It must be spring – there is lots going on. these photos are all from my small strip in the back garden. The plum tree that managed first fruit last year, has blossom. The pear tree, now nearly 4 years old has buds. I wait to see how this year will be for it. The … More Spring is Coming
I have had a pretty good couple of days, particularly today. As sometimes happens, groups I belong to are not quite clashing, but so close together, that I wonder if I will last out the time, and manage to stay intelligent / capable / or at least friendly enough. Today there was the usual Thursday … More Gratitude for Good Groups
It is the end of January and signs of Spring are here (already). I do expect the snowdrops, though we have not had snow here this year. They rise from the leaf mulch at the side of the Meadow walk. In a patch of sun, see a glint of yellow. The winter aconites and the … More Potential
A quick search will show that The Kindness of Strangers is a book, a song, a DVD, a film, maybe more, and now there is a story on another of my blogs – mainly because we had that as a prompt in a recent writing group. I have also been reminded that it is a … More The Kindness of Strangers
Well – it was pretty cold here in Edinburgh this morning and I had hoped to spend time at the Modern Art Gallery with a friend who cancelled because she had slipped on ice yesterday and was nursing her knee (get well please friend). I said I would wrap up and read, then changed my … More Winter Pondering at Blackford Pond
Staying with the principle of getting out more, this morning was mild and tempting so I went across to the saddle between Salisbury Crags and Arthur’s seat, the saddle being quite high enough for me. Every time I find it just amazing that this wonderful wild place is less than 15 minutes walk from home … More Out and About – The Crags
The weather is pretty variable, but I have been out and about. On one of the very very wet days,I went to the Talbot Rice Gallery to see their exhibition “Recent” – photos and comment below. I have been walking – and the colours along Hope Terrace are terrific (as they are everywhere) the fungi … More Out and About in Edinburgh
It does seem to be true that after a storm the colours outdoors are brighter, clearer, and altogether so intense that all is beautiful. It is more than just my mood of well-being. Here in Edinburgh we didn’t suffer much from Babet, the storm with yellow and red warnings that has blown through. Seeing news, … More Bright after the Storm
A few weeks ago I at last removed the ancient and ugly boiler from my sitting room, which of course left a hole in the fireplace. Currently this is blocked from view by a picture that is nearly as ancient – it just happened to be in the hall cupboard and roughly the right size. … More Frustration and Recovery
This post will begin with Shelter, that courageous organization that says: We exist to defend the right to a safe home and fight the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and society. We believe that home is everything. This morning I met a friend that I have not seen for some time, to … More Home and Shelter – and look out
My World, Your World, One World 