If I'm lucky, in a couple of weeks, I may have the joy of watching Damselflies emerge from my pond in the morning before starting work (from home), or while I'm having a morning tea break. The end of April / beginning of May seems to be the time for it, looking back through my… Continue reading Good Morning Damsels
Author: Suzy Shipman
On the Hook, 18/4/20
Today I have officially freed myself from a feeling of obligation to finish the Kaleidoscope CAL. I really did want to have that beautiful finished blanket, but the pleasure of creating had gone. I kept doing other things because I didn't want to keep creating lots and lots of triangles, and I was feeling guilty… Continue reading On the Hook, 18/4/20
Easter Photo Marathon
Over the long Easter weekend, I took part in a local photo marathon: Ffoto Marathon Pasg (that's Easter Photo Marathon in Welsh). As we're all on lock-down, the idea was to take photos on various topics while staying at home. On each of the days of the 4-day weekend, a new topic was given out… Continue reading Easter Photo Marathon
Bluebells
When I was out walking in the woods, I saw a few bluebells. Not a carpet of blue but a few, here and there. It was definitely still the time for Celandines and Wood Anemones, not the Bluebells' turn yet! On the way back I spotted this Dock Bug taking a break on a Bluebell.… Continue reading Bluebells
Cuckoo
I love it when Cuckooflower season comes around. I love their delicate pink, and the beautiful veined petals, and the contrast with the green of their stamens and stigma (the bits in the middle of the flower). If you want to see more photos, take a look at the Cuckooflower page in the wildflower section… Continue reading Cuckoo