…and seas of blue It seems like barely any time has past since we spent a mini holiday at the seaside and we’re already planning the next. It was freezing. The rain poured down, yet every day my girls begged…
Firsts and Lasts
The first sight of snowdrops is always a welcome one. They are the first flowers to bloom along the hedges of my garden adding magical sparkle to the drab lawn. Though the weather may argue to the contrary with its…
From Humble Beginnings – #1000Speak
#1000Speak Beginnings It barely feels like a year has passed since I joined the 1000 Voices for Compassion. I am proud to be one of the original 1000 bloggers involved in this movement. I thoroughly enjoyed contributing my…
Old haunts…
Liverpool Castle is neither in Liverpool, nor a real castle. It is a folly, a beautiful, whimsical replica of the original that once stood on the banks of the River Mersey. It is also one of my favourite childhood haunts.…
A handful of wishes…
One of the great things about being a grown-up is you get to be naughty and break the rules once in a while. We’re (mostly) responsible parents. We encourage healthy eating and don’t let our girls have pudding until they’ve…
I see trees of green…
I see trees of green, Red roses too. I see them bloom, For me and you. And I think to myself, What a wonderful world. It’s such a glorious time to wander round the woodlands. I amble slowly enjoying the…
Ch-ch-ch-Changes
‘I watch the ripples change their size But never leave the stream Of warm impermanence and So the days float through my eyes But still the days seem the same…’ — David Bowie Change is the perfect word to describe…
Let them grow…
My pondering place is a swinging chair at the bottom of the garden. It sits beneath an overgrown willow and is surrounded by weeds. It is a place to escape to for quiet contemplation, a place to find peace and…
Spring is…
…thinking about starting. She can’t quite decide if she’s ready yet and winter is still hanging on. We’re stuck in the mid season zone. At the weekend we awoke to the sun casting rainbows through the window. Throwing the curtains…