Just look at the view from the Zed Shed where we rehearsed this morningĀ and then listen to an African piece that we sang today. Thanks to S for the recording. I hope both contribute to your happiness!
Category Archives: Beauty
Spring Flowers and Lichen
Our garden is coming to life, just like Ute’s and it is such a joy. More and more Crocuses, even more Tete a Tete, buds on the Hydrangeas and flowers on the Camellias. Spring is on its way after such a long, wet and windy winter.
On yesterday’s walk, I loved the lichen and my camera caught every detail.
Sunset Sky and A Christmas Tree
We have come up to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth again for my lovely Mr S’s check-up after his spine op nine weeks ago. It’s an early appointment so we are staying at the wonderful Hearts Together hospital hotel overnight. There’s a lovely half moon high in the sky.
Sunset through a double glazed window
In the communal dining room
Crops and Colour at the Lottie
We picked the last of our raspberries, 180g,Ā which pleased us greatly and they are now in the oven to become Apple and Raspberry Crisp using Nigel Slater’s recipe.
As I walked around the plots, I was delighted to see so many flowers at the end of October.
Kindness, Crochet and A Song
It’s been a day of kindnesses and all have been greatly appreciated.
In the post today came a couple of cards full of love and one containing more sea glass from my blogging friend Judith as well as a beautiful butterfly that she has made for me. Thank you, J.
Then from my blogging friend, Nancy, the following which I love.
And, just now, by email, a song, “This Love Will Carry.” I was unable to go to choir today as I was to have my stitches out. As it turned out, the wound was not quite ready so I have to return on Wednesday. This song was recorded for me and the others who were unable to be there and who were missed. Do click on the link and listen to my beautiful choir.
Another friend brought us the eggs that I normally collect from other friends at rehearsal.
I am quite overwhelmed with the love and kindnessesĀ washing around me.
P.S. Thank you for all the comments too. I’ll get to them tomorrow xx
Yutori and Kokoleoko
This is what I am needing right now.
I thought you might like to hear my choir singing Kokoleoko but then I found an even more beautiful interpretation of the Liberian folk song. I really love this.
Knobs and Knockers
Most of these were taken in Pistoia but odd ones we found in Siena.Ā Ā They pleased me with their variety, their lovely shapes, the wooden doors and the humour.Ā Click on any photo to see the detail.
In San Gimignano
In San Gimignano
In Siena
Love, Doves and Peace
It’s Christmas Eve and I send love and peaceĀ to all my Readers out there in the world.Ā 
I love that some of our cards are of doves as friends also wish for peace.
Our family from Spain, visas granted have arrived in London today to spend the first week with siblings and cousins and will be with us for New Year. Great excitement all round!
Raindrops, Leaf and Gaia at Night
Raindrops on the feathery fennel like strings of diamonds when the sunlight hit them.
Outside Truro Cathedral in the queue waiting for the night time showing of Gaia, I noticed a pretty leaf and a heart shaped hole between the cobbles. The couple in front of us in the line were amused to see me taking a photo of the groundĀ and then appreciated what they were seeing too.
Gaia at night was as glorious, if not more so, than when we first saw it last week. Two friends were there too and I caught them admiring the world in all its beauty.
Solstice Sky, Reflections and A Postbox,
What a beautiful sky last night.
I’ve been working with our artist friends next door and the faces are nearing completion. Here are some of them hanging in the trees and creating beautiful reflections. 
I found this photo the other day and just loved it. 
