It's reassuring to see that despite everything, spring is still springing all around us. Some things are still normal, still happening in the usual spot, in the usual way. It's all to easy to be consumed by anxiety and fear in these difficult times, so finding something that feels reassuring is especially welcome now. I'm… Continue reading Spring is springing – Snake's Head Fritillary
Author: Suzy Shipman
On the Hook, 21/3/20
Despite the massive changes going on locally and around the world, some things are still the same. I'm clinging onto those things, holding them close, and trying not to dissolve into a puddle of anxiety. So let's keep normal service going and do my regular update of what I've been crocheting this week. Like last… Continue reading On the Hook, 21/3/20
Busy as a Bee (but not a Bee!)
It's hard to carry on as normal when the world is in chaos and we're all wondering what will happen. But it's important for our mental health to try and do normal things, especially when there is nothing practical we can do to make things better. We can feel helpless and anxious, so keeping busy… Continue reading Busy as a Bee (but not a Bee!)
On the Hook, 14/3/20
Well, I can safely say that I will not be completing my Kaleidoscope Blanket by the end of the CAL! I've only done one triangle this week! Very slack. But I will get there eventually, so no worries. I have been crocheting though, of course... I bought myself a new (to me) dress from eBay… Continue reading On the Hook, 14/3/20
Reflections
The topic of the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge is Reflections and I had a look through my archives for some suitable pictures. While finding these pictures I was reminded how much I love Cors Caron, and that I'm looking forward to going for a visit when damselfly and dragonfly season gets started. So here are some… Continue reading Reflections