The Ides Of March is superstitious like Friday the thirteenth and walking under a ladder Good for the goose but not for the gander Think positive and turn fear into laughter
Public right of way Ancient pathways over common land where livestock is grazed in a traditional manner It is important that this local source of food continues for farmer's markets and fairgrounds Local produce being much better for our health than imports from far away
“If it's meant to be it will be” People say to me I don't know why now but I’ll see things In a different perspective somehow in the future When I am older.
"If you don't use it you will lose it" they say Walking running swimming hiking and cycling take the potato out the door When you have it for tea you'll enjoy it even more
This Winter we've discovered Humphrey's Head a bird sanctuary This Winter only one puddle of ice This Winter we saw daffodils in January This Winter we waited but did not see droves of flocking birds in the early evening Perhaps next year I'll see salmon jumping
A crew of poets crunching crisps wondering what to write Speaking through coffee sips feeling quite alright (but just not very bright) The poem that they're looking for is staying out of sight Keith says “We've written all of them there's nothing left to write” Then Maggie says "A good night's sleep might help us see things in a different light"
We headed north to Keswick for a change to go to the stone circle at Castlerigg We hadn't been there in some time As it started to get dark the shadows from the stones became parallel geese flew above in formation low flying jets circled around low to the ground There was a wonderful awareness or the meeting or ancient and modern
Everything came to a halt Shift schedules routines and rotas all stopping and changing for a week or two There was lots of rushing before relaxing during and now we are on our way back to normal
It rained a lot in the last week or two The gloomy weather increasing as the hours of daylight are receding However in two weeks time thinking positively the sun will be heading back our way up north and it will soon be spring
When the autumn sun is low in the sky and flocking birds are flying by rainbows can be seen and sometimes it can feel like spring but these bright sunny days are cold and not hot
It was good to be taken out to lunch on a rainy day My daughter and I shared a fish pie at the Angel Inn which is on a steep hill The change of scenery and a breath of fresh air made all the difference on that rainy day
They are busy here at Birthwaite Quality Care Commission due on Wednesday I think Paperwork being brought up to date I wonder what the report will state
Suddenly in the last few weeks staff members have increased Wednesday came but the Quality Care Commission did not I had to laugh a little
Pondering wondering what on earth our friend was doing walking around in just a vest when usually he likes to keep nice and warm I hope he is ok Perhaps I'll get my answer today
On my left an industrial lawnmower On my right the shrill pitch of the fire drill Behind me the clatterbang sound of furniture coming down the stairs An unusually noisy morning!
A month after our mother's ninetieth birthday and a month before my older sister comes to Grasmere to visit we went to see My daughters Yoga Dragon Studio In Lancaster and it was truly wonderful A quiet place Light airy and spacious Lord Shiva dancing and looking down on yoga mats and various sizes of singing bowls which were played by my five -year-old grandaughter I was delighted to see what my daughter achieved
Revisiting different places as the seasons come and go we can see the landscape changing shaped by the weather, the wind, the rain, the sun, and the snow
We went to Grange for a change When we got there we enjoyed the sea breeze and the warmth of the sun on our knees while sitting on the wall of a new cafe having lunch The dry spell of the last few weeks had changed the environment and we needed some rain When we got back I had enjoyed the change and I enjoyed the rest
To plan a party to celebrate her life with her friends and family here at Birthwaite She wants butterflies and balloons a Hawaii theme and music by Sean's band