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Obsolesence

I’ve started back to work. Not for all of my clients, just those who feel they are ready, and of course where it is safe to do so. On Monday I returned to The Mantles. They have done me proud. It seems that they have been listening after all. Weeded, mulched, dead-headed, the greenhouse fullContinue reading “Obsolesence”

Six on Saturday – Befuddled

Not only am I confused about what day it is, I am a little befuddled as to which week of the year it is. Hence, I spent a fair amount of time on a blog which is appropriate to next week. No matter, it is money in the bank I suppose. We are getting paidContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Befuddled”

Moaning Minnie – Part Two

Today didn’t pan out quite how expected and I only have myself to blame. Today I was due to travel to Marwood Hill Gardens to interview and photograph for an upcoming article in Devon Life magazine. Today I was to have wandered the gardens, free from the detritus of the public, to savour the beautyContinue reading “Moaning Minnie – Part Two”

Moaning Minnie

I have been wittering on for years about the annoying aquilegia in our garden. How they elbow-out and bully their way around the garden. How they are sneaky, underhand and not to be trusted. Today I sat on the bottom step, my delicate behind cushioned on my inflatable kneeler, potting on and pricking out. Continue reading “Moaning Minnie”

Six on Saturday – Thankful

Another week of lockdown passed; another Six on Saturday completed. A few months ago I would never have dreamt that I would type those words. Still, I consider myself most fortunate, I have many reasons to be thankful. One of which, and a blessing indeed, is being a member of the wonderful Six on SaturdayContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Thankful”

Allelujah!

This morning I woke up with “one of my heads” and not the nice one. Today, therefore, has been one less dynamic than the norm. After the pain subsided I sat and read, something I have done little of recently. Not enough anyway, especially as I have ample opportunity. For Christmas I was given theContinue reading “Allelujah!”

Crying Time

A client couple made me cry today. It wasn’t “a lone, elegant tear slowly tracking down my downy cheek” à la Sinead O’Connor. It was a full-on, scrunched-up, red-faced, ugly blub. I won’t mention their names, although I really should. As they deserve to be recognised. For their kindness; kindness over and beyond. It wasContinue reading “Crying Time”

Here Comes the Rain

After a rather pathetic, doleful day yesterday, today I am back on form. Some might struggle to see any difference. The rain has cheered me up no end.

Daily Walk – Black Crow

Today I have been pursued by a black crow. I am hoping he will abandon me tomorrow.

Six on Saturday – Racing Time

I have begun to wonder how I got everything done when I was working. The time seems to fly between Six on Saturdays and I am only getting done half of what I set out to achieve. There is definitely no time dragging around here. Busy but not frantic is the best way to beContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Racing Time”