Flaunting It
Sometimes it seems nicer to stay inside and putter than to put on walking shoes and head out into the world. But even a short walk shows me something new…
Read MoreSometimes it seems nicer to stay inside and putter than to put on walking shoes and head out into the world. But even a short walk shows me something new…
Read MoreThis happiest of colour combinations makes my heart sing! These spring beauties are in a neighbour’s front garden, and I walk past as often as possible at this time of…
Read MoreThese delightful little beauties appear in small numbers every spring, always managing to surprise me with their checkerboard patterning and delicate lantern shaping that allows them to nod in the…
Read MoreWe were in Rayleigh this morning doing errands and couldn’t resist a wander through the market and then a walk up to Rayleigh Mount where the trees are absolutely trembling with…
Read MoreIn terms of weather, England does a lot of grey, but when it does colour, it does so with breathtaking splendour! We took advantage of the good weather forecast for…
Read MoreWe probably won’t get to Scotland in time to see the bluebells this year, so I’m watching for signs of their appearance here in Essex. I don’t think I have…
Read MoreWe had wonderfully soft weather today, just warm enough to lure people out of their houses for the afternoon – and I even traded my winter boots for summer sandals…
Read MoreThe trees in the woods are covered in the green fuzz of new growth, and colour is literally popping out of the sidewalks as spring advances day by day, the…
Read MoreToday is my amazing husband’s birthday, so birth and celebration are on our minds… but we are are also dealing with caring responsibly for his ageing mother, and a dear…
Read MoreLovely things are poking up out of the earth this week. These sweet little Muscari – Grape Hyacinths to you and me – give the gardens in our neighbourhood a…
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