We had a weekend around the house. I cleared the remains of the sweetcorn and cucumbers. Harvested tomatoes and seeds. Counted pumpkins, as you do. There was homework and decorating. Meals to make and eat. Piles of washing to move from one place to another, until it reached the right […]
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Dyrham Park revisited
I am really enjoying revisiting National Trust properties that we’ve not visited for too many years. Places we visited as a young couple, before children. Dyrham Park is just such a place. We used to take picnics and join friends in the evenings to enjoy outdoor music concerts. It was […]
Read moreLike feeding (needle felted) gannets
“A bird just fell out of the sky. Look. Over there.” I looked. There was nothing to see, by the time I’d followed his outstretched arm. The space was empty, but I knew what he’d witnessed. Even though he’d sighted one before me. Darn! At least I’d been pre-warned. Earlier […]
Read moreFrankenstein packed lunch
We’ve had that talk. You know, the one between mother and son. I guess it was time. After school one day last week, before his sisters got home. We sat down at the table, with a drink and snack. I have to admire his maturity. He is growing up. My […]
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