As I parked on the quayside ready for choir this morning,I became aware of a commotion on the far side of the river. By the time I had focussed and zoomed, the hoohah was all over but I liked the photo anyway, the Mallard Ducks, the ripples on the water and the wreckage of an old boat. 
I bought some beautiful, hand-made earrings in Santa Fe and wore them today, Kokopelli on one side and a maize plant on the other. 
I planted bulbs this afternoon, full of hope for a Spring full of colour and scent.
Gypsy Girl crocus
Mixed dwarf tulips
And a poem for today, National Poetry Day, 
utesmile
October 6, 2023 at 1:19 pm
Lovely earrings Sally.
mybeautfulthings
October 6, 2023 at 8:40 pm
Thank you – Hand painted and really lovely – I do love getting a new pair of earrings when on holiday! š
Heyjude
October 6, 2023 at 9:01 am
That poem could have been written today. Nature is more important than ever, but sadly we’re not doing such a good job of protecting it. Nice earrings Sally.
mybeautfulthings
October 6, 2023 at 8:44 pm
Agreed, Jude. Sometimes the despair feels almost too much but then we find things of beauty that help – but, I agree, we are not doing a good enough job of protecting all that precious beauty. Perhaps Chris Packham is right……. š