While away for a few days I managed to carve out some time for myself – to be alone – to find that quiet space – and I found it – only a short way away from the crowds of people – along the shoreline – watching and listening to the water flow gently over…

Walking along the promenade I came across this abandoned boat – it had clearly been there for some time – and was neglected – seeming beyond any chance of ever sailing again. What struck me however was the name written on it’s side – ‘HOPEFUL’ As I walked further I came across another small boat – that…

Walking around a lake the other day I was fascinated looking at the various shapes made  by the green algae that had gathered in various areas – some of them reminded me of small islands – of pictures taken from a plane – looking down onto a green world. I just love imagination! I’m sure many…

  We had rain !! – and how we rejoiced – laughed – ran into it – literally soaked it up – until we got too cold that is! Now – ‘why’ – you may ask – would you react in such a way – to rain. We see so much of it – often…

We have an edging of pebbles all around our garden – pretty browns and creams – mostly the same size – yet when you look closely they are all quite different. I wonder where they came from – what tales they could tell. Are some of them from exotic places far away – or maybe…

A nephew of ours is training to be a pilot – he works hard in order to pay for flying lessons – because he needs to achieve many flying hours as part of that training. He began by flying with an experienced pilot – gradually taking over himself – yet still with a professional beside…

I’m enjoying the long – and at present – hot days of the summer – allowing me to sit outside – to relax with family and friends – to feel that sun on my face – to enjoy the cooling breezes. However – the garden needs tending – for even though the grass remains short…

Today I want to applaud the courage of a lady I met a couple of days ago  – she arrived at a group I help out at – that’s set up as a place of friendship – safety and pampering for any ladies who wish to attend. As with any group I guess – many of…

TOGETHER This morning I was watching a flock of birds flying from the nearby tree – to the house roof – then onto the garden. Each time they did this they seemed to wait for one another – not setting off from each area until they were all together again. This got me thinking about…