Summer Colour
A burst of colour on my morning walk. Today feels almost summery, and I’m loving the chance to walk in the sunshine. The temperatures are still mild, but the…
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Rare Sighting
Continuing on yesterday’s theme of insects and nature’s diversity, we didn’t have to go far this morning to find this exquisite – and rare to this area – silver-washed fritillary…
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Bees and Blossoms
The blessing of this blog has been the experience of noticing; I have paid closer attention to the world around me because of my commitment to show up here in…
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The River Chelmer
We were well rewarded for our early start this morning — we had time for a walk before our meetings, enjoying the loveliness of the river Chelmer where it flows…
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Homegrown Blooms
Not much walking today, I’m afraid. The weather is cool and wet, and it has been just too tempting to stay home and get some work done. Things will change…
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All Are Welcome
After a meeting at All Saints Church in Southend yesterday, we noticed this curiously beautiful structure on the edge of the garden. It looked so purposeful that I just had…
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A Gull on Every Post
Fantastic sighting along the Southend seafront this evening as we made our way home from a meeting – the resident black-headed gulls were hosting some of their Mediterranean cousins, all…
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Summer Dance
bright ballerinas dance to the fairy’s music, gracing the garden
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Barbecue Weather
No matter where you are in the world. there’s nothing quite like a Saturday barbecue with good friends. The long hours of daylight here at 51° North make for some lovely…
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Smell the Roses
I am so grateful for my neighbours who grow roses… The world is a rose; smell it and pass it to your friends — Persian Proverb
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