Monthly Archives: March 2007

These are mini-daffs but they give maxi-pleasure. I have been reading Dorothy Wordsworth’s diary and am impressed all over again with her poetic prose. So instead of quoting her brother’s A host of golden daffodils, here is Dorothy’s take on … Continue reading →

In amongst the flurries of snow, it is comforting to think that Spring was indeed here last week.

I have spoken before about Monday still being my Day Off and how odd that is in the context of retirement. Today I am having a Sick Day (sore glands and throat) so that is even more strange. How do … Continue reading →

May the Spirit of God be the wind that blows free in you, the water that refreshes you, the fire that warms you. Kathleen Fischer

A photograph to match those dark days we all get. Especially appropriate for St Patrick’s day, because he knew all about bad times as well as good. In his early life he was a slave. How salutory to remember that … Continue reading →

Spring is really here – a pair of chiff chaffs are back in Glenorchy. Marvellous sight, one to lift the spirits.

We now have access from our back door, which happens to be the main door of the house. The joiners came yesterday as promised. They made a lot of noise with drills and saws and nail guns, and the result … Continue reading →

There is a promise of builders this morning……unless it rains.

Yesterday’s visit to the Medical Consultant was a great success. My blood pressure is now normal, on less than half the tablets I was previously taking. His diagnosis of over-medication has obviously been correct. I postulated that it was surprising I had not … Continue reading →

Misty and I have been watching Crufts for the last few days. She was disappointed that the cairn terrier did not win Best Terrier, but we both agree that the overall Best In Show – the Tibetan Terrier was very … Continue reading →