My Favourite Things

I've copied this idea from Joy, who shared her favourite things yesterday. Many thanks for the idea, Joy.

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Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.

Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens.

Brown paper packages tied up with string.

These are a few of my favourite things . . .

1.  My favourite film - watching films is a relatively new thing for me and something that's only found a place in my life in the years since losing Ced. I love all the Disney classics but outside of that genre it isn't easy to make a choice as it depends on my mood. Two that stand out as I was trying to think of some titles are Brassed Off, and Les Choriste - I could watch both of these over and over again!

2.  My favourite book - my 'go to' nowadays for an easy and relaxing read tends to be detective/crime novels though I don't really have a favourite author in this genre. I can't really go past this question without mentioning the Harry Potter series which I re-read regularly and always enjoy (much better than the films!) and Terry Pratchett's Discworld series also deserves a mention. Two books I read when young have always stayed in my mind - A Vicarage Family by Noel Streatfeild, and I Heard The Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven.

3.  My favourite dessert - lemon meringue pie or fresh fruit salad.

4.  My favourite dinner - I love curries, but not the mild creamy ones. It has to be at least a medium heat for me. Coming a very close second on the list is a proper roast dinner with all the trimmings.

5.  My favourite drink - I don't drink alcohol at all. At home I stick to black coffee or water, but socially tend to choose elderflower or sparkling water.

6.  My favourite music - this is almost impossible to answer! My favourite musical is Les Miserables - that was an easy choice! As for all the other possible choices, it all depends on my mood, but favourites choices to listen to include The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Chopin's Nocturn, and Holst's Planet Suite. If I'm singing then a favourite is Benedictus by Karl Jenkins, and if I'm playing a brass instrument then my choice would be Slaidburn, or any of the traditional brass band marches. 

7.  Favourite time of day - Early evenings in autumn and winter as the nights draw in, the curtains are closed and it's all snug and warm indoors 

8.  Favourite colour - reds and pinks, with purples and blues a close second. 

9. Favourite place to be on holiday - I don't have an actual location, just anywhere by the sea. 

10.  Favourite artist - I have two - JMW Turner and LS Lowry - completely different in style but they both 'speak' to me on a level that no other artist does.

Feel free to join in. I'd love to read all about your favourite things.