Last week of AlphabetPhoto. Thought I would end where I began. For A, I photographed an ammonite sunk into the wall of our house. This time I’m sharing the fossils we saw at the Natural History museum, last week. A far more impressive wall of fossils. Zoic – a. Of […]
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Being the child of a knitter
Let’s face it. Having a mother who sews and knits, is a mixed blessing. On one hand, garments can be magic-ed up over night, on short notice, and to exact requirements. On the other hand, “unique” outfits and the phrase “I could make that for less/better/different” haunt your childhood. I […]
Read moreOur willow wreath
This week our willow tree received a well overdue trim. I love this tree. It’s new stem growth is orange, which contrasts wonderfully with the green, elongated-oval leaves. When the sun catches it, then it turns into a huge, brilliant flame. Reaching high over everything. A fabulous sight. It was […]
Read moreAlphabetPhoto: Y is for Yew
When we moved into our house 18 years ago, we were heartened to find that someone, many years before, had planted trees. There was oak, beech, holly, spruce and hawthorn, although I suspect the birds planted the latter. There was also a yew tree. Still is. In fact they are […]
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Maker of pretty things, living a country life in a 275 year old cottage, UK
