Smell the Roses
We have some fantastic gardeners in our neighbourbood, people who surround their homes with foreign poppies, Nessie hedges, and seasonal blooms that take my breath away. Roses are blooming now, so the…
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Pink Cheer
This bright spot of pink cheer really stood out on my wet, grey morning walk through the village. I happen to know her owner, and she’s as lovely and bright as…
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Nessie Hedge
This sinuous privet hedge makes me smile every time I go past. Jeff calls it the Loch Ness Hedge of Thundersley Grove.
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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…
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Bold Blooms
This 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…
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Softly Spring
We 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…
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Sweet Spring Sight
Lovely 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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Spring from the Inside Out
Feels like rain, smells like rain… My walk today was short and damp, and I found the brightest colour waiting for me here at home. The knitted vase was a…
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Hide and Seek
My energy is returning slowly, and once again my evening walk to work was my primary foray into the world. The sky was spitting rain so I didn’t really feel…
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From Crazy to Calm
Tuesdays get crazy in my life. Mondays feel exciting and full of potential, but the reality of the week’s work always hits hard on Tuesdays. I enjoy walking to work…
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