my commute
Yesterday I helped Beth on the Slamseys Drinks stand at an agricultural show. It took an hour and a half to drive there and made us very grateful that our…
why do I bother?
An email arrived from Emily at Beef & Sweet Tea. Would I like to join in with a Blog Tour entitled “My Writing Process”? I try to wriggle out of…
our weekend
Saturday A simple country wedding for Beth and Matthew with two large families and a crowd of friends coming together for a wonderful day. On Sunday there was a little…
making a point
Years ago, farmers just grew crops and raised livestock but as crop production and livestock rearing have become more specialised and diversification means that we no longer depend entirely on…
eating asparagus
The weather swings between bright sunshine and gusting winds and downpours. One day we’re out in shirt sleeves, wondering if it’s time to pack away our winter clothes and the…
5 good things for Easter
five good things for Easter … ONE: Playing with fire as we try out some ideas for courses at Slamseys Art. Foraging walk with lunch cooked on the campfire anyone?…
I know a bank where the violet grows
I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, (William Shakespeare) I don’t know where the wild thyme blows but I do know…
the stitched journal project
Eager as I was to join the Stitched Journal project, I desperately needed a focus. It’s all very well using it to learn new stiches, but I wanted something to…
using the freezer to be more self sufficient
Every now and then I read about someone trying to live a self-sufficient life and for a fleeting moment, I wonder if we could ever try to do the same.…