1 I have woken to find this posting from a lovely ex-student of mine and it has made my day! He says,” Your philosophy of teaching I would say…x”
2 As I walked round the garden this morning, I became aware that the bird feeder was full of young Long Tailed Tits. I stood absolutely still and watched as they came and went,10 of them in the feeders at one point but I didn’t have my camera! Later, I caught just this one – so beautiful and such an amazing few moments!
Long Tailed Tit
3 We met P&V at the beautiful, restored-after-its-fire, Pandora Inn on Restronguet Creek for lunch. When I went to place our order, the bar person said, ‘Sorry, you must have your table number wrong, someone else has just ordered on that number, ‘ and I was able to say, ‘No, that was my brother. He was just ordering too.’ How lovely to be able to say that, my brother is here! He is ordering too! It is so lovely to have him and V here for so long!
Beautiful drive down to The Pandora Inn
Newly thatched roof
View from The Pandora
Swans on the creek
My delicious lunch of Cornish scallops on crispy black pudding and dressed leaves
We’re out tonight so I’m posting earlier than usual. Happy days everyone!
Russel Ray Photos
August 8, 2012 at 3:03 am
…..and another Russel Ray camping trip comes to an end………………..Hope all is well.
mybeautfulthings
August 8, 2012 at 8:35 am
Hope you’ve had a good time! Thank you for all the likes! 🙂
thoughtsfromanamericanwoman
July 24, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Lovely pictures as always! I especially like the quote, I wish my son’s one teacher read that years ago, he was a horrid teacher and damaged his self image…but today he is coming out and emerging into the young man God had intended him to be. I saw first hand what happens when someone teaches by force, hatred and harshness. ~ Blessings – Patty
PS I see your brother brought summer to England for you – now can he bring back some rain to the US?!! 😀 So happy you all had a great time.
mybeautfulthings
July 25, 2012 at 5:37 pm
I’m always sad to hear this kind of story. So much damage can be done and I wonder why some people choose to teach. Our eldest also had a bad time with one particular teacher and it is horrible for your child and for you.
In my last ten years as a teacher, I trained those coming into the profession and tried very hard to instil Plato’s philosophy without knowing that that was what I was doing. It was just the Sally Smith way of doing things! Above all be kind, be fair and be mad! (Make A Difference) 🙂
I am very happy that your son is blossoming 🙂
thoughtsfromanamericanwoman
July 25, 2012 at 11:20 pm
Thank you – he had some very good teachers that took him under their wings and a Drill Sgt that brought out the best in him. We thank God for these role models for him and thank you for being the kind of teacher that is loving and caring. I like your little saying – a good thing to live by. 😉 Blessings ~ Patty
mybeautfulthings
July 26, 2012 at 12:09 pm
That’s all good to hear 🙂
Don
July 24, 2012 at 9:13 am
Those words by Plato are absolutely marvellous.
mybeautfulthings
July 24, 2012 at 9:16 am
Aren’t they?
And – you are my 11,000th visitor!
Congratulations! 🙂
Don
July 24, 2012 at 9:36 am
Wow! I’m honoured.
Tina Liu
July 24, 2012 at 3:50 am
Beautiful…
mybeautfulthings
July 24, 2012 at 4:25 am
Thank you! 🙂
WordsFallFromMyEyes
July 23, 2012 at 9:59 pm
You are so amazingly busy and “out there” every day. I swear to God, I have never “met” – well, say known, anyone who lives their life so full. Although Amy who comments on my blog – she is living very full at the moment (though it’s only a holiday).
WONDERFUL.
mybeautfulthings
July 24, 2012 at 4:28 am
I am so lucky to have my brother nearby for these two weeks. P&V brought Summer from America with them and we are making it into a holiday too.
Thank you for your kind words! 🙂
Choc Chip Uru
July 23, 2012 at 8:25 pm
The pandora inn is stunning my friend, what a beautiful day out 🙂
Thank you for making me smile again!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
mybeautfulthings
July 23, 2012 at 9:43 pm
I’m very glad I can continue to make you smile! 🙂
Shelagh
July 23, 2012 at 5:41 pm
Ahh, the Pandora. My late brother Jon lived on one of his boats nearby while he was converting it, which made the pub handy-by for WCs among other uses! Also a favourite pub of my father’s. Your lunch would be my choice too.
mybeautfulthings
July 23, 2012 at 9:42 pm
How lovely that you have such memories of The Pandora. It has been beautifully restored. We’ve known it for 40+ years and it really hasn’t been changed. They’ve done a wonderful job.
All the best to you 🙂
niasunset
July 23, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Another beautiful set… I loved them all. I really wished to visit Pandora Inn… Thank you dear Sally, have a nice and enjoyable moments, love, nia
mybeautfulthings
July 23, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Thank you so much, Nia. It is so lovely to have my brother here. He lives in America and I haven’t seen him or V for 8 years!
Love to you, have a good evening 🙂