“Anne’s beauty-loving eyes lingered on it all, taking everything greedily in. She had looked on so many unlovely places in her life, poor child, but this was as lovely as anything she had ever dreamed” Anne of Green Gables, Lucy M Montgomery Hello Friends, How is life treating you? As I chat with friends and… Continue reading Further adventures and beautiful places – July 2024
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Waterfalls of wisteria and wild, abundant gardens – May 2024
Inside…the curtains of wisteria were the same, and beyond them the garden, green and wild. The Scent of Water, Elizabeth Goudge Dear Friends, I hope this finds you well, and for those in the Northern hemisphere enjoying some warmer weather. May finally brought an increase in temperature here in the U.K. and with it a… Continue reading Waterfalls of wisteria and wild, abundant gardens – May 2024
New beginnings against a backdrop of storm clouds – April 2024
“White flowers for Easter!” she announced triumphantly. … “It looks like a church at Easter time, doesn’t it?” remarked Jenny. As she spoke the sun rose behind the mountain and streamed into the room, blessing them with warmth and light.” Star of Light, Patricia StJohn Hello friends! I hope you all had a joyful Easter,… Continue reading New beginnings against a backdrop of storm clouds – April 2024
A Long Lent and Easter Expectations – March 2024
“I have found a very perfect man who wishes to live after the precepts of the Holy Gospel…..And I believe the Lord intends by him to renew the the faith all over the world” Elizabeth Goudge - My God and My All - The life of Saint Francis of Assisi Hello Friends! How have you… Continue reading A Long Lent and Easter Expectations – March 2024
Feasting and fasting – February 2024
“Lent is a time set aside to reorientate ourselves, to clarify our minds, to slow down, recover from distraction, to focus on the values of God’s kingdom and on the value he has set on us and on our neighbours” Malcolm Guite, “Word in the Wilderness” Hello Friends! These are words I need to hear.… Continue reading Feasting and fasting – February 2024
Winter walks and warm soups – January 2024
Another year, and cause for meditation. What better than to sit in the new arm chair and to watch the seagulls circling, And to think. Although this is a grand term for what’s going on in my head at 6 a.m.” Blythe, Stour Seasons, 2016 Hello friends! I thoroughly enjoyed reading through “Stour Seasons” a… Continue reading Winter walks and warm soups – January 2024
Autumnal colours and good community – October 2023
Hello Friends! I wonder whereabouts you dwell in this beautiful world of ours? If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re in the middle of autumn, with all its rich colours, enticing fragrances and comforting tastes. In our little patch of England, I’ve been appreciating some warm sunshine alongside the mists and gentle rain, the hues… Continue reading Autumnal colours and good community – October 2023
Seasons of change and autumnal preparations – September 2023
Hello friends! How are you? For those of us in the U.K., our summer days (which have been a bit of a mixed bag) are drawing to a close and we are beginning to see and feel the signs of autumn; a nip in the early morning air, hedgerows laden with red rose hips and… Continue reading Seasons of change and autumnal preparations – September 2023
Summer rhythms – August 2023
August is slipping throughout our fingers, a mix of warm, sunny days, outdoor picnics and flip flops, grey drizzly days and a few thunder storms through which we’ve battled in our tents! Here’s a medley of our summer season thus far. I trust that whatever your circumstances you are finding some moments to rest and… Continue reading Summer rhythms – August 2023
Modern Miss Mason conference; Laying foundations in the early years – June 2023
I have the very unexpected delight and honour of having been asked to be part of the early years panel at the Modern Miss Mason conference. For those of you who may not have come across the lovely Leah Boden, she has become a leading light not only in the UK home ed world, but… Continue reading Modern Miss Mason conference; Laying foundations in the early years – June 2023
Mothering through the seasons 