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Remembering

I'm actually struggling to write a post today. It should be easy because it's Remembrance Sunday and I've already written about Hallowe'en and Guy Fawkes. But I don't have anything personal to bring to the commemorations. One of my uncles and a great uncle served in the Second World war, and I have a few…Read more Remembering

The Post

Many people complain but we have an excellent postal service. Sometimes I would even describe it as magical, items arriving at their destination in what seems to be impossible speed. Throughout lockdown the post was a source of joy and anticipation, I kept things in "quarantine" for a day before I opened them. Now impatience…Read more The Post

baking some more

Well it's been nearly a week since I completed my #EveryDayinMay challenge. So it's about time for me to post again. June started out with sunshine, great for my daily walks and working in the garden. Well, maybe not always working in the garden.... But yesterday was a lot cooler, windier and rainier, just the weather for…Read more baking some more

the 31st May

Well, it' s not that I have any particular fondness for this date. It's not my birthday or anything. But today I've completed the challenge I set myself. Or will do as long as I get this finished and posted before midnight UK time. Earlier today an email took me to this post. And that…Read more the 31st May

a clean page

A new fresh notebook, filled with empty pages and promise. A new document, "open from new blank document", and write. And write.... And this time it'll be different. The voices will stay. They'll stop being shy, come out and tell their stories. I'll sit down and write or type until it's done. No stopping to…Read more a clean page

Meeting up with friends

And from tomorrow we can. In small groups* and outside. Nicola Sturgeon"s announcement today had been expected, so we've already got an invite for coffee with friends next week. In their garden. It'll be nice to sit and chat with them. We've had conversations across the road when our daily exercise paths have crossed, and…Read more Meeting up with friends

Baking 4, Focaccia

Making those treats for DogS yesterday was fun, and it reminded me that baking doesn't have to mean cake. So I had a rummage around in my recipe folder for this recipe from the BBCGoodfood website. Focaccia. I remembered it was tasty, not too tricky to make, and would be ready in time for supper. …Read more Baking 4, Focaccia

Baking 3

But with a difference, I'm baking dog biscuits. MasterS gave us this book for Christmas it's full of recipes for dishes you can share with your dog. Now we have a rule that DogS is not fed at the table while we're eating. Ok, except for occasional* bits of cheese when she looks specially hungry.…Read more Baking 3

Sunshine

It was sunny this morning and I retraced some of Saturday's steps. This rose had unfurled the anemones seemed happier and the May* was definitely out. The lambs had left their shelter and this guy looked contented. Here's that peony, even blousier than before There was even a breeze to keep the midges at…Read more Sunshine

inspiration.

And today that is something I am most definitely lacking. I wondered about another baking post, they've been popular. But the problem with that is I'll end up with cake. And I like cake. A lot. Here's one I "rescued" from the shops on Thursday. And ok I haven't eaten all of it, just most…Read more inspiration.