Traveller or Tourist?

Well, I’m home. The weather is good: warm and sunny. I had a good trip and came home with a head full of thoughts. A few of them I’ll share here. (A note: I continue to have trouble with transferring… Continue Reading

Place holder

I am away this week – and I didn’t manage to focus on a proper post. So, a place holder. Happy May Day a bit late. I have two lily of the valley blooming this year, as opposed to just… Continue Reading

Hiram Green No 2: Philtre and Tryst

The weather has turned glorious. Long may it last. But in any case am enjoying it as we have it. On a less chirpy note, this time of year means 1) potholes to the max – it’s no longer a… Continue Reading

Hermès Eau de Rhubarbe Écarlate

Spring maybe. Sigh. At least the sun is out and on village walks I’ve seen a female pheasant and numerous rabbits. If they are all happy to be out and about we’re getting there. Reflexology, haircut, new Turkish deli in… Continue Reading

Grazing

Mother Nature is still feeling obstinate and it’s not quite full spring here. Lot of wind. Each day I have to collect twigs in the garden either blown down by the wind or dropped by the birds. Anyway, I’ve been… Continue Reading

A Small Digression …

from perfume today. Happy Easter. Very cold this morning. Cold yesterday. Winds to make you mad. All supposed to shift from today. I’m in Clinique Aromatics Elixir because it fits Mother Nature’s fickle mood. I should be thankful it’s due… Continue Reading

Hiram Green Ultra and Arcadia

First off, really sorry about the huge image. Can’t figure out how to get rid of it. So, the March saying of comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Alas, not this year. Rather, in like… Continue Reading