Monthly Archives: May 2007

I am quite worried about the new tenants of the bird box. A pair of great tits seem to be feeding young – they are certainly busy enough. The only trouble is that it is a blue-tit box. (Smaller opening…..oh … Continue reading →

I used to live in Dumfriesshire near to Chapelcross, the first nuclear power station to be in use in Scotland. The plant has been in the process of being decommissioned for some years now. The four cooling towers are being … Continue reading →

The trouble with ear wax is that there is often too much of it. Over the years I have had to get my ears syringed several times, usually because the constant buzzing and/or loss of hearing gets to me. So … Continue reading →

Yesterday was what my Grandma would have called a soft day…… in other words it drizzled the whole day. I am sure the plants are grateful, but as for me? I must admit to enjoying days of sunshine and idleness. … Continue reading →

So Scotland now has a new First Minister. If I am honest, there is much about our country which is good, but there is also a great deal of room for improvement. Today, my hope is that the government we … Continue reading →

    This is currently the state of the sun-porch/extension. We are promised news from the builders this week. You will understand that the news is not likely to be them turning up to work. It is more likely to be … Continue reading →

Yesterday was a good day for friends and family. Misty enjoyed her two canine visitors: a cocker spaniel and a dachshund. Unfortunately I missed the photo shoot.

Sometimes there are no words that can express the way that we feel. Today……there are no words…….only a yellow ribbon. Lots of yellow ribbons.

Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards. Kierkegaard