These beautiful things are known as “Ghost Apples” They are created when freezing rain coats rotting apples, and when the mushy rotten apple falls out, it leaves a shell of ice. I don’t know who to credit with the photos.
Lots of hope springing in the garden. Here are some Nigella seedlings on their way and a new shoot of Anemone Blanda.
Wendy Cope always says the right thing!
I send love to all my Readers on this Valentine’s Day. May your day be full of grace, peace, love and fun. Our breakfast set the tone for the day.
French toast hearts with blueberries, creme fraiche and Maple syrup
I couldn’t choose today between these two favourites so an e e Cummings for you which have we both loved for the 52 and a bit years we have been together and one from Wendy Cope
I carry your heart
To My Husband by Wendy Cope
In fact, today was a day I was not looking forward to as I was to go to St Michael’s Hospital for steroid injections in both ankles in a bid to wipe out the arthritic pain. I could not have been better looked after by each member of staff I came across, cared for with grace, made to feel peaceful and sharing fun! It was strange to be in the operating theatre fully awake, but being so, I could enjoy, honestly, the banter and the care that I was receiving. Our NHS staff are remarkable. A special note of thanks to Amy. 🙂
It was not the most comfortable procedure but I have walked out in a state of bliss being completely pain free until the local anaesthetic wears off! I’ve walked up the hill in our little town and up and down stairs many times and cannot stop smiling! I have been told to make the best of the next few hours and to be prepared for some discomfort later but we will be able to enjoy our Valentine’s dinner.
Here are my feet, all prepped, just before I was taken down!
Blue suede shoes – not quite!
It’s Valentine’s Day so here, for you all, are two poems and some flowers to share.
This one by e e cummings has been one of our favourites since we met 48 years ago.
i carry your heart
Here are our daffodils, opening beautifully this morning.
Valentine’s Day Daffodils
This poem by Wendy Cope has been published for the first time in The Guardian today. I think it is very beautiful. It reminds me of something my Mum used to say, “Every goodbye, even if you are only going shopping should be a proper good one!”
To My Husband
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