Getting ready for Christmas
It was the shortest day of the year yesterday. Also known as the winter solstice, when the rebirth of the sun is celebrated in places like Stonehenge. I have lots Continue Reading →
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Christmas tree
The start of December brings with it a frosty and cold wind. Although autumn still hasn’t left us completely the chill in the air tells us that it won’t be Continue Reading →
Murmuration and life
Murmuration, a word I have heard mention in the past but it piques my interest as I listen to the radio. A word used to describe a flock of birds Continue Reading →
Bonfire night
We are halfway through autumn and yet most of the leaves are still clinging on desperately. The gust of wind tries its best to shake them loose. Some of the Continue Reading →
Getting back to normality
I make my way up the road to keep my appointment with the dentist. It is another dreary autumn day and the roads are unusually busy. The autumn chill is Continue Reading →
Consultant party and Jimmiki Kammal
A mad dash to the metro station and I get there with a minute to spare. I needn’t have bothered as the course at the Royal College did not start Continue Reading →
Weddings and having a good time
The third wedding in a row in as many weeks. We were not invited to the first one in Schliersee of course, we just happened to be there. Each one Continue Reading →
Autumn and my Oak trees
September comes around too soon marking the beginning of autumn. The time when the chill in the air becomes more noticeable. A time when the leaves start taking on shades Continue Reading →
Joining a walking group
‘Hygge’ is apparently all last year’s news. The new word to look out for is ‘ikigai’. A Japanese word for something that gives you pleasure and purpose in life. To Continue Reading →
Usain Bolt, London and championships
Looking at the tickets for the athletic championships that Kavitha gives me, I have this impression that the athletes may look like ants from the seat I will be sitting. Continue Reading →
