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”
Tracking the Gruffalo
We started this year as we mean to go on…. with a walk into the wild!
Seasonal Wildlife
Not all the seasonal decorations are gone yet; these deer are still bringing a bit of cheer to the bleakness of January as they graze “Seasonal Wildlife”
Well and Truly January
Today is exactly why I made my walking resolution and started this blog – or more precisely, today’s weather is why I need public motivation “Well and Truly January”