Seeing as leap day is on a Saturday this year, I thought it would be a perfect excuse to do something good and as a family. It always feels like an extra, free day to me. We had to mark it in some way. So we packed everyone and the […]
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Teens – My word of the week
A blackbird serenades me each night, recently, as I close up the hen house. A simple pleasure to stop and listen. Last night, I remembered to take my camera with me. I’ve been meaning to do it, as the light is so special. I’m remembering to take time and be […]
Read moreConnecting – my word of the week
A sign of modern life. Driving through the village, spotting a hunched figure disappearing into the gaping doors of the green box and the feeling of foreboding hits you. Oh no. Surely not again. I’m sure these boxes are dotted around the country. As familiar a sight as the old […]
Read moreRambling around the kitchen table
Slow start this morning, due to a well timed inset day. No school for us, followed by a week’s holiday. I thought I’d sneak around downstairs and have a quiet cup of tea, before the rest descended. No sooner did I put the kettle on, than a voice from upstairs […]
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