Author: Cinnamon

I got my hair cut at some point in August or September 2020 – I have no notation for the appointment in my diary (a phantom visit?). A short, curved bob. Bo-ring. From that haircut until my next one, almost… Continue Reading →

I haven’t visited Paris in years and I miss it. So many things. And then I saw something about Madeleine, which was released in 2020. So, I thought even if I can’t go to Paris, I can try something that… Continue Reading →

Canada Geese summer around here. In the past they’ve shown up in the spring, made a mess on the field near the farm shop, and gone somewhere – I have no clue where that might be – but good riddance… Continue Reading →

I know we’re past the solstice and it’s due to rain here through Monday, but there have been some things recently that have just sung to me of summer, including the blackberries, which are doing very well this year. Around… Continue Reading →

Welcome to August? It’s grey and cool here. The cherries have shown up and my sweet peas have gone mad. And on Sunday afternoon, I’m feeling twitchy and like what I really should have written about is the late summer… Continue Reading →

We just finished a week of very very hot weather – for us, and maybe in general. Mid to high 80s (around 30 C) and humid. It was truly beautiful and the garden loved it. In all media outlets, it… Continue Reading →

It’s hot out. After all my whining about the rain and cool weather, it’s now decidedly hot. At least for the next four days. Then, slightly cooler. Slightly. The garden has gone mad in happiness. I’ve been wearing factor 50… Continue Reading →