Some dear friends of mine recently took a big risk. Deciding to relocate – from one country to another – they searched online for a house to purchase. Having made a short list – and researched the various areas where the properties were located – they settled on one – which they felt would meet…

After enjoying a ‘coffee and chat’ with a friend one day this week – I was filled with a feeling of gratitude – for the very fact – that there are those in my life with whom I feel free to be totally myself – with no fear of judgement – just total acceptance –…

So – today was one of those days – when my mind was almost totally blank – as I sat to ponder on what I was going to write for my blog post. But – as I sat – I found myself inspired – and in fact – quite fascinated – at the possibilities –…

At last – those longed for – long days of summer have arrived – filling me with joy – causing me to slow down – wallow in the warmth of the sun’s rays – listen to the bird song – and while away the hours – in unaccustomed laziness. I love this quote – “Deep…

One of the things that I love – as I walk through our village – is the sight of wild flowers growing – and I’m happy to say – that this is becoming a much more common sight. I have already selected an area- on our property – on which I plan to grow wild…

As I sit down to write this blog post – I am aware that we have just ushered in a new month – the month of June. For some reason – for me – this month has seemed a long time in arriving. I have so loved the Spring months – which – I have…

How I have enjoyed getting out into the garden – it makes my heart sing – and brings joy to my soul. I would never say that I am a ‘true gardener’ – my knowledge of plants is limited – and my methods of gardening would probably horrify many a true gardener – but I…

One day this week – I felt ‘under the weather’ for some reason. I love these expressions that we use in our language – and am always curious to find out where they originated from. Apparently – the phrase – ‘under the weather’ – was used when the weather became bad at sea – and…

We have just witnessed a very historic event – that of the coronation of King Charles III – and I loved watching all the pomp – the colourful parades – and all that proceeded the arrival at the Abbey. During the crowning ceremony – I found it so fascinating – to follow all the rituals…

Never has it been so easy – to ask questions. Many times during conversations around the family dinner table – a question will crop up – relating to whatever topic it is that is being discussed – and so – the internet is consulted – possibly then followed by further discussion – depending on the…