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Six on Saturday – Not Going Out

We made it to another Six on Saturday, hurrah! If you are curious, pop on over to The Prop’s and find out what the rest of the gang are up to. For some it will be spring, for some it will be autumn, but we are all united by one thing. Things have slowed down,Continue reading “Six on Saturday – Not Going Out”

GMBG – April – Peggy matched with Julian of Norwich by Janina Ramirez

For this April’s GMBG I have not adhered to my usual draconian rules. This month I haven’t gifted the book in question to anyone, but I did lend them my copy a few months ago. I think that considering a) we live in exceptional times and b) it’s my party and I will cry ifContinue reading “GMBG – April – Peggy matched with Julian of Norwich by Janina Ramirez”

Six on Saturday – Are we there yet?

Are we there yet? No, I’m afraid we’re not. Hunker down chaps, we’ll get there in the end. No problem, all this self-isolating gives us plenty of time for Six on Saturdaying. Except I couldn’t fit it in yesterday. So here I am, the crack of dawn, trying to get it sorted. I seem toContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Are we there yet?”

Further Apart but Closer Still

Contrary to popular advice, I like to talk to strangers. I may have mentioned this before, along with the fact that I cannot be blamed for this affliction. It is my Mum’s fault, I have no choice in the matter. Nature or nurture? Whichever it might be, I am a lost cause. This morning, earlyContinue reading “Further Apart but Closer Still”

Up, Up and Away

This made me very happy. My first seeds of the season, Cosmos ‘Purity’, have germinated, the sight of which bought me great joy. On reflection, it was a slightly disturbing amount of pleasure. I may have double fist pumped. They look like groovers at a seedling disco, throwing some fine moves, so happy to beContinue reading “Up, Up and Away”

Stitchwort

Our designated daily exercise took us up the moorland hill that looms malignly in view of our house. In truth we skirted rather than climbed. It was quiet, except for the exuberant birdlife, and the fresh air was soothing and much appreciated. The wildflowers are being to shine, it is their time. The celandine, theContinue reading “Stitchwort”

Six on Saturday – From a Safe Distance

Harold Wilson once said that a week in politics is a long time. Over this past week so much has been happening worldwide that it feels like an eternity. Still spring skips along and stuff is happening; good things both in the garden and out. If you want to see how alike we are aroundContinue reading “Six on Saturday – From a Safe Distance”

GMBG – March – Flowers

Did you think I had forgotten about my Book and Reader dating agency? I mean March is almost over and not a whisper. Do not fear, all is well. You can’t hurry love. The happy couple this month are the book Flowers and my friend the delightful Cathy. I like to call her Swotty. SheContinue reading “GMBG – March – Flowers”

Home Not Alone

I have decided not to work until things sort themselves out. I will miss the gardens. But they will wait. Annoying, they will probably thrive. Perhaps more irritatingly, the sun has shone in constant sniggering glory ever since. I will miss my friends; human, canine and feline. But they will welcome me back when theContinue reading “Home Not Alone”

Care and Attention

We are all learning how to make things work for us and at the same time keep everybody safe and happy. Luckily we are well versed in such things at the Mantle Mansion. This is how Lord Mantle always serves me my coffee.