I love the early mornings – especially those mornings when I can sit and watch the dawn breaking. At this time of the year I unfortunately don’t often catch a glimpse of that dawning of the new day – but there is still a freshness – a quietness – and I can experience a ‘dawn…

She looked sullen – grumpy – kept herself apart – acted as though she carried the world on her shoulders – – – – – – – ‘maybe she did’ He stayed in the shadows – talked to no one – unkept – and sad – – – – – – – –  ‘and alone’…

I simply love this time of year – when so many plants are beginning to bloom – my fingers itch to get planting! As we were away last week – and for a long weekend after that – I had decided that it would be better to wait to do my planting when we got…

I’m up early on this beautiful morning to share my blog with you before going out for the day. We spent yesterday on Lindisfarne Holy Island – a tidal Island off the northeast coast of England. It’s an important centre for Celtic Christianity and many people visit each year. As always – when I visit…

I’m excited today – as tomorrow we set off for a few days break – so – we’ve been busy planning the week to come with great anticipation. Of course one of the things we can’t help but think about – is the weather! – will it be sunny – warm – dry – or…