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”
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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”
Goodbye Winter Boots
I am so ready to kick off my winter boots, but it’s definitely not quite sandal season yet. I found these gorgeous walking shoes in “Goodbye Winter Boots”
Tide’s Out
The River Thames is a tidal river, and the daily rise and fall of the tide is noticeable, especially out here in the estuary where the “Tide’s Out”
Almost al Fresco
England is not known for being a sidewalk culture, but when the weather is nice, we open our windows and get as close to the “Almost al Fresco”
Chocolat
Yes, this really is a photo of today’s walk. I meandered through our local neighbourhood en route to meet a friend who very loving hand-carried “Chocolat”