My Creative Everyday

Did you know? 1. The great black-backed gull is the largest member of the gull family.  2. It is very aggressive, frequently hunting and killing any prey smaller than themselves, by swallowing whole most food, including fish and even other gulls.  3. They rely on aggression, physical strength and endurance, and can attack other flying birds, pursuing them by jabbing with their bill, hoping to  create an open wound or exhaust their prey. 4. They grow to 64–79 cm (25–31 in) long, 1.5–1.7 m (4 ft 11 in – 5 ft 7 in) by wingspan and 0.75–2.3 kg (1.7–5.1 lb) 5. The oldest recorded age for a wild great black-backed gull is 27.1 years. 6. The Pacific Gull (pictured), the largest black backed gull in Australia, has an enormous yellow bill, tipped red, as if dipped in paint.  7. It drops crabs or sea urchins onto rocks from the air, at about 10 to 15 metres while flying, in order to break them open.  8. They are the gulls in Finding Nemo which say "mine." 9. The native to the coasts of

  Words have power. The lines of Freddie's songs have become anthems. They have immortalised a man who dared to experiment and challenge existing norms.  As I walked through the exhibition, a recreation of his home, among all his personal belongings, it was a chance to glimpse someone I knew very little about. It deepened my love for his songs and music. It made me realise what a genius he was.  To be honest, I liked the songs, but after the exhibition, I listened to them, connecting to the man behind the lyrics. I began reading one of the biographies. I've watched his concerts, which seem to play more on television these days. There's a renewed interest in Queen and perhaps, like me, Freddie Mercury has found new fans in 2023.   My YouTube series about the exhibition found a vast audience, reaching more than 20,000 views. Music, videos and photography, as a creator and consumer, add so much to my life as a writer. I wanted to make more videos in 2023, and develop an online

Source:  @margotrobbieofficial on Instagram Pink mania is upon us with the release of the new Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie.  The colour pink has a remarkable history. There's loads of fun facts, ranging from its origins to psychology, nature, science and consumerism. Take a peak at the colour pink.  Origins Of The Colour Pink Before the early 1600s, pink, was simply referred to as a shade of red. The colour pink came into existence in the English language when a specific rose tint was created for Madame de Pompadour by the renown Sèvres porcelain company. Madame de Pompadour was a mistress of Louis XV who famously loved pink clothes. She was one of the most powerful women in 18th-century France.    Originally, ‘to pink,’ which dates back to the fourteenth century, was used as a verb and means ‘to decorate with a perforated or punching pattern.’  A Pink Peony - Hay On Wye Flowers The colour pink was named after the flowers, pinks, which have frilled edges. Some people sugges

I'm sitting in  Sara's Tea Garden in  Leigh On Sea , feeling content about summer and the cream tea in my belly. The scent of the scone when it arrived at the table made my legs weak. It might be one of the best scones I've ever had. I'm terribly pleased there's fresh strawberries in the clotted cream. I wish I could have a second pot of jam, but chastise myself as I am already being too indulgent today.  Of course the anticipation of being at the seaside colours everything into pastel hues, and this oasis garden is safe and cosy.  I'm reminded of the first time I visited. I sat inside and had a slice of Victoria Sponge.  I think of Katherine Mansfield and wish I could recreate her wonder and delicious abandon of being away from home.  But I mustn't dally. The seaside awaits. My belly is full and I'm ready to bake in the sun.  I lay on a towel in the sand, reading a book on my phone. After I pack up, I'm wistful, wishing I could stay longer. Icecrea

In a story full of plot twists, Phillip Schofield's exit from ITV is a game of public relations as it becomes a he said and they didn't.  It's a toxic place, some people are saying. The smiley illusion of breakfast morning television has been smashed to daytime crumbles of biscuits.  The whispers of scandal on mainstream media, have apparently been widely discussed on social media for some time. I watched a few TikTok videos, and I guess we'll see how it all unfolds, how much of the rumours are fact and indeed, how it is all managed by the various parties.  This is the real life drama of when secrets come out, though it seems this secret was out for awhile, just not out for everyone. It's trending on social media and hitting front pages of newspapers.  What is fascinating is the impact on brands - not just Phillip Schofield's, but also his co-star's, the This Morning show and the broadcasting network, ITV.  The inciting incident seems to be Phillip Schofield

June is nearly upon us. Ice-cream, sunflowers, butterflies, 9pm strolls, a certain carefree bonhomie and all the fabjulous blessings return.  The last few months have been intense, like a whirlpool sucking me in and it's almost ready to spit me out. There is a collective push to demand more of ourselves, perhaps fueled by the cost of living crisis. I've been working on a new book and being in the flow with bursts of creativity, it reminds me why I write. It is also teaching me more about myself, who I am and where I am going.  Videography also consumed hours of my weeks and finally some success, with a TikTok video hitting 300,000 views and 11,500 likes. It was like playing bingo, watching my numbers coming up. It was exciting seeing how many people connected with the story. The TikTok comments provide so much insight into subjects like humanity, kindness, our struggles, compassion and character. Where this will all take me? I don't know. It seems like it might create oppo