The sun came out briefly today, although it is raining again now. The respite from the wind and rain did wonders to raise my spirit, which to be honest hadn’t been that low considering my predicament. Hero took me out for coffee and we met up with the Damage Crew, it was just like oldContinue reading “Spirit in the Sky”
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On the Up
I needed a photo that said “there is light at the end of the tunnel, let’s get moving its nearly Christmas and there is sausage, mash and gravy for tea”. One of Nancy Nightingale’s funky dunky dahlias fitted the description perfectly. It has been a good day. There were a few firsts afterContinue reading “On the Up”
Learnt
Up until today I have felt quite ambivalent about my injury. Injury makes it sound like I did something noble to aquire such damage, I should really call it a stupid self-inflicted accident. Much more accurate, but not helpful on the glum monitor. The rain has helped. Work would have been challenging and uncomfortable, soContinue reading “Learnt”
A Different Boot
Wouldn’t it have been grand if it had happened whilst snatching a kitten from the path of a speeding train, or maybe free-climbing the Shard for a worthy charity, perhaps tackling some fiend who had just stolen a dear old ladies handbag and had sprinted of into the distance, or even during some extreme gardening? Continue reading “A Different Boot”
Retreat
Last year I was captivated by a short series on television called Retreat: Meditations from a Monastery. It consisted of three hour long programmes about the day to day life of three Benedictine monasteries in the UK. The commentary was minimal, the effect mesmeric. I then read a fascinating book about Julian of Norwich, aContinue reading “Retreat”
The Force
There I was, happily sorting fallen leaves into alphabetical order, not a care in the world, when suddenly I was overwhelmed with the sensation that someone was watching me. Glancing to my right I stepped back, startled. Could it really be true? Peering through the gate was none other than Yoda of the Roundhouse, JediContinue reading “The Force”
By Special Request
Just for you Mrs D, the Delusional Azalea. Still deluded.
Harvest Time
Exciting times. Today, the inaugural saffron harvest was undertaken at Chez Nous. There was no need to employ seasonal staff to help with the workload. We took full responsibility for the task at hand. Three beautiful stamen are now drying in their own tiny Tupperware box, nestled on some plumped up kitchen paper, for theirContinue reading “Harvest Time”
Colour
I don’t know if it is the autumn sun accentuating the vibrancy of the garden, or perhaps my new medication, but at the moment I am slightly obsessed with colour combinations. Looking from each and every angle, however unlikely and impossible for anyone who is not allowed to stomp around the borders, and exclaiming “haveContinue reading “Colour”
Repeat
I have begun to repeat myself. Most stories are prefaced with “please say if I have told you this before”. Perhaps it is an inevitable phase of life. It is not really that important unless, I suppose, you are the victim. This is Dahlia australis, but it isn’t really. Grown from seed as such, itsContinue reading “Repeat”
Off The Edge Gardening 