Corners of my Mind

After a quick visit to the town of Retford earlier this month we stopped to look at a church we had last visited, quite a few years ago now....

I borrowed this quiz from The Duchess - I hope she doesn't mind. I know I'm very much a morning person so I wasn't surprised ...

There are definite signs of spring in the garden now. Over the last couple of days I've managed to get some of the grass cut. The mowe...

We set out along the pavemented walk towards the entrance to Winnats Pass. The day was warm and clear; it was early so there weren't t...

This post takes its inspiration from a comment made by Jeanette on my piece on World Book Day about me, an English Woman, drinking tea from...

Yesterday was bright and sunny as we headed out across the green, patchwork hills under huge bright skies via Ipstones and Longnor towards M...

Today is World Book Day here in the UK. I can't imagine a world without books or indeed, my life without a book or two on my bedside t...

Did you remember to say white rabbits first thing this morning? Where I grew up in North East Derbyshire we used to say white rabbits on t...

I always enjoy visiting the Potteries Museums and Art Gallery up in the city centre. It is the most wonderful place. We often pop in there ...

As it's Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day we had them for tea, drizzled with freshly squeezed orange juice. Mmm.... I've been tagged by...

As I look out of the window this morning at the trees blowing in the gusting wind and the rain spattering across the window, I can hardly be...