Reasons to Be Cheerful

Even though our lives have changed in ways we wouldn’t have considered possible a few weeks ago, there are still plenty of reasons to be cheerful

Christmas Traditions

This morning, the house is quiet and unadorned but later, I shall get out the boxes of decorations

A Seasonal Change

There is a restlessness as the seasons shift and a need for change.

September Days

September is always a prominent marker in the year. It makes me think of sharp pencils and new shoes; reading suggestions and equipment lists; scratched hands picking shiny blackberries and apples eaten straight from the tree.

Summer Loving

It feels as though summer may have peaked and is about to start slowly drifting away. Time to make the most of the warm, sunny days, to take stock and enjoy some snippets of happiness.