Summer very soon and boy is the honeysuckle outperforming this year. The deluge receded and we’ve had lovely weather, during which I had the fun time of getting the braces installed (glue, bracket, wire, tighten) on my lower teeth. IMHO,… Continue Reading
We had an epic rainstorm yesterday. And I do mean epic. The road outside the house was a river. All ended by around 7 in the evening and today is glorious. Tomorrow is day 1 of braces – ie, the… Continue Reading
Happy June. We’ve been having lovely weather. Not to hot. Very humid and pollen-y though. Loads of things bursting into bloom (my peonies look white this year rather than pink). The new rose is working on blooming (the two older… Continue Reading
I had most of this post written and was looking forward to talking about my optician appointment, after Musette’s post on cataracts. But, best laid plans. I gave myself half an hour to drive what usually takes 10 minutes. Unsigned… Continue Reading
I’ve been sort of awol the past week and a bit. Short holiday plus getting tooth extracted in anticipation of braces on lower teeth next month. I discovered I don’t really do bounce-back as quickly as I used to. Anyway,… Continue Reading
Off on small holiday, an hour west of where I live, on the Atlantic coast. A cottage, coastal walks, seafood, the newest John Connolly book. The dog is holidaying too. He turned 12 recently but is still sprightly – and… Continue Reading
I’m still working on the Colour Theory post. I’ll get there – probably a couple more weeks. Happy May. We’ve had glorious weather in the past week: warm and sunny, with only one day verging on hot. Really proper spring… Continue Reading