As I stood, shoulder to shoulder with my daughter, I caught a glimpse in the mirror and realised that I was indeed the shortest in the family. I’d not seen her for several months, but somehow she had grown and overtaken me. It was noticeable. According to my son, as […]
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Fix
One day this week, there was an alarming rumbling noise from the chimney. The sort that makes you instantly think that something heavy is collapsing and it’s going to be mighty expensive to fix. I’m not sure what I expected. Clouds of dust and tumbling masonry, perhaps. Maybe a bird. […]
Read moreSnow – my word of the week
As I start this post, on Friday morning, I can see we have snow again. Not forecasted, this time. Big flakes, being blown around by the wind. It won’t settle, but it’s so pretty to watch and thrills my inner child no end. I’m glad I have no where to […]
Read moreExpanding – my word of the week
A box of seeds landed on our door mat, this week. A very satisfying thud, I thought. A small, plain box yet full of so much potential. It’s hard to believe that a handful of these tiny seeds will grow to fill our garden, this summer. Adding colour and life, […]
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