This weekend could not be more perfect for marmalade making. Its blowing a hooley outside, or hoolie if you prefer, and I am in need of bright colours. In a big way! We love marmalade. January is the time, in our house, to make our homemade version (recipe here). I […]
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The Playground Mafia: a book review
I have been standing in our school playground for over nine years. Not continuously. Obviously. Although there are times when it feels like it. No. Just at the start and end of each school day. At first it was great. I will talk to anyone, pretty much. I met the […]
Read moreDear Daughter: About Maths
Dear Daughter I’m on a roll this year. Already another quilt block complete. I have two sewn up, but when I suggested that I use both with this letter, you sweetly declared that you’d prefer one square to one letter. No problem. Every block pattern is measured and scaled up […]
Read moreA cow? Around your neck?
It always takes a while to get back into the swing of school after any holiday. Start of the third week, and I think we are there. Bags packed, uniform clean and folded…. ok, maybe not always folded, but ready. Even polished shoes. Occasionally. After-school activities restarted. Check. I’m able […]
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