I am inspired. Full to the brim, to be precise. I have more ideas zinging around my head than ever, but these are fresh ones and seem to have a life of their own. As every crafter knows, the project that shouts loudest wins. And where has all this inspiration […]
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Here I am: Among the flowers
Each year we leave the grass to grow. It attracts all sorts of insects as well as toads and frogs. I have a spot that I like to sit on the ground and watch the damsel flitting and dragonflies hunting. Like shiny streaks of colour. Quartering the ground. The soldier […]
Read moreMessing around on the river
We make a summer bucket list each year. Not everything is ticked off before we find ourselves clambering around for sports bags and school shoes which I swore I had stowed in a sensible place this time. Some items on the list are old favourites. Flying kites and crazy golf […]
Read moreCamping and Seals
Here’s an admission. Two of my children have never gone camping. Never slept under canvas in a field. They’ve reached the grand ages of 9 and 11 and not woken up in a place miles from anywhere. I’m not sure how this has happened. Before you feel too sorry for […]
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