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Two TV Shows Worth Watching

Happy December! It has been a little while since I have mentioned brilliant TV shows that I am enjoying, so here goes…

Today I wanted to talk about two programmes that have maintained my attention recently. They are shows that I would recommend you to have a look at.

Lessons In Chemistry (Apple TV Plus)

This show suddenly appeared on Apple TV Plus recently and was played out at a rate of one episode per week. Based on a popular book that I have yet to read, the story is about a woman who had a passion for science. At a time when women could only be lab assistants, she was keen to publish research about DNA.

Elizabeth Zott (played by Brie Larson) fell in love with another leading scientist, Calvin Evans (Lewis Pullman), while working as his lab assistant. A turn of fate led to her being alone and not being allowed recognition for her own work. Combining a love for chemistry and cookery, she took the chance to host a new food show on TV.

Set in the 1950s, Lessons In Chemistry is reminiscent and beautifully filmed.

Boat Story (BBC iPlayer)

There is a new TV series on the BBC which is quirky and intriguing. Starring Daisy Haggard as Janet Campbell and Samuel Peterson as Joseph Wells, this story is about a boat that was washed ashore full of drugs.

Janet and Samuel discovered the boat with two dead bodies on board and a drug stash that they decided to make their own. The hilarity comes when the French gang leader comes over to England to find the people who stole his goodies.

In A Nutshell

Both of these programmes are well written and satisfying to watch. ‘Boat Story’ is a kind of dark comedy whereas ‘Lessons In Chemistry’ is a wonderful 1950s drama.

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. Check out my Two TV Shows I Laugh At article for more suggestions.

Reconnecting With Wildlife

This month the Climate Change Collective are writing about how to make fresh connections with nature or simply reawaken an appreciation of the world around us. The topic is discussed in the newest lead post by A Sustainably Simple Life.

Check out the brilliant article here:

Reconnecting with Nature and Self by Disconnecting from the World

The post talks about a personal experience of attending a retreat. I can totally relate to the idea that withdrawing from the hustle and bustle of daily life and spending time in the countryside is always beneficial.

Take Aways

Reading about being immersed with nature, this article reminded me how important it is to spend time with animals and plants. It is so easy to disconnect from the natural world and so making time to appreciate it is vital.

People who don’t recognise the importance of climate change are often busy working and caught up in urban life. Taking time away from all of that can draw attention to the fragility and value of wildlife and give us all moments to think about what is actually important.

As weather systems change and garden birds are becoming less visible, there is real value in ensuring you give yourself self care and allow yourself to rebuild a relationship with nature.

Thank you for popping by. Please check out the Climate Change Collective article linked above and drop a comment about how you plan to reconnect with nature.

Smorgasbord Funnies 2023 – Hosts Sally Cronin and Debby Gies – Halloween Special

Firstly, some funnies foraged from the web from Debby Gies – D.G. Writes is where you will find an archive full of wonderful posts across several …

Smorgasbord Funnies 2023 – Hosts Sally Cronin and Debby Gies – Halloween Special – Texts and Pumpkin Pie