If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea on Hogmanay…we would be sitting outside, listening to the sounds … More

The year in review 2021

As we approach the end of a year, like many of us, I’m taking a few moments to look back … More

This week’s small pleasures (number 263!) is all about Christmas and what we got up to over Christmas Eve, Christmas … More

For my last post before Christmas, I’m going to take you on part of my walk today through the Botanic … More

Only a few days left to Christmas! We are almost ready for our Christmas Eve feast, with just some cleaning … More

It has been a gorgeous, sunny, summer day here, with bright blue skies, buzzing bees…and the sounds of noisy outside … More

Welcome to this month’s what’s on your shelf challenge hosted by fellow bloggers Deb, Sue, Donna and Jo. The idea is to share what you’re … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be enjoying some mini mince meat pies with a … More

Christmas is just around the corner…along with summer holidays and time to read, relax and recuperate from 2021. I can … More

Two weeks today is Christmas Eve, and by now (Saturday evening) we will be full of food, beer and snaps … More