Keeping the memories alive…
Yes, I know I’ve missed day 3 but yesterday was horrible. The pain in my shoulder and arm was awful and I just couldn’t be bothered to do anything other than get through the day. It’s not as bad today thankfully. Looking out at the garden this evening I noticed a new flower had opened in our baskets, I’ve been waiting for it. It’s a trailing petunia called Thumbelina and is supposed to be fragrant. …
Read moreToday I watched the bees in a large shrub in the next door garden, which I’ve now found out is a Cotoneaster. Every summer it teems with bees and we’re always fascinated by the activities. Today I felt very down in the dumps. I had a busy workday so fast-forward to the evening and I just sat in the warm sunshine and watched the bees busying about. It completely lifted my mood and made me …
Read moreAlthough I think it is aimed at children really, I’ve signed up for the Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild project. You can read more about it here but basically it aims to get you doing something nature related everyday in June. From a simple walk on the grass in bare feet to seeking out and identifying things in the natural world. I’m really busy working from home, struggling to switch off and so I thought …
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I’ve had a trapped nerve in my shoulder for the past three weeks causing great discomfort and grumpiness. Worst of all, I have been unable to knit or crochet as it’s been too uncomfortable, as well as needing to rest. I’m four sessions into osteopathy treatment though and feeling the improvement slowly but surely. I have so many craft projects on the go at the moment and plans for many more so it is really …
Read moreLike most of us, I’m concerned about the environment and the way humankind has devasted our planet with our wasteful and lazy ways. On a more personal level too, we are not doing ourselves any favours with our easy, throwaway lifestyle choices. I’m more than a bit worried about the negative impact plastic has on our bodies for instance. We ingest tiny particles of the stuff everyday through the food chain as well as bits …
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