Giving Christmas Eve boxes to the children sounded really indulgent when I first heard of the idea. Surely they have enough presents? Do they really need more spoiling? Why? Then a few years ago, I had one of those penny-dropping moments. I think it was probably while watching super excited […]
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Mountain children
(Needle-felted Fly Agaric) The books that are read to us as young children, help to shape the people we will become. It affects our style, our understanding of our surroundings, our references in the world. It’s little wonder as these books are often read to us over and over and […]
Read moreHere I am: Trust
The rain has returned, bringing a different kind of beauty to the garden and hedgerows. All along our lane, the verges are becoming a sea of Queen Anne’s Lace. So beautiful and dreamy. I’m hoping that the local farmers put off their zealous verge cutting for a little bit longer. […]
Read moreStart of the planting: the Kitchen Garden
I’m sure it’s not just me who finds it difficult to go out and garden at the moment. As I write, the sky is grey and there is a hail storm. It’s been like that, on and off, most of the morning. Not motivating. Not one bit. Earlier this week […]
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