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  • Of berries and brothers

    Today had the real feeling of the last day of summer. We spent it outside eating a long lazy lunch with lots of children running around screaming being neither Long or lazy. I baked all morning and made, amongst other things, a pie with homegrown apples and blackberries. I used self raising flour to make…

  • Mega mix

    Mega mix

    A busy busy day, a grand mix of the main strands of my personality – art, fabric, Parkinson’s and family. I went to three new places today. First off, fabric heaven, tucked away in Stitchopolis, I can’t believe I only just got to go now. The place is full of every kind of fabric and…

  • New arrival

    New arrival

    I called him my songbird And lay, wrong way round So my head was by his Close enough To feel sound. My songbird hears my call He turns, looks at me Hush, I am close by you And always will be My niece gave birth today. I remember that first night with Elder so clearly.…

  • Windows

    The eyes are the window to the soul, or so they say. I never take photos of myself. I know some enjoy turning the lens face way but not me. And as in photography, so in life. I will step up on important matters but not minutia. So, I’m reviewing my new year’s resolutions and…

  • Honey honey

    A quick treaty Snack for the boys…a movie night per bedtime munch. Have you tried honey popcorn? Inspired by these gourmet Flavours. I thought, I will try it myself. So here’s my effort. I have made it twice now and it was good both times. You will need : Popcorn, olive oil, runny honey and…