Journal
Toads laid low
I was torn tonight 'twixt a Bat group meeting and a Barn Owl meeting, both on Zoom - Or - going out on Toad Patrol to rescue toads from the local village road. As there were 18 toads killed prior to me getting to the village last night, I knew that toad rescues had to...
Unusual sky
On the way through the park and was fascinated by this sky and the cloud formations.
Winter flowering Honeysuckle
This Lonicera purpusii 'Winter Beauty' (also known as the winter flowering Honeysuckle) was a gift from my dear Dad, many moons ago. In summer, this lovely shrub is just a green bush, but each winter when most else is resting, it awakens, flowers, and produces the...
Amazon
Due to the pandemic, along with many artisans I have found myself without 'visitor-hands-on' Gallery facilities. For this reason, I decided the more online retailer platforms I can connect with, the better. There is a consensus that artisan and luxury brands are best...
Cellophane pockets
At home, and in my studio, I have been recycling plastic, glass, cardboard etc and trying to reduce the amount of plastic we use, for a number of years. This has been relatively easy at home because if I'm unable to purchase a product in a glass jar or bottle, or...
Besties
This is so good. I think it is the smoothest introduction we've every had. Understandably, on the first night, the girls didn't know where to go at bedtime and needed a bit of help. As darkness fell, we guided them into the chicken shed and they then slept tucked up...
Our New Chickens
Well that was different. Arrived home with our newly rescued girls and, as always, took their crate into the chicken shed: their new home. With previously rescued chooks, when you remove them from the crate they are understandably bewildered and unsure as to where to...
Country life and quiet life
Living in the countryside isn't necessarily uneventful. Early this a.m we stepped out into the park with the girls to find a car upside-down on the single lane that runs thro'.. Often, when walking the girls in the park we have to be aware, as drivers will sometimes...
New Lovely Studio
It’s been a long while since I posted anything arty ~ so thought I'd do a quick catch up; explain why, and say Hi. Life for everyone has been turned upside-down and inside-out and I hope you are all well and hanging-on in there during these uncertain times. Back in...
Bisto
A knock on the door on a Saturday night. Apparently, early that a.m an estate worker, with an interest in bats, had been called re: a bat that had been found tucked behind a tin of gravy powder in the local golf club kitchen.... hence 'Bisto'... a somewhat appropriate...