Yesterday we went for a short local walk quite early in the morning. It was good to get out in the fresh air even if for just a short while.
Corners of my Mind
Walking - Reading - Home - Garden - Countryside - Places of Interest - History - Cats - Photography
Monday, January 18, 2021
Trees and other things
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
A Wintry Walk
On Sunday afternoon we went for a walk across nearby Berryhill Fields. We can walk here from home which is always a bonus when the roads are still icy. Up on our hill we are always the last to see the snow disappear.
Now we are back in lockdown and I feel for those who have to go out to work, those who are worried about their children's education, teachers and support workers in the thick of it, shop and postal workers and all those on the front line who care for our health and safety. For us things won't change much, local walks, local Co-op shop and staying indoors. Keep warm and safe everyone.
Saturday, January 02, 2021
All the 'ing' Things
As well as the usual Goldfinches and Chaffinches we had pair Greenfinches and what we thought was a Siskin or a Serin.
Reading
Nothing too heavy or taxing, mostly books from crime series I have been reading. Some a little more blood thirsty than others. They were all set in the weeks before Christmas.
Watching
Festive television - not a lot of interest but I did enjoy Upstart Crow, Worzel Gummidge, Peter Rabbit, The Man who invented Christmas and Uncle Vanya all wonderful in different ways. Uncle Vanya was a stunning production with a great cast including the fine actor Anna Calder-Marshall as Nana and Toby Jones as Vanya. I remember seeing Uncle Vanya at Nottingham Playhouse in 1970 when Anna Calder-Marshall played Vanya's niece Sonya. Then Vanya was played by Paul Scofield. I still have a copy of the programme in my collection.
Mostly good, home cooked food
Participating
The snow had been melting away this morning but this afternoon we had another downfall. How is the weather where you are? What have you been reading lately?
Monday, December 28, 2020
Snow Day
This morning we woke up to the muffling silence of snow. The garden was snuggled under a brilliant soft white blanket.
People are out on the street. A mum is pulling her two girls along on a sledge. A mum and dad are walking along with their little one who is wide eyed at the first snow he has probably ever seen. I can hear squeals of delight as I'm typing. Each family is keeping their social distance but smiling and waving to all who pass by or call encouragement from their garden gates.
There are two snow caused casualties in the garden.
Friday, December 25, 2020
Christmas Morning
Just popping in to say thank to all who visit me here. Thank you for reading, commenting and being such lovely blogging friends.
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Morning Sun
We've had such strange weather over the last few days but we have been able to get out for a quick walk a few times between the raindrops. Over the muddy fields, for which wellies are definitely needed, or around the streets locally varying the route, clockwise or anti clockwise around the block.
This was the sun at just before eleven o'clock this morning.
Monday, December 14, 2020
Scents of the Season
There are quite a few delightful aromas around at this time of year to make us feel festive, even in these strange and troubled times.
Sweet evocative smells of childhood Christmas. Pink sugar mice, marzipan and chocolate.
Herbs and spices, dried fruit and mixed peel. All things citrus. Coffee, hot chocolate and mulled wine or cider. The kitchen aroma of mince pies fresh from the oven and gingerbread biscuits too.
The spruce smell of the door wreath.
I expect you all have a favourite.
This year we will miss visiting Little Moreton Hall and Haddon Hall for their Tudor Christmas events and displays. Below are some photos taken in past years.
Time now I think, for a mug of tea and a mince pie.