Adoption reflections, Day by Day, Home ed ponderings, Preparing for times ahead, self sufficiency

Snowdrops, soup and sourdough – February 2025

It will be quite different here, there will be people for me to help and people who will help me; there will be interesting people, dull people, crazy people - all individuals, all real and worthwhile. In town you spend your leisure rushing around doing things; in the country you stay put and live. Kate… Continue reading Snowdrops, soup and sourdough – February 2025

Day by Day, Foraged food, Home ed ponderings, Preparing for times ahead, self sufficiency

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

Adoption reflections, Day by Day, Home ed ponderings, Uncertain times 2020

A Longing to Belong – October 2020

I wonder how many of us feel lonely on the of path of life we are walking, either by choice or circumstance? How often do we feel misunderstood? How often do we feel our struggles are unseen? How often do we long to share our ideals/vision/deep held convictions with somebody, but can’t risk having something… Continue reading A Longing to Belong – October 2020