Almost a month ago I wrote a post about one memorable Hogmanay. Yesterday I got thinking about more of them, and started planning this post*. And then today I listened to reports of quieter celebrations around the world, and the cancellation of Edinburgh's "traditional" Hogamanay festival. Now I'm no spring chicken but I'm not *that*…Read more Ringing in the changes
About me
Crossing the line
Not in a bad way, though I have in my time. And despite the picture this isn't the end (I hope), just the end of my challenge. I've found writing daily more difficult than I did back in May, so thank you to everyone who's stopped by. For one thing I've pretty much run out…Read more Crossing the line
29th November, almost there
Yesterday's sunset, and later starlit sky didn't deliver their promises. Today has had a grey, damp chillness. And I'm feeling at a little of a loose end. Yesterday I was very efficient and prepared tonight's supper* so there's no real cooking to do . The vegetables are ready too. celeriac chips to be air fried…Read more 29th November, almost there
Setting the scene
It's Friday once more. Still a special night. We're back from our shopping trip and it's already dark*. The fish is waiting in the fridge, this week it's MrS cooking and we'll have Haddock and chips. Soon he'll start the preparations, laying out the flour, egg and breadcrumbs to make a crispy coating when the…Read more Setting the scene
Brioche
Yes, today I am channeling Marie Antoinette, because it was brioche she reputedly said the peasants could eat, not cake as it's often misquoted. Just a week and a day, oh yes I'm counting, into my "fast" I was craving something nice to eat at "teatime". MrS bakes bread every day, usually making rolls, one…Read more Brioche
Happy coincidences*
On my walk today I was planning what to write. I'd been thinking about "rainbows" as a theme. Then I turned my head and saw this Actually that's a zoomed up view. What I really saw was this I was a bit worried that I'd written a rainbow post before, but I was remembering this…Read more Happy coincidences*
Getting a chance to dress up again*
In ordinary years I would be very busy right now. I'd have lines to learn, and rehearsals to go to. We're usually right in the swing of preparations for our annual pantomime. Oh yes we are. Sorry. It isn't a Christmas show, there's always too much happening in December. Our panto brightens up the end…Read more Getting a chance to dress up again*
Getting crafty for Christmas
It's even wetter and windier today! I had to cut short my walk, don't worry DogS got her usual long one with MrS while I was at my Zoom Yoga class. So after getting into dry clothes and finishing off yesterday's soup for lunch I settled down for an afternoon of craft. I'm not a…Read more Getting crafty for Christmas
A nice warming bowl of soup
It's wet and windy today, we have what's described as a "lingering weather front" which started in the night and is set to last into tomorrow. We've had floods and toppled trees, though nothing like the devastation typhoons have brought to the Philippines recently. Here's the path from Sunday's post*. it's hard to see but…Read more A nice warming bowl of soup
Cake
But I won't be eating any for a while. Which is why I was disappointed when my Genoese sponge was more biscuit than cake. Every year I give up cake, biscuits, and chocolate for Lent. I know I've mentioned this elsewhere. I usually manage to keep to it, even though I fail in my attempt…Read more Cake
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