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…
Compassion Stones by Carolin Post
I first met Carolin Post just two weeks ago while I was browsing through the #1000Speak posts. As I scrolled down the Facebook page, a picture of a painted stone jumped out at me. The story behind it was even…
Someone to Lava…
We took the girls on an outing to the cinema. We were running late as usual, it seems always to be the way. They giggled into the cinema leaving a popcorn trail as we tried to find our seats in…
Chasing the Fae…
This is a time of year for reflection, for pondering and for weighing up the good and the bad of the last year. For me it was a year of great change. I’ve escaped a job I’d grown weary of…
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…
Magic Pot of Soil
Today is the seventh time I’ve celebrated Mother’s Day as a mum. Seven years is such a short time and yet I struggle to remember the time before my girls arrived and took over my life. Seven years is also…
Guest Post by Söndra Rymer of Fairy Tales Imagery
You’re never too old for fairy tales… I’m so pleased to have discovered my new friend in the wonderful world of Twitter. Söndra is the creator of beautiful fairy tale images, a conceptual photographer, digital artist, costume and prop designer and…