good obviously and when I saw them climbing the scaffolding and enter a derelict and highly likely dangerous building we were concerned for their safety and called 101.

Little did I suspect that 5/10 minutes later they would be potentially committing arson: When we saw the smoke coming from the building and the group of about 15 teenagers scattering, we called the fire brigade.

I only came out this evening to top up on my vit. D sunshine and walk my dog again although my superdog's senses must have known there was going to be trouble in the air.

The drama caused me stress, particularly, because recently there have been at least a few fires in the Preston city centre that have caused immense damage.

There could have been someone trapped in the building, it could have spread and taken hold as alot of the windows were boarded up and there is a wooded area nearby.  No matter kids protesting as they run off "Oh we put it out, it's out now!"  I know if superdog and I hadn't made the call straight away it could have been another terrible fire etc..

As my reward for doing my good deed for the day I could not resist asking two hunky firemen for a photo who kindly obliged.  Wayne and Chris (see photo) are just two of the crew who turned up straight away and averted disaster with their quick responsive action.

No doubt the story will be in the "real" news however as I shared I quite often write about local issues I got permission from the fire crew to possibly include the incident for my blog.

Now for a cup of tea for me to relieve the stress and extra treats for my super dog!

#CommunitySafetyMatters

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I'm A Bluebell!/Destination Fitness Dancer! By (Author) Ms Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

 

Hey! What can I say! Got to get your rays in When and Where you can!

Here I am!

A proper bluebell!

"Ding Dong"!

#MyFashion

Royal, blue, colours, all part of the course, as they say!  

Of course, still honouring the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. 

Though, apparently, you can still go for a Jubilee (Street) Lunch all of June, and this year, or something.  

That rocks!

Anyway, royal blue leotards in our dancing school, were standard, back in the day!

#PriorStageSchoolandUniLifeJeanBeyrlandKingSchoolsofDancing

🇬🇧🎉🇬🇧🎉🇬🇧🎉🇬🇧🎉🇬🇧🎉🇬🇧🎉🇬🇧🎉🇬🇧🎉🇬🇧🎉🇬🇧

**** It's been a few months now and I feel like I'm getting in to my stride.  It's not something I really ever envisioned I would find myself involved with*, however, with my always happy to help motto, it seems now like a natural progression in the course of things as regards to careers pursuit, so to speak.

Click on (/copy and paste) the following link for more details:

https://www.facebook.com/100050976945361/posts/492055479170346/?flite=scwspnss

Here, I am, assessing "the damage": in the video you can see me sat on a gym ball assessing the (possible) crew for dance sessions and/or maybe calling for back up!

Since then, I'm relieved to say, the group and individuals have engaged and embraced dance as another form of fitness and realise dance can actually be fun also.

*In Preston, this year, unfortunately, there was so much local banning of kids due to anti-social behaviour etc., but also an apparent empty youth club in the town centre that left me wondering why?! these kids have nowhere to go I sought to network with local PCSOs and Councillors and found myself, at a local community centre, at a Talk advocating Anti-Knife Crime.

Bit of a 'woos', I only ever really watch rom-com, action movies etc., I'm not ashamed, however, to say, at the least, I found it a tad challenging.  Regardless, I honoured the bravery of the speaker and continued to offer my services with my skills in performance art.

I look forward to providing more sessions facilitating the chance to learn dance within this gym/youth club set up.

Thank you to the owners/share holders and manager at the the youth club in the gym, Smart Fitness. 

You know who you are! ****

As 'the boys in blue' say:

(#)BinTheKnife

#TheJJEffect

#DanceFitnessAndDestinationFitnessRules!

#"LiveIsLife!"

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All photography © S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2022