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Ennui and Apathy

I’ve been blogless this week. There are various reasons, most of them associated with ennui and apathy. These things happen. To tied you over, here is a Inula hookeri thinking about flowering.

Marigold Magic

You can argue as much as you like, it is very hard to better a pot marigold in full sail.

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”

Peace

I love a good sign.

Dark and Miserable

It is dark and miserable outside. I am grey and miserable inside. But yesterday this fabulous acacia was bright and joyful. Thank goodness for memories.

Camera Lies

Do not be fooled by the innocent blue sky. It was blowing ice. But at least it wasn’t raining. For a couple of hours this afternoon anyway, this morning was a stinker. I’ll take that. Small mercies.

Three Tales

Tale One Many years ago, when I was still afraid of my own shadow, I accompanied my OH to a posh event in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Some of his discoveries were being displayed in an exhibition, he had been invited to the opening night and I was his Plus One. OfContinue reading “Three Tales”

Boom, Boom!

True phone conversation earlier today: Mum: Oh, before you go I have been meaning to ask you something. I’ve nearly run out of my turmeric tablets, I was wondering if I should get some more, but I can’t remember what I take them for. Me: Is this a joke? Mum: No Me: You take themContinue reading “Boom, Boom!”

Protected

Another white feather. I’m being followed. In the best possible way. I mustn’t get cocky though. That could be my downfall. We wouldn’t want the feathers to turn black.

Ice Road Trucker

Don’t be my friend, it is dangerous. I just can’t help but share. This morning my phone rang, it was Hero. Laughing. What a nice surprise. Although perhaps a little disturbing. “I thought I’d ring and give you a giggle”, “OK” I said, never one to turn down the opportunity for a chortle, “I’m stuck”,Continue reading “Ice Road Trucker”