I’ve always had a yearning to be self sufficient; I grew vegetables in pots when living in rented city homes, I read books describing the challenges and adventures of those who lived off the land and the 1970’s iconic series “The Good Life” is still a favourite of mine. When we finally moved out to… Continue reading Towards self sufficiency – March 2022
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Spring Rhythms – March 2021
I have always loved the rhythm of the seasons here in the UK; the expectation of something new and then delight when it comes, all within the overall constancy of the seasonal patterns. C.S Lewis suggests that this desire for change within permanence is God given and that He has designed our world to meet… Continue reading Spring Rhythms – March 2021
Summer days August 2019
The slow summer days I'd dreamed of have slipped through my fingers all too quickly as exam results, plans and preparations for next year have jolted us back into reality. I remember a song in "Mama Mia" when Meryl Streep sits with her daughter as the latter approaches her wedding and recalls, through song of… Continue reading Summer days August 2019
Life in the midst of exams…June 2019
I've been scrolling through my Instagram pictures (still new to me), and smiling as they are reminders of all the moments which have been beautiful and precious in the midst of my very ordinary and mundane life. So much to be deeply thankful for, and important to hold onto as after more than a week… Continue reading Life in the midst of exams…June 2019
Spring learning April 2019
As the weather warms up, we naturally spend more time outdoors, both at work and play. The summer term is often a more relaxed one, with lots of outdoor learning. Both boys have exams coming up, so this is a season when the pressure is on for them. I therefore decided that in an attempt… Continue reading Spring learning April 2019
At home 22 July 2018
With the continuous sunshine, and the faithful watering by a kind friend while we were away, we returned to find our veg patch happily blooming. The lettuces in particular are good, and the girls enjoy picking them before mealtimes. Our field is terribly overgrown. I’m feeling bad about it, as I don’t think it… Continue reading At home 22 July 2018
5 May 2018
Friday night is my favourite night of the week. Everyone is home, and we have a TV dinner of pizza and salad for tea. I attempt to cook “proper” food all other nights, but this is everyone’s favourite! We had an especially good start to the week end yesterday as my Bee Keeping Buddy and… Continue reading 5 May 2018
Mothering through the seasons 