Thanks, and an Update

You’re all so fabulous in your warm and supportive comments — they mean so much although I can’t take time  to answer them. My family has to be my priority right now. But I wanted…

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Spring-ing into Action . . .

More indications of the Spring that’s prompting me to change from winter to warmer garments. . . The splendidly green flowers of a favourite hellebore. . . And the fragrant yellow whorls of Mahonia Japonica…

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Introducing . . . .

Shamelessly gratuitous baby pic — Nana’s privilege, right? Harriet’s more fun by the day, smiling, chortling, rolling over . . . .  While I’m treading water here in Blogland, I thought I might divert you…

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Brooch-ing the Subject . . .

My sister recently scanned this wonderful photo of my mother’s convocation at what was then quaintly (and a bit chillingly, no?) called Normal School, i.e. Teacher Training College (Edited to add: ThisWikipedia entry defines the…

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Wordless Wednesday, Such Light!

I’m still managing to take my morning cup of tea down to the beach, although I sometimes grab a blanket to wrap myself in. This morning, I’ve much to think about, with the wonderful conversation…

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Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, all words and photographs in this blog are my own. If you wish to use any of them, please give me credit for my work. And it should go without saying, but apparently needs to be said: Do not publish entire posts as your own. I will take the necessary action to stop such theft. Thanks.