No he did not get into trouble — I used to love it when I was in the car with my Dad. I used to think cars were on an invisible track on the road. My Dad was always calm and patient. He never had an accident all the years he drove. He drove us to the beach…

I kid you not — The place where I live is incredibly beautiful. It is also rural. Countryside with small market towns and smaller villages. Where these cows cross twice daily for milking is also the lane off which used to be the stables where I learned to ride ponies and horses. This area became…

How we can heal There are a lot of people going about their lives with the effects of trauma affecting their body, sleep, mind, and relationships. They often seek help from a physician and are given a prescription that either doesn’t work, or numbs their mind and emotions. …

I’m revelling in them — This flower appeared on Monday. It had the look of Cow Parsley. I think this is gift from the birds who nest in the honeysuckle above. I have no memory of ever planting anything like this. Birds have really enjoyed my garden this summer. The silver birch is maturing, giving…

Even stuff I don’t know — In the last few weeks, I have been finding that a few people have blocked me. I couldn’t work out why. Then, late last week, I private messaged someone to whom I owed an apology. I didn’t expect a great reunion, but then, I also did not expect to hear…

Unwanted rampant plant — This is the flowerbed at the back wall of my garden. My seating area is here, we drink coffee or other types of drink here. I love the blues of the Nigella and the campanula that creeps up the wall. …