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.
utesmile
April 6, 2026 at 12:09 pm
It is always sad to lose friends, glad she found you and you could keep in contact.
mybeautfulthings
April 6, 2026 at 7:31 pm
It was lovely to connect again. I treasure that extra time. 🙂
nrhatch
April 3, 2026 at 2:36 pm
How lovely that you reconnected with Edna before her passing.
mybeautfulthings
April 3, 2026 at 7:23 pm
Absolutely, she was a treasure. 🙂
sallyhinchliff
April 2, 2026 at 9:05 pm
What a lovely reflection on friendship. It really is a beautiful thing. Coincidentally my mum loved primroses and had a plant on her table next to her bed in the hospice.I have taken it home and will plant it in the garden in her memory. 🌼
mybeautfulthings
April 5, 2026 at 7:03 pm
I just love that Edna loved primroses too. I have Lily-of-the-valley for my friend Kath, Sunflowers for my friend Angie and Chionodoxa Rosea – Glory of the Snow for my friend Sharon, all of whom left us too soon and now Primroses to honour Edna. Thank you for this treasured comment. 🙂