I am inspired. Full to the brim, to be precise. I have more ideas zinging around my head than ever, but these are fresh ones and seem to have a life of their own. As every crafter knows, the project that shouts loudest wins. And where has all this inspiration […]
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Pondering about Peas
Today is the first time, since the start of the holidays, that I have been alone. As I write, it’s quiet. Really quiet. Almost forgotten how quiet feels. I can hear an insistent woodpigeon calling but that is the nearest to the usual fanfare of children. I have the house […]
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 moreThe hens and the chocolate eggs
The hens laid the chocolate eggs around the garden again. We still don’t know how they wrap them in such pretty foil. Wings are built for flying, not wrapping. Everyone agreed they were very well camouflaged this year. In fact, two were so elusive that a second party had to […]
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