Category Archives: Nature

Beat Isolation Boredom With the Wildlife Trust’s Live Cams

Posted on Apr 18, 2020 by caroleparkes

Although I’m self isolating and have been since 10th March, I’m lucky enough to have both a front and a back garden. They are only small, but they give my husband and I the opportunity to take in some fresh … Continue reading →

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Those Dreaded Words – “You Need to Diet!”

Posted on Sep 4, 2019 by caroleparkes

“I’m on a diet”.  How often we hear these words spoken nowadays, yet as a nation we’re all becoming increasingly heavier. Could we be the victims of faulty reasoning? When we hear the word “diet” we automatically think of all … Continue reading →

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Swirling Leaves of Autumn’s Wind

Posted on Dec 11, 2017 by caroleparkes

Swirling Leaves of Autumn’s Wind Swirling leaves of autumn’s wind Fly and dance in circles, Levitating from the ground They dance around your ankles. Rush indoors, escape the blast Of whipping, churning air. Close the door, ensure it’s fast Time … Continue reading →

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Different Doesn’t Mean Inferior

Posted on Oct 29, 2017 by caroleparkes

  It’s natural to see things from our own viewpoint. Sometimes, it’s from a physical perspective. For instance, a tall person cleaning may see a gathering of dust on an upper shelf while a short person, unable to see that … 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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Original Acrylic Painting – Colourful Path

Posted on Nov 26, 2014 by caroleparkes

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Silver Shimmers

Posted on Sep 9, 2014 by caroleparkes

  Silver Shimmers Silver shimmers on the water, Heavenly fans of light shine down From the evening sun, well hidden Under black clouds, a mourning gown ***** There’s real promise in that vision Of a beautiful time to come All … Continue reading →

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Coming Out Of The Darkness

Posted on Jun 7, 2014 by caroleparkes

Silver shimmering on the water, Heavenly fans of light shine down From the evening sun, well hidden Under black clouds, a mourning gown ***** There’s real promise in that vision Of a beautiful time to come All worries will evaporate … Continue reading →

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