Monthly Archives: Feb 2016

Why on earth do you want to farm?

Posted on Feb 29, 2016 by caroleparkes

Doug’s beautiful evocative writing portrays such wonderful images of the life my grandfather must have had, and also his grandfather, and so on beyond several generations earlier. How I wish I’d known such a life but my farming grandparents died … Continue reading →

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Painting Just for Fun

Posted on Feb 21, 2016 by caroleparkes

Painting for Fun Painting is a great way to relax, rid yourself of stress, and have fun all at the same time. It doesn’t matter if you can’t draw a straight line and you feel absolutely hopeless. This little exercise … Continue reading →

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Springs Alarm

Posted on Feb 17, 2016 by caroleparkes

Originally posted on Elle May B:
Soft light caresses my eyelids I stir, a deep sigh Warmth kisses my cheek I stretch, open my eyes Music lifts my soul Singing, a robin, a sparrow? I rise, pull back the curtain…

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Review of ‘My Barsetshire Diaries’ by Lord David Prosser

Posted on Feb 9, 2016 by caroleparkes

I enjoyed this light hearted, tongue-in-cheek look at the lives of Lord and Lady Prosser mainly because it didn’t need me to do anything but read. As a lover of thrillers with suspense and intrigue, my reading involves trying to … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Bluebells

Posted on Feb 2, 2016 by caroleparkes

I can’t wait for spring! Can you write a short poem? Struggling for something  to post on your blog? Why not write a short poem using this photo as inspiration and post it on your own website. You can feature a photo … Continue reading →

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I May Not Tell You I Love You

Posted on Feb 1, 2016 by caroleparkes

I May Not Tell You I Love You  Carole Parkes I may not tell you I love you Perfect husband of many years, But you see the peaceful calm we have And also the lack of tears.   I may … Continue reading →

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