Today is a holiday here in the UK. Technically it is the May Day holiday in England, but most people seem to just refer to it “Early May Bank Holiday”
Notes & Blog
Just Hanging Out
Roosting boxes like these provide temporary shelter to birds passing through our gardens, giving them a place to spend the night, away from predators and inclement weather. Never “Just Hanging Out”
Guarded by a Minotoad
Today is World Labyrinth Day, a day to celebrate the labyrinth symbol and connect with other enthusiasts around the globe by joining in a “Guarded by a Minotoad”
Local Gore
Wandering through a back street in Rayleigh on my way to pick up my new glasses this morning, I spotted an old remnant of days gone “Local Gore”
It’s My Day
Today is World Stationery Day – the holiday with my name on it! For me, happiness has always been a new pen, a notebook, some “It’s My Day”
Sedge in the Woods
With May nearly upon us, we are enjoying our sport of nosing around gardens and woodlands in search of the local flora and fauna. While “Sedge in the Woods”
Farewell to a Friend
We said goodbye to a close friend’s father this morning, and my heart is feeling soft and open… that happens when I am invited by design “Farewell to a Friend”
Puttering
Today was a puttering sort of Sunday. Gentle rain has been falling, the air is full of birdsong, and the world smells damp and earthy. “Puttering”
Bold Optimism
To be honest, this photo is a bit misleading in that it looks like spring is struggling to arrive, when in actuality the wildflowers are blooming “Bold Optimism”
Floral Carpet
My buddy and I headed out into West Wood to see the wildflowers today.. The wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa) are in their seasonal prime this week, “Floral Carpet”