Havran

• In recent times 5 years ago A surge. An unaccountable quantity of raspberries piling on the pressure to be processed. Jam the likely destination. In recent times strawberries, mulberries, peas, early spuds, nettles, weeds, finally a deliverance of eggs from the new hens and finally a comeback of cherries after a few years in...
• Simple life 5 years ago So we will go. Likely this year, could be next but the holiday will end soon. The appetite to do again somewhere else is there, the simple life we will pursue.For now each day must not be looked at as a countdown, and instead to be lived to the full. The lengthy Winter, the shortened Spring and...
• frozen again 6 years ago Slip sliding into town with the non-grip tyres. The usual grimaces as the snow fluctuates and coat collars tuck round any remaining visible skin. A rawness for only the rough to endure to bring in the necessary provisions. Back home, just, calmness from the chill. A tranquility for all seasons but...
• Bedroom 6 years ago  A chance to shine in the eyes of our neighbours, six plus years before the deep plunge into man-made fibres for the bedroom floor. No more striding in with wellies, replaced with a tip-toe socked foot. A replacement stove tucks into a tiled off corner awaiting it's connection day as its...
• Hangover 6 years ago January blues. Too many scoffed biscuits from a generous neighbour. Then an indulgence of meat force-fed at Grandma's birthday and leftovers there after which even Harik fusses. This christmas food hangover must end. It is noticeable the detrimental difference this takes on our bodies diet. So...

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