Category Archives: Environment

One True Sentence

Posted on 29 April, 2018 by Val

I have wanted to write again for a while now. It is much harder than I remembered. Things get started. And sometimes things even get continued. But always they fizzle out, like used sparklers in a bucket of water. Probably … Continue reading →

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Happiness is like a cat

Posted on 21 January, 2013 by Val

FFS! (As they say in textland). How is it possible that TWO MORE MONTHS (plus a bit) have passed since my previous post. Perhaps I have finally discovered the Art of Living In The Moment, rather than endlessly reflecting on … Continue reading →

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Letting Go (again)

Posted on 26 April, 2012 by Val

During a conversation this weekend with our llama-loving friends, Sue asked us if we were really planning to sell our place here and move to England. “Of course we are” I said, wondering why she might think otherwise. She pointed … Continue reading →

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Misty-eyed

Posted on 2 March, 2012 by Val

Moments like this are why the early morning dog walk is a Thing of Joy.

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840 hours

Posted on 16 February, 2012 by Val

Five weeks have passed since Simon’s last (and notably brief) post. Which means that Baby William (aka Wild Bill) is now five weeks old, and his parents feel considerably more than five weeks older. After a honeymoon period of a … Continue reading →

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Out with a Gurgle

Posted on 5 January, 2012 by Val

2011 may have been an exceptionally dry year, but its final twenty-four hours did their best to put things right. The morning of the last day of the year found gushing rivers where tracks were supposed to be, and ponds … Continue reading →

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