I’ve been showing you around Thundersley because it’s home to me, and it’s where I walk most days. I also want my family and friends “In Village Life, Small Things Matter”
Category: Thundersley
Walking together, sort of…
Thundersley was sunny, glorious and cold* this morning. I had picked up some fresh lemon grass and curry powder from Foods of Asia for a friend, so I walked “Walking together, sort of…”
Walking to the Pretty Things
I’m lucky. I live in village that has its own wool shop (aka haberdashery), and the shop has been a big part of my life for “Walking to the Pretty Things”
Wandering into Antiquity
We live on the very edge of old woodlands. Very old woodlands, in fact, once attached to a royal manor belonging to King John. The “Wandering into Antiquity”
An Unexpected Read
I didn’t want to go for a walk today. Seriously. I’m busy here at home, and it is warmer inside than out, so I really “An Unexpected Read”
Red Icons
Red pillar boxes, red buses, red phone boxes… are they red so they show up on dark days? Through fog and mist? I don’t know. “Red Icons”
Twilight
It was already getting dark by 4:30 this afternoon when I was walking home from the village. There is something timeless about being out just as “Twilight”
Shadow Play
The slant of the winter sun creates trees out of light, air, and brick… magic!
A Rose in Winter
Although the days are short and the weather bleak, our winter has been fairly gentle thus far, as evidenced by this small brave rose, a “A Rose in Winter”
Tea Shop Rendezvous
My walk into the village this morning took me directly to Pinaglis Tea Room, where I am always made to feel welcome with wonderful coffee and gluten-free “Tea Shop Rendezvous”