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Category Archives: Nature
Beat Isolation Boredom With the Wildlife Trust’s Live Cams
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
Those Dreaded Words – “You Need to Diet!”
“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
Posted in Blog, Life, Nature, Uncategorized
Tagged Be successful, Diet success, Doomed to failure, Eat more, faulty reasoning, Food temptation, Lose Weight, obesity, Sweet treats, Weight loss
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Swirling Leaves of Autumn’s Wind
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
Posted in Author, Nature, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Autumn, Coffee, cold blasts, Draughts, poem, Swirling Leaves, Warm and cosy, Windows Rattle
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Different Doesn’t Mean Inferior
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
Waiting for Bluebells
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
Posted in Countryside, Nature, Uncategorized, Writing Challenge
Tagged bluebells, can't wait for, country path, Countryside, nature walk, poetry challenge, Spring, trees wood
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Original Acrylic Painting – Colourful Path
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Posted in Art, Countryside, Nature, Original Paintings, Uncategorized
Tagged Acrylic Painting, Calm Scene, Colourful Path, Country Walk, English Garden, Flower Border, Flowers, Garden, Hobbies, Inviting Path, Trees
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Coming Out Of The Darkness
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
Posted in Nature, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Cloud Formation, Darkness, Light, mourning, Poetry, Shimmering Water, Sun Rays, Uplifting, Weather
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