Easter weekend in England is long – but this year it is sunny-long. Warm-long! We’re making the most of it, heading into the sunshine as much as we can to see what is stirring and who is returning from their winter haunts.
Ariadne’s Blog
Early Spring
My soul responds to the gentle greening of the world around me, and I find myself reaching for my pens and paints while Mother Earth stirs and begins to send forth her colourful shoots and blooms.
Stormy Sighting
Mother Nature pulled the tide out farther than normal, allowing the sighting of some colourful orange sponges which were resplendent as they stuck out above the grey waves.
Springtime Miracle
I want to shout from the rooftops that Hope and Mystery have re-entered our realm. My youngest daughter and her husband are expecting twins!
Ribs That Matter
Way back when the world felt a bit more innocent and Barack Obama and John McCain were squaring off against each other in a presidential “Ribs That Matter”
Crepuscular Rays
En route to Kent on Monday evening to visit the labyrinth in Chislehurst Methodist Church (story here), we were treated to a most amazing heavenly “Crepuscular Rays”
Crickets in the Mint
As you may already know, England is in the midst of a hot, dry summer. Our lawn is crispy but our patio plants are thriving “Crickets in the Mint”
Harry’s Dream
Like most of the world, we watched with joy as Harry and Meghan were married yesterday. I love the synchronicity of this unintended photo I “Harry’s Dream”
Spring on the Wing
We couldn’t resist taking advantage of the beautiful weather and headed back to the Canvey Wick nature reserve where we saw and heard the nightingales “Spring on the Wing”
Woodland Magic
Someone in Hockley has a wonderful imagination, and is sharing it freely with us woodland walkers – just look at these amazing chairs and the “Woodland Magic”