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Minerals, Primroses and Memories

Before we went upstairs to see the Cornish Myths and Legends exhibition last Monday, we went into the recently updated minerals gallery and it was breath-taking. Here are just  two of the lovely pieces that caught my eye.

I love Primroses – I think I may have mentioned that before.

I took a phone call today from the daughter of a lovely old friend, Edna, and heard that she had died on Tuesday.  We first met many years ago when my lovely Mr S was a student teacher and her husband, John, was his history lecturer. Edna and I became friends as we canvassed for the Labour party together and I baby-sat for their two children. Edna was always kind and funny, interested in life and happy to share ideas.
Their parties were great fun and the food always delicious. Her recipe for an amazing Chocolate Malakoff became a family favourite for special occasions. I must make it again soon and share the recipe with you, dear Reader.
We lost touch for some years and then Edna read one of my letters in The Guardian and tracked me down. We have stayed close ever since, sharing political ideas and favourite commentators, Heather Cox Richardson writing about American politics in particular. Edna loved my blog and often commented which was really lovely. She was much loved and will be much missed.

 

Happiness Calendar, Blue Tit and Bluebells

Before we went away, a Blue tit was investigating the bird box.

On my walk today, I saw my first Bluebells of the year.

 

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Evening Sunshine, Tulip and Bouquet

As we drove down Chapel Hill in Truro yesterday, the evening sun was lighting up the cathedral, a view I grew up with when we lived on the hill.

Another tulip is flowering.

The bouquet that arrived on Mother’s Day is still looking lovely.

 

A Night at the Museum

Tonight was the opening of the exhibition, Cornish Myths and Legends, at the Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery.

Arghans by Sue Hill and Pete Hill (with a little input from me!)

The hair and little creatures

Discussing the creation

Sue and L, in a very beautiful coat, talking about the exhibition

On the ride home

 

 

Rainbows and Breakfast

The sun shining through the front door at our Daughter’s house played rainbows all along the hall carpet.

On our last day together we all went out for breakfast and I had what was described on the menu as ‘Pancake with Fruit and Maple Syrup.’ It turned out to be four pancakes! However, they were so light and fluffy that I managed them all!

And now we are home after our trip to see LiveWire no 3 in her show, Legally Blonde, and to spend time with the family.

 
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Posted by on March 29, 2026 in Eating out, Food, Postaday 2026

 

Street Art, Cat and Colour

The Herbarium

Just look at that tail!

Gorgeous random self- seeded beauty

 
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Posted by on March 28, 2026 in art, nature, Postaday 2026

 

A Star and Some Paper

The star of yesterday’s show!

Very pretty double sided wrapping paper

 
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Posted by on March 27, 2026 in Postaday 2026

 

Legally Blonde and A Reminder

What a treat! Legally Blonde on stage at LiveWire 3’s school and LiveWire 3 there with the best of them – a cracking show!

 
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Posted by on March 26, 2026 in Postaday 2026, theatre, Uncategorized

 

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Silhouette, Clouds and White Horse

 
 

An Idyll and A Film

Friends are on holiday. in a cabin in the woods and sent us this idyllic scene.  Just look at the burbling stream and the many primroses..

We are just home from seeing a stunning film,Palestine 36.

“The film recounts the 1936–1939 Arab revolt against British colonial rule in Palestine during the Mandate period.”