We are at the shortest day, the winter solstice. It’s the darkest time of year here on the farm and the stars have been amazing. I do try to stop for a moment to enjoy them. I don’t look up as often as I should. In summer I am in awe of the beautiful blue […]
Now this sort of dry cold is the sort of winter I can really enjoy. It’s the wet and mud and grey skies that I dislike. These last few days, albeit finger stingingly cold, have been bright and clear. It is really beautiful with a thick layer of frost on the ground and the sun […]
It’s snowing, the fire is on and the cats are sleeping on a blanket on the sofa. I wish every evening was as peaceful as this. Is it the calm before the storm, with only 2 weekends to go before Christmas. I’m in full mince pie and icing Christmas cakes mode….. We tend not to […]
I woke up in the middle of the night last night. Wide awake with my mind whizzing over everything there is to do before Christmas. It isn’t easy to get it all done. The way I manage it and working full time is to make a comprehensive list almost a timetable. Right down to change […]
