If I was to point to one time, in the whole of 2020 that has pushed me to the edge, it is the last week. I’ve taken most of the year in my stride. Controlled what I could. Moved on, when needed. Even flourished in some ways, but it seems […]
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First of the sweetcorn
Homegrown sweetcorn. After having to replant my sweetcorn patch, due to the late frost killing all the plants, we seem to have a good crop. Each plant has two or three good sized cobs. In fact, the whole garden is doing well. Our meal tonight was totally from the garden, […]
Read moreApple Juice
This is the story of a tree. An apple tree to be precise. A tree that has finally rewarded us for all the love we’ve given it. I planted it about 20 years ago. For some reason, and I really don’t remember my logic, I dug its hole as far […]
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So. Overnight our household changed. Just like that. No lightening strike. Nor mysterious music playing in the distance. Not even an “if you please“. Nothing. It just happened. Overnight another adult was added to the family (and swapped for one of my children). Eldest teen has turned 18. Not that […]
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