What would have happened in the Civil War if Twitter had existed, the children pondered? “Let’s take over Parliament because YOLO” “Ransacking castle. LOL” “Family in castle on run. Silver from castle on sale in market. #Bargain” “Long live the King! IMHO” “King wore 2 shirts to execution. Looked dapper. […]
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Who needs plant pots?
“What are we going to plant in the squash?” “Squash” “Where are the seeds?” “In the squash.” “In the squash?” “Yes in the squash. Look.” Penny drops. I bought 3 squashes last Halloween. I cut into one, with great difficulty. I baked it but it was very dry. So dry […]
Read moreDo we have to go?
There are times when one or two of the children decide they don’t want to go out, as they scowl from the door. They declare, as they sit in the car, that they are not going to enjoy it. They’d rather be at home. Playing in the garden. Smile. As […]
Read moreIt wouldn’t be May Bank Holiday without……
It wouldn’t be May Bank Holiday without…… seeing a little maypole dancing. And this is one of the best I have seen. With live music of the best kind. Audience clapping along. Keeping a tradition alive. Accomplishing complicated weaving. They seemed happy to be joining in. So there you are. We […]
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